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Testimonials

Naomi Winnifrith
Naomi Winnifrith
2022-06-12
I saw Andreas because I had persistent pain in my Achilles’ tendon. I’m 51 and felt quite low at the prospect of not being able to do my normal running routine. Andreas gave me an accurate diagnosis and a really good exercise programme which over a period of three months has really improved my condition. I like the way all the exercises are in the app so you have clear instructions what you need to do. I also found the advice very holistic, tailored to my needs and thorough- looking at my overall exercise patterns and the need to build strength flexibility and stability. Andreas encouraged me to return to running safely and taught me how to avoid further injury by incorporating the exercises into my normal fitness routine . I really recommend this service.
holly coombes
holly coombes
2022-05-26
First time I have sought physio for knee pain and a suspected muscle imbalance. Emma was amazing. Quickly diagnosed what was wrong and put a plan in place for recovery and strength building. Would go straight back if I ever needed physio again in the future. Would highly recommend
Mike Boyd
Mike Boyd
2022-05-10
Jamal was a real help in getting me back to work and living a normal life again after a bulging disc in my neck. He explained what was going on and what I should expect with my healing process. Handy access to exercises through an app too
Bernadette Young
Bernadette Young
2022-04-25
Fantastic experience - Adelina really worked to understand what I wanted to improve and helped me develop a program to work on them. After my treatment I feel much more able to manage and support the impacts of an old injury that has been impacting me. Her whole approach is positive and relaxing, and whole heartedly recommend her work.
Vinodh D
Vinodh D
2022-04-25
I consulted Andreas for my knee pain. I have always had pain in my knees while climbing down stairs or during hikes and it was exacerbated when I took up olympic lifting. Andreas narrowed it down to weak hips and calves causing patellar mal-alignment. He put me on a program over 6 weeks, gradually increasing the complexity of exercises. He also explained why we are doing what we are doing. I could see significant improvement in the first 2 - 3 weeks itself. The knee pain has reduced greatly now. Hikes are a lot more fun and no pain while doing back squats. Knees feel stronger too. Highly recommend Andreas
Kara RB
Kara RB
2022-04-19
I was seeing Andreas for Achilles tendinitis. Andreas has been great at creating a plan to get me back to impact exercise. His knowledge has been great and the programme tailored to my needs. I would highly recommend Andreas and the practice.
Xander Cansell
Xander Cansell
2022-04-12
Extremely impressed with the quality of care and expert approach to solving both a period of acute back pain and a more persistent mobility issue. The physiotherapy and advice from Emma at Spires has been very effective and especially helpful in building core strength in order to resume regular levels of exercise. Highly recommended.
jorge castillo
jorge castillo
2022-04-11
After having seen a physiotherapist, a general practitioner and a sports doctor, I had an appointment with Adelina. Her diagnosis was much more accurate than the one I had been given before, and the therapy for my hip was really effective. I did the exercises she recommended and within two weeks I started to feel a great improvement. With great enthusiasm and dedication she encouraged me to continue with the exercises and advised me how to prevent further injuries. I cannot recommend Adeline highly enough.
Josh Treacy
Josh Treacy
2022-03-07
I cannot recommend Emma and Spires Physiotherapy highly enough. Following 3 months of no improvement to my ankle injury, I rehabilitated speedily once I began my exercise programme. The exercises were manageable and tailored to my requirements. Emma is friendly and highly knowledgeable, offering detailed responses to any queries raised. Delighted to be able to run again!
Alexander Shadbolt
Alexander Shadbolt
2022-03-01
Amazing treatment, friendly and knowledgeable staff and a comprehensive programme. Adelina helped rehab a dislocated shoulder back to full strength!
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Jamal

Jamal
Ofori-Adu

BSc MCSP HCPC
West Hampstead Clinic.

Jamal is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a specialist clinical interest in musculoskeletal and sports injuries. He has worked in various clinics and led teams within the NHS and private practice. Along the way, he has honed his skills in the assessment and management of back pain, shoulder injuries and lower limb injuries. He combines his extensive experience with a passion for strength and conditioning, along with current research evidence, to inform his clinical decision making. He has a wealth of physiotherapy knowledge and he’s able to impart this in a pragmatic and honest fashion. He enjoys being active, plays football at semi-professional level and also enjoys creative arts, music and travelling. Jamal currently works in our West Hampstead clinic.

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Dr Gurhan

Dr Gurhan
Kayihan

BSc MSc PhD MCSP HCPC
Didcot and Oxford clinics

Gurhan is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Sport Scientist with extensive experience in elite sport, the NHS and within the academic sector. After qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2003, he went on to obtain a masters degree before completing his PhD in Sport and Health Science in 2012. Alongside working within musculoskeletal clinics, he has worked internationally with the Turkish National Amputee Football team, lectured within universities and has conducted numerous research studies looking into exercise and lower back pain among other subjects. Gurhan’s research background enables him to utilise current scientific evidence as well his broad clinical knowledge to help people manage persistent pain and recover from acute injuries. When he isn’t working in the clinics or consulting for scientific journals, he likes to spend time with his family, hiking, doing martial arts and collecting old coins. Gurhan currently works in our Didcot and Oxford clinics.
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Andreas

Andreas
Georgoulas

BSc MSc MCSP HCPC
Oxford Clinic

Andreas is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Kinesiotherapy specialist with extensive experience in private practice and elite sport. He has over a decade of experience working with professional athletes including track athletes, basketball players and the Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics Ensemble. He is particularly proud of his work with the Greece National Athletics Elite Marathon Team. As a result, Andreas has developed expert sports injury rehabilitation skills alongside a wide range of treatment modalities. Outside of elite sports, he also has experience in post-operative rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders and elderly rehabilitation. Having completed his undergraduate training at Queen Margaret University, he then completed a masters degree in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in 2022. In his spare time, he enjoys athletics, basketball, cross fit and paint balling. Andreas currently works in our Oxford clinic.

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Adelina Florea

Adelina
Florea

BSc MSc MCSP HCPC
Oxford Clinic

Adelina is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a wealth of private practice experience covering a range of specialties including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and post-operative recovery. Alongside her rehabilitation knowledge, she deploys an array of manual therapy techniques. Adelina likes to combine her passion for scientific research with a person centred approach and draws upon her elite sports experience when devising exercise programmes for patients. To build on her undergraduate physiotherapy degree, she completed a masters degree in Implants, Prostheses and Biomechanics in 2016. Adelina has become a very popular member of our team among our patients and the other team members and her diary is often booked up a week in advance. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing, hiking and gardening. Adelina currently works at our Oxford clinic.

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Goals

Once you have a working diagnosis for your injury, we’ll guide you through a staged rehabilitation plan which is targeted towards your exercise goals. Whether you want to return to running, weight-lifting or gardening, your rehabilitation plan will reflect this and your physiotherapist will always keep your goals in mind when treating you. Rather than just treating your symptoms, our holistic approach will get you back to your best, but even fitter and more resilient than before. That’s how we keep you doing what you love doing without re-injuring yourself.
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Time

You won’t be in and out of the door within half an hour. We allocate 65 minutes for every appointment. Most initial appointments last 55-60 minutes and follow-up sessions tend to take-up 45-50 minutes. This allows your physiotherapist plenty of time to focus on you, build a tailor made plan and write-up your notes without encroaching on your face-to-face time.
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Ethos

We are committed to providing evidence based physiotherapy with the aim of demystifying the world of sports injuries and therapy. We understand that you’ve probably been through the mill with multiple therapists using all sorts of electrical gadgets and gizmos, so we won’t overcomplicate your recovery with modalities that aren’t proven to work. What we will do is take a pragmatic approach, using our extensive clinical experience alongside the best available scientific evidence to treat you effectively and get you back to your favourite sports or activities.
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Evidence

We are committed to providing evidence based physiotherapy with the aim of demystifying the world of sports injuries and therapy. We understand that you’ve probably been through the mill with multiple therapists using all sorts of electrical gadgets and gizmos, so we won’t overcomplicate your recovery with modalities that aren’t proven to work. What we will do is take a pragmatic approach, using our extensive clinical experience alongside the best available scientific evidence to treat you effectively and get you back to your favourite sports or activities.
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