Our physiotherapists.
MSK Physiotherapist
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Jo qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1987 from Kings College, London. She completed her post graduate training at Charing Cross Hospital and The London Chest Hospital before moving to South London and pursuing her special interest in Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy within the Bromley Hospitals Trust.
She gained qualifications in Sports Injury Management and membership of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, and later gained the Advanced Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine. This very hands-on approach to her assessment and treatment with extensive manual handling, soft tissue mobilisation and joint manipulation, lead to her being one of the early Physiotherapists to train in the administering of Musculo-skeletal injections. During this period, she also worked as one of the team of Physiotherapists for England and GB Hockey. Whilst developing her career in the NHS and the Sports world, in 1996 Jo began working at her private clinic in the evenings. The practice grew and the team expanded and eventually became JK Physiotherapy Ltd in 2010.
Jo strongly believes in benefits of a ‘hands-on’ approach for assessment and treatment and the multiple benefits it brings to both Physio and patient. She has trained in the use of TECAR therapy (WINBACK) which is a ‘hands-on’ form of advanced electrotherapy to use for pain relief and for stimulation of the healing process.
Jo always endeavours to get to the route of your problem so will adapt her assessment both verbal and practical to fully understand your needs. She will then tailor your treatment plan to suit you.
- Qualified 35yrs
- Specialist in MSK Physiotherapy
- Experienced in Physiotherapy with elite athletes.
- Trained in manipulation.
- Hands-on approach to assessment and treatment
- Passionate about helping with YOUR problem
Qualifications.
- Registered member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
- Member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (MSOM)
- Diploma in Injection Therapy ( DipInjTh )
- Diploma in Advanced Practical Physiotherapy in Sport (DipAPPhysSport)
- Advanced Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine (AdvDipOrthMed)
- Member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)
- Trained user of TECAR therapy (WINBACK)
At play.
Jo has always been a keen sportswoman and given most sports a go! She grew up dinghy sailing and later did a lot of yacht racing and cruising with her husband, qualifying as a Yachtmaster. As well as sailing she has always skied, and in her spare time worked for the Ski Club of Great Britain and qualified as a Ski Instructor. Now when not working, Jo, a single figure golfer, will be found on the golf course, or at the range working on her technique!
MSK & Vestibular Physiotherapist
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Nick qualified from University of Coventry with a 1st class honours degree in Physiotherapy in 2012 and later gained a Master’s Degree from University of Brighton specialising in vestibular physiotherapy.
Nick has specialist training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of dizziness and is a member of the ACPIVR (Assoc. of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation). He has attended and presented his work at national and international conferences in this field and continues to work within the NHS at a specialist tertiary centre in London.
He spent 3 years working at Crystal Palace Football Club and also has a special interest in football related injuries and gait rehabilitation. He has worked in musculoskeletal physiotherapy within the private sector since 2015.
Qualifications.
• BSc (Hons) MRes MCSP ACPIVR
• Specialist training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of dizziness
• Member of the ACPIVR (Assoc. of Physiotherapists with an interest in Vestibular Rehabilitation)
• MSK & Vestibular Physiotherapist
At play.
Nick is a very keen sportsman and enjoys a range of sports including football, golf, tennis, boxing and weight training.
MSK Physiotherapist
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Robert studied a pre-registration MSc in Physiotherapy at King’s College London, and previously worked as a Sport Scientist at both Chelsea and Fulham Football Clubs following his undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science. He has also worked with elite athletes and triathletes in Canada conducting V02 Max and blood lactate testing so has good knowledge of exercise physiology and conditioning.
Robert is kind, caring, empathetic, supportive and holistic and wants to understand how your musculoskeletal complaint is impacting your life and hobbies as well as understanding your ideas, concerns and expectations about how the problem is to be managed. With this information he works alongside you to set appropriate goals, educate you on the options available to help you achieve your targets and monitors progress closely with you at follow-ups.
He has passion for sport, in particular football and tennis and relishes helping his clients return to play in a graded fashion following injury. He too enjoys helping those who are post-operative build their movement, strength and function back as well as helping those with osteoarthritis to reduce pain and improve function using a combination of exercise and manual techniques. He is holistic in his approach and will address other factors such as sleep and anxiety/stress and its impact on recovery. Through his previous roles in the NHS he has excellent knowledge of appropriate imaging techniques when required.
Specific conditions he enjoys treating.
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Rotator cuff related shoulder pain
• Frozen shoulder
• Knee and hip Osteoarthritis
• Knee meniscal injuries
• Greater trochanteric Pain syndrome
• Lateral ankle sprains
• Tennis elbow
• Falls prevention
At play.
Outside of work he enjoys going to the gym, DIY, long walks, playing regular tennis and seeing friends and family. He loves the great outdoors!! He also enjoys reading and listening to podcasts about the science of longevity and loves to continually improve his knowledge of physiotherapy to be the best clinician he can for his patients.
MSK Physiotherapist
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Russell qualified in 2006 from St Georges University. He has a particular interest in musculoskeletal injuries in the field of sport, having worked at London Scottish, Blackheath Rugby clubs and for the Scottish Rugby Union, helping in the development and care of young athletes at recreational and elite levels.
He has worked for the Armed Forces and specialises in running injuries, running analysis and rehabilitation, helping elite runners and weekend warriors fulfil goals to participate in iron-man and marathon endurance events. He has experience of working with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Russell is a keen cyclist, having taken part in Race Across America 2018, multiple Paris-Brest-Paris and Trans Pyrenees Raids and NCOM2019 as a soloist to raise money for charity riding over 20,000 miles in 2020. Whilst riding for charity Russell is a key organiser of the Doddie Rides and has been involved since 2018 helping the charity to raise over £1.5 million pound. This year in 2024, Russell is riding to Rome with the charity.
He also has extensive experience of WorkStation Assessments and Manual Handling and is a qualified member of the Associated Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health.
Qualifications.
• BSc (Hons) MCSP
• Interest in Musculoskeletal injuries
• MSK & Acupuncture
At play.
In his spare time Russell has a slightly defective but lovable cat, a scatterbrained dog, a daughter and wife. He is regularly found out in the countryside walking or riding his bike.
MSK Physiotherapist
At Work
Luke is a highly specialised physiotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal pathology. He obtained his Physiotherapy qualification in 2007, became a musculoskeletal sonographer in 2016, and achieved a Master’s degree in health science in 2021. With extensive experience in both the NHS and private sectors, Luke’s expertise is well-established.
As a qualified musculoskeletal Sonographer, Luke remains actively engaged in his role at Bart’s and the London NHS Trust. Additionally, he imparts his knowledge by teaching diagnostic ultrasound imaging and injection therapy with the Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group.
Luke holds a position on the executive board of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, where his focus lies in Orthopaedic Medicine. He is also an independent prescriber, granting him the authority to prescribe medications for clients requiring injection therapy.
Utilising his profound understanding of musculoskeletal healthcare, Luke adeptly diagnoses even the most intricate pathologies through a blend of clinical testing and diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
With a fervent dedication to Men’s health physiotherapy and interventional ultrasound, Luke is registered with the HCPC, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and the Society of Radiologists.
MSK Physiotherapist
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Zoe Theodoro is an MSK Physiotherapist within the NHS and works in primary care as First Contact Practitioner
She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2017. Currently, she is pursuing a First Contact Practitioner course under University of Essex.
She is passionate in building relationships and raising awareness about lifestyle, mental health and overall well-being. In the future, she would like to specialize in Women’s health.
At play.
She has a passion in sports, particularly swimming. She started competitive swimming at the age of 10. This made way for her to gain scholarship alongside competing with other universities in the Philippines. This also pushed her to pursue a degree related to movement and rehabilitation later on.
MSK Physiotherapist
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Raisa has been practicing as a physiotherapist for over 5 years now. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 2018 and started her career as a licensed physiotherapist in the Philippines. She is also registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a practicing member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Raisa worked in one of the biggest tertiary hospitals in the Philippines wherein she was able to handle a vast number of clinical conditions including MSK, geriatric, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-operative conditions both for an in and out patient setting. She also started working as a physiotherapist in private practice which helped fuel her passion as a clinician even more.
Raisa’s main clinical interest is in treating MSK conditions and has been specializing in this field ever since. She believes that physiotherapy is a profession where you never stop learning in order to provide up to date, evidence based, and high quality of treatment to patients. In line with this, she has additional training in dry-needling and is currently finishing her certification as a level 4 mat Pilates instructor.
Raisa believes that movement makes you better which is what she advocates to her patients and clients.
At play.
She enjoys being outdoors and has recently found an interest in running. She joined her first 10k run and soon after finished a half marathon. She is looking forward to qualify for a full one soon.
Throughout this experience, Raisa has developed a passion for helping rehabilitate people from any demographic and believes in a holistic and patient-centered approach in treating patients and clients.
Admin
At Work
Having spent more than 20 years commuting to London, I decided it was time to find a job more locally. A frozen shoulder led me to JK Physio and a welcoming chat with the receptionist alerted me to a vacancy. 8 years later, (now with an unfrozen shoulder), I can now be found at the business side of the reception desk, meeting & greeting our many patients.
At play.
My part time role enables me to pursue my love of holidaying and outdoor pursuits!
Admin
At Work
Fairly new to the JK Physio Team I joined as a receptionist in June 2023 job sharing with Ruth. I previously worked in London for many years in the mortgage/finance industry until having my children, then after a break, returned to work part time for a NHS physiotherapy company, 7 years later I am now on the private side at J K and enjoying meeting so many different patients on such a personable level.
At play.
I am a fun loving wife and mum of two teenage boys who loves family time, travel, theatre, spas, walking, time with good friends and some retail therapy thrown in for good measure!
Admin
At Work
As a sixth form student, my part time job allows me to continue my A-level studies, especially my love for mathematics and biology, while gaining valuable work experience here at JK Physio. While only being here a couple months, as part of the admin team, I am able to help patients with queries, and always greet them with a friendly smile before their appointment.
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