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Meet The Team

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Sonja Cimelli

Podiatry, Chiropody, Sports Massage, Sports Injuries

8 years experience

Qualifications: BSc Hons Podiatry, BPA Dance, BTEC Sports Massage Therapy

Sonja provides Podiatry and Chiropody services at the Abbey Clinic.  She graduated from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff with a 1st class BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree. She worked in the NHS in South Wales before moving into private practice in order to specialise in the field of musculoskeletal biomechanics.  She is currently completing her MSc in Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation at St. Mary's University, Twickenham.

Sonja has a special interest in sports injury rehabilitation and was proud to be selected as part of the London 2012 Olympics Medical Team.  Based in the Athlete's village she provided to podiatric treatment to athletes from all nations and sporting disciplines.

Sonja originally trained as a professional dancer and graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts Dance degree from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 1998. This has given her a particular interest in dance injury rehabilitation and she has undertaken research working with some of the UK's leading dance companies including Rambert Dance Company.  Her research has been published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Sonja is also an experienced sports massage therapist and has worked with athletes of all levels from elite to amateur including an appearance on ITV's Celebrity Fit Club.

Sonja enjoys keeping active and aside from dance, her interests include skiing and snowboarding having lived and worked in the French Alps for 3 winter seasons.

Sport Specialties

Dance
Skiing
Snowboarding 

Personal Sporting Achievements 

Competes in street dance competitions in the UK and overseas.
A former member of the National Youth Dance Company working with world-renowned choreographers such as Wayne McGregor. 

Team / Individuals Treated

Professional dancers in classical, contemporary and street dance styles. (2008 - Current)
A member of London 2012 Olympics Medical Team treating athletes from all nations and sporting disciplines (2012)

 

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

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

— Stu Sutherland

Rachel has worked tirelessly to get me in shape.

— Mark Gloyens

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

— Karen Thomson

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

— Andrew Baxter

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

— Lindsay Frost

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

— Vicky Chapman

Reception is always friendly and efficient.

— Andy Rolstone

Simon makes me laugh and has fixed my asthma

— Johnny, Aged 8

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

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

— Past Patient

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

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

— Past Patient

I first started attending the Abbey Clinic in October 1997.

— 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

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

— Past Patient

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

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

— Past Patient

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

— Martin Fletcher

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

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

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

— Phil Maunder-Walker

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

— Brian Crathorne

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

— Eddie McDonnell

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

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

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

— Carol

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

— Roy Dewell

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

 
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We are a multi-disciplinary clinic with 18 clinicians covering over 14 disciplines.

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