Meet The Backbone Team!
Ayshe Ibrahim
BSc (Hons) Ost Med, DO, ND, Dip WHO - Clinic Director and Principle Osteopath.
Ayshe qualified from The British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and has experience treating patients of all ages and fitness from :babies, pregnant women and athletes. She caters every treatment to the patient’s individual needs.
I believe completely in Osteopathy being a holistic treatment that addresses every structure of the body. I feel that every patient is unique and respond differently to treatment modalities, which is reflected in my treatments.
Ayshe works structurally, but also includes visceral and Cranial techniques (Sutherland methods, intra-oral releases, myofascial release work, balanced ligament tension work), Neil Asher Frozen Shoulder techniques, in addition to ultrasound, interferential therapies alongside taping techniques and Dry needling.
I advise on exercises, stretches, hydrotherapy techniques, provide ergonomic/ postural advice, and dietary advice as I feel lifestyle changes are important in assisting recovery and ensuring prevention of recurrence.
Ayshe has a keen interest in the treatment of pregnant women and has taken many courses through the years to expand her knowledge in these areas. Ayshe works closely with personal trainers advising on ways to assist athletes suffering from various conditions though training and raising Osteopathy awareness. In her spare time, Ayshe has taught Osteopathic techniques at the Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine, writes health articles and gives talks to local community groups to help raise awareness of the benefits of Osteopathy and medicine free management of pain.
Ayshe is also a qualified NLP practitioner and yoga therapist (trained in the clinical application of yoga). She has a keen interest in the mind and body connection. She is currently focusing her development in Women’s health. She also has studied the effects of stress, anxiety and depression on the body and health and runs a free weekly online Remedial Movement Class to support patients and the public.
Ayshe works at The Southgate Branch Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Click here to read more about Ayshe…
Reena Depala
M.Ost – Associate Osteopath
Reena qualified from Swansea University and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. She has experience in helping patients who are living with conditions which could be affecting not only the muscular-skeletal system but all other systems in the body too. Reena uses a variety of Osteopathy techniques adapting to each individual, including neuromuscular techniques, mobilisations, lymphatic drainage, strain counter strain and many more, which all target to relieve any stress or tension in tissues.
The body is capable of self- healing. As an Osteopath I believe we simply aid in this process through being holistic, by not only addressing issues with the body but also, helping in managing lifestyle, day to day stresses and overall supporting each individual as a whole.
Reena enjoys taking time in getting to know her patients’ needs and is committed to delivering the best care possible. Her special interests include treating back pain ranging from neck pain and headaches to lower back pain and has developing interests in women’s health and the mind- body connections. Reena plans to do further courses to enhance her learning and management strategies to allow her patients to live pain free.
Outside of treating and helping patients, she enjoys keeping mind/body fit through practicing mindfulness meditation, attending fitness classes, hiking and reading.
Reena works at Our Southgate Branch Thursdays & Saturdays. Reena is fluent in English.
You can email Reena directly at: osteopath3@thebackbone.co.uk Click here to read more about Reena…
Emete Ibrahim
Bsc(hons) M. Ost, DN- Paediatric Consultant & Breast Feeding Expert.
Emete qualified from The British College of Osteopathic Medicine. She shortly became a mother of two beautiful children and her interest and journey in breastfeeding and passion for supporting mothers started.
Emete draws on her background in Osteopathy and Naturopathy to offer support to the mums and babies treated at The Backbone Clinic. She is currently working towards an IBCLC certification to enhance her knowledge and expertise.
My goal is to both empower mothers and to ensure that every mother receives the guidance, support and help they deserve to make their breastfeeding journey a fulfilling one.
Emete supports our team of Osteopaths in paediatrics in the clinic and will be running a breastfeeding clinic at our Southgate branch in 2025 dates TBC.
Emete works at our Southgate Branch on Tuesdays and Fridays. speaks English & Turkish. You can email Emete directly at: Emete@thebackbone.co.uk.
Abbi Tai
M.Ost – Associate Osteopath,
GOsC Registration: 11360
Abbi qualified from the London School of Osteopathy.
Abbi approaches consultation and treatment with compassion and curiosity, integrating elements of structural, cranial and visceral techniques to support the individual needs of each client and their journey to health.
She is interested in further developing skills and knowledge for cranial osteopathy, for both children and adults.
Abbi works Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Abbi is fluent in English and some Cantonese.
You can email Abbi directly at: osteopath2@thebackbone.co.uk. Click here to read more about Abbi…
Irina
M.Ost – Associate Osteopath,
GOsC Registration:
Irina works Fridays and Saturdays. Irina is fluent in English and .
You can email Irina directly at: osteopath1@thebackbone.co.uk. Click here to read more about Irina…
