Chloe Rowlatt is a physiotherapist who has also toured as a dancer with the Ballet West Company, Scotland. She has coached the GB contemporary soloist to the World Cup in Portugal and has taught dance workshops in South Africa in less economically developed areas.
Through her dancing, Chloe has a strong understanding of ballet technique and of its demands on the body. As a physio she does specific rehab towards ballet goals and movement, and deals with dance injuries in all genres. She is currently training as a Vocal Physio.
Chloe uses Manual therapy and works with clients on Pointe Shoe Screening, ESWT, Acupuncture, Dry needling, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Cupping, Exercise prescription and rehabilitation, 1-1 Pilates for dancers, Clinical Pilates, Performance technique, Ballet technique, Dance technique, and specific rehab for a return to class.
"I know the pressures on both mind and body and how these both interact as well as how this is sometimes missed in training and working. Having been a dancer quietly carrying injuries, retraining as a physiotherapist has allowed me to full circle back into the industry and enables me to help other dancers have long healthy careers".
Debbie Wilson is a physiotherapist specialising in performing artists, and the lead musculoskeletal physiotherapist for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. She also works with students from local performing arts colleges and universities, and all performance professionals in the Liverpool area, including many dancers.
Debbie treats all acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, postural related dysfunctions, mechanical neck and back pain, overuse/repetitive strain injuries, adverse neural tension, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, rotator cuff related pain, impingements, tendinopathies, overload and underload related pathologies, stress fractures, acute sprains, ligament ruptures. Debbie also offers post-natal physio checks - Mummy MOT (https://www.themummymot.com/) - and is also an APPI trained Pilates teacher.
Based in Penzance, Dominique Royle has built up many years' experience working with musicians and performers.
She is an HCPC and CSP registered chartered phsyiotherapist who trained at Guy’s Hospital, in London. She worked in the NHS for 25 years before going into private practice.
Her specialist areas include:
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Musculoskeletal conditions
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Musicians’ injuries and Performing Arts Injuries
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Post cancer treatments rehabilitation
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Hypermobility spectrum and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Disorders
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Postural dysfunctions
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Women’s Health
Dominique is a member of:
OCPPP : Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice
BAPAM: British Association of Performing Arts Medicine
ACPOPC: Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology & Palliative Care
APPI: Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute
POGP Associate: Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
Emer Lauchlan is a Physiotherapist and Pilates teacher, combining pilates and hands-on manual therapy to improve patient function and pain. Emer works at multiple West End shows with experience in TV, opera and circus. She specialises in vocal physiotherapy, with a particular interest in altered biomechanics and breathing patterns.
Emer uses a holistic approach to achieve the best patient outcomes, utilising both Reformer and Matwork to address weakness and instability. This treatment approach is particularly effective for those on the hypermobile spectrum. Emer can help with issues relating to TMJ related disorder, vocal disorders e.g. muscle tension dysphonia, MSK related injuries both acute and chronic, pain related to hypermobility disorders inc EDS, biomechanical imbalances, and postural imbalances. Emer also provides manual therapy, advanced dry needling including electro-acupuncture, laryngeal mobilisations, pilates strengthening both matwork and reformer, kinesiology taping and BFR training.
Genevieve Tawiah is an experienced Performance Physiotherapist who uses sports massage, medical acupuncture, taping and more alongside a variety of exercise methods. She has experience teaching matwork and reformer pilates and a background in yoga practice which she often applies in sessions.
My goal is to provide you with the tools you need to optimise your wellbeing; learn more about your body and make a safe and efficient recovery from injury - back to the activities you love where possible.
Services and treatments include:
- Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment for injuries
- Video call consultations
- Sports Massage
- Vocal Physiotherapy
- Jaw (TMJ) Physiotherapy
- Medical Acupuncture
- Dry Cupping
- Shockwave Therapy
- Supportive Taping
- Exercise advice: Pilates/ Yoga/ Strength and Conditioning
- Injury prevention talks and workshops
Osteopathy, Pilates and Sports Massage practitioner with a particular interest in postural and ergonomic factors that affect the way in which the human spine works, especially in the context of dance and the performance arts. Jenefer has a background in dance and movement, plays piano and sings. She has treated instrumentalists, singers, actors and dancers (ballet, contemporary and musical theatre) and is based at Shoreham Osteopathy Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea. Please ask for Jenefer as this is a group practice. Since November 2023, Jenefer is also practising 9am-1pm at Valentine Voice Care Centre, Lewes.
Linda Dixon is an experienced Pilates teacher, teacher trainer, RAD ballet teacher, former professional dancer and examiner. She has over three decades of experience of movement practice; performing, teaching and examining all over the world. She has been practicing Pilates since the mid 80’s and teaching it since 2002. During this time she has developed her teaching methods producing her own unique approach to movement teaching. This approach incorporates the knowledge skills she has accumulated through a lifetime of structured movement practice. Linda teaches at NRG Pilates, and heads up the treatment and performance enhancement department at ‘The Urdang’ in City University of London’s Department of Performing Arts.
Additionally, Linda is a member of the teacher training team for Body Control Pilates specialising in teaching on the studio equipment courses and the level 4 Pilates courses. She has also played an integral part in course development at Body Control, writing their “Adolescent’s Course” and co writing their “Dancer’s Course” with her husband Nathan Gardner.
Linda is experienced in working with dancers and musical theatre performers.
Lucie Rayner is a Chartered Physiotherapist and assessing clinician for The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) and specialises in treating performing artists with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. She has extensive experience in managing acute and chronic injuries in dancers, musicians, and other performers from amateur to elite level. She currently works freelance in a variety of settings, including supporting West End musical theatre performers.
Lucie initially completed a Sport Science degree before qualifying as a Physiotherapist. She worked in the NHS, school and private sector before starting her own Physiotherapy clinic in 2012. She has been practicing the Pilates Method for over 15 years and gained her teaching qualification through The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). She is also a Level 2 accredited Vocal Health First Aider and has a special interest in hypermobility, injury prevention and health education.
In 2020, she completed an MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University College London (UCL) and was awarded the Dean's Prize for her research related to hypermobility and dancer health screening. Lucie now an honorary lecturer and module lead on the Performing Arts Medicine programme at UCL.
Brittany Wawryk is performing arts specialist physiotherapist, specialist in vocal and jaw physiotherapist and clinical Pilates teacher. She has over 11 years experience in working with performers, including singers and professional voice users, musicians, dancers and actors. She covers all musculoskeletal injuries sustained by performing artists including but not limited to hand and wrist injuries, knee, hip, shoulder, back, nechk, ankle and foot; she also specialises in jaw and voice related conditions.
Royal Opera House Occupational Health Adviser. Works with performers from all fields. Pilates, osteopathy and acupuncture. No appointments are currently available privately.
Louise is a specialist musculoskeletal, sports and performing arts physiotherapist. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Keele University in 2004 and furthered her professional development by completing an MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University College London where she was awarded a distinction in 2015.
She holds a clinic at BAPAM and at her own practice, Rejuven8 Physiotherapy, Louise treats a varied musculoskeletal caseload that includes athletes and performing artists of all ages and levels - dancers, gymnasts, ice skaters, musicians, rugby players, swimmers, vocalists and more.
Louise’s extensive experience and postgraduate studies have provided her with a wealth of knowledge in screening, movement analysis and advanced injury rehabilitation. This experience ideally places Louise to offer effective assistance with queries regarding optimal recovery from injury and surgery, performance enhancement and minimizing future injury risk.
Provides physiotherapy, acupuncture and Pilates. Worked with many dancers including Northern Ballet Theatre and Phoenix Dance Company. Holds BAPAM clinic at University of Leeds School of Music. Very experienced with all performing arts work/study-related musculoskeletal problems.
Nathan Gardner is a Pilates teacher and teacher trainer, specialising in injury prevention and recovery for performing artists and athletes. A former professional skier representing Great Britain throughout the 1990’s, Nathan has over 35 years of multidisciplinary experience in physical and mental conditioning. He has supported a wide range of athletes and performers throughout this time, working with grassroots and international level performers alike.
As a member of the treatment department and teaching faculty at Urdang, Department of Performing Arts, City St. Georges, University of London, Nathan supports the rehabilitation and performance enhancement of musical theatre and music students, alumni and university staff. He also provides these services through his private practice, NRG Pilates. His pragmatic performance centred approach utilises a heterogeneous methodological framework, providing practical individualised solutions for performers during injury recovery and those looking to maximise their functionality and performance.
In addition to his teaching practice, Nathan is deeply committed to movement teacher education. He is the founder of the KineticNRG Movement Teaching Academy, providing comprehensive training, continuing professional development (CPD), and peer support for movement teaching professionals across a range of disciplines. He also continues to lead the Level 4 Pilates and Performance programmes he developed for Body Control Pilates, one of the leading providers of Pilates teacher training in the UK.
Nicole Leow is a performing arts specialist physiotherapist, highly experienced treating dancers, actors, singers and musicians. She has previously held a physiotherapy clinic for performers at BAPAM and currently practises at Mayfair Physiotherapy (Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, and Wilbraham Place, Chelsea).
Nicole has been trained in Pilates, dry needling, rehabilitation and exercise programmes. She has worked in the West End, on touring productions, and in the TV and film industry. She has specialist training in laryngeal physiotherapy, which is used to assist vocal health for those who may be struggling with symptoms such as vocal fatigue, loss of range, or breathy tone among others.
Sandie Ennis is an Osteopath with extensive experience in working with dancers. Sandie has followed postgraduate studies including cranial and classical Osteopathy, pain science, rehabilitation, women’s health, and training in paediatrics at the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy in London (aka Osteopathic Centre for Children – OCC). Sandie completed her UK training and certification with Body Control Pilates (BCP) in 2000.
Sandie works on performance enhancement and injury support in dancers. She provides manual therapy, splints, equipment modification, exercise and health education.
Sudhir Daya (he/him) is a physiotherapist experienced in treating athletes, performing artists and office warriors, enabling them to get back to doing the activities that give meaning to their lives. Sudhir believes in a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to health, and his training and practice reflect this belief. Sudhir offers emotional stress assessments (HRV).
After graduating with distinction as a chartered physiotherapist (MCSP), Sudhir turned to acupuncture and ergonomics. Sudhir is a believer in the re-education of healthy movement patterns.
“Clients ask me to fix their bodies – in most cases, their bodies are in fine working order, but they’re not using their bodies correctly. I tell them to think of their body as their car. They don’t need a mechanic, they need driving lessons.” – Sudhir Daya
Sudhir also is a qualified yoga and Pilates teacher and in his spare time, trains in circus arts (flying trapeze, silks, rope, static trapeze), gymnastics (trampolining, tumbling, handstands) and dance (South Asian dance, ballet, contemporary). He is currently training in traditional in the traditional martial art form of Jujitsu and is working towards his black belt.
Sudhir has an interest in equity, diversity and belonging and currently sits on the CSP’s EDB Committee and was the previous chair of its LGBTQIA+ network. He is certified Life Coach (ICF PCC) and uses cutting edge technology to help clients with stress management and performance anxiety. Under his business name of “Integrated Health”, he tried to move away from siloed healthcare to more whole person wellbeing.
Tania Amorim provides advanced neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and orthopaedic manual therapy. She is a specialist in Pain Management with over 15 years of experience. In addition to her private work, Tania is also part of the multidisciplinary team at Guy’s and St Thomas' Hospital treating patients with complex pain conditions.
Her background working with performing artists & musicians has inspired her to a functional approach through movement and self awareness.
Academically she is a guest lecturer at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance as well as the British School of Osteopathy. She completed her MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Kings College London where she further developed her interest in managing chronic pain.