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Ambition Health and Performance Clinic
Queen Mother Sports Centre
223 Vauxhall Bridge Rd
London SW1V 1EL
Transport: Victoria Tube and Rail
Tel: 020 7630 5930
Email: info@ambitionfitness.com
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Ambition Fitness
Seymour Leisure Centre
Seymour Place
London W1H 5TJ
Transport: Marble Arch, Edgeware Rd / Marylebone Tube and Rail
Tel: 0207 723 4115
Email info@ambitionfitness.com
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Jeff Murray - Corrective Exercise Specialist, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, High Performance Conditioning
I have been involved in the health and fitness industry since 1990. Early experience includes teaching group exercise classes of all types including circuit training, aerobics, step, body conditioning and beginner kickboxing |
amongst others. It was my experience of teaching classes of mixed ability that convinced me to become more involved in personal training as I could see very few people making real progress working on a teaching ratio of 1 to 30. I became 100% involved in personal training in 1993 and have since then continued to develop further skills in this area and beyond. I am a committed backcountry snowboarder and enjoy climbing both indoor and in the mountains. In the year 2000 I sustained a serious back injury which debilitated me for some months and it was this which kindled an interest in the treatment of injury and full rehabilitation from a pain and loss of function situation. In 2001 I set up our injury treatment clinic at the Queen Mother Sports Centre with osteopaths carrying out the diagnosis and manipulation. Unlike other Clinics where once the treatment is done you are given a few exercises and good luck, we developed the area of corrective exercise as a profession which allowed our patients not just to get moving again, but to reach a level of performance better than before their injury. Training as a Practitioner with the Chek Institute has allowed me to stay at the cutting edge of corrective exercise techniques by attending regular training courses and gaining exposure to other excellent physical therapists the world over.
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Toby Borradaile - Osteopath
Toby Borradaile is a registered Osteopath. He qualified in 2001 from the British School of Osteopathy. He is also a Member of the British Osteopathic Association and the Osteopathic Sports Care Association. Toby is mainly a structural osteopath who uses a variety of manipulative
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techniques; these may include muscle and connective tissue stretching, rhythmic joint movements or high velocity thrust to improve range of movement. Gentle releasing techniques are often used particularly when treating acute, children and elderly patients. He also does dry needling with is a form of acupuncture mainly for sport injuries. Toby is also a very keen sportsman and used to play semi-professional Rugby for London Wasps. He has had many injuries himself and now uses it to his advantage to understand injuries better. If you want any advice on any kind of sports or domestic injuries or simply to find out whether Osteopathy is for you please do not hesitate to come to our clinic for a chat. |
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Angela Griffin- Personal Trainer, Exercise Specialist
BSc Biochemistry, Diploma in Personal Training, Exercise Nutritionist, Group Exercise Instructor |
Angela has been working in the fitness industry for the past 5 years now as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. Angela has been involved in many sports since an early age which has helped her take a different outlook to exercise due to her own hands on approach to various disciplines. Whether you are after sports specific training, increased fitness levels or general weight loss; Angela can help design a programme that will suit your every need and help you move one step closer towards reaching your fitness goals. As well as taking part in many sports over the years, Angela has also competed in various sports at County level and also for her University. They are Athletics (Both Track & Field), Badminton & Netball. Other disciplines that Angela has been involved in are Ballet, Jazz Dance, Tap, Contemporary Dance, Basketball, Trampolining, and Gymnastics & Cycling. Angela likes to take a mind & body approach with her clients as she believes that in order to get the most out of your personal training experience you must use the both elements together. If the mind is strong then the body will be also. Added stresses from work, home or even bad nutrition can all take a part in slowing the clients� progression. This is why Angela likes to offer Nutritional advice as part of her training package. Good food + good exercise = great body & mind!! Whether you are a complete novice to exercise or consider yourself to be an elite athlete, Angela will no doubt be able to guide you along the right path to happiness and become that person you have always dreamed to be!
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Diego Core- Corrective Exercise Specialist, Personal Trainer, High Performance Conditioning Coach
Diego Core has studied Sports Science to MSc level and has completed a variety of courses with a number of establishments, |
including the C.H.E.K Institute. Diego has gained great experience working at Ambition Health and Performance where he has developed to a high level of technical skills in the areas of exercise rehabilitation (injury and progressive conditions) and high performance sports conditioning. Diego is a specialist in Corrective Exercise, Functional Training and High Performance Conditioning. I believe the combination of corrective exercises and stretching, strength exercises and your understanding of body movements, will make you able to perform any exercise in harmony: Functional and Powerful.
Qualifications:
Bsc Physical Education and Sports Science
CHEK Practitioner 1 (pending)
Reps Level 3
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Ed Barry Bio
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Sport Science
C.H.E.K Level II
Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level I
Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor
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Specialist Areas:
Corrective and Rehabilitative Exercise
High Performance Strength & Conditioning
Profile:
Ed studied Sport Science in London whilst playing semi-professional basketball. In that time he switched to rowing, where he has since been rowing for Leander Club on their international development programme. Ed has over 11 years of elite level sport experience.
After finishing his degree in Sport Science, Ed started working for Ambition Health & Performance and it was during his time at Ambition Health and Performance that Ed was introduced to the C.H.E.K Institute. By treating the body for what it is, a system of systems, a C.H.E.K practitioner uses a series of evaluations to assess a client. From these assessments a detailed plan is designed specifically for the client�s needs in mind. This approach has helped a number of Ed�s clients to significantly reduce, and in most cases eliminate, pain from severe injuries such as disc prolapses in the lumbar and cervical spine. Ed has at present junior international athletes and several Olympic athletes on his client base.
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Harriet Johnson
Harriet is a registered Osteopath & graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2001.She is a member of the British Osteopathic Association & of the Osteopathic Sports Care Association, & has been a qualified, practicing fitness instructor for the past 18 years. |
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In addition Harriet is also a qualified massage therapist. Harriet suffered an injury which left her with difficulty walking for 6 months and was successfully treated with osteopathy, triggered her decision to retrain as an osteopath. Her sports background in athletics and team events has lead to an understanding of and a keen interest in the Osteopathic treatment of injuries and uses traditional structural osteopathic techniques including soft tissue work, articulation & manipulation, along side ultrasound & dry needling ( a form of acupuncture) techniques in treatment. Osteopathy is suitable for all; children, adults, sports people & the elderly. If you are unsure if Osteopathic treatment is for you we will be very happy to answer any queries |
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Kate Taylor
Kate is a Bsc Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention graduate and a registered member of BASRaT. Her degree enables the implementation and interpretation of pre-exercise screening in order to identify potential predisposing factors to musculoskeletal injury and health related |
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disorders. She has gained skills in the clinical use of ultrasound and interferential stimulation for pain modulation and to facilitate rehabilitation as well as the use of soft tissue techniques such as deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger points, strain counter strain and PNF. Kate has further gained a qualification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM, Level 3) enhancing her corrective exercise ability, functional rehabilitation and top end training.
Kate also work within sports for a number of years, having worked for the London Marathon for the previous 3 years giving pre and post event treatment and massage as well as a number of indoor athletics events. Further experience has been gained through the work with various rugby and American football teams as well as working along side the lead Strength & Conditioning coach at Harrow school. |
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Kinga Jonczyk- Exercise Specialist, Massage Therapist, Swimming Coach, Kettle Bell Coach
I am an exercise specialist and massage therapist with Ambition Health and Performance Clinic. I�ve been working in the health and fitness industry for the past since 2000. Moving and physical activity has been always something natural to me. |
I�ve been involved in many sports activities, in some as an athlete. From my experience and education I acquired holistic and personalised approach to helping clients achieve their goals in health, fitness/sport and rehabilitation. My scope of practise is the assessment of the movement, performance and function by applying sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and motor learning, and management (recommendation and providing a plan of action) of disorders/musculoskeletal imbalances to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, function and performance in the areas of sport, recreation, work or exercise.
MSc Physical Education, Chek Coach, CHEK Practitioner Level 1
Kettle Bell Coach CKT, ITEC Massage Therapist, Swim Instructor ASA
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Michael Philip- Personal Trainer, High Performance Coach
Michael has been involved in high performance sports development n the fitness industry for over 9 years not only as a participating athlete but also as a sport specialist trainer and health and fitness practitioner. |
| . Michael strongly believes that the key to any goal involves more than just the body but the development of the mind in connection to the body. In other words it's working from within to achieve success on the outside. Michael practices what he preaches as he is also both European and World Taekwondo Double Gold medallist plus the winner of many other world and regional gold silver and bronze medals. He works with gymnasts, dancers, boxers and other athletes as well as the general public in toning, fat loss, weight and muscle gain, flexibility, sport performance, kickboxing, core conditioning and more. |
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NOELENE DAVEY Physiotherapist
Since graduating from the University of Sydney in 1995, I have gained a wide variety of experience in neuro-musculoskeletal and sports medicine both in Australia and the UK. I worked exclusively within the private sports injury sector whilst in Australia (gaining valuable experience with elite athletes, |
including ballet dancers, triathletes, rugby league and union and other unique sports such as surf lifesaving national championship athletes), and within both the public & private sector in the UK. I currently work within a large London NHS teaching hospital as a Senior Extended Scope Physiotherapist specialising in spinal and lower limb problems (hip, knee, foot & ankle). I have been in this specialist role since January 2005.This role requires expertise within the fields of orthopaedics and musculoskeletal dysfunction or injury. It also requires expertise in assessment and treatment planning, and screening for more serious problems that require specialist opinion or medical attention rather than physiotherapy. As well as working with Ambition Heath and Performance Clinic I continue to work within the NHS, but also work in the private sector due to the increasing demand for my services.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Member of: Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP member no. 072615)
Registered with: The Health Professions Council (HPC reg no. PH55739)
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Sonja Cimelli MChS � Podiatrist
Sonja undertook her podiatry training at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff and qualified with a 1st class BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree. She is registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. |
| She was employed as a senior podiatrist in the NHS in South Wales before relocating back to the South East of England. Sonja has a keen interest in sports and injury rehabilitation having originally trained as a professional dancer, graduating from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance as a Bachelor of Performing Arts, Dance in 1998. Further to her career in dance she qualified as a sports massage therapist at the London School of Sports Massage and is an experienced practitioner with work credits including ITV�s Celebrity Fit Club. She has treated athletes of all abilities including individuals at elite and international level.
Sonja has an interest in a variety of sports including cycling, skiing and snowboarding and spent 3 years enjoying life in the French Alps. She is passionate about providing the best level of care to all her patients to enable them to achieve their individual optimum level of function, regardless of age or sporting ability.
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Emmanuel Duarte- Senior Personal Trainer and High Performance Specialist at Seymour Health and Performance
Emmanuel Duarte is a sought-after exercise specialist and NLP practitioner. In the fitness industry he is known for his combination of exercise performance enhancement, |
martial arts skills and mental strength, focus and awareness. Emmanuel has worked extensively over the last 12 years and he has helped produce high level of fitness, he has guided many people over the years with great success, people that have worked closely with Emmanuel have reported that their personal levels of fitness improved to a degree that they had previously never attained before. His education and resources has brought motivation and inspiration to others and his cutting edge style of training is to this day respected in the industry. Emmanuel started as a combat athlete at the age of 14 and was awarded his 2nd degree black belt in martial arts at the age of 22, he has also competed in martial arts competitions and full contact kickboxing competitions. Emmanuel has since continued his training and education as a NLP practitioner and is a registered hypnotherapist. His exercise knowledge and education has always been with the leading professionals in the industry including, personal training with NASM National academy of sports medicine USA, and with the London central YMCA as a fitness coach, he is also certified with the C.H.E.K institute, based in San Diego California.
His specialist areas are in abdominal and back training, corrective program design and martial arts, NLP coaching in combination with exercise goals, stress reduction, motivation and rehabilitation, Communication - internally & externally, others areas include:
� Empowerment
� Achieving results/targets/goals - weight management and stop smoking sessions
� Managing your states and behaviours
� Release Negative Emotions/ Limiting Decisions; Resolve inner conflict
� Trauma & Depression
� Like to Dislike/Bad habits
� Better Relationships and Phobia management
Emmanuel is currently undergoing further training as a Functional Exercise Coach with the Institute of Human Performance in the USA.
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Marlene Andersson- Senior Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist at Seymour Health and Performance
Marlene has a great passion for sports conditioning and performance and whilst studying for her BSc in Sports Science she came across the holistic work of Paul Chek. |
This introduced to her a whole new approach to rehabilitation and performance and that became the start of her great journey within the field.
After finishing her University degree in 2005 Marlene got a job as a Personal Trainer. Later she also held lectures within health and lifestyle and worked as a consultant for a Volleyball team in Sweden, which became Swedish Champions 2007, 2008 and 2009. In 2007 she started working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Halmstad Bollklubb, a team in Sweden�s Premier League. The position was supposed to last for 6 months, but after getting really good results she continued to work with the team up until she moved to the UK in 2009.
Marlene met CHEK Practitioner Jon Bowskill during a Golf Biomechanics course, at which Jon was the lecturer. After meeting him she decided to move from Sweden to London to join Jon and his team at the Bowskill Clinic in London. Marlene joined the Ambition Health and Performance team in July of 2010 and spends her time working between both locations. She is currently a Level I CHEK Practitioner, Level I Holistic Lifestyle Coach, certified Physical Trainer, Level I Explosive Strength Coach and a certified Golf Biomechanics.
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Phil Pledger- Senior Personal Trainer at Seymour Health and Performance
Specialises in High Performance Training, Fat Loss, Core Strength, Strength Training, Client Programming and Lifestyle Management. |
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Phil has been a Personal Trainer / Medical Professional for the past 13 years in Hertfordshire and London. He received most of his early education studying health and medicine. His enthusiasm for sports and athleticism led him to study as a Physical trainer firstly with N.A.B.B.A and then YMCA Advanced Personal Trainer. My thirst for more knowledge led me to continuing education courses and to studying Corrective and High-Performance Exercise Kinesiology (CHEK) and during his studies and internships, he has worked with many highly respectable therapists and professionals, which has formed the base of knowledge that he has today. Where he endeavours to continue along this path as he truly believes there is more to life than just looking good. One has to feel good as well. This takes more than just working out in the gym and going through the motions. How we exercise is important but how we eat, think, and live our lives is equally important. He has and demonstrates a passion for learning with a very open-mind approach to new concepts.
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Gary Thorne- Personal Trainer at Seymour Health and Performance
Gary very sensibly fled a career as an IT Specialist 3 years ago, swapping his keyboard for a punch-bag, his stress levels for a six-pack. |
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Gary now lives in central London with his partner and two children and is a full-time Personal Trainer. He is YMCA certified to REPS level 3 and has been Personal Training for the last two years. He will be undertaking his Sport Science degree in 2011.
Gary has vast event training experience; he has trained marathon runners (yes they did cross the finishing line!), cross-country skiers and various sporting pursuits. Aside from the muscle and brawn, 80% of Gary�s clients have turned out to be female. His highest success rates are seen when training people for weight management and body sculpting his methods are truly effective and he gets lasting results, fast. Gary also has extensive experience in pregnancy and post-natal training and is looking to pursue this specialization in the future.
Gary combines resistance training, boxing, core / abdominal conditioning and circuit-based training with some good old fashioned cardio to get the results that you want.
Specializations
Weight Management
Core conditioning
Events training � Marathons, Duathlons, Triathlons
Boxing Training and Circuit Training
Sports specific training
Pre/Post and during pregnancy training
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