PILATES4LIFE TEAM

Our close team of pilates instructors are some of the best in the field and we pride ourselves of loving our work. When you come in to the clinic you will see what fun we have and that's why people keep coming back!

Physiotherapists

 

Company Director and Senior Chartered Physiotherapist (Clinical Pilates)
Mark was the initial founder of Physio4Life coming from a varied background of strength and conditioning from the Army in the 1990’s where he worked closely with elite special forces the SAS. In 1994 returned back to university where he retrained as a physiotherapist and went initially to work in the NHS and then Professional Rugby, before returning to the Army to join RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) to be a physiotherapist working in the Army Sports Injuries and Rehab Clinics. Following 4 years in the Army medical services Mark left and did another short spell in the NHS where he realized the level of service was not what he had hoped and decided to open his very own sports injuries and health clinic with is own unique brand and  unique selling points.

Mark has a wealth of experience having worked in professional sport, army and the NHS. Mark has a specialist interest in running injuries and running biomechanics along with lower limb rehab. To this end Mark has unique ability to combine his experience of the Army Medical Rehab, his strength and conditioning knowledge from special forces and also hi in depth knowledge of sports injuries and rehab.
Mark success he believes is derived from his passion of sport and that he continues to spend large amounts of time updating his knowledge and uses where ever possible an evidence based approach. Physio is not an exact science and where it is limited Mark uses his wealth of sports experience to bridge the gap. Mark specialize in running biomechanics and running injuries using purpose made orthotics and his knowledge of running rehab Mark has the perfect set of skills to help all runner through there injuries. P4L use the latest in digital technology and gait scans to help diagnose some of the causes of running injuries, and developing orthotic devices to prevent injury.

Mark has carried out numerous post graduate physiotherapy qualifications including additional courses on Acupuncture, Pilates, Manipulation, Strapping, Biomechanics and continues to update his knowledge on a regular basis.
Due to the success of the clinic Mark continues to practice physiotherapy concentrating mainly on lower limb injuries working closely with fellow specialist physio and Sports Medicine Doctors and consultants.

Mark is currently supporting a number of athletes and including Chrissie Wellington World Ironman Champion, Oli Wilson Golf Pro and numerous other athletes. In the past Mark has successfully looked after professional Rugby Players from Saracens, London Welsh, Professional Football Players from Chelsea and Fulham. Also some famous groups including Take That and Snow Patrol as well as a number of other famous celebrities.

Mark maintains close connections with the Army and still sees a number who have suffered injuries whilst serving. Mark actively supports Help The Heroes Fund and has taken part in a number of Rugby Matches to raise funds for those badly injured whilst serving the Army over sea's. Having retired from Rugby some 6 years ago Mark found the new rule changes and contact quite a shock and has had to take stock that he is not as young as he use to be. To this end Mark started running on a regular basis and hopes to achieve a long term goal of being able to run a marathon again as well as play regular rugby.

Kelly Christie
Chartered Physiotherapist
Kelly graduated in New Zealand in the year 2000 and after working at a sports and spinal clinic for 2 years, she has spent the last 4 years working within the NHS and privately.  Kelly has a strong background in the management of back pain and is qualified in the use of acupuncture for pain relief and Pilates.

Nicola Dudley
Chartered Physiotherapist
Nicola graduated from Otago University, New Zealand, in 2002 and gained invaluable experience working in private practices both in New Zealand and Australia. Since arriving in the United Kingdom in 2006, she has worked within the NHS and spent a year working with the Military. Nicola has a keen interest in the treatment of shoulder, spinal, and pelvic girdle dysfunction and incorporates clinical Pilates into her treatment. In addition to this, Nicola is also qualified in the use of acupuncture for pain relief.

Matthew Goodman
Chartered Physiotherapist
Matthew specializes in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions & sports injuries.  He has worked in the NHS, MOD and private healthcare sector and is near completion of his MSc (Specialist Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy).  Matthew has a particular interest in Triathlon & has worked with a number of elite sportsmen.  He also has a particular interest in the management of spinal pain.  He is qualified in manipulation & acupuncture for pain relief & the restoration of normal movement.

Hannah Warchal
Chartered Physiotherapist
Hannah qualified from University of Wales College of Medicine in 2003 and since then has spent time working within the NHS, as well as the private and public sector both in the UK and in Australia.  During her career she has spent a year working at a back pain clinic from which she gained valuable experience in treating people with spinal conditions as well as developing a particular interest in cervicogenic headaches.  This lead her to undertake a spinal Graduate Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy run at Curtin University in Perth whilst over in Australia which she is now in the final stages of completing. 

Chris Jenkins
Chartered Physiotherapist
Chris graduated from the University of Wales, College of Medicine in 2000.  During his career he has worked with Welsh Rugby teams, American Football teams, Taekwon-do and even one Champions league game with Barrytown vs FC Porto.  He has just completed an MSc in Sport and Performance Physiotherapy.  He has a particular interest in chronic tendon pain and sports injury rehabilitation.

 

Pilates Instructors

Rosalie Prout
Pilates Co-ordinator and Rehab Instructor
Rosalie is a Polestar Pilates certified instructor with extensive rehabilitation experience. For the past two years she held a full time position as an Exercise Physiologist and a Pilates instructor. Her role consisted of Private Pilates tuition; group Pilates class; prenatal classes and exercise physiology sessions for a variety of chronic conditions. Rosalie has five years experience teaching the Pilates method.

Rachel Bish
Pilates Instructor
Rachel qualified as a Body Control Pilates teacher and became a member of their association in 2003 and since then has been teaching both one to one and group classes.  She has extensive experience in teaching Beginner and Intermediate Pilates and is dedicated to progressing clients by introducing exercises that are challenging but safe. Rachel is also qualified to teach Pilates during pregnancy.

Laurent Mendy
Pilates Instructor
Laurent is a qualified Pilates Instructor and his passion is to teach clients all the skills he has learnt to date and see them develop throughout their sessions with him.
He has been teaching 1:1’s and classes for the past three years in a number of different health clubs and gyms.

Manouela Sofianopoulou
Pilates Instructor
Bio to follow shortly

Ashley van Dyk
Pilates Instructor
Ashley is an experienced, energetic and passionate pilates instructor.  In the past 4 years she has perfected her style and love for pilates with a level 3 mat, small equipment and machinery qualification.  She has extensive rehabilitation experience and believes that a healthy mind is a result of a balanced and pain free body, regardless of age and injury.  Ashley prides herself on a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere.