Barbican Physiotherapy Clinic - established since 1980.

As always, we aim to be the number one choice for physiotherapy in the City, with a friendly and efficient service provided by our team of Chartered Physiotherapists. Our appointments are usually for 30 minutes We have built our reputation on sound manual therapy techniques applied by clinicians with many years experience.

Conditions treated include:

• Neck and back pain
• Traumatic Injuries, eg sprains strains, whiplash
• Repetitive/Overuse Injuries eg RSI, Upper Limb Disorder, tennis elbow, golfers elbow
• Headaches
• Frozen Shoulder, tendonitis, bursitis.
• TMJ Problems(jaw)
• Postural Problems, ailments caused by hours of stress or poor posture at a computer, or badly arranged work stations.
• Post-surgical or Fractures, Orthopaedics,
• Pregnancy, eg back or sacro iliac pain,
• Degenerative Diseases, ie. osteoarthritis• Occupational Injuries

Based on a thorough subjective and objective examination your physiotherapist will discuss different treatment options to help you with your problem. When necessary they will be able to refer you on to the relevant specialist, such as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rheumatologist, Sports Physician, podiatrist, Xray, MRI or ultrasound scans. Usually you will be assessed and treated by physiotherapists who have the appropriate skills, experience and training.

Treatment options include:

• Manual Therapy - mobilisation and manipulation.
• Soft Tissue Work - massage, trigger point work, myofascial release
• Electrotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Exercise rehabilitation/Correction of muscle imbalance/stretching/strengthening.
• Ergonomic assessment and advice
• Education/advice/taping/strapping

See Treatments for further details.
We are open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm (and by arrangement outside these hours).

Introducing our staff members

Practice Principal

CHRISTINE O'FLAHERTY graduated with B App Sci (Physiotherapy) in 1977 at Lincoln Institute (University of Melbourne). After gaining 3 years of clinical experience and promotion at Bartholomews Hospital in London, she established this clinic in 1980. Over the years the clinic has continually developed and has been staffed by excellent physiotherapists. The current team continue their professional development, especially in manual therapy and core stability training. We were among the first practices to achieve accreditation with our professional body (OCPPP Physiofirst).

Practice Manager

TANIA ELLIS took over the day to day running of the clinic in February 2005 after gaining several years of experience of management in a Harley Street clinic. Her experience and tireless efforts on behalf of patients and the smooth running of the practice is invaluable. She liaises with the health insurance companies on behalf of patients, with their cooperation.

Physiotherapists

SIMON HOWARD graduated from the University of East London in 1997. He gained invaluable experience during four years at the Royal Free Hospital and is now the longest serving physiotherapist at this clinic having been based here since summer 2002. He played semi-professional basketball at Crystal Palace which enhances his special interest in sports injuries and musculo-skeletal rehabilitation. He practices manual therapy and core stability training for spinal dysfunction and also uses acupuncture as an occasional ancillary treatment. He like the others undertakes many post graduate courses which underpin his skills in clinical practice

SOPHIE COOKE - graduated from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Since graduating, Sophie has worked in private practice, specialising in musculoskeletal, spinal and sports injuries. She also holds a postgraduate certificate in clinical Pilates from Dance Medicine Australia which is very effective in the treatment of back pain and postural problems. Sophie has worked with premier grade rugby clubs, swimmers and ballet dancers up to an elite level and also has experience in women’s health, in particular, pelvic floor retraining and postnatal return to sport programs. Musculoskeletal and sporting injuries are of particular interest to Sophie. She employs a wide variety of manual therapy techniques as well as a specific, personalised approach to rehabilitation and clinical Pilates.

PETER MURTAGH - qualified as a physiotherapist in 2001 from the University of Hertfordshire and has latterly gone on to do an MSc in advanced physiotherapy at Kings College London as well as qualifying to be a MACP member (an association for physiotherapists that have reached standards of excellence). He has worked as a senior physiotherapist within the NHS for 6 years and in the private sector for over 4 years as well as with Arsenal football club. Peter has extensive experience in dealing with neck and back pain, sports injuries, muscle imbalance problems, stiff and painful joints, rehabilitation post surgery and long standing chronic painful conditions. Peter uses an array of treatment techniques and has excellent manual therapy skills as well as being qualified to do acupuncture. Peter has both a very holistic and analytical approach to understanding and treating the client’s presenting problem.  As well as directly treating the current symptoms Peter always aims to identify the causal factors underlying the problem and therefore prevent re injury. He also regards informing the patient as fully as possible re their condition as an essential element of treatment.

NICK GRIMWOOD - qualified from St Marys Hospital, Paddington in 1993 then spent 7 years working for the NHS at University College London Hospital before spending a year providing physiotherapy for the Saudi Royal family in Rhyad and Casablanca. On his return, he joined a Harley Street Practice for 12 years giving treatment to patients with spinal injuries and people needing post-surgical rehabilitation. After gaining his Masters in sports rehabilitation, he worked for the Great British Judo team and Blackheath Rugby club. Nick prides himself on his analytical ‘problem-solving’approach to physiotherapy. Along with treating the problem at hand with manual therapy, he will also search for the causes to the problem and will provide advice, movement correction and exercises to prevent re-occurance. This is especially useful with recurring spinal or sports injuries.

ANBREEN KHAN MSc MCSP SRP. Anbreen lectures at Brunei University three days a week (neurology to physiotherapy students) and has two spare days. She can offer treatment that will address some of the neurological problems with which the ageing population in the Barbican and nearby are likely to need help, such as returning home after a stroke. She will be able to treat patients here at the clinic (though there are stairs here) and also by domiciliary visits, when mobility is a greater problem for the patient. Offering neurological rehabilitation is a new area for us, and Anbreen is a great asset.

ROBERTO COLOMBINI qualified from the University of East London in 1998 and went straight to work in the NHS where he developed a special interest in back pain and spinal dysfunction. From 2001 Roberto worked in the private and public sector until he joined the Clinic in October of 2004. He has developed a wide variety of skills in all aspects of manual therapy, acupuncture and especially in the area of core stability re-training in which he has completed many post-graduate courses. His treatment philosophy is based on treating symptoms from their root cause taking into account the body as a whole and its bio-mechanics. Robertos' success in treating sports injuries is mirrored by his own keen pursuit of sporting activities, ranging from martial arts and yoga, to golf, tennis and football.

( Roberto is currently on a travelling sabbatical )

Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist

LAURE WALTER Laure is our practitioner in Sports Massage Therapy, Personal Fitness Training and Rehabilitation. Techniques include - Deep soft tissue massage - Neuromuscular techniques - Muscle energy technique - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - Soft tissue release.

Pilates

LESLEY O'NEILL is a Body Control Pilates Teacher and a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals who has been working with the clinic since April 2007. She has certification from beginners to advanced and is a member of the Body Control Association. Her interests include posture and it's effects on daily life. Movement and the ability to move in the most efficient way for YOUR body and or course core stability training. Lesley makes Pilates appropriate to the requirements of the individual, developing a programme and tailoring the sessions accordingly. www.lesleyoneillpilates.com

Massage

PAOLA BASSANESE Harley Street specialist Paola Bassanese is available at Barbican Physiotherapy Clinic by appointment. She is a member of the Complementary Therapists Association (Embody) specialising in soft tissue release massage, Natural Face Lift Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Nutrition. She has achieved excellent results in treating: insomnia, anxiety, stress, sinus congestion, back, neck and shoulder pain and tension, bloating and constipation. She has treated runners in the London Marathon and sports people at the Thundercat Racing World Championship; she also participated in the Guinness Massage World Record. You can book treatments at Barbican Physiotherapy Clinic or arrange office visits by calling
07803 961669 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , website: www.energya.co.uk.