About Body First UK
Your trusted partner in health, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Our Mission
At Body First UK, we believe that everyone deserves to move freely and live without pain. Our mission is to provide exceptional physiotherapy and wellness services that empower our patients to achieve their health and fitness goals.
Our Philosophy
We take a holistic, evidence-based approach to treatment, combining the latest research with hands-on expertise. Every patient receives a comprehensive assessment and a personalised treatment plan tailored to their specific needs and goals.
We believe in treating the person, not just the symptom, ensuring long-term success and improved quality of life.
The Values That Drive Us
Our core principles define every interaction and treatment plan we build for our patients.
Value 1
Excellence in clinical practice
Value 2
Patient-centered care
Value 3
Continuous professional development
Value 4
Evidence-based treatment
Value 5
Compassionate service
Meet Our Experts
Highly qualified professionals dedicated to your recovery and physical excellence.
Senior physiotherapist with extensive experience in sports and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Focuses on evidence-based care, complex rehab, and advanced modalities including shockwave therapy.
Praveena Thiruvasagar
Senior Physiotherapist
Highly experienced physiotherapist with a strong NHS background. Interests include neuro rehabilitation, respiratory care, and spine-related management using a comprehensive patient-centred approach.
Ivaylo Todorov
Senior Physiotherapist
Experienced myotherapist with a strong foundation in human movement and soft tissue therapy. Specialises in myofascial release, trigger point techniques, dry needling, and sports-focused recovery.
Rachael Watkeys
• Myotherapist • Sports Massage Therapist
Ex British gymnast and qualified sports massage therapist with a special interest in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Also certified in cupping therapy, lymphatic drainage, and sports injury rehabilitation. Focuses on releasing tension and correcting movement imbalances caused by repetitive activity or injury.
Alisha Abdala
Sports Massage Therapist
Experienced sports massage therapist with over a decade of work in improving human movement. Currently studying osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathic Medicine, with a strong interest in biomechanics, posture, and restoring optimal movement patterns. Supports patients with postural strain, asymmetrical patterns, and sedentary lifestyle-related issues.
Mihai Apostol
Sports Massage Therapist
World-Class Standards
Our therapists are fully registered with the UK's leading professional health bodies.
CSP
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
HCPC
Health and Care Professions Council
Physio First
Recognised Physiotherapy Practice
🤝Excellence in Clinical Care
Why Body First UK
Elite Expertise
Our team brings years of high-level clinical experience from elite sports to complex chronic cases.
Personalized Focus
We spend more time listening and assessing, ensuring a treatment plan as unique as your goals.
Science-Driven
Every technique we use is backed by the latest healthcare research and proven outcomes.
Dedicated Time
We value quality over quantity, providing full, unhurried attention in every single session.
Your Recovery Starts Here
Take the first step towards a revitalised, pain-free life with London's elite physiotherapy team.