Patrick Milton
Head of Clinic, Saadiyat BranchExperience: 15+ years
Trained: England
Languages: English, Italian, Maltese
Background: 15+ years with a significant professional and elite sport background. Worked as a sports physiotherapist at professional level with professional athletes before Abu Dhabi. Suits sports injuries, complex musculoskeletal (MSK) problems and return to sport after injury or surgery.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running injuries; ACL rehab; joint replacement rehab; spinal rehab; vestibular and balance; TMJ/jaw; golf injuries and rehab; return to sport
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, manual therapy, scar therapy, vestibular rehab, exercise and rehab-based treatment
Skills: sports injuries, ACL rehab, return to sport, knee, running, golf, vestibular/balance, complex MSK rehab, rehab after joint replacement
Fernando Tassi Salati
Head of Clinic, Al Zeina BranchExperience: 10 years
Trained: Spain
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Background: Broad MSK, sports and rehab experience, plus vestibular, paediatrics, TMJ and chronic pain. Experience in craniosacral therapy and osteopathic treatment and techniques.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; joint replacement; vestibular and balance; paediatrics; TMJ; headaches; golf; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance; chronic pain; other MSK
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, manual therapy, TPI/golf movement screening, vestibular rehab, paediatric physiotherapy, craniosacral therapy, osteopathic treatment and techniques
Skills: vestibular/balance, dizziness, sports injuries, golf, paediatrics, post-operative rehab, TMJ, headaches, Spanish- or Italian-speaking patients
Konstantinos (Kostas) Kounas
Physiotherapist, Al Zeina BranchExperience: 15+ years
Trained: Greece
Languages: Greek (native), English (fluent)
Background: Philosophy centred on finding and treating the underlying cause, not just the symptoms. Broad sports, MSK, neurological and rehab experience.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; joint replacement; spinal; neurological rehab; headaches; golf; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance; chronic pain; other MSK
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, sports massage, manual therapy, scar therapy, neurological rehab, exercise rehab
Skills: complex or persistent MSK problems, sports injuries, chronic pain, neurological rehab, post-operative rehab, ACL, Greek-speaking patients
Joni Shanta
Physiotherapist, Saadiyat BranchExperience: 15+ years
Trained: UK
Languages: English
Background: Extensive sports physiotherapy and high-performance work with athletes across many sports. Has completed women's health, wellness and lifestyle coaching training.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; TMJ; headaches; golf; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, sports massage, manual therapy, scar therapy
Skills: sports injuries, return to sport, running, ACL, strength and conditioning, golf, patients wanting a very experienced sports physiotherapist
Moataz Essam Saad Elbadrawy
Physiotherapist, Al Zeina BranchExperience: 10 to 15 years
Languages: Arabic, English
Background: 11+ years of broad MSK experience, including sports, spinal, post-operative and chronic pain. Particular interest in postural alignment and early-stage scoliosis.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; joint replacement; spinal; TMJ; headaches; return to sport; chronic pain; postural issues; early-stage scoliosis
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, sports massage, manual therapy
Skills: Arabic-speaking patients, back and neck, posture, early-stage scoliosis, sports injuries, post-operative rehab, ACL, TMJ, general MSK
David Slack
Physiotherapist, Saadiyat BranchExperience: 10 years
Trained: UK
Languages: English
Background: NHS and private practice. Broad MSK and sports experience, from initial injury through to return to activity.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; joint replacement; spinal; TMJ; headaches; golf; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance; chronic pain
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, manual therapy, TPI/golf movement screening
Skills: sports, golf, TPI screening, running, ACL, post-operative rehab, back and neck, general MSK
Sophie Coulter
Physiotherapist, Al Zeina BranchExperience: 10 years
Trained: New Zealand
Languages: English
Background: Focus on women's and pelvic health, plus hip and running injuries, TMJ and chronic pain. Strong emphasis on patient education.
Clinical areas: women's health; pelvic health; hip; running injuries; TMJ; chronic pain; experience with pregnancy, postnatal recovery and pelvic health concerns
Techniques: pelvic health physiotherapy, manual therapy, dry needling, dry cupping
Skills: women's health, pelvic health / pelvic floor, pregnancy, postnatal rehab, hip, running, TMJ, chronic pain
Marianne Knight
Physiotherapist, Saadiyat BranchExperience: 15+ years
Trained: Norway
Languages: Norwegian, English
Background: Broad MSK and sports experience with a holistic approach. Particular interest in psychomotor physiotherapy (the link between physical tension, breathing, stress and persistent pain).
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; joint replacement; spinal; TMJ; headaches; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance; chronic pain
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, sports massage, manual therapy, scar therapy
Skills: persistent or chronic pain, tension linked to stress or breathing, general MSK, back and neck, patients wanting a holistic approach, Norwegian-speaking patients
Jade Grehan
Physiotherapist, Saadiyat BranchExperience: 0 to 2 years
Trained: UK
Languages: English
Background: MSK, sports and rehab, with interests in sports injuries, post-operative rehab and paediatrics. Focuses on the cause and on helping patients regain movement, strength and confidence.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; joint replacement; paediatrics; golf; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance; chronic pain
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, sports massage, manual therapy, scar therapy, paediatric physiotherapy
Skills: general MSK, sports, paediatrics, post-operative rehab, running, return to sport, strength and performance rehab
Edward Ayoub, DPT
Physiotherapist, Saadiyat BranchExperience: 15+ years
Trained: United States
Languages: English
Background: Extensive MSK and neurological rehab experience, with a particular interest in elderly patients. Suits needs beyond a straightforward sports injury.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; joint replacement; spinal; neurological rehab; vestibular/balance; headaches; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance
Techniques: dry needling, dry cupping, sports massage, manual therapy, scar therapy, vestibular rehab, neurological rehab
Skills: neurological rehab, vestibular/balance, older and elderly patients, joint replacement, spinal, post-operative rehab, mobility and functional rehab, general MSK
Kevin Ohakwe
Physiotherapy, Al Zeina BranchExperience: 3 to 5 years
Trained: England / UK
Languages: English
Training and qualifications: BSc Sport Rehabilitation and MSc Physiotherapy, both from the UK
Background: Sports, MSK and orthopaedic rehab. Has worked with Liverpool FC and Abu Dhabi Harlequins, as a senior physiotherapist at a specialist orthopaedic hospital, and with athletes in UFC, PFL and professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Strong interest in return to sport and orthopaedic rehab, especially after ACL and MPFL reconstruction.
Clinical areas: sports injuries; general MSK; back and neck; shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; hip; knee; ankle and foot; tendon; running; post-operative rehab; ACL; joint replacement; spinal; paediatrics; TMJ; headaches; golf; return to sport; strength and conditioning / performance; chronic pain; other MSK
Techniques: manual therapy, dry cupping, sports massage, scar therapy, paediatric physiotherapy, exercise rehab, return-to-sport rehab, strength and conditioning / performance rehab
Skills: orthopaedic rehab, ACL and MPFL reconstruction rehab, post-operative rehab, return to sport, combat-sport athletes, sports performance, knee rehab
Dr. Jena Barnawi
ChiropractorDr. Jena Barnawi earned her Doctorate from Northeast College of Health Sciences, USA. after receiving a BSc in Biology with a concentration in pre-medicine at Xavier University, USA.
Dr. Jena is deeply committed to your well-being. She performs an array of treatments that focuses on your musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic pain occurring in your back, shoulder, neck, and spinal conditions. She also treats a variety of sports injuries and has a keen interest in the rehabilitation of runners.
She holds a postgraduate education certificate in Webster’s Technique for prenatal care (pregnancy), Post-Surgical Spine Rehabilitation, and is currently in the process of obtaining a Chiropractic Sport Physician certification from American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
Skills:- Chiropractic treatment
- Manual soft tissue and fascia release
- Sport injury rehabilitation
- Webster technique
- Sport Injuries and Rehabilitation
- Acute and chronic pain (neck, mid-back, lower back and shoulder pain)
- Disc Herniations (spine related pathologies)
- Nerve entrapments (i.e., Thoracic outlet syndromes)
- Prenatal / postnatal
- Pediatrics
- Headaches
- TMJ and Jaw Pain
- Nerves system regulation and wellbeing
Katie Venables
Business AdministratorKatie is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, although she has spent the last 8 years living in Turkey, France and now the UAE. She has a legal background, having studied law at Durham University in the UK and going on to work as a senior associate with international law firm, Taylor Wessing specialising in property finance.
A mum of three young kids, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors, travelling and experiencing new cultures and cuisines. She has always had a keen interest in fitness, running competitively as a child and then rowing for her university. Since arriving in Abu Dhabi she has rediscovered her love for health and fitness and developed a keen interest in CrossFit.
Angelina Lukaszenko
PhysiotherapistWe are thrilled to welcome Angelina to our clinic as a highly skilled physiotherapist, specialising in a diverse range of treatment options for musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries. With seven years of experience in the UAE and four years in Poland, Angelina has worked with professional athletes at the FIFA Clinic of Excellence in Warsaw. She holds a master's degree from Warsaw Medical University and is dedicated to integrating scientific knowledge with a holistic approach to patient care.
As an international speaker and published author in physiotherapy articles relating to dance, gymnastics, equestrian sport and running - all of which can be found on the ResearchGate platform. Angelina specialises in sports injuries, prevention, and facilitating return-to-sport protocols following injury or surgery, particularly focusing on the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle regions.
Beyond her clinical work, Angelina combines her passion for equestrian sport with her teaching experience by offering horse riding training that emphasizes proper biomechanics for riders. She is developing her own non-clinical brand, EQB- Equestrian Biomechanics.
Her personal interests include kite surfing, wake surfing, and tango dancing.
Skills:- Sports Injuries
- Pre- and post-rehabilitation
- Taping and kinesiotaping
- Dry needling
- Dry cupping
- Manual therapy
- Fascial manipulation
- Sound balls massage
- English: Fluent
- Polish: Native
- Russian: Native
- Arabic: Basic