Glenn Withers - Director/Physiotherapist
Glenn Withers is the founder of LSMC, Chair of the Chartered Socirty of Exercise Therapy, Techincal Expert Advisor to the Governments Agency Skills Active and creator of the APPI Pilates Method for Rehabilitation of Athletes. Glenn practices from the Kilburn centre on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Glenn studied Physiotherapy in Melbourne, Australia, graduating over 10 years ago. He gained a post-graduate scholarship to further enhance his skills and completed a further year of direct clinical tuition under one of Australia’s leading clinicians. Glenn then gained a further scholarship to study the clinical effectiveness of the Pilates Method. Following this, Glenn co-foundered the world renowned “Modified Pilates Rehabilitation Program” and now lectures worldwide on its effectiveness. Over the last 10 years Glenn has lectured internationally, worked extensively in private practice, Sports Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics in both Australia and the UK. Glenn currently consults to a number of premier league football clubs, the British Bobsleigh Association, local Athletics clubs and travelling sporting teams from Australia. Furthermore, Glenn is now considered one of London’s premier physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of acute and chronic spinal pain, working very closely with many leading surgeons on both pre and post operative rehabilitation programs. Glenn was nominated for the ‘Physiotherapist of the year’ award in 2007.
Expertise:
Spinal Injuries Sports Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Pelvis, Hip and Knee injuries
Personal interests:
In his spare time, Glenn most loves spending time with his family, Elisa and two year old Jasmine and one year old Xavier. Glenn has always enjoyed participating at a high level in sports including basketball, triathlon and marathon running. Glenn’s main goal for 2010 – A sub 3 hour marathon!
Katie Hodge - Senior Physiotherapist
Katie completed her Physiotherapy degree at Southampton University in the UK in 2000. She then went on to develop her skills and gain experience in a range of settings including in-patient and out-patient Physiotherapy before going on to specialize in Rehabilitation. Katie has recently returned from Hong Kong where she lived for the past 3 years. Here, she began practicing and studying Pilates and gained her Pilates certification from Polstar Pilates. Katie recognizes the importance of Pilates in developing core strength and optimal posture for both rehabilitation and fitness clients.
Expertise:
As well are mastering qualifications in Physiotherapy and Pilates, Katie has also fully trained in Thai massage.
Personal interests:
In her spare time, Katie enjoys keeping active with running and dragon boat racing!
Maria Moreno - Physiotherapist
Maria is a Physiotherapist and a Pilates Instructor from Spain. She attended the Baylor University Medical Center (Dallas, USA) in 2004 and she graduated from University of Alcala de Henares Physiotherapy School (Madrid) in 2005. After graduating, Maria worked as a physiotherapist in the USA before continuing her practice in Spain. Here, she worked as part of the team for the Olympic Gymnastics squad. She has also worked alongside one of the Physiotherapists of Real Madrid Football Club. Maria then went onto to specialize in Pilates rehabilitation where she has gained valuable experience with a broad range of clientele including professional dancers and athletes.
Expertise:
Maria has a background in Rhythm Gymnastics, therefore her keen interest in posture analysis and refinement of movement. She is especially focused on the re education of muscles to allow maximum strength and flexibility with the least amount of unnecessary tension.
Personal interests:
Maria enjoys running and swimming, dancing, playing the piano and traveling around the world and learning new languages.
Ben Millerd - Podiatrist
Tegan Fletcher - Myotherapist
Tegan Fletcher is our expert Myotherapist from Melbourne. Myotherapy is a very unique profession here in the UK. Myo (meaning muscle) therapy is the assessment, treatment and maintenance of muscles using various techniques including massage, cupping and needling. It is important in the management of any injury and is highly beneficial alongside Physiotherapy and Pilates programs. It is also very popular for its benefits for general well being. Tegan, studied intensively for three years in Australia to attain her degree. Since this time, she has worked throughout Melbourne, New Zealand and London in the sports and private practice settings. Her professional interests include working with acute and chronic neck and low back pain, repetitive strain injuries and during rehabilitation phase following orthopaedic surgery.
Expertise:
As well as possessing many unique forms of massage, as a Myotherapist, Tegan also has expertise in dry needling to reduce tension in muscles and trigger points, stretching to increase muscle length and tone, corrective exercises specific to the individual to strengthen and improve posture and cupping increases blood flow to help speed up the healing process and realign tight muscles.
Personal interests:
Coming from Australia, Tegan like to be active and remain fit! In her time she enjoys her own Pilates, running, playing netball as well as hitting the slopes in winter for a bit of snow boarding!
Trevor Schoonraad - Pilates Instructor
Trevor joined Pilates Art Physiotherapy in 2009. He comes with an extensive background in classical ballet and over 15 years of personal experience in Pilates. Trevor has comprehensiverly trained with Peak Pilates and Polstar Pilates. He has furthered this initial training by completeing a Classical Teacher TRaining programme with Peak Pilates. In addition, Trevor holds a Diploma in Personal Training including Fitness Instruction and Nutritional Advisor and Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.
Trevor conducts a wide variety of mat and reformer classes. Having worked alongside Physiotherapists for many years, Trevor also holds a keen interest in the rehabilitation of injuries.
Nicola Geisman - Pilates Instructor
Nicola has trained across the disciplines of dance, movement and mind/body therapies. For many years she studied Hip-Hop dance and worked with some of the best in the field. She has worked on countless projects teaching dance to young people in London and internationally.
It was a natural progression to research deeper into the mechanics of the body. Nicola has travelled and worked in several exciting cities worldwide including New York, Montreal and London. Having trained as a Pilates Instructor but always looking to broaden her horizons; she now teaches an impressive repertoire of Pilates/Kids Yoga and Dance. Being able to combine her passion for the body, with working amongst people of all ages is a true gift.
In her spare time, Nicola enjoys snowboarding, going out for a good old dance and traveling to new places!
Jon Hawkins - Osteopath
Jon’s interest in manual therapy began with an ITEC diploma in anatomy, physiology and body massage. Realising that he was literally just exploring the surface that manual therapy can offer Jon undertook a five-year degree course to become a registered osteopath. Since graduating from the British School of Osteopathy Jon has worked in private practice across London and Kent. Jon strongly believes that good health and movement are intrinsically linked and enjoys the approach of combining osteopathic treatment with Pilates as it enables his clients to maintain the benefits of their sessions.
Expertise
As well as treating the part of the body where the symptoms are felt osteopathy seeks to resolve the underlying factors, sometimes distant from the site of pain, that may predispose you to injury and which could potentially be maintaining these painful conditions. Jon’s postgraduate development includes ongoing study of cranial osteopathy, a very subtle assessment and correction of strains in the body’s tissues. These techniques can help to remove often very deep-seated blocks to healing. However, many conditions will also respond to more forceful joint manipulation techniques where joints strains are corrected with an audible click, often giving instant relief from pain and returning full movement to the joint. Jon has taken a particular interest in treating headaches, which are often related to faulty neck posture and cranial strains.
Personal Interests
Jon loves to travel, is currently reading just about everything Ian Banks has ever written and loves to cook for company as it combines food and friends, two of his favourite things.
Anna De Mello - Receptionist
Gemma Barry - Receptionist
