Nicola Bayer M.Ost
Nicola Bayer is the lead osteopath at Oak Park Clinic, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for sports and fitness to the team. With a background in competitive gymnastics and trampolining, Nicola understands the intricacies of athletic performance and the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
Having worked in both private practices and the NHS, Nicola has built expertise in treating acute and chronic conditions. She believes in blending evidence-based exercise with traditional hands-on techniques to best suit her patients’ needs ensuring personalised care that helps patients achieve their health and fitness goals.
In addition to her clinical work, Nicola lectures at the University College of Osteopathy, sharing her knowledge with future osteopaths. Friendly and professional, Nicola is dedicated to helping patients feel their best and stay active.
Special Interests:
– Sports – Loves all sports! But particularly Gymnastics & Strength training
– Hypermobility/ HSD hEDS
– Injury Rehabilitation
– Healthy aging/ Longevity
Mohamed Al-Nabhani M.Ost
Mohamed graduated from the University of Swansea. His Osteopathic journey began years before his education whilst shadowing a local Osteopath renowned for their successful patient outcomes. This valuable experience provided him with insights into effective treatment approaches. In addition to shadowing the accomplished Osteopath. Mohamed also experienced a handful of sports injuries. These first-hand experiences further fuelled his dedication to understanding and addressing physical ailments, making him a practitioner with deep empathy for patients seeking relief from such pain.
He possesses a notable passion for understanding and addressing the complexities of both acute and chronic injuries. However, his expertise is not limited to specific conditions; rather, he is well-equipped to provide care for a broad spectrum of health ailments.
Mohamed utilises the most recent evidence as a guide when treating patients. His holistic approach is characterised by a comprehensive understanding of patient needs, encompassing not only the physical aspects but also the emotional. Furthermore, he recognises that pain is a multifaceted experience and is dedicated to providing safe and specific care to ensure your well-being and recovery.
Daniel Cullen PhD., BSc (Hons) Ost.
Daniel Cullen graduated in 2019 from the College of Osteopaths in London. He gained valuable experience working as a sports massage therapist during his osteopathy training. Daniel has also qualified in dry needling. He takes a holistic approach to osteopathy and considers each person as body, mind and spirit.
Daniel feels passionate about getting his patients back to doing what they love. His treatments take a structural approach using massage, stretching, joint mobilisation and manipulation techniques, tailoring the treatment to the individual.
Daniel was a competitive gymnast and represented the south west of England at national competition. He likes to stay fit and healthy and loves to surf in Cornwall.
Bernadette Hughes
Bernadette is a qualified Sports, Remedial and Holistic Massage Therapist. After qualifying in Holistic Swedish Massage and Reflexology in 2008, Bernadette went on to do further training in pregnancy massage and reflexology followed by Indian Head Massage. Her passion for holistic therapies began whilst having reflexology and massage throughout her pregnancy to help with a number of health conditions.
With a keen interest in fitness, in particular running and boxing, Bernadette suffered a few sporting injuries over the years. From here she developed an interest in treating soft tissue injuries and went on to gain a BTEC Level 5 professional diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage and Sports Injuries and practices a number of techniques including Myofascial Release, Soft Tissue Release and Neuromuscular Technique.
Bernadette is now entering her 3rd year of Osteopathy training, continuing her career long commitment to professional and personal development.
Kate Bennett BTEC L4 Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Certified Scar Tissue Therapist
Kate brings over a decade of experience to her practice, having earned her Sports Massage Diploma in 2010 and also completed studies in Anatomy and Physiology to BTEC Level 4. Alongside her qualifications in sports massage and maternity massage, she is a certified Infant Massage Instructor. Kate also specialises in Scar Tissue Therapy.
Kate’s treatments are highly intuitive and tailored to each client’s specific needs, focusing on remedial-based care and the release of fascial tension. Her scar tissue therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals looking to improve mobility, reduce discomfort, or promote healing after surgery or injury.
Whether you’re seeking scar tissue therapy, recovery, or simply relaxation, Kate’s compassionate approach ensures you receive the right pressure, pace, and care for your unique situation. She is also happy to collaborate with our osteopaths on your rehabilitation and treatment programmes to support your overall well-being.
Kate’s journey into massage began with her personal experience of the healing power of positive touch. She is passionate about sharing these benefits with others, helping them achieve relief, comfort, and improved quality of life.
Will Lane
Having trained across multiple therapeutic disciplines I combine skill sets in observation of movement and posture to diagnose and then identify the most suitable course of treatment.
I take an educative approach, explaining the reasons behind the work we will do together. Rehabilitation is a collaboration, and my intention is to empower your healing journey. One of the major factors in successful rehabilitation is to increase our awareness in movement and notice movement and postural patterns, we then have the choice to make effective change.
Treatments will include a variety of applications including sports massage, joint mobilisations, stretching, postural advice and conditioning exercises.
My background: 22 years therapeutic yoga teaching, Thai yoga massage, advanced sports massage, counselling skills, Clear Mind Institute – Mindfulness level 1, ex martial artist, ex Cycling Road Racer – still riding lots! Runner and lover of music – 30 years DJing.
Sing Sing Yu
Sing Sing Yu has practised Chinese Medicine since 2003. She has a range of experience in different conditions – fertility & woman’s health, digestive, musculoskeletal injuries, pain, chronic conditions, stress and anxiety etc.
Sing Sing is registered with The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ATCM) and worked at The Zhai Clinic in Harley Street for 6 years as well as clinics in London Bridge and Wimbledon.
Sing Sing’s approach tailors treatment to your needs and health goals. Each session is primarily a mixture of acupuncture and bodywork, while cupping, guasha, or moxibustion may be added if deemed necessary.
She is a very gentle practitioner, and can support those with needle phobias adapting treatment approaches as necessary. Sessions are fluid and Sing Sing will use more, or less needles, as required.
Sing Sing has extensive training and experience in both Traditional and Classical Chinese Medicine, including the use of Chinese Herbal medicine. If indicated, herbs and remedies are available directly from her. More information will be provided during your treatment if this is felt to be helpful.
Outside work, Sing Sing spends her time practicing Taichi and Qigong or walking her beautiful rescue dog Spirit – look out for Spirit at clinic, she is magnificent!
Sing Sing started Taichi when she was 14 and branched off in her 20s to do a range of sports and martial arts and has come full circle back to Taichi. She is currently a licensed instructor of I Liq Chuan (Martial Art of Awareness) as well as an instructor of the Taichi Union of Great Britain.
How are our sessions different?
Sing Sing does not place needles and leave the room to see other clients during your appointment time. preferring to utilise bodywork alongside acupuncture regularly in her sessions. The bodywork is very gentle, aimed at calming and relaxing, allowing the body to be more receptive to the needles. By switching off responses triggered by our modern lifestyle, this gentle approach allows rest and recuperation during the treatment session.
Sonia Perez
Sonia is passionate about sharing her love of health and fitness with others. She trained
as a personal trainer, specialising in strength and conditioning, almost 20 years ago and
has since worked with a range of clients to support their journey in the pursuit of optimum
holistic health. As well as strength and conditioning, Sonia is a keen yoga and Pilates
practitioner and teacher and has been practising yoga and meditation for over 25 years.
Sonia qualified as a yoga teacher in 2016 with Special Yoga, specialising in Teen Yoga and
yoga for Special Populations, and has since completed vinyasa yoga teacher training with
Vidya Heisel at Frog Lotus Yoga in Spain, and advanced teacher training with Louisa Craig
and David Keil at LKY Yoga; she is also a DRU meditation teacher. Sonia has a keen
interest in Indian philosophy, and endeavours to live according to yogic principles. Last
year, in 2023, Sonia qualified as a Pilates teacher with Future Fit. After experiencing a
spine injury a number of years ago, Sonia found Pilates to be an invaluable form of
exercise on her path to recovery and believes that everyone can benefit from a regular
Pilates practice regardless of age, ability or experience
Fiona Carle BSc Physiotherapy
Fiona graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1993. She moved to Surrey in 1994, and has worked in the NHS and the private sector, specialising in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Sports Injuries. She has worked with professional and amateur sports teams and at sporting events. In 2012, she undertook training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), and started teaching Modified Pilates Classes. She is a fully certified matwork instructor with APPI, a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Originally developed in Australia and now practised the world over, the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) method encompasses three core areas: pain, pathology (injury) and function. Each Pilates movement has been analysed based on these three core areas in order to determine how it can best improve functioning of the body as a whole.
This means that the APPI Method is much more than just a way of toning a person’s physique, but is a research based, clinical application of improving the way a person moves and functions in their everyday life.
In addition to teaching and practising Pilates, Fiona enjoys running, cooking and spending time with her family.
Brett Drinkwater
Brett is a full time Tai Chi and Internal Arts teacher and Chinese medicine practitioner. He has been practising Tai Chi and related arts for 25 years, and has extensive teaching experience. A registered member and instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain (TCUGB), Brett practices and teaches the internal arts of Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), Zhong Xin Dao (I Liq Chuan), Daoist Neigong, and Meditation, and founded Mountains & Rivers Tai Chi along with his wife Sing Sing.
Brett was introduced to Zen meditation in the late 90’s, and shortly afterwards discovered Tai Chi and the internal arts of China through the late John Llewellyn. With a degree in Anthropology supporting his study of traditional Chinese arts, Brett has travelled in both Asia and the West to spend time with teachers. He continued with studying Yang style Taichi with Wing Yan Yu, and Wu style Taichi and related neigong with Dr Matthew Brewer. Dr Brewer has been an invaluable guide, opening the door for deeper Daoist studies, cultivation and an appreciation for Chinese tea.
Following his teachers, the Daoist spiritual path has a large influence on his approach to Tai Chi, with Qigong (breath-work), Neigong (internal-work) and Meditation, playing a major role in his practice and teaching.
Outside work, Brett enjoys reading, old spy movies, and spending time outdoors or walking his rescue dogs Spirit and Dash – look out for Spirit at clinic, she is magnificent!
Hannah Turner
Hannah qualified with a first-class Master’s Degree in Art Psychotherapy in 2013.
Her psychodynamic training with a creative specialism has given her valuable experience in both adult mental health and community health. Hannah initially worked within the NHS and later spent many years offering 1:1 and group therapy to children and adolescents in state and special education settings, as well as independent education. Over this time, she gained experience working with young people and adults in higher education, offering counselling to both students and staff. She has worked with families, parents and carers offering therapeutic support and coaching.
Hannah can provide both art therapy and talking sessions. She is an integrative therapist who adapts to what her client needs. She has experience of working with a psychodynamic approach, which is based on thinking about unconscious patterns of behaviour and emotions from past and present. Hannah takes a person-centred and humanistic approach. This means working with what the client brings to the session at the time and holding in mind who they are as an individual.
Hannah is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Health Care Professions Council, and the British Association of Art Therapists.
Hannah is available for an informal telephone chat prior to taking bookings. This aims to ensure intervention with Hannah will be beneficial and gives an opportunity for questions or concerns to be discussed.
