About the Team
Creating healthy lifestyles!
Senior
Physiotherapist &
Osteopath
Daniel is a highly experienced physiotherapist and osteopath specializing in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management. He graduated with a Physiotherapy degree from Tor Vergata University in Rome in 2012 and has since worked in both hospital and multidisciplinary clinic environments, providing evidence-based care for conditions such as neck pain, back pain, neurological disorders, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
While in Rome, Daniel served as a sports physiotherapist for APD Olympia, a fifth-tier football team, where he focused on injury prevention, athlete recovery, and performance enhancement.
In 2018, Daniel obtained a first-class honours Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in Maidstone, UK. Dedicated to professional growth, he has pursued further qualifications, including kinesiology and sports taping, western medical acupuncture, and global postural re-education under the guidance of Professor Philippe E. Souchard.
Currently, Daniel offers expert physiotherapy and osteopathy care at three clinics across Kent: Maidstone, Ashford, and Folkestone, where he specializes in treating musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, joint stiffness, and chronic pain. His holistic approach focuses on identifying the root cause of discomfort, using hands-on therapy, manual adjustments, and exercise rehabilitation to promote long-term recovery.
Daniel is also a Clinical Neurology teacher for the International Department of the ESO, mentoring future osteopaths and sharing his expertise in neurological rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques.
Outside of his professional life, Daniel is a dedicated husband and father of two boys. He stays active through calisthenics, rock climbing, swimming, and weightlifting.
Senior
Physiotherapist & Manual Therapist
Rocco is a highly skilled Senior Physiotherapist with over a decade of experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy. He graduated from the University of Bari, Italy, in 2013 and has been living and working in the UK since 2015. Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, Rocco is committed to providing the highest standards of physiotherapy treatment.
His diverse work experience includes private clinics, hospital environments, and professional football clubs. Rocco has worked as a sports physiotherapist for US Catanzaro (Serie C, Italy) and Millwall Football Club (EFL Championship, UK), specializing in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization for elite athletes.
Currently, Rocco practices as a physiotherapist in both the NHS and privately at ViVa Health Clinic (Folkestone and Ashford). He treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint stiffness, and sports injuries. His approach focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms.
Rocco continuously enhances his skills through professional development courses in the UK and abroad. He has completed advanced certifications, including a Spine and Peripheral Manipulation Course, a technique commonly used by osteopaths and chiropractors to treat stiff spinal and peripheral joints effectively.
With expertise in deep tissue massage, joint mobilization, and exercise therapy, Rocco offers evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient’s needs. His holistic, patient-centered approach ensures comprehensive care for long-term recovery and injury prevention.
Outside of work, Rocco enjoys traveling and staying active through football, running, and swimming.
Physiotherapist
Anima is a highly skilled clinical musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapist with extensive experience in pain management, injury rehabilitation, and holistic patient care. Currently practicing in two private clinics in the UK, she has been delivering expert physiotherapy care for the past two years, helping patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, neck pain, orthopedic injuries, and neurological disorders.
Anima earned her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from India in 2018 and expanded her expertise while working in Nepal from 2019 to 2022. Her diverse clinical background covers MSK physiotherapy, orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation, pediatrics, and geriatric care, making her well-equipped to treat patients of all ages and conditions effectively.
Known for her patient-centered approach, clinical expertise, and compassionate care, Anima focuses on identifying the root cause of pain and tailoring treatment plans for optimal recovery. Her skills include manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, exercise therapy, and postural correction techniques aimed at improving mobility and preventing future injuries.
Outside her professional life, Anima enjoys traveling, family visits, staying active with regular workouts, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
With her international experience and dedication to continuous professional development, Anima provides comprehensive physiotherapy care that empowers patients to achieve long-term health and wellness.
Sport Massage Therapist
Sino is a dedicated 4th-year osteopathy student at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) and a qualified sports massage therapist since 2022. She has extensive experience working with a diverse range of musculoskeletal conditions while treating patients in the ESO student clinic, providing hands-on care and evidence-based treatments.
During her first year of osteopathic training, Sino completed her sports massage qualification through ITEC, expanding her expertise in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques (MET), and joint articulation. These skills have significantly enhanced her ability to treat musculoskeletal pain, muscle tension, and joint stiffness effectively.
Before pursuing osteopathy, Sino worked in retail and spent the past three years in various healthcare roles, collaborating with a wide range of healthcare professionals, clients, and patients. This experience has strengthened her ability to build rapport, deliver personalized care, and tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Outside of her professional development, Sino is a proud mother of one and stays active through her passion for sports, having played netball since the age of 9. In her spare time, she also enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes.
Sino’s combined background in osteopathy, sports massage, and healthcare experience enables her to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care focused on reducing pain, improving mobility, and enhancing overall well-being.
Sport Massage Therapist
Stewart is a qualified Sports Therapist and Rehabilitation Specialist who graduated from the University of Kent, Canterbury, in 2023. He specializes in soft tissue therapy, injury rehabilitation, and sports massage, offering a range of evidence-based techniques to support pain relief and recovery.
Since 2021, Stewart has developed extensive hands-on experience in sports massage and deep tissue therapy, working with a diverse range of clients. His expertise includes myofascial trigger point release, neuromuscular techniques, soft tissue release, and joint mobilization, all aimed at reducing muscle tension, improving mobility, and enhancing overall physical performance.
Currently, Stewart serves as the sports therapist for New Ash Green RFC, where he provides injury assessment, soft tissue injury rehabilitation, strapping, kinesiology taping, and pitch-side trauma management during matches. He has also completed the RFU concussion training, ensuring the highest standards of athlete safety.
In October 2023, Stewart completed a foundation qualification in acupuncture and dry needling with Breeze Academy and is listed on their qualified practitioners register. This additional expertise allows him to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management and rehabilitation. Stewart is also a registered member of the Sports Therapy Association (STA) and stays updated through ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
With his comprehensive skill set in sports therapy, massage, and acupuncture, Stewart provides tailored assessments and treatments for clients dealing with soft tissue injuries, muscle pain, joint stiffness, and sports-related injuries. His goal is to keep clients pain-free and performing at their best.
Outside of work, Stewart stays active through cricket, rugby, weightlifting, and is also a qualified SCUBA diver.
Check Out All Type of Treatments
Our clinic in Ashford and Folkestone offers different treatments such as Nutrition, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Sport Injury, Dry Needling and Acupuncture and Massage Therapy.
- Osteopathy
- Physiotherapy and Sport Injury
- Dry Needling and Acupuncture
- Massage Therapy
01303 257801
07418 610061
ViVa Health Clinic Ashford
INSIDE Regus,
Panorama, Park St,
Ashford
Kent, TN24 8DF
01303 257801
07418 610061
ViVa Health Clinic Folkestone
Within Dynamix Leisure Gym
(First floor).
Firs Lane, Cheriton
Kent, CT19 4QF
