Massage Therapy

Sport massage is tailored to meet the needs of athletes and active individuals, enhancing performance, preventing injuries, and speeding up recovery. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t need to be intensely painful to be effective. At ViVa Health Clinic, our skilled therapists use techniques like deep tissue work, myofascial release, and stretching to target tension and improve blood flow, a... Read More

Sport massage is tailored to meet the needs of athletes and active individuals, enhancing performance, preventing injuries, and speeding up recovery. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t need to be intensely painful to be effective. At ViVa Health Clinic, our skilled therapists use techniques like deep tissue work, myofascial release, and stretching to target tension and improve blood flow, all while staying within your comfort zone. We prioritize communication to adjust pressure as needed, ensuring you get the maximum benefits without unnecessary discomfort.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment focusing on the body's natural ability to heal itself. I take a holistic approach, treating each patient as a whole rather than just addressing individual symptoms. My care goes beyond just back pain—osteopathy can help with issues in any part of the body. My goal is to alleviate current discomfort and empower you with knowledge and exercises to preven... Read More

Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment focusing on the body's natural ability to heal itself. I take a holistic approach, treating each patient as a whole rather than just addressing individual symptoms.

My care goes beyond just back pain—osteopathy can help with issues in any part of the body.

My goal is to alleviate current discomfort and empower you with knowledge and exercises to prevent future problems, promoting long-term health and well-being. Whether you're dealing with pain or stiffness or simply want to improve your overall mobility, osteopathy offers a personalized path to recovery.


Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is about restoring and improving mobility, strength, and function throughout the body. Whether recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or enhancing physical performance, we tailor each session to your specific needs. Our hands-on approach not only focuses on immediate rehabilitation but also on teaching you strategies to maintain long-term health and prevent future injuries.

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.

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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.

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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.

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