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Dr Hanna Hines

Physiotherapist

Hanna has a wealth of experience in physiotherapy for 20+ years, specializing in Crania/-Sacral Therapy and foot mechanics.

Hanna qualified in 1978 at the Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw (Poland) specialising in Physical Therapy and then obtained a PhD in Physical Therapy at the same university in 1983.
She worked for 10 year at the university in Warsaw teaching manual techniques and modalities for the Physical Therapy Faculty. During this time she undertook scientific research in physical medicine and published articles in Polish, German and English medical journals.

From 1993 to 2004 Hanna worked for different out-patient physical therapy clinics in Chicago (USA). She joined Allen Physiotherapy in 2005, then Optimum Fitness Guildford 2007.
Hanna treats a wide range of patients, specialising in Myofascial Release and Cranio-Sacral Techniques. She undertook more than 20 courses in USA specialising in soft tissue techniques for use in the treatment of chronic conditions such as low back pain, neck pain and headaches, and sports injuries. She is also certified in vestibular (vertigo) rehabilitation.

Cranial Sacral Therapy


CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body system called the CranioSacral system.
The CranioSacral system is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid which form the fluid-filled sac around the core of the nervous system - surrounding, nourishing, and protecting the brain and spinal cord.
Like the pulse of the cardiovascular system, the CranioSacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body.
Using a touch generally no heavier than the weight of a small coin, skilled practitioners can monitor this rhythm at key body areas to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress.
Once a source has been determined, they can assist the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct. This simple action is often all it takes to remove a restriction.
Other times, CST may be combined with other complementary therapies to help restore the body to it's optimum functioning level.

Evaluation

A practitioner using CranioSacral Therapy has some key evaluation techniques available to help locate restrictions in the body, among these techniques are...


The CranioSacral Rhythm (CSR)


The CSR is a very subtle rhythmical movement which is transmitted via the muscular, nervous, and fascial systems and can be felt anywhere on the body.
The practitioner feels for the strength, amplitude, and quality of the rhythm in different places on the body to track down areas where the rhythm is impaired - this helps the practitioner find areas where healthy tissue function is restricted.

Fascial evaluation


Connective tissue (fascia) is continuous in the Human body from the top of the head to the bottoms of the feet.
Normally, fascia is free to glide a millimetre or so and maintains a fairly elastic property.
Adhesions, and restrictions can be pinpointed by testing the free gliding ability of the body's fascia - feeling for areas that do not move as easily as others.

 Typical treatment session


The treatment itself involves the application of very light forces applied by the therapist's hands.
Limbs may be picked up and moved gently and slowly as the body tissues are allowed to 'unwind' themselves.
A typical session lasts an hour - though half-hour sessions may be better for children and infants.
It's uses
It's far-reaching effects enable CranioSacral Therapy to be useful for a wide scope of health problems, see the above right hand column.

 

Dr Hilary Smith

 

CHIROPRACTOR

 

Hilary graduated in 2005 from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) with a Masters degree in Chiropractic following four years of training at the AECC and an initial year of study at the Natal Chiropractic College, South Africa.

 Hilary has a keen interest in sport, having played competitive hockey, touch rugby and swimming in South Africa, and now enjoys playing social hockey and golf. She is currently undertaking various courses, including dry needling (western style of acupuncture), to compliment her treatment of sports related injuries and rehabilitation and encourages patients to take an active rehabilitative approach to recovery.

 She does; however, equally enjoy treating the broad range of complaints that chiropractic encompasses, including back and neck pain, headaches, arm pain, leg pain, muscle injuries, sprains/strains and postural problems. Hilary has full registration with the GCC and is a member of the BCA.

Rosie Cooper

SPORTS THERAPIST/ PERSONAL TRAINER

Btec HND, RSA, OSM, MHFST, JG SPINNING

Rosie Cooper set up Optimum Health & Fitness in May 1999.  Qualified in BTEC HND Science & Management of Health and Fitness at Farnborough College in 1997.  Specializes in Deep tissue massage and sports injuries, and also offers Holistic treatments for relaxation.  Currently setting up links with local running/triathlon clubs for pre/post massage and local support in Sports Therapy. 

Rosie has been a keen runner since 2001 and enjoys 10ks and half marathons, as well as road cycling, and completed The Flora London Marathon 2006.  

Sarah Dowdeswell

REMEDIAL THERAPIST

PTD Cert, IIhht, APNT dip, OSM

Sarah first qualified in Remedial Massage through Premier Training in 2002, then later that year also qualified in On-Site Massage.      

On-site massage is extremely beneficial in the office environment and is very popular!   Sarah is one of our Therapists who goes out to the office to give this Stress reducing, muscle relaxing and posture improving treatment.

In January 2004 Sarah completed her Massage in Pregnancy ante & post natal, plus certified in Bharti Vyas ayurvedic hot oils. 

Angie Bookham

HOLISTIC THERAPIST

HOPI AURICULAR THERMA-THERAPY, REIKI HEALER

Angie has recently qualified in Auricular Therma-therapy (Hopi ear candle) the natural alternative to ear syringing.

In November 2002 Angie completed her Reiki Healing stage 1, then qualified in stage 2 in May 2003.  Reiki is a natural form of healing which restores balance & harmony at all levels, physical, mental, emotional & spiritual.

Angie has been a key member of staff here at  Unisport since 2001, and in her  spare time she enjoys  a good game of golf!

Michelle Hodges

REFLEXOLOGY, SPORTS THERAPIST,AROMATHERAPY

Michelle graduated from Slough College, having completed Diplomas in Reflexology, Aromatherapy & Sports Massage...

Emily Moore

HOLISTIC THERAPIST

AROMATHERAPY, SWEDISH MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY,

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE, HOLISTIC MASSAGE, REIKI HEALING

 

Emily first started her journey to become an Holistic Therapist studying Anatomy & Physiology at Guildford College of Further and Higher Education in 2004.  Once qualified Emily then graduated in Level 3 Indian Head Massage, Swedish and Holistic massage in 2005.   Reflexology and Aromatherapy have also been completed in 2006... Emily is a 'Mum' of two, who's passion is in Holistic treatments and easing other's stress of every day life....

 

optimum@surrey.ac.uk