North West London

Operations Manager

Daniel qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2007 after completing a pre-reg MSc in Physiotherapy at King’s College, London in 2007.

Prior to this, he completed a Sports & Exercise Science degree at Loughborough University and completed an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy MSc in 2016.

Daniel joined Connect Health’s Herts Valley Service as APP Team Lead in 2019, having previously worked in London Secondary Care NHS Trusts. He loves being a physiotherapist because the primary aim of the job is to enable people to get back to doing the things they value in life. This is always a challenge, varied, and massively rewarding.

Outside of work, Daniel has a young daughter who keeps him busy. He is a keen recreational runner, pounding the streets and tracks of Buckinghamshire as a way of keeping fit and healthy. When Daniel is not at work or busy with family life, he is most likely to be found in the Garden relieving the stresses of modern life.

In April 2024 Dan was appointed Operations Manager of the North West London MSK Service.

Clinical Lead

Daniel is the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist from Brent. Daniel qualified in 2007 and has worked with Connect Health since 2017. He has worked as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in several Connect Health services and has a special interest in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Daniel continues to contribute to the development and education of physiotherapists and enjoys lecturing and teaching. In his spare time, he enjoys playing football and cycling when he is not running after his two young children, and socialising with friends when he has time.

Team Leader

Snehal qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2007 from India. She has past experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team for 5 years.

In the UK she was working through rotations with the Central and North West NHS Foundation Trust, before joining with Connect Health. After a year of working as a Senior Physiotherapist, Snehal progressed to a Team Leader role in March 2020. She has happily taken all her responsibilities as a Team Leader and supporting her team members and senior management in delivering excellent clinical care.

Apart from looking after her 3 year old son, if she gets any spare time, Snehal enjoys drawing and DIY.

Team Lead & Senior Musculoskeletal Clinician

James graduated in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention and joined Connect Health at the start of 2020 having previously worked in human fitness and performance, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and as a freelance sports and injury rehabilitation coach working within football, multi-sports and Martial Arts working with trusts including Queens Park Ranger’s Football Club, Athlete London and others.

Initially joining Connect Health as a Rehab Therapist, he progressed through Connect Health’s Accelerated Development Programme before being promoted to a senior MSK clinician then again to a Team Lead role in 2022

In addition to providing support to the operations manager and clinical lead in providing leadership, support and guidance to help develop the team, James is also the Student Coordinator for Brent in which he liaises with universities and students to enhance student experience and education in treating MSK conditions, He also runs and organises the complex gym clinics using individualised gym-based rehabilitation programmes to help patients reach their physiotherapy goals.

James spends most of his free time with his wife running around after their 2 children, enjoying days out, movie nights and exploring. He also has a background training and teaching in Martial Arts earning a 1^st degree black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu.

He is passionate about the continual progress of the patients and staff that he works with and the importance of helping them achieve independence.

Team Lead and Senior Physiotherapist

Pinal has taken all her responsibility as a team leader and supporting the management in delivering excellent clinical care.

Team Lead

Chris works as an advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist in the CATS team and has been working with Connect Health for the last 3 years. His role involves assessing and managing complex cases and instigating referrals to imaging and secondary care. He is a qualified injection therapist.

He qualified as a physiotherapist with an Honours degree from Brunel University in 2009 and has worked through various physiotherapy specialties within the NHS, hospital and private settings.

In his spare time Chris enjoys all things active, especially being out on the golf course and socialising with friends.

Pain Service Lead

Sacha works in our Community Service as a Specialist Physiotherapist in Pain Management. He is also the Clinical Lead for the local Pain and Rheumatology Community Services.

He graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2009 with an Honours degree and went on to complete his MSc with Distinction in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2014; at King’s College London.

His job role includes helping people manage the impact of pain on their lives. This can be through exercise, advice and education, or the recommendation of other pain management techniques. The aim of the pain service is to reduce people’s suffering and help them to get back to doing the important things in their lives.

When outside of work his interests include visiting botanical gardens, going for walks, and socialising with family and friends over dinner.

Team Leader

Ruth Anderson is one of the Team Lead Physiotherapists for the Hammersmith and Fulham Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service. Her day to day role involves managing the team of physiotherapists, as well as seeing to the smooth running of the department. Ruth also works clinically, assessing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Ruth graduated with an honour’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Brighton in 2012 and has worked for Connect Health for the last 3 years.

In her spare time Ruth enjoys skiing, playing squash and socialising with friends and family.

Team Lead

Elad graduated from Tel-Aviv University with a B.Sc in Physiotherapy in 2013. After 4 years working in the public and private sectors, and in sports, he moved to the UK to pursue an M.Sc in Sports and Exercise Medicine, which he graduated with a distinction in 2017. Since moving to the UK and before joining Connect Health in 2020, Elad has also worked in a private practice.

Elad enjoys everything food and coffee related, and even roasted marshmallows over a lava once.

Team Lead

Antonia Georgiou is one of the Team lead Physiotherapists in the Hammersmith and Fulham musculoskeletal service. Antonia has been working with connect health for around six years now and has been involved with many aspects of service development both locally and nationally. Day to day responsibilities not only include working clinically as a physiotherapist, but also managing a team of physiotherapists and ensuring the service is running as it should.

Antonia graduated from Kings College London in 2014 and has worked in a variety of settings including both inpatient and outpatient treating a wide range of conditions within London and the surrounding areas.

In her spare time Antonia enjoys being outdoors, going for walks and socialising with friends and family.

Team Lead

Nina is one of the Team Lead MSK Clinicians for the Hammersmith and Fulham Musculoskeletal service. Her day to day role involves managing a team of clinicians and the day to day running of the service. Nina also works clinically, assessing and treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Nina qualified as a Physiotherapist from King’s College London University in 2017. She worked for the NHS from 2017-2020 before joining Connect in January 2021.

In her spare time Nina is a keen horse rider and cyclist.