Meet Joe Dale and the Victoria Park Sports Medicine Team
Muskaan Saini (Chartered Physiotherapist)
With a passion for movement and deep-rooted interest in human anatomy and physiology, Muskaan is an experienced physiotherapist who started her journey in London in 2017. Graduating from Brunel University, she has since been dedicated to advancing her knowledge in Musculoskeletal injuries.
With a special interest in shoulder injuries, Muskaan can help you tackle those tricky injuries and get you back to your best self. Her holistic care encompasses acute, subacute, and chronic conditions as well as injury prevention to promote long-term well-being. Having gained valuable experience working with the NHS, she is committed to delivering a patient-centred care, tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Muskaan is a keen dancer, finding joy and expression through movement, this also extends into climbing and running. These activities also help her understand the challenges her patients face first-hand and help her guide your rehabilitation journey with confidence and compassion.
Ceri Motherwell (Sports Massage Therapist)
Ceri is a dedicated sports massage therapist with a passion for helping individuals recover and thrive through movement and manual therapy. Her journey began as a competitive dancer from a young age, which led to professional dance training. Though her professional training was cut short due to injury, this experience ignited her drive to support performers and athletes in their recovery and well-being.
Currently in the final year of a four-year Integrated Masters in Osteopathy, Ceri is focused on specialising in osteopathy for performing artists. She holds a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Sports Massage, bringing a deep understanding of the body’s needs and a holistic approach to her practice. In addition to her massage therapy qualifications, Ceri is a certified indoor cycling instructor and remains actively engaged in her own physical pursuits, including dance, running, cycling, yoga, and climbing. Her personal experience with performance and injury gives her a unique insight into the challenges faced by performers, making her especially passionate about helping clients maintain peak physical health.
Whether you’re an athlete, performer, or anyone seeking to improve your movement and well-being, Ceri is committed to supporting your journey to recovery and optimal performance.
Joe Dale
(Registered
Osteopath, Run
Coach and Yoga
Teacher)
Since graduating with a Masters degree in Osteopathy Joe has been at the forefront of sports related injury rehabilitation. Combining his own athletic background and the latest research Joe tailors his treatments to give his clients the best possible outcome. He has a calm, client focused approach and each session is uniquely tailored to you and your injury.
Whether you’re a climber with shoulder issues, a yogi with a stiff neck or a runner with knee pain, Joe has probably had the same injury and can work with you to find the most efficient way to recover from it.
Joe specialises in helping people identify the cause of their injury and then helping them to recover and remain injury free. He uses a combination of Osteopathy and dry needling as well as exercise, stretching and lifestyle advice to help you achieve optimum health.
Outside of work Joe enjoys moderate amounts of running, swimming, climbing and yoga.
Nick Warner (Chartered Physiotherapist)
Nick studied to become a Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, Australia in 2013. Prior to this he gained a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University. Since moving to London in 2016, Nick has worked in both the NHS and private sectors treating an extensive range of musculoskeletal injuries.
Nick has completed the Australian Physiotherapy Association Level 1 Dry Needling course, as well as Dance Medicine Australia Level 1 and 2 Clinical Pilates (mat and reformer) training. Using both manual therapy and an exercise rehabilitation approach, Nick has widespread experience treating acute, sub acute and chronic conditions. He has a keen interest in lower limb management, knee and ankle tendon pain.
Nick enjoys staying active, having played and been involved in Australian Rules Football from a young age. He also runs marathons and takes part in resistance training.
Claire Fisher
(Registered
Podiatrist)
Claire is a registered podiatrist who has worked for over 10 years in the NHS where she specialises in musculoskeletal podiatry for both adults and children. She has postgraduate qualifications in paediatric podiatry, sports medicine and mechanics of the diabetic foot (Staffordshire University, Queen Mary University London) and is passionate about a holistic approach to patient care.
Outside of work Claire enjoys running, participating at club level in cross country races and marathons. She has worked at the London Marathon as part of the medical team on several occasions, which provided an opportunity to combine her enthusiasm for running and podiatry.
Neil Franklin (Sports Massage Therapist)
Neil has a passion for sport and massage. He has taught and trained in martial arts as well as enjoying taking part in triathlon. It was Neil's own experience of sports injuries and the benefit of manual therapy that led him to train as a Sport and Remedial Soft Tissue Massage Therapist.
Through fully assessing his patient's problems, and the underlying causes, Neil is able to carry out a course of treatment tailored to each patient's needs using a range of techniques including Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular techniques and Deep Tissue Massage. Neil can also offer simple remedial and preventative exercises to work into your daily routine.
The aim is always to assist patients in getting back to a full and active lifestyle, free from pain. Neil works closely with his patients to ensure that they receive a treatment shaped to do just that. This personalised approach consistently achieves fantastic results.
Neil has a Level 5 qualification in Sport and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy
Matt Bergin
(Chartered Physiotherapist)
Matt is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal conditions, especially in runners. Matt graduated from Brunel University and further completed a master’s degree whilst attending the University of New Mexico on a track & field scholarship.
As well as being an elite Physio, Matt is an Irish International runner. As an elite athlete as well as having worked with Olympic, Paralympic, club level and social runners, Matt knows the importance of Physiotherapy. Having an expert assessing the way you move, your biomechanics and screening for areas that are most likely to get overloaded and lead to eventual injury are the best way to prevent injury and stay injury free.
Having trained and competed around the world, as well as working as lead Physiotherapist at running events, overseas training camps in Europe as well as in Kenya, and having consulted remotely for a professional training group, Matt has experienced both sides. Whether you are currently struggling with injury, stuck in that vicious cycle of injuries, or looking to get the most out of your running Matt can help!