OLA Daniewska 

Osteopath / Founder

Ola is a compassionate and dedicated osteopath with fifteen years experience in helping individuals achieve optimal health. With extensive education in osteopathy, and postgraduate studies in the fields of women’s health, nutrition, movement, breathwork and psychodynamic counselling, she offers a patient-centered and comprehensive approach to healing, addressing both the physical and the mental wellbeing of her patients.

Ola specialises in the treatment of a range of health conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries and women’s health related issue. She has a particular interest in understanding and helping people dealing with chronic fatigue, burnouts, hormonal imbalance, and anxiety.

She holds a First Class Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy and a Masters Degree in Osteopathy (MSc) from University College of Osteopathy, and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council.

In 2008, Ola founded OM, with the primarily focuse on women's health, sports injuries, and pain care. OM's holistic and multidisciplinary approach has helped people from all walks of life improve their quality of life and reach their health goals.

In 2014 she created Glo Retreats, wellness retreats where she facilitates space and time for individuals to heal and nourish, to reconnect with themselves and their health through movement, nutrition and nature.

Cécile Dumont

Massage Therapist

An Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist, Cécile is trained in Holistic & Relaxation Massage as well as Sports and Remedial Therapy. Her practice covers a wide range of techniques but it is her extensive training in Myofascial Release in its many forms that resides at the heart of her approach to bodywork.

She is a certified ScarWork Therapist and is very passionate about the functional improvements scar release offers in the long term. Drawing from this varied knowledge, she helps clients to find lasting relief through a better understanding of their body by also teaching self-care and mindfulness.

Cécile encountered massage while studying Physical Theatre, Puppeteering and Acrobatics and was also introduced to Feldenkrais and the Alexander technique. Fascinated by physiology, her practice is very much influenced by her theatre training - a positive, responsive and intuitive approach combined with a precise understanding of the body in movement.

She works with a wide variety of clients – professional musicians, performers and artists, pre and post natal clients, military and medical staff, clients suffering from complex pathologies, pre and post surgery clients – tailoring her treatments to their short and long term needs. Trust and collaboration between client and therapist are essential to her and she aims to progressively build a solid therapeutic alliance.

When she isn’t at the clinic, Cécile can be found tap dancing, swimming, practicing yoga and meditation.

Thomas Pinna

Osteopath

Thomas is an osteopath specialised in treating acute injuries, persistent aches and pains, sports injuries and chronic conditions. For Thomas, Osteopathy is much more than just a hands-on therapy; it’s a life-long journey into understanding each body’s unique workings and its inward and outward interactions.

Osteopathy is as much about the body as it is about the relationship between patient and osteopath and this is what renews Thomas’ passion for the profession each day and motivates him to find cutting edge and versatile treatment approaches to suit each individual’s need.

As a keen researcher, Thomas explores the interrelations between our physical health, psycho-emotional life and the science behind it. His work in this field has been published in the renowned journal Frontier in Psychology.

Early in his career, Thomas joined the medical-equip Medical Volunteer International, providing osteopathy for asylum-seekers in the precarious and infamous Moria refugee camp in Greece.

Thomas’ believes in promoting freedom and joy of movement as a key aspect of health. Through years of personal exploration into embodied practices and sports he has developed an in depth understanding of human movement, experiencing first-hand its profound effects on body and mind.

Gul Ipek yurttas

Acupuncturist

Gul Ipek is a fully qualified Naturopath and Acupuncturist, holding a diploma from The College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, and is a member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM).

Born in Istanbul, she developed an interest in acupuncture and naturopathy from a young age. While recognising the importance of medication and the medical profession, she focuses equally on preventing illness and relieving discomfort associated with various conditions.

Gul Ipek specialises in women’s health, gynaecological, fertility and menopause issues; emotional & mental health rebalancing: including stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia; Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and pain management for migraines, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Being “truly well” is very different to “not being ill”. Life’s stresses can interrupt our natural flow of energy and disrupt our feeling of wellbeing.  She works with her clients to ensure their energy is in balance. 

Passionate about improving the health and well-being of others through nutrition and complementary medicine, she is noted for her calmness, patience, and warm spirit by clients. A long-term Hackney resident, she values extended relationships with clients and finds immense satisfaction in witnessing improvements in their quality of life.

COURTNEY HALL

Physiotherapist

Courtney is a Specialist Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Originally from Australia, she graduated from the University of Canberra with a Masters in Physiotherapy in 2014. Since relocating to London in 2017, she has worked in both the NHS and in private practice.  

 She began her career in musculoskeletal and sports, and whilst treating women with pregnancy and postnatal related musculoskeletal conditions she developed a keen interest in pelvic health. Wanting to offer her patients a more holistic service, she sought to expand her knowledge in this area, by undertaking numerous professional development courses and self-directed learning. She now has extensive experience in treating more complex pelvic health conditions such bladder and bowel incontinence, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse and vulval pain.  

She is also passionate about helping women navigate the pre and postnatal period. Whether that involves staying active throughout pregnancy, preparing for delivery or safely returning to exercise post birth.  

Courtney's treatment approach is always patient centred and evidence based, enabling individuals to achieve their goals and get the most out of Physiotherapy. She uses a combination of manual therapy, education, and exercise to manage both Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal conditions. 

IWONA DROBINA

Massage Therapist

Iwona is a sports and soft tissue therapist currently undergoing training as an Osteopath. With extensive expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions, as well as a diverse range of soft-tissue chronic and acute injuries, she has successfully been helping a broad spectrum of individuals, from athletes and sports enthusiasts to office workers or mums-to-be.

Her approach to treatment encompasses a thorough biomechanical assessment and neuromuscular testing to identify the root cause of pain. Subsequently, she employs a range of advanced soft tissue techniques to enhance joint and fascial mobility, improve functional movement, and provide personalised advice on remedial exercises and lifestyle factors. This approach aims not only to aid recovery and prevent injuries but also to enhance posture, performance, and overall function. Her passion lies in understanding the development and perception of pain, along with dedicated efforts to help individuals alleviate and improve their symptoms. 

She also specialises in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, offering support to post-operative patients or those dealing with oedema, as well as individuals seeking to enhance their immune system.

Additionally, Iwona holds qualifications in Nutrition, focusing on longevity, the science of ageing, and metabolic health. Reaching a diverse clientele, she collaborates with clients seeking to enhance their current nutritional habits or address specific issues in their bodies.

Kate rubens

Massage Therapist

Kate is a full spectrum doula and massage therapist with a decade of experience. Since graduating from Massage School in NYC in 2014, Kate has continued to deepen her practice in various different touch therapies such as craniosacral therapy, myofascial release and shiatsu. 

Through her journey as a massage therapist Kate has the opportunity to work in various different environments such as spas, health clinics, community care programs and her own personal practice. All of them provided a depth of experience having had the pleasure of working with a wide variety of clients in different phases of transition.

Kate specialises her practice in supporting women through the continuum of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It is through integrating her work as a doula with her knowledge of pregnancy and postpartum massage therapy that she has become deeply aware of the necessary care needed during this great time of transformation.

A lifelong student of movement and dance, Kate always advocates for bringing awareness to the importance of movement for rehabilitation and pain relief. Her practices in gaga movement, qigong and feldenkrais influences and inspires her approach to massage and self care.  

Her practice is trauma informed and anti- oppressive, rooted in one of compassionate listening and intuitive touch, integrating techniques such as deep tissue, acupressure, myofascial release, mayan abdominal massage and craniosacral therapy.

Karolina krzaczek-kubacka

Physiotherapist

Karolina is an experienced physiotherapist registered with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), she is a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and a member of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy Association (POGP).

After graduation in 2007 she started her professional career in outpatient clinic and simultaneously, she was working in private practice. Over the years she has gained an extensive experience in treating various kind of musculoskeletal conditions but she hasn’t stopped learning. Currently as a student of Osteopathic Medicine, she enjoys the ability to deepen her knowledge and masters her manual therapy skills.

After moving to London, she discovered her passion for Women’s Health. She specialises in pregnancy and postnatal pelvic floor related conditions and rehabilitation, as well as pelvic pain, coccyx pain and post-surgical abdominal pain following hysterectomy and endometriosis.

Her approach to treatment is to find the root cause of a patient’s problem, in order to obtain faster and long-lasting results. She takes a holistic and individual approach to each patient. Her initial assessment focuses on an accurate diagnosis through analysis of movement and postural patterns and is followed by effective treatment and management strategies combining soft tissue therapy, visceral techniques, manual therapy and bespoke exercise programs aimed at restoring strength.