Shock Wave Therapy London Team
Leading the way in Physiotherapy, rehabilitation and Shock Wave Therapy in Hampton Hill TW12, the team, led by Praveena, excel in effective rapid pain relief treatments.
BODY FIRST UK is your local Hampton Hill, 5 Star Physio clinic (check our 5 star google reviews here).
With new owners since September 2023, the practice has grown with vigour and boasts numerous happy patients.
We pride ourselves in the care we give both in clinic and our aftercare in the form of exercise and strength rehabilitation plans, which are unique to every patient.
Whether it’s helping after surgery, an accident, or just for regular maintenance, your results matter to us.
We are an efficient, helpful and extremely knowledgeable team, who are also able to enhance your rapid recovery with cutting edge technology.
Meet the team
Praveena Thiruvasager MSc Advanced Physiotherapy
Senior MSK Physiotherapist
Sports Exercise Specialist
Shock Wave Therapist
Clinic Co-ordinator
Areas of expertise:
- Soft tissue injuries
- Knee OA & Runners Knee
- Shock Wave Therapy
- Tendinopathy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Guillen Bare syndrome
- Medial Tibial stress syndrome
Praveena is an incredibly knowledgeable, highly qualified and skilled Senior Physiotherapist, with over 12 years experience in Sports and Musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation.
She has a Masters in Advanced Physiotherapy and prides herself in giving the best care to her patients by keeping up to date with industry research.
Praveena also delivers the most up-to-date patient care according to evidence-based practice in all her treatments. She is also a Shock Wave specialist.
Her work consists of a mixture of various physiotherapy techniques, deep massage therapy, pain relief management, stretching and strengthening exercise programs, movement analysis, gait analysis and neurological balance and coordination rehabilitation.
Praveena is highly skilled and interested in treating all conditions, but specifically conditions related to Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Paediatrics, Cardiorespiratory, Sports Medicine and exercise rehabilitation
Jessica Bentley BA
Sports Scientist, Injury Rehabilitator and Staff Manager
Areas of expertise:
- Sport specific recovery
- Taping and strapping
- Tennis elbow
- Runner’s knee
- Achilles tendinitis
- Shin splints
- Swimmer’s shoulder
Jessica is a recovery and injury rehabilitation specialist, who specialises in accelerating recovery, relieving pain and discomfort and aiding in rehabilitation after an injury. She has a Sport Massage qualification and a degree in Sport Science from the University of Stellenbosch.
In 2020 Jessica joined the South African Men’s Hockey Physio Team in their preparation for the Tokyo Olympics as they played a series of tests against the USA in South Africa.
In 2021 she moved to the UK to work with a 5* Eventer, treating both horses and riders during the Eventing season.
In 2022 Jessica joined BODY FIRST UK physio clinic as a Senior Rehabilitator, but is also currently working at Old Georgians Hockey Club as a hockey coach and the team Sport Massage Therapist.
A keen tennis player and swimmer, Jessica also enjoys hiking and horseback riding.
Ivaylo Todorov CSP
Senior Physiotherapist
Areas of expertise:
- Chiropractitioning for realignment of spine
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory
- Neurology
- Neuro Rehab – post strokes
- Short and long term condition and injuries
- Long Covid
Ivaylo is a highly experienced and qualified Chartered Senior Physiotherapist with Chiropractic training. He is currently practicing for Richmond & Hounslow NHS.
Ivaylo qualified and has been practising for 22 years. During that time Ivaylo has worked with the NHS in Westminster, Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Trust, Oxford University hospital John Radcliffe as well as Berkshire Community hospital and North West Surrey community rehabilitation team. Originally from Bulgaria Ivaylo now lives locally and enjoys swimming and working out at the gym.
Ivaylo practices at BODY FIRST UK every Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm – 8pm
Rachael Watkeys BAppSci (Human Movement), AdDip (Myotherapy), PGCE, ITEC
Myotherapist and Sports Massage Therapist
Areas of expertise:
- Myofascial release
- Trigger point release
- Dry needling
- Back and neck pain
- Elbow and shoulder pain
- Hip and gluteal discomfort
Rachael is an experienced human movement professional and myotherapist who has been practicing for 20 years. During this time she has worked in private practice as well as with numerous elite level sporting clubs including Australian NRL club Melbourne Storm, The Victorian Institute of Sport- Gymnastics and, for the last 11 years, with the Great Britian Womens Fastpitch Softball team.
Rachael is qualifed in sports massage, injury rehabilitation, trigger point release, myofasical release, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue release, cupping and dry needling. Her Human Movment degree also gives her the ability to evaluate movement patterns and prescribe corrective exercises.
Born in Bristol, Rachael spent most of her youth in Melbourne, Australia, surrounded by sport. She has a passion for softball, having played and coached at the highest level possible, netball, rugby (league and union) and AFL. Since moving back to the UK 18 years ago, Rachael has also developed a strong interest in golf and football. When not involved in sport she loves spending time in the garden and with her animals.
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Testimonials
Just had my first visit to Body First UK and have just had a fabulous back massage and facial with Georgie and with the added bonus of a foot massage while the face mask was on. Highly recommended. Thank you.
Janine
Thank you Liz, I certainly feel the difference. After 3 sessions only, my back pain has eased and my movement has improved. I would highly recommend you.
Omar
Liz was amazing. I was suffering with terrible leg pain and I was hardly able to move after the birth of my son. With my husband returning to work and myself unable to walk up the stairs I was in a bad place! One session and Liz nailed to cause of my pain and I was 99% back to full mobility and pain free within 3 days. One more follow up session and I was back to normal. Could not recommend her more highly!
Emma
Totally brilliant and totally great value.
Alex
Very welcoming and friendly – amazing full body massage too! I can’t wait to come back for my next appointment in May. Highly recommended.
Jo Jo
An incredible treatment plan has been put into place for me to regain living without the chronic back pain and neck pain I have been experiencing over the last two years. After a course of treatments of intensive deep muscle tissue massage and trigger point therapy, for the first time I feel progress is being made. Thank you Liz for your incredible work in starting to fix me and making me endure the trigger point therapy.
Ronnie
