Our team are all specialists in their field, and many have been with us for some time. You can trust our expert practitioners to get you moving again!
Meet Our Team
Having suffered from back problems for many years, due to a desk-bound job as an accountant, Louise was introduced to Pilates by her gym instructor. With her own experience of how Pilates has improved her posture, strength and functional movement Louise decided to change career and become a teacher herself along with managing the clinic.
Paul first became interested in osteopathy when working as a sports massage therapist/physical trainer. He was getting frustrated at his patients’ injuries not stabilizing and realised he needed more of a whole-body approach to their conditions.
As a fully qualified registered osteopath, Paul helps patients to overcome many conditions including back, neck and posture problems, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, pregnancy, repetitive strain injury, headaches and much more.
Paul is a structural osteopath i.e, treats a wide range of musculoskeletal/neurological conditions but does not use cranial or visceral techniques.
Qualifications
Diploma in Osteopathy
BSc (Hons) Ost. Med. Degree
Associations
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council
To satisfy the code of ethics and standards of the above association Paul is committed to continuing professional development.
Ella qualified as a Pilates instructor in 2016 and most recently as a massage therapist having already had a background in the fitness industry, previously qualifying as a personal trainer.
She works alongside her mother, Louise Strutt, forming part of the family business.
Having lived with hypermobility Ella discovered Pilates helped to strengthen her joints, improve her movement and correct her posture. She is passionate about Pilates and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her clients in order to make a difference to their bodies and therefore lives.
Ella enjoys making memories with her daughter, playing netball for a local team and taking her dog for long walks in her spare time.
Lucy’s interest and subsequent career as a professional acupuncturist began when she studied Traditional Chinese Acupuncture TCM, at the Chang Sun School of Acupuncture in London.
Having successfully completed her training, she went on to live and practice in London for several years before moving down to Deal in Kent where she was able to raise and enjoy her family.
Having successfully completed her training, she went on to live and practice in London for several years before moving down to Deal in Kent where she was able to raise and enjoy her family.
Today Lucy continues to practice privately where she sees a wide range of cases, as well as working two days a week with the NHS Chronic Pain Service. Lucy is also a member of the Acupuncture Society.
Aliona moved to the UK from Ukraine when war broke out. She has made the most out of her enforced move with her two children, having learnt English, learnt how to drive and passing her UK driving test 1st time.
Alongside working as a depilation technician (sugaringbyaliona.co.uk) she has also retrained as a massage therapist. She attained a distinction in her Massage Therapy Diploma which covers Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Sports Massage.
Working alongside the clinic osteopaths and Pilates instructors has given her an advanced education and she is keen to keep on learning and is also working towards her Pilates instructor qualification.
Her hobbies are her children and the beach, when the weather permits!
Qualifications
Diploma in Osteopathy
M.Ost (Hons) Ost. Med. Degree
Associations
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council
Sam qualified from the European school of Osteopathy in the summer of 2021. His studies exposed him to a wide range of Osteopathic principles and techniques.
Sam's interest in Osteopathy started as a teenager following many injuries in sport. The Osteopathic treatment he received not only got him out of pain but improved his performance and general wellbeing.
Sam uses a holistic approach in treatment and is passionate about the benefit of Osteopathy whether for sport, work or general living at any age.
Sam has qualifications in Osteopathy (structural, cranial and visceral) and sports massage.
Katie Barker
Katie qualified from the European School of Osteopathy in 2023. Originally from Cheshire she moved to Kent during her studies and has fallen in love with the south coast.
Her time studying allowed her to develop a wide range of treatment techniques including visceral, cranial, structural and rehabilitation work. Katie is also trained in Acupuncture and Sports Massage and can incorporate these techniques into treatments where appropriate.
Katie enjoys treating people of all ages including babies, children and pre and post-natal women. As a keen runner and prior powerlifter, she also has a special interest in treating running and sports related injury.
Katie is also involved in Osteopathic and local equality and diversity groups improving access to healthcare care for LGBTQ+, disabled and marginalised groups.
Qualifications
Diploma in Osteopathy
M.Ost (Hons) Ost. Med. Degree
Associations
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council
To satisfy the code of ethics and standards of the above association Katie is committed to continuing professional development.
Recently qualified from the European School of Osteopathy with a master's degree in 2023, Spencer previously gained a distinction* level 3 extended diploma in sports & exercise science from Canterbury College. He is also a certified sports massage therapist. These experiences have given Spencer an open and friendly approach to treating patients.
Spencer is passionate about holistic care and tailors treatment and management plan personally to every patient. Spencer is proficient in a range of techniques and happy to treat all ages but has a particular interest in treating babies and maternity. Spencer completed two rotations in every specialised clinic available at the European School of Osteopathy which included women's health/maternity, sports, babies/children's, headaches, and studied mindfulness with chronic pain patients.
Spencer continues to work with his father in their own classic car restoration company which he has grown up with. His hobbies and personal interests include Greek mythology, which he has a diploma in, as well as Italian Renaissance history and loves to travel.
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