Our team

Heather Grant MSCP SRP MMACP

Qualified Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge 1979.

Special interests in manipulative therapy having completed a further three year part time course to become a member of the manipulation association of chartered physiotherapists.

Work experience at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London and Groote-schuur Hospital,Capetown followed by private practice establishing Covent Garden Physio in 1990.

Heather is a keen tennis player and enjoys walking and pilates.

 

Lene Cunis Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Lene qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2000 and has over ten years experience in musculo-skeletal and sports injury physiotherapy.  She has worked with individuals ranging from the recreational sports person to professional athletes and dancers in London’s West End.  She also has longstanding experience treating and rehabilitating a variety of spinal and pelvic conditions.  Some of the techniques used include: manipulation, mobilisations, muscle energy techniques, acupuncture and Pilates.  She integrates Pilates and core stability exercises into her sports rehabilitation programme aiming for lasting recovery.

Lene is introducing a specialist womens health service based on combining her existing knowledge with specialised postgraduate courses and new research in the field.

This service will include:

• Pre and post natal physiotherapy related to back and pelvis problems/pain

• Stress incontinence

• Safe return to exercises/activity after pregnancy

• Continence problems or pain after surgery (abdominal or pelvic)

• Addressing and treating any pelvic floor problems/concerns

 

 

Kevin Kong Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Kevin graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand with a Bachelors of Physiotherapy in March 1999. He has worked with sports and musculoskeletal injuries since 2000, working with Wakefield Sports Medicine Clinic and Wakefield Back Institute in New Zealand. Kevin has experience in treating and rehabilitating spinal injuries and sports injuries and he integrates his gym and exercise knowledge into his rehabilitation programmes. He came to London in 2003 and joined our team in October 2007.

Outside of physiotherapy, Kevin is also trained as a Personal Trainer and a qualified group fitness instructor. He instructs Body Pump, Body Attack and Spinning regularly at Nuffield Health Clubs.

 

Emma McCabe MCSP

 

Emma qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2008 from Teeside University.  She gained experience working in Australia treating sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems.  She also gained her acupuncture and dry needling qualifications whilst there. 
Since returning to the UK she has worked within the NHS and private practice treating musculoskeletal injuries.  She is a qualified Pilates instructor and is currently studying for a diploma in orthopaedic medicine.  She regularly undertakes training courses to update her skills with a keen interest in mobilisations. 
In her spare time Emma enjoys going to the gym, climbing, running and travelling.

 

Erin Parish BAppSc(Phty), MHSc(Ex&SpSc), BHSc(HM) MCSP

Having moved to London in 2010 from Sydney Australia, Erin has graduated in Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Sydney. He has worked in the public hospital setting and private sports clinic at the Sydney Academy of Sport. His experiences also include exercise physiology, exercise testing and working in clinical research in Orthopaedics and knee surgery.

Erin has over 8 years experience in working with Rugby Union and Netball clubs. He has a special interest in the spine and pelvis dysfunctions, muscle energy techniques, knee joint pathology and improving core stability with the use of real time ultrasound and functional exercises.  He is also a certified Kinesiotaping practioner.

In his spare time Erin enjoys playing squash and tennis, outdoor adventure racing and travelling whenever possible.

 

Victoria Tisdall Reflexology and Indian Head Massage

Following a long-held interest in alternative therapies, Victoria studied reflexology with the renowned Bayly School of Reflexology and obtained her practitioners diploma in April 2005. She is a member of the British Reflexology Association.

Victoria then qualified in Indian Head Massage in 2006 with the London Centre of Indian Champissage under Narendra Mehta the pioneer this treatment UK.

To further develop her skills, Victoria has recently obtained her professional diploma in Seated Acupressure (On-Site Massage) with the Academy of On-Site Massage.

 

Mark Edmonds LSSM

Qualified from the London School of Sports Massage in1991.

Special interest in runners, triathletes offering sports specific massage and advice. He is well qualified to offer this as he is an ex-triathlete for the GB team. Massage to relieve work related upper back, neck and shoulder tension.

Worked at Cannons as a sports and deep tissue massage therapist since 1995.

 

 

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