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Meet The Team

We have the combined expertise to get you better

Anna Lipman

Sports Massage, MLD, Reflexology

13 years experience

Anna’s journey into sports massage therapy started back in 2006 where she completed a BTEC National Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science.  She then went on to study and complete a Sports Therapy course where she gained her Sports Massage Therapy qualification. 

Since then, she has worked in a variety of spas, therapy clinics and gyms performing treatments to amateur and sporting professionals, such as, bodybuilders, boxers, NFL players and sprinters, recreational athletes and the sedentary desk bound professional.  

She was part of the medical team at the World Athletics Championships in 2017 in London providing sports massage treatments to the athletes.

She believes in continual personal development and has further specialist training in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Reflexology.

Anna has a keen interest in sport and fitness and has trained and competed in sports, such as, trampolining, rugby & athletics.
She currently trains and competes in the 400m.

Anna believes sports massage therapy should be a fundamental part of any training/exercise programme to further help achieve sport, health and fitness goals both in training and competition.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

Beverley and Roz really helped me with life changing outcomes.

— Rafael Akopov

I just wanted to mention what fantastic service I received from Jade yesterday. I have always received great treatment over the time I have seen Jade but today she helped immensely.

— Sarah Dow

Jade and her colleagues at the Abbey Clinic were immediately able to provide me with invaluable advice on surgeons specialising in this injury.

— Andrew Hilton

I want to thank Toby as without his specialist knowledge I would not be having the treatment I needed.

— Roy Dewell

I've been receiving treatment for knee problems with Richard in the run up to the marathon and just wanted to say thank you for everything. I'm certain that the treatment was vital in finishing the full distance so thank you again!

— Joe Jennings

I have found all the staff at the Abbey Clinic very professional and have been impressed with their wealth of experience and expertise.

— Mark Bentley

Although going to the Doctors did help to reduce the pain I found Naomi actually tackled and fixed the problem.

— Eddie McDonnell

Thanks to Katie’s expertise, the bouts of dizziness, vertigo and associated nausea have disappeared and my life has returned to normal.

— Brian Crathorne

I was very pleased with her professionalism and after 4 treatments Julia completely cured my injury.

— Phil Maunder-Walker

I would recommend Bridget to friends and family as she is friendly and yet very professional.

— Carol

I would and do recommend Bridget and the Abbey Clinic to anyone – whether involved in sport or not. The Staff at the Abbey are friendly, helpful and efficient and make it a positive experience and a pleasure to attend sessions.

— Jennifer Douglas

Reception is always friendly and efficient.

— Andy Rolstone

I made an appointment at The Abbey Clinic after my training for The Edinburgh Marathon had been stopped in its tracks by suspected Achilles Tendonitis.

— Matt Reavey

Simon makes me laugh and has fixed my asthma

— Johnny, Aged 8

I went to the Abbey Clinic due to it's reputation and I have not been disappointed.

— Andrew Baxter

Christine, thank you for helping my son through such a difficult period.

— Past Patient

Christine, I have really appreciated the chance to think about what I want to do without feeling judged.

— Past Patient

Christine, I'm so glad I found the courage to pick up the phone and speak to you.

— Past Patient

Since I started seeing Claire and Julia at The Abbey Clinic my body has finally started to mend!

— Lindsay Frost

Christine, I cannot thank you enough for the help and support you have provided me with over the last few months.

— Past Patient

In the initial session she clearly explained the physiotherapy programme to be followed and the results that could be expected with diligent exercising.

— Ian Martin Alexander

I am delighted to write to you regarding the physiotherapy treatment you have administered on my neck and back.

— Martin Fletcher

From the initial treatment stage to the later rehab sessions, I felt like progress was being made every week, and now feel comfortable enough in the advice and exercise regime given to me to be able to complete the final stage of rehab on my own.

— Joe Jennings

Julia's extensive knowledge and understanding of the body make her an intuitive and highly effective practitioner.

— Vicky Chapman

Julia has a lovely manner and I've found that I leave feeling relaxed in body and soul!

— Karen Thomson

Rachel has worked tirelessly to get me in shape.

— Mark Gloyens

I've played sport all my life and if I need treatment I'll always go to the Abbey Clinic.

— Stu Sutherland

Friendly, knowledgeable, and inquisitive – offering great value over and above the primary complaint.

— Sally Day

I have been attending The Abbey Clinic since I had a back operation.

— Gary Gray

Immediately that treatment commenced I started to notice the improvement in my condition..

— Robert Duggin

He is a brilliant acupuncturist and a charming and kind individual.

— Lynne Sinclair

All regular medical treatments had failed.

— Zahed Goma'a

I have had physiotherapy treatment since then for numerous injuries ..

— Anne Golding

My ankle is now nearly back to normal.

— Chris Davies

Thank you

— Tim Wright

She is kind, knowlegable and very effective

— Gary Duckmanton-Hibbs

Gillian is wonderful, she been treating my back and currently my knees, this has helped me keep mobile and able to continue on with all the activities I enjoy

— Keith Timberlake

Using Chinese herbal medicine, he treated the eczema on my hands. Using acupuncture, he also helped me get rid of a serious and recurrent case of hives.

— Mary Sebastian

After only 6 treatments over a 6 month period my pain has completely gone.

— Cat McGregor

MLD helped to dramatically to reduce the swelling in my ankles and undoubtedly speeded my recovery.

— Brian Parkinson

Since embarking on their treatment programme and wearing the Apos boots every weekday in the office, the difference has been transformational.

— John Walker

With her help I was able to recover without the need for an operation and now I am back to how I was prior to the injury.

— Richard

I was very pleased with the physiotherapy course I received from Bridget at the Abbey Clinic. I chose to do this entirely remotely.

— Vicki

 
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Our Services

We are a multi-disciplinary clinic with 18 clinicians covering over 23 disciplines.

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What We Treat

200,000 treatments in 26 years. there are few injuries we haven't seen before.

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