The Core Clapton team is a group of highly motivated individuals who all care deeply about improving the health and wellbeing of the local community, regardless of anyone’s financial situation.
Christina has been in practice since 2002. Originally from Germany, she trained at the British School of osteopathy in London. Her specialisms include paediatric osteopathy and Women’s health, using both traditional structural manipulation as well as a deep emphasis on cranial osteopathy.
A vision for a pain-free world | It was whilst lecturing at the University College of Osteopathy and working as the principal Osteopath for Goldman Sachs that I decided to set up Core Clapton with the backing of Bobby Vedral, then one of my patients and a Goldman Sachs Partner. He shared my belief that Osteopathy was not just for the wealthy. So began our mission to make Osteopathy accessible to all, and our vision of building healthy, active communities, free from pain. Our dedicated team is advancing Osteopathic healthcare by treating holistically and regularly holding seminars for healthcare practitioners and wellness professionals. I am proud that Core Clapton has evolved into a wellness centre, helping nurture a community that is becoming free from pain.
Following a career in the city, Dominic obtained a masters from University College of Osteopathy. Dominic’s mission has been to help his patients understand how their bodies work and what they can do to recover from new or persistent injuries, focusing on reducing pain whilst increasing movement and flexibility. Dominic has a keen interest in endurance sports running marathons and ultra-marathons, or as he terms them ‘elective pain sports’. Dominic continues to develop his knowledge base within both pain and sport psychology, movement rehabilitation and working with people in long term pain.
Anya trained at the University College of Osteopathy (formally the BSO). She has worked extensively with patients with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.
She believes in a patient-centred approach and recognises the importance of treating the whole person to have the best impact on their health and strives to instigate longer lasting healthy habit changes, promoting confidence and independence.
Anya is also an equine and canine osteopath, and offers sports and deep tissue massage at Core.
Availability: Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-6pm.
Christina has been in practice since 2002. Originally from Germany, she trained at the British School of osteopathy in London. Her specialisms include paediatric osteopathy and Women’s health, using both traditional structural manipulation as well as a deep emphasis on cranial osteopathy.
Ewen gained a strong interest in all matters regarding therapy after competing internationally in cycling from a young age. He learned the importance of physical maintenance and wellbeing in staying on top of your goals, and carried this philosophy into his practice.
Ewen has a great interest and understanding in sports & occupational injury assessment, treatment, prehabilitation, rehabilitation, and all steps in between.
Ewen aims to empower his patients towards a better path of health with a combination of correct education and osteopathic techniques such as massage and joint mobilisation to treat your pain. Once you are pain free, Ewen continues by setting an achievable and progressive rehabilitation programme in order to get you back on your feet stronger & more empowered than you ever were before.
As an Osteopath she uses a gentle approach, utilising a range of techniques to meet the needs of each individual patient, through traditional structural techniques, exercise and lifestyle advice, as well as a strong emphasis on cranial osteopathy. Johanna works with a variety of patients, supporting them through chronic pain conditions, pregnancy, old age, injuries, and general aches and pains.
She believes that Osteopathy is for everyone and can be used as a powerful tool to help restore the body’s natural self-healing mechanism, and to support the individual’s journey towards health and empowerment.
Availability: Monday 11:00am - 8:00pm, Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Josh is experienced in helping people undergoing acute and chronic pain, as well as alleviating general aches and pains. Communicating in a professional and competent manner, Josh will listen to your whole story and will work with you to find a treatment plan that best suits your lifestyle. He likes to use a combination of gentle, calming techniques, stronger manipulations, and massage. With an active lifestyle and previous experience as a yoga teacher, Josh has a good understanding of the value of sports and exercise and can find you the right tools to achieve your goals, whatever your fitness level.
Availability: Tuesday 14:00-20:00, Friday 9:00-18:00
Nadia holds a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy and a Diploma in Naturopathy from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council. She approaches health with a holistic mindset, recognizing that well-being may require addressing physical, mental, and social aspects of each patient’s life. In her osteopathic practice, Nadia offers a gentle approach that incorporates joint mobilisation, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and visceral techniques. She also integrates exercise, nutritional, and lifestyle guidance into her treatment plans.
Whether addressing chronic pain, acute injuries, or overall well-being, Nadia's goal is to help each person achieve and maintain their best possible health through a comprehensive and individualized approach. She firmly believes in empowering her patients to take an active role in their healing journeys while providing compassionate support every step of the way.
With a diverse background in kayaking, dancing, and water polo, Omer's journey into healthcare began with a focus on sports therapy. His passion for rehabilitation and manual therapy quickly became evident, prompting him to deepen his knowledge by pursuing advanced studies in the UK. There, he earned a First-Class Honours Master’s in Osteopathy from Swansea University.
Since then, Omer has continued to expand his expertise, completing additional courses in classical and cranial osteopathy. He is also currently pursuing his interest in paediatric osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children.
Blending his extensive experience in sports, movement, and osteopathy, Omer helps his patients gain a deeper understanding of their bodies, overcome pain, and establish efficient movement patterns. He creates personalised treatment plans that combine a variety of techniques, tailored advice, and exercises when appropriate.
Recognising that each patient is on a unique journey with their own goals and priorities, Omer enjoys working with individuals of all ages. Whether the aim is recovery, well-being, or peak performance, he is dedicated to supporting each patient in achieving their ideal state of health.
In his free time, Omer enjoys martial arts, yoga, swimming, bouldering, and salsa dancing.
Ruby qualified from the University College of Osteopathy with a Masters, focusing her work on the role of non-verbal bodily communication and empathy on patient outcomes. She has completed further postgraduate training achieving an award with the foundation for paediatric osteopathy. Alongside her clinical practice Ruby manages the community outreach for the charity, connecting and providing free health talks to local groups in Hackney.
Availability: Monday 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am - 1:00 pm and Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Susanne’s deep interest in health andwellbeing, together with a desire to work with people in a more meaningful way,led her to osteopathy as a second career.
After graduating from the University ofOsteopathy with Distinction, she completed a post-graduate diploma in ClassicalOsteopathy in January 2024.
With a genuine interest in people, Susannetakes time to understand her patients, their presenting symptoms and theirunique history. She enjoys exploring and understanding the root causes of aproblem, thereby helping her patients make sense of the presenting issue and recoverlong-term.
She uses a variety of techniques, blendingthe gentle articulatory techniques of Classical Osteopathy with more structuralways of working. Soft-tissue work, including massage, lifestyle advice andrehabilitation are part of her treatments.
Classical Osteopathy is a principles-basedapproach to health, looking at the body as a whole and utilizing theself-healing nature of the body. Susanne will work to relieve strains,rebalancing interconnections between different areas of the body, so improvingcirculation and how well that part of the body works. This leads to an increasein vitality, allowing healing and relief to follow.
Susanne has an interest, and experience, intreating patients with long-term pain, having volunteered for a year toincrease her skills in this area.
She is a passionate skier, enjoys yoga andkeeps fit by running, swimming and cycling. Preparing and cooking healthy foodis also important to her.
Susanne is registered with the GeneralOsteopathic Council and is a member of The Institute of Osteopaths and TheInstitute of Classical Osteopathy.
Availability: Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Antonella is a creative and inspiring teacher with a deep passion for the yoga lifestyle and philosophy. Her teaching style blends tradition with dynamic movements, emphasising grounding and the connection between breath and movement to create space in the body. In her classes, she focuses on helping students increase their awareness, broaden their consciousness, and improve their flexibility.
Chaeli found pilates 14 years ago while treating a back condition and has now been teaching for 9 years.
Cristina started to teach yoga to help others to improve their health and balance, helping them discover true inner peace and their healthiest selves. She is also a student and practitioner of holistic therapies, crystals and sound healing. Recently, she started to work with children, through imaginative, engaging and joyful sessions, introducing the unlimited benefits of Yoga to the young souls.
Elisa is a fully qualified Mat Pilates Instructor with an accredited L2 & L3 Diploma. Her movement experiences are rooted in Dance & Movement practices. The following quote from Joseph Pilates describes for her the importance of movement: "Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”
Her Dynamic Pilates class includes a gentle warm up and progresses into more intense exercises. Each class will end with some stretching to improve flexibility.
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Francesca has always taken part in sport or dance since she was a child in her native Italy; from ballet to volleyball. When she came to London, in the early '90s, she continued going to gyms for weight training and there discovered Yoga and Pilates. Initially, she was really drawn to yoga, which she had been practicing for over 25 years. Then, Francesca's first child was born. Her terrible sciatica which left me on crutches for a month. Her Acupuncturist suggested Pilates, the pain went away and she got back to who she was! Francesca then started to really get into Pilates, to the point of training to be an instructor, and here she is!
Availability: Monday 19:45 - 20:45
Hygerta Shehu is a 26 year old Pilates instructor from Albania, currently based in Old Street, London, where she has lived for the past 10 years. With over 5 years of experience practising Pilates and more than a year of teaching. Alongside her work in fitness, she is pursuing a degree in digital marketing, currently in her second year of university.
Madlyn is an experienced yoga teacher who loves to make classes inclusive and fun and to help people to feel more mobile, mindful, and relaxed. She is qualified in Hatha and Perinatal yoga and loves to teach a restorative and compassionate flow. She is also a massage therapist and offers hands-on assists and massage in class.
Tais's journey into yoga started in Kerala, India, in 2017 and it marked a significant turning point in her life. By completing her 200-hour yoga training, she gained not only the necessary skills but also a deeper understanding of the practice's transformative power. With a background in dance and fitness spanning over 15 years, Tais immersed herself in various modalities including body conditioning, core stability, box fit, step, and power pump. Her additional training in trauma-informed yoga and movement, along with her certification in Level 3 exercise for older adults and individuals with disabilities, reflects her commitment to inclusivity and sensitivity in her teaching approach. Tais's emphasis on compassion, non-judgment, and intuition creates a nurturing environment where individuals feel safe to explore and grow in their practice.
Monica adopts a holistic and intuitive approach to addressing health imbalances in her patients. She is a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturist, supporting clients with mental health challenges, stress-related issues, and acute and chronic pain, as well as assisting women in their reproductive health. Her background in massage therapy and yoga has further enriched her understanding of pain related to musculoskeletal ailments. In treatment, she might incorporate acupuncture and other healing modalities such as cupping, moxa, and electric acupuncture. Monica holds a BSc (Hons) in TCM acupuncture and is a member of the Acupuncture Society.
Sara’s journey into holistic healing is rooted in her early ballet training, where she became fascinated with the body's interconnected systems and the unique balance point within each individual. This foundational curiosity now shapes her approach to massage. Augmenting her skills with training in Shiatsu, Sara integrates an energetic dimension into her treatments, tailoring each session to meet the specific needs of her clients. Known for her gentle touch, Sara works at the delicate interface of the physical and emotional elements of the body, fostering alignment, balance, and deep relaxation. Her practice embodies a harmonious blend of physical precision and a holistic focus, creating a nurturing space for renewal and well-being.
Annette is passionate about viewing the person as a whole; integrating body, mind, and spirit to support health and a pain-free life. A trained acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council, she specialises in stress management, musculoskeletal issues, digestive issues and peri/menopausal support. With a Licentiate in Acupuncture from the City College of Acupuncture, Annette combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with dietary and lifestyle guidance to help clients achieve balance and well-being.
Carmen was the Founder and Manager Director of The Therapies Garden Ltd working in partnership with Children’s Centres, Schools, Early Intervention, Community Psychology Services, CAMHS, Community Midwives and Health professionals.
Carmen runs a range of workshops and projects in Yoga, Pilates and Meditation for children with special needs, babies and through the journey of pregnancy and labour.
She offers baby massage, one to one massage for babies with complex needs and Reflexology and Metamorphic massage for children with Autism and behavioural problems.
Availability: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Sat
Catarina is a Portuguese classically trained singer and sound therapist. She has been exploring mindfulness through sound, breath, and movement over the past 4 years.
Catarina’s work also includes Music in Community, using sound to better people’s mental and physical health, aiming to improve their quality of life.
She has trained and worked with respected sound healers such as Don Conreaux, Aidan McIntyre, Sheila Whittaker, Anne Malone, Tim Wheaton and Cherub Sanson.
Emilio specialises in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. He has worked for the Therapies' Garden for seven years, running his own projects including acupuncture and Tui Na massage for families. Emilio is a member of the Acupuncture Society and holds a BSc (Hons) in TCM Acupuncture.
Aside from this, he holds a Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine and one in Tui Na Massage. His areas of expertise include ear acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping.During a full consultation, Emilio will listen to all your health concerns, taking full details of your health history. He will carry out a simple tongue and pulse examination to make a full Chinese Medicine diagnosis.
Availability: As per appointment
Helle is a highly skilled reflexologist, trained at the renowned London School of Reflexology and a member of the Association of Reflexologists. With a background in anthropology, Helle brings a unique perspective to her practice, blending her understanding of cultural approaches to health with a holistic philosophy.
Passionate about supporting her clients' physical, emotional, and energetic well-being, Helle specialises in creating personalised reflexology sessions tailored to individual needs.
Julia Jones joined as a trustee to Core Clapton in November 2020. Having been raised in Clapton with her Caribbean heritage. So, it is humbling for her to give back to this same community that raised her, in a trustee capacity at CORE. Julia's Doctorate in Regenerative Medicine - Skeletal Muscle from University College London and current work as a software developer in the division of the global market at a global investment bank in the city of London provide her with transferable skills and knowledge to help shape the future of CORE.
Julia also has her own positive change social enterprise, as a not-for-profit structure supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and is committed to making a lasting and impactful difference here at Core, to ensure that all are welcomed and valued.
My name is Michelle Gallacher and I work as a Corporate HR Business Partner. I am deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. With a passion for people, I strive to create a culture where colleagues feel valued, respected, and secure in their relationships with the employer and each other. I am dedicated to building strong, collaborative teams, enhancing employee engagement and creating a working environment where people thrive. I believe we can achieve more together! Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, horse riding, ice hockey and I am a bit of a foodie at heart. Dream jobs - HR, Showjumper, Food Critic.
Peter has been a trustee since February 2020. Born and raised in Newham, East London, Peter is an IT Director for a large international bank in Canary Wharf and has held a number of senior management positions across similar blue chip companies. Passionate about driving positive change, Peter focuses on providing innovative IT solutions to meet the needs of the business, optimizing organizational processes and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Through personal experiences, Peter understands how deliberating musculoskeletal injuries can be and the benefits that osteopathy and wellness can provide, and feels strongly that it should be accessible to all.
Having worked for over 20 years in Financial Services, Shruthi brings her experience with Governance and other Board roles to Core Clapton to help shape the vision that the Chair has for this organisation. Leading a pain free life is a basic human right, and one that no one should be deprived off irrespective of their circumstances. The ethos of CORE is highly inspiring and resonates with Shruthi personally, being a user of Osteopathy herself for many years.
Tessa is a chartered accountant with over 15 years of experience in financial services, across audit, private equity and investment banking.
As a qualified pilates instructor and ex ballet dancer, she is fully convinced of the extensive merits of holistic, hands-on healthcare treatments like osteopathy, and is pleased to bring her skills to an organisation that aims to offer this to everyone.
