MOVE Physio & Rehab Clinics
W4 PILATES at the
0845 838 7991
Formerly W4 Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
Maria Moreno
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Madrid, Spain)

Maria is a Physiotherapist and a Pilates Instructor. She attended the Baylor
University Medical Center (Dallas, USA) in 2004 and graduated from the
University of Alcala de Henares Physiotherapy School (Madrid) in 2005. She
has been a physiotherapist practitioner in Spain and USA, and has specialized
in Pilates Rehabilitation -both Equipment and Matwork. Maria has a keen
interest in pilates as rehabilitation for sports and back injuries. She has a
background in Rhythm Gymnastics, therefore her interest in posture analysis
and refinement of movement for professional dancers, athletes and
rehabilitating clientele. She is a dedicated professional and focus specially in
the reeducation of muscles to allow maximum strength and flexibility with the
least amount of unnecessary tension. In all of her classes she develops a
thorough programme to build and condition a well-balanced body.


Emma Hird
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Physiotherapy

Emma is a physiotherapist and pilates teacher. She graduated from the
Manchester School of Physiotherapy in 2002 and has worked in the NHS and
private sector. In 2005 she specialised in occupational health combing work
place assessments with clinical treatment in the management of
muscoloskeletal disorders.Emma has a special interest in postural and
movement dysfunction and is a keen advocate of Pilates to improve posture,
alleviate aches and pains and enhance daily and sports performance. She has
trained extensively with the Polestar Pilates approach since 2005, providing
one-one Pilates tuition and group exercise classes to rehabilitating individuals
and the general public. Emma is a keen runner and regularly participates in
Pilates exercise to maintain performance and fitness.


Scott Mitchell
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Brisbane, Australia) MCSP SRP

An Australian trained physiotherapist with wide experience in managing
musculosketal conditions with special interest in manual therapy,
biomechanical analysis, stability training and medical acupuncture. Scott has
also undergone further training in sports physiotherapy gaining an Australian
Physiotherapy Association Sports Physiotherapy certificate and has been
involved with local, national and international sport including Hockey, Track
and Field, Australian Rules Football and Rowing. Since arriving in the UK in
2003, Scott has been involved professionally with International Rugby League
Tri-nations Tournament, Tongan Rugby Union English Tour and was previously
team physiotherapist for Harlequins RL Senior Academy. Scott aims to use his
past experiences to provide his patients with optimal treatment and a
comprehensive approach to total health care. Scott is a qualified Pilates
instructor having trained in London with the Australian Physiotherapy &
Pilates Institute (APPI). His teaching experience includes one-one and group
pre and post natal pilates classes.


Mary Jane Boswell
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Physiotherapy (London, United Kingdom)

MJ qualified with a BSc in Physiotherapy from St George’s University of London
and has worked throughout varied NHS settings. Her interest in
musculoskeletal specialisation led her to work at Kingston Hospital
musculoskeletal outpatients department, as well as Queen Mary’s Hospital in
the Brysson Whyte Rehabilitation unit. By teaching anatomy part-time to
Physiotherapy and Medical students at St George’s University she enjoys
applying her own knowledge and understanding of anatomy in a practical
setting. Massage therapy and the use of soft tissue manipulation as an effective
treatment for many common injuries and impairments is an area of particular
interest to MJ. She has carried out further training and progressed her skills
with the Academy of Sports Massage and Bodywork and the London College
of Shiatsu and incorporates a wide repertoire of sports massage techniques as
well as holistic massage during her manual work. Since training in Clinical
Pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute, MJ has taught
individualised programmes and group classes incorporating an extensive
repertoire of pilates exercises for a variety of clients. Her own passion for
exercise has helped to motivate others to make positive health and lifestyle
changes, and she enjoys seeing clients progress through pilates practice.
Classes are especially suitable for those recovering from an injury or surgery or
those focusing on injury prevention. Her unique combination of physiotherapy
and pilates allow a high attention to detail and individual correction during
classes ensuring effective practice.

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