Amberin Fur, Founder and Director

Amberin has spent the past decade on the Medical Team for British Gymnastics, she has travelled internationally with the team, and has covered all the major events such as the European Championships, World Championships and numerous World Cup events.

Amberin was selected to represent Osteopathy at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She was one of 25 selected across the country for the Core Medical Services provided by LOCOG and IOC. She was based in Athletes Village Polyclinic working with the best medical practitioners in their respective fields. The service was available to all Olympians from every country and event, allowing for an incredible insight into a variety of elite sports. Amberin is currently on the Faculty as a Technique Tutor at Europe’s leading university for osteopathy, The British School of Osteopathy (BSO). Amberin has successfully initiated a one of a kind project for the Government funded Surestart Projects in both Penge and Aylesbury. Amberin has now handed over the project to the BSO to carry on her legacy as the First Choice Programme for Cranial Osteopathy in South East London. She and her team are currently working on an international project in India, which she has initiated, to raise osteopathic awareness. Amberin has been featured in Psychologies, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Health & Fitness magazines.

“Amberin is fantastic.“I have had a number of basic strains and stresses as well as a few serious problems throughout my competitive career to different areas of my body, and each time, when I felt that there was little hope of full recovery, Amberin has been able to help me.“Her knowledge is phenomenal and rather than the usual “just rest the area” feedback some professionals give you, Amberin is able to analyse the sport and the individuals needs directly. She is able, not only to figure out the Biomechanics of the problem, but to effectively treat the problem immediately and give positive long term solutions.“I have a lot to thank Amberin for over my gymnastics career, helping out my minor niggles and also bringing me back to fitness from some major worries. I would recommend her to anyone, but especially those in a sporting capacity as she really understands the mentality of an athlete as well as their physical demands.”Matt Swaffer
GB Gymnast DMT

Osteopathic Team

The Osteopathic Team at The Vale Practice has been delivering excellent care for over 25 years and has been lead by the founder and owner of the practice, Amberin Fur. The osteopathic team has a combined wealth of 50 years experience. We have a dedicated group of highly qualified professionals who have trained extensively to deliver a truly exceptional service.  At The Vale Practice, all members of our osteopathic team are registered with the General Osteopathic Council.  We are registered with AXA and also work with other major health insurance providers including Bupa and WPA.  Please note: A GP referral may be required in order to make a claim through your insurance provider. We recommend checking with your insurer prior to booking.

 

OSTEOPATH & CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Daniel Kay BSc (Hons) Ost, DO – Graduated from London School of Osteopathy & Member of British Medical Acupuncture Association (BMAS).

Daniel considers himself a general practice osteopath and has wealth of experience treating patients of all ages from adults through to adolescents, children and babies. He tailors treatments to individual needs and uses different physical therapy techniques to achieve this, including; structural and cranial osteopathy, acupuncture, kinesio taping and electrotherapy. 
As well as treating general musculoskeletal injuries Daniel has a specialist interest in the treatment of performing artists, cyclists, runners, sports injuries and the treatment of individuals with work related and repetitive movement overuse injuries.
He uses an analytical approach in diagnosis and treatment and utilises his clinical skills, including video gait and movement analysis, to enhance biomechanical understanding of the onset and progression of a condition or injury. This helps patients return to, and maintain, physical health and well-being.
You can find out more about our Running Clinic and Daily Sports Clinic here…

 

 

Isabelle Tomkins M.Ost – Graduated from London School of Osteopathy

Isabelle is a fully qualified osteopath, graduating with a master’s degree from the London School of Osteopathy where she excelled both practically and academically. Having previously worked in the public domain she has excellent interpersonal skills which compliment her patient specific osteopathic approach.

Isabelle uses a variety of osteopathic techniques to help patients return to and maintain a pain free and balanced state of health, whilst also taking care to explain the nuances of their condition to help address the potential anxiety that often accompanies and influences physical pain. She combines her expertise in pathological processes and works in close partnership with patients to identify causative and maintaining factors, along with any barriers to recovery.

With an increasingly sedentary and screen-based work environment for many people, Isabelle has an in depth understanding of the physical and mental consequences that often results from this way of working. She is committed to combatting the negative postural and psychological repercussions that can ensue using her honed osteopathic skills to facilitate a better working environment for her patients. She also understands how different physical challenges can arise from normal daily tasks and integrates this understanding into her practice. Being an accomplished musician Isabelle also has a special interest and knowledge of performance related injuries and conditions
 
Outside of practice, she is a keen rock climber and campervan enthusiast.

 

Nagma Chaudhry M.Ost – Graduated from European School of Osteopathy

 

Massage & Acupuncture Team

Our massage team has been established for 14 years and shares a wealth of over 25 years of experience. We cover a wide breadth of different styles and types of massage from a light pressure holistic to a more intensive Deep Tissue massage. Each massage therapists has their area of expertise and works accordingly.

Our acupuncture practitioners are experienced in Classic Chinese and Japanese acupuncture as well as using techniques from western medicine-influenced TCM acupuncture, which together provide a treatment style that helps achieve a greater sense of well-being.

 

Irena Kurpiel – Diploma of Sport and Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Holistic Massage & Diploma in Reflexology Primal Reflex Release Techniques.

Irena has been involved in body-work since the turn of the millennium. Most of her training was undertaken at the best therapy schools of Los Angeles, California. Where she gained her National Certification and  had a loyal client base for 8 years. Irena has also completed  Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy at the LSSM in London.
Irena’s varied training has allowed her to put many different philosophies into practice with wonderful results.  She works on each client individually, to tailor-make treatments that will work with you and for you.
Her primary concern is to help you to help yourself so that receiving therapy is a good experience. She is registered with the professional associations- ISRM (Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage) and CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council).

Irena is currently available for treatments on Saturday 1.30 – 4 pm

You can find out more about massage here…

Bea Erler – (Acupuncture) Licentiate of Acupuncture, member of British Acupuncture Council. (Massage) Diploma in Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Diploma in Aromatherapy & Diploma in Indian Head Massage

Bea qualified as an acupuncturist and masseuse at The International College for Oriental Medicine in 1994 and registered with The British Acupuncture Council . She aims to use her experience and combined skills to create a relaxing and nurturing environment for your body and mind to recover and revitalise. Her treatments are focused on you as an individual, often combining or alternating therapies to suit your specific needs.

Bea is currently available for acupuncture treatments from 3.30 – 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and 9 am – 1 pm on Thursdays

You can find out more about Acupuncture here…

 

James Booth – BA DipAc MAcS – Acupunturist practising Japanese Acupunture

Having learnt the basics of Japanese acupuncture practice in Tokyo in the late 1980’s James returned to London to do a full-time course. His current acupuncture practice is based on the work of Kiiko Matsumoto Sensei, whereby diagnosis is largely carried out by palpation of the abdomen, chest and neck, and this leads directly to treatment. Patients are quickly able to feel changes and therefore that the treatment is working. As is typical of Japanese acupuncture, very fine needles are used, along with a variety of other treatment techniques such as moxibustion, ‘Tiger Warmer’ and magnets, so that both the root and symptomatic presentation of symptoms are addressed.

James trained and worked with Andy Harrop at Dulwich Acupuncture from 2001, joining The Vale Practice in 2022.

James is currently available for acupuncture treatments from 9 am – 3.30 pm on Tuesdays and 9 am – 4 pm on alternate Saturdays

Mind Team

Dr Lucy Chan – BSc (Hons), DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Child & Family Clinical Psychologist 

You can find out more about counselling here…

 

Lyndall Cowie – BA Psych, PGCE Hyp, PDG Hyp, MBSCH (Hypnotherapy & Reiki)

Lyndall is a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist who trained with the London College of Clinical Hypnosis and the University of West London partnership. Lyndall acquired her certificate, diploma and practitioner qualification in Clinical Hypnotherapy and holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Lyndall is also a member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy. She practises Hypnotherapy and Reiki treatments.
Lyndall can treat conditions including; smoking cessation, weight control, addictions, habits, stress and anxiety, confidence issues, grief, sleep disturbances and attitudes to eating In addition, hypnotherapy may assist in alleviating skin problems associated with stress as well as assist in relationships, pregnancy and childbirth. Lyndall also practices Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy, the Fertile Body Method and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy.

You can find out more about her Stop Smoking service here…& Reiki treatments here…

 

Denise Glavic

Denise is an UKCP accredited Existential Psychotherapist, fluent in English and a native Spanish speaker. Her clinical experience is in the NHS, charity sector such as: the Wimbledon Guild, Mind and Kids Company and, since 2016, runs her own private practice. She has worked with adults from different backgrounds dealing with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, suicide, sexual, emotional or physical abuse and identity problems.

In 2015, she completed a MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent’s University. Denise also trained as a Dynamic Interpersonal Therapist (DIT) at the Anna Freud Centre. Her background is in Arts and Literature, which together with her varied trainings and experience, have helped her develop an enriched practice, allowing each individual she works with to find their own space and pace. She offers long term therapy on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Vale Practice.

For further information about Denise here: www.deniseglavic.com

 

Antonella Tomasin- CPsychol

Dr Antonella Tomasin is a senior accredited Clinical Psychologist who has more than ten years experience within the NHS.

Dr Tomasin is experienced in working with depression, low self esteem, anxiety, trauma, sleeping problems, stress, relationship difficulties and panic attacks.

She is trained in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing), DIT (Dynamic Interpersonal Training), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and couple work (Tavistock). 

She is accredited with the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BCP (British Psychoanalytical Society). She is registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Profession Council) and a member of the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies). 

She offers individual and couple sessions. 

Nutrition

Alexandra Rock – DipION FDSC MBANT BSC Hons ARCS DipMktg

Alexandra holds a BSc Hons in Biochemistry from Imperial College and is an Associate of the Royal School of Science (ARCS). She is a Nutritional Therapist who has established her nutritional therapy practice in London on completing her training as a Nutritional Therapist at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION).
Alexandra has always been passionate about healthy eating and the pursuit of an active and relaxed lifestyle as the means to enjoying optimum well being. Alexandra was led to recognising the importance of good nutrition through personal health challenges and by raising two healthy and vibrant children. Alexandra’s areas of special interest include: women’s health, postnatal depression, children’s health and stress management.

Find out more about about our Nutrition services here…

 

Marion Colledge – Medical Herbalist BSc(Hons) and Nutritional Therapist DipCNM

Marion Colledge is an experienced Medical Herbalist BSc(Hons) and Nutritional Therapist DipCNM with a particular interest in women’s health, gut health, mental wellbeing and stress related issues. She strongly believes in a realistic, easy-to-follow and evidence based approach as the best way forward. Marion works with clients one-to-one within the framework of Functional Medicine, meaning that she looks at the person as a whole and tries to get to the root of a problem rather than treating a set of symptoms. Her treatment strategies include nutritional recommendations, nutritional supplements, medicinal herbs and she can also facilitate private testing. She always takes into account any pre-existing health conditions and any medication a client may be on.