Shoulder Pain Physio London
London Physiotherapy Team
Welcome to the Atherapy expert clinical team. We are a dedicated group of qualified physiotherapists and sports medicine specialists committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based rehabilitation. Our practice is built on a holistic approach to physical health, firmly believing that injury prevention is just as vital as the cure. From treating acute sports injuries to designing custom performance optimization programs, our clinicians work collaboratively to help you safely reach your goals.
Meet our resident experts below and find the right specialist for your recovery journey.
- With 25+ years of Premier League and Championship experience, Andrew has led Medical, Science, and Performance departments for Hull City, Nottingham Forest, Derby County, and Preston North End, following earlier work at the Manchester United Academy
- Specialist in lower limb rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Back pain and complex spinal presentations
- Elite athlete management including manual therapy, gym rehabilitation and acupuncture
- Specialises in complex cases and second opinion rehabilitation planning including return to play
- Limited clinical availability due to wider clinical leadership and operational responsibilities
Andrew Balderston
MSc, MCSP, BHSc, CSCS
COO/Senior MSK Specialist Physiotherapist
Based at Moorgate
Based at Moorgate
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- Specialist in exercise-based rehabilitation, manual therapy and injury prevention
- Experienced in post-operative rehabilitation and progressive return to activity
- Clinical interests include sports injuries, cervical spine and low back dysfunction, shoulder, knee, foot and ankle rehabilitation
- Combines hands-on treatment with targeted strength and rehabilitation programming
- Focused on structured rehabilitation to help patients rebuild strength, movement confidence and function
- Specialist interest in women’s health support including manual lymphatic drainage during pregnancy and pre/post-natal care
- Over 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, sports rehabilitation and women’s health settings
- Fluent in English, Portuguese and Italian
Fernanda Saldanha
BSc, MCSP, HCPC
Senior MSK and Specialist Physiotherapist
Based at Chiswick
Based at Chiswick
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- Extensive experience working within elite professional football and private practice
- Former Tottenham Hotspur Academy physiotherapist specialising in performance rehabilitation and return-to-play management
- Specialist interest in post-operative rehabilitation and upper and lower limb injury management
- Experienced in managing complex and recurrent injuries through structured, evidence-based rehabilitation planning
- Clinical approach combines manual therapy, gym-based rehabilitation, movement analysis and acupuncture
- Focused on restoring movement quality, strength under load and long-term performance outcomes
- Fluent in English and Greek
Dimitrios Michtatidis
MSc, MCSP, HCPC
Senior MSK and Sports Physiotherapist
Based at Chiswick and Strand
Based at Chiswick and Strand
Book an appointment with Dimitrios
- Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Medical Acupuncture & Dry Needling Qualified
- Combines detailed clinical assessment with progressive rehabilitation and strength & conditioning principles
- Specialist interest in gym-based rehabilitation and return-to-sport management
- Clinical interests include acute sporting injuries, post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation (including ligament reconstructions, meniscal and labral repairs) and hip/groin pain in active populations
- Experience managing both active general population and performance-focused clients
- Adjunct treatment techniques include dry needling and shockwave therapy
Claire Cuffe
MSc Physiotherapy
Senior MSK Physiotherapist
Based at Moorgate and Strand
Based at Moorgate and Strand
Book an appointment with Claire
- Over 5 years experience treating orthopaedic injuries, chronic pain and post operative care
- Advanced certifications in dry needling for hands, face, feet, lower limb, upper limb and lumbopelvic region
- Certified pelvic floor physio for both men and women with an interest in treating clients pre and post natal
- Special interest in strength and conditioning programming for clients training for half/full marathons
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