Meet the team
Our philosophy
We are your local, passionate, caring and hard-working Kew physiotherapists, osteopaths, massage therapist, and strength and conditioning coaches. Your body type, injury, pain response and even personality will guide us to figure out the best treatment plan for you.
"Understanding why pain is happening helps to settle any fears and work towards better movement. Pain is normal and many of us may experience it daily. Don't fear pain, try to work with it and figure out what your body wants to communicate with you."
Whether you are here for osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage treatment, personal training to get strong or to build confidence with your movement in a Get Strong movement session, you will get the impression that we are keen on getting things moving and getting you feeling stronger in a way that is functional for you.
Henry Skane-Davis
Osteopath and sports massage therapist
Henry is a qualified Osteopath with a Master’s degree from the University College of Osteopathy and a background in sports massage therapy. He has a strong hands-on approach, with a particular focus on using manual techniques to get the body moving freely and efficiently.
Henry regularly works with patients experiencing ongoing back and neck pain, postural tension, sports injuries and movement restrictions. He is particularly effective with those who feel they have tried multiple treatments without achieving lasting improvement.
Combining osteopathy, western medical acupuncture, and tailored rehabilitation, Henry helps clients reduce pain, improve movement, and build long-term strength. His treatments are designed not just to address the issue at hand, but to support lasting results, keeping you strong, mobile, and performing at your best.
I believe the body can hold tension in such a way that once it is released, it can then find a way to free itself and heal. This is why I enjoy the hands-on approach, I really see the difference it makes to peoples lives. Being a gym person, I also enjoy the rehab and exercise part of helping people out of pain and moving better.
Demet Karabork
Physiotherapist, osteopath and massage therapist
Demet holds a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and has completed a degree in Osteopathy. She is also a UK-trained craniosacral therapist and a qualified massage therapist, specialising in sports massage and lymphatic drainage techniques.
Extensive work experience covers every age group and activity level: children to elderly; athletes to disabled. She tailors her treatments by using a variety of evidence-based approaches, considering the dynamics of the human body, mind and soul. Her holistic approach encourages her patients to achieve their healthiest self.
Her methods include: osteopathic techniques, sports massage, lymphatic drainage techniques, medical acupuncture, mobilisation of joints, and use of therapeutic exercises. Demet is also interested in chronic pain, postural disorders and the effect of the psychological conditions on the human neuromusculoskeletal system.
I am passionate about helping people improve their movement, and to be in less pain, the human body is a fascinating piece of machinary, and the way it can adapt never ceases to amaze me.
Call or text Demet on 07552 597 251 or email info@getstrongphysio.com.
Claire Slater-Gallon
Registered Osteopath & Physiotherapist BSc (Hons)
Claire Slater-Gallon is the founder of Get Strong physio, she is a physiotherapist, osteopath and a strength and conditioning coach level 4. She finds that the three disciplines really compliment each other. "Because I am both a physio and an osteopath, I always get asked what the difference is, the short answer is, the two disciplines use slightly different techniques for example, physiotherapists may use more exercise therapy and osteopaths may use more joint mobilisations". The long answer can be found here.
Having worked in the Kew and Richmond area for over 10 years Claire sees a lot of runners and has a keen interest in treating running injuries especially foot and ankle problems, and knee pain and injuries, such as ACL issues, and the rehab post injury or surgery. Claire has recently completed a Level 4 Strength and Conditioning qualification and recommends booking personal training with her to get strong your way, for your goals.
Claire is also passionate about helping people realise their full potential, fear plays a big role in the return to activity such as sports or even just walking. Pain, or the fear of falling can really limit a person's rehab potential. Movement tends to gravitate towards safe, slow, and predictable, which is perceived as less harmful. Your movement and your belief in how you move is essential in keeping you strong and resilient for sports, for walking, and for life as you age.
Claire also runs a business called Roll Your Shoulders, which involves a visit to your workplace to teach you to move!
I believe that the feet and toes play an essential part in your overall movement. There are many bones and joints in the feet and they each need movement. When they move well they are strong enough to walk, run, jump and stop you from falling. When they don't move well or you aren't connected to them, they become weak and it can effect your overall movement and stability.
Claire has taught foot and ankle techniques to first team physiotherapists at Premier League Football clubs. She also teaches Running and Your Big Toe to London Marathon runners with the charity Meningitis Research Foundation.
One of Claire's proudest acomplishments was being a lead physiotherapist treating dancers and musicians at the 2012 London Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Call or text Claire on 07811 454 495 or email info@getstrongphysio.com.