Meet Our Team of Physiotherapists in Abu Dhabi

Sion Gwydion Jones

Head of Care

We are proud to have Siôn leading our team of clinicians and chiropractors as Head of Care and Senior Physiotherapist at Align Health Abu Dhabi.

Siôn is from Wales, UK. He gained his BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Plymouth, UK, and has been practicing for 13 years. Ten out of those 13 years have been spent working and living in the UAE. He has acquired experience treating a broad spectrum of injuries and illnesses, specializing in sporting injuries and return to sport.

Outside the clinic, Siôn also participates in and coaches CrossFit, where he promotes correct movement. He has a background in many sports such as rugby, swimming, and horse riding. Siôn is also passionate about surfing, hiking, and travelling which he tries to do as often as possible.

Skills:

• Sports injuries
• Manipulation
• Acupuncture and Dry Needling
• Pre and post-operative rehab
• Degenerative conditions
• Taping and Kinesiotaping
• Myofascial and trigger point release
• Exercise therapy

Languages: English (Native)

Konstantinos Kounas

Physiotherapist

Konstantinos joins us as an experienced physiotherapist from Athens, Greece where he has worked in rehabilitation centres and physiotherapy clinics alike. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from the Technological Education Foundation of Physical Therapy T.E.I of Athens in 2009.

Konstantinos specialises in the prevention of injuries, muscular balance enhancement and range of motion development as well as sports-related and degenerative disorders of the knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and spine. He has a breadth of knowledge in dealing with post-surgery rehabilitation, particularly in relation to the knee, spine, shoulders and ankles.

A competitive swimmer in his past, Konstantinos has been able to transfer his enjoyment of sport into his work, having worked with the female national handball team of Greece, a number of football teams and paralympic athletes. These experiences have increased his knowledge of assisting in the rehabilitation of athletes, dealing with the prevention and management of injuries and enhancing competitive performance.

Skills:

• Manual therapy
• Sport injuries (running-cycling-swimming-lifting weights)
• Dry needling
• Dry cupping
• Degenerative conditions
• Disc herniations
• Acute and chronic pain
• Pre-post operative rehab
• Trigger point and myofascial release
• Exercise therapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Taping-kinesiotaping
• Deep tissue massage
• Lymphatic drainage massage

Languages: Greek (Native), English (Fluent)

Fernando Tassi Salati

Physiotherapist

Dr. Fernando joins us at Align in Abu Dhabi as a Physiotherapist from Sassari, in Sardinia, Italy.

He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Catholic University of Valencia (UCV) and later obtained specialisation degrees in both Osteopathy (DO) and Naprapathy (DN).

Fernando has wide knowledge in different manual therapy techniques and keeps on improving his skills by attending continued education courses.He has experience in the treatment of vertigo, dizziness, motion sickness and other disorders related to the field of vestibular rehabilitation.

He has worked with elite and olympic level athletes, from runners and swimmers to combat sports athletes. He was the physiotherapist at the Valencia Marathon on a number of occassions. In the past, Fernando played basketball for top-level youth teams, even moving to Arizona during high school to pursue his basketball dream. He is a fan of mixed martial arts and Formula 1 and likes outdoor activities.

Skills:

• Spinal, visceral and fascial manipulation
• Vestibular rehabilitation and treatment
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
• Pediatric treatment
• Dry needling
• Sports injuries

Languages: Italian (Native), Spanish (Fluent), English (Fluent), French (Conversational)

Erika Treszl

Physiotherapist

Erika has a Diploma in Physiotherapy from Semmelweis University, Budapest Hungary (2006). Following graduation she started working in the Rehabilitation Department of Hotel Thermal Margitsziget and later on in David Spine Clinic in Budapest, where she treated different types of musculoskeletal issues; degenerative joint and spine conditions; acute orthopaedic injuries; and post-surgery cases.

In 2011 Erika relocated to Abu Dhabi where she has worked at the German Medical Centre, Healthpoint Hospital and the Canadian Medical Centre. In 2021 she joined Perfect Balance Rehabilitation Centre as a Women’s Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, treating women with different ranges of pelvic floor issues, including pre and post-natal assistance. She has studied visceral manual therapy and scar treatment and different manual therapy techniques which she integrates in her womens’ health approach.

She is a certified Rehabilitation Pilates Trainer (APPI), which she uses during her treatment sessions for exercise therapy.

Erika is a mother of two girls. She participates in spreading the knowledge about healthy feet and teaches Pilates classes. In her spare time she does yoga, aerial yoga and boxing to keep herself fit. She enjoys travelling and hiking especially in the Alps.

Skills:

• Exercise Therapy with Rehabilitation Pilates and Fascia Training approach
• Women’s Health Physiotherapy
• Manual therapy techniques including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral manual therapy and Scar therapy
• 3D Scoliosis Treatment (Schroth method)
• Kinesiology Taping, Dry cupping, Fascia distortion technique and dry needling.

Languages: Hungarian (Native), English (Fluent), German (Conversational)

Joni Shanta

Physiotherapist

Joni joins us from Scotland, having recently moved to Abu Dhabi with her family. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2010, following this she worked in a hospital in Glasgow covering orthopaedics and surgical wards before moving into the musculoskeletal outpatients department.

Joni then moved into high performance sport which she has worked in for the past 10 years, working for the Institute of Sport in Scotland. Joni has been the lead physiotherapist for multiple national programmes such as golf, netball and triathlon. Here she gained vast experience in elite performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation and has thoroughly enjoyed supporting athletes in training and at major competition. More recently Joni has also developed her knowledge around supporting females and scar therapy.

Joni loves to keep active and lift in the gym or run outdoors. She has a young family who love travel, sport and nature.

Skills:

• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Scar therapy (post c-section, oncology)
• Exercise therapy
• Pre and post operative care
• Fascial release
• Acupuncture

Languages: English

Angelina Lukaszenko

Physiotherapist

We 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

Holistic Therapy Skills:

• Sound balls massage

Languages:

• English: Fluent
• Polish: Native
• Russian: Native
• Arabic: Basic

Patrick Milton

Physiotherapist

Graduating from the University of Malta in 1996, Patrick went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Leeds (UK) in 2001. With over two decades of experience, Patrick has built a diverse and international career across government and private healthcare sectors in Malta, Italy, and the UAE.

Throughout his career, Patrick has worked extensively in sports physiotherapy. In Malta, he provided physiotherapy support to national teams across volleyball, basketball, hockey, and football. He later served as the Head Physiotherapist for the Abu Dhabi Harlequins Rugby Club, a position he held until 2021.

His experience also includes working with elite football teams, including traveling with Floriana FC (Maltese Premier League) to UEFA Champions League and Intertoto Cup fixtures, as well as supporting Reggina FC in Italy’s Serie A during his time at a private clinic in Reggio Calabria.

Since relocating to Abu Dhabi in 2007, Patrick has led a physiotherapy department within a leading private medical facility, continuing his commitment to providing expert care to both everyday patients and high-performance athletes.

Skills/Techniques:

• Sports injuries
• Manipulation
• Acupuncture and Dry Needling
• Pre and post-operative rehab
• Degenerative conditions
• Taping and Kinesiotaping
• Myofascial and trigger point release
• Exercise therapy
• NAGS and SNAGS
• Mainlands
• Cyriax
• Mulligan concept
• Dry Cupping
• Hydrotherapy
• TMJ Disorders

Languages:

• English: Fluent
• Italian: Fluent
• Maltese: Fluent

Moataz Elbadrawy

Physiotherapist

Moataz Elbadrawy is an accomplished physiotherapist from Egypt. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from Cairo University in 2015, laying the foundation for his career in the field of physical therapy.

In 2021, Moataz achieved his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, specialising in sports injuries. His dedication to excellence led him to pursue numerous courses in various physiotherapy specialties, further enhancing his expertise and knowledge. His extensive skill set empowers him to provide comprehensive care to his patients, promoting their well-being and recovery.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Moataz is an enthusiast for an active and balanced lifestyle. He enjoys going to the gym and also enjoys activities such as running and swimming. Moataz is an avid reader, committed to continuous learning, and honing life skills, further exemplifying his dedication to personal growth and well-roundedness.

Skills:

• Manipulation techniques
• Soft tissue release
• Dry needling
• Sports rehabilitation
• Exercise therapy
• Sports taping
• Dry cupping
• Deep tissue massage
• Chronic musculoskeletal problems

Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

Dr. Jena Barnawi

Chiropractor

Dr. 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

Types of conditions:

• 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

Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

Dr. Mohammed Mulla

Chiropractor

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Mohammed Mulla to the Align team as our new Chiropractor!

Dr. Mulla holds a Master’s in Chiropractic from London, where he developed a wealth of hands-on experience. He specialises in posture correction, spinal health, and alleviating chronic back and neck pain. His renowned Reset Treatment is designed to enhance flexibility, relieve tension, and optimise overall well-being, helping patients move and feel better.

Beyond chiropractic care, Dr. Mulla is also an expert in stretch therapy, offering tailored techniques that improve mobility, aid recovery, and support injury prevention—perfect for athletes and individuals with active lifestyles.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys swimming, padel tennis, and traveling, always embracing movement and wellness in every aspect of life.

If you're experiencing postural imbalances, persistent pain, or mobility issues, Dr. Mulla’s personalised approach can help restore your health and performance. Book a session today and take the first step toward a pain-free, more mobile you.

Skills:

• Chiropractic
• Dry Needling
• Stretch therapy
• Exercise therapy

Languages: English