Our DP Sports Performance & Injury Clinic Team

Our Physiotherapists

Nikesh Raja

Specialist Sports Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Nikesh is a King’s College Graduate, receiving a BSc Hons Physiotherapy, and is currently completing an MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary’s University of London. Over the last 15 years, Nikesh has been working in private practice & the NHS, initially as part of a well renowned private hospital, before setting up DP Sports Performance & Injury Clinic in 2019. Alongside his work with DP Sports Clinic, Nikesh also works with Chelsea FC Academy.

He has specialised in the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including back & neck pain, joint & muscle pain, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. This has included working with professional & semi-professional athletes, local sporting teams, and a wide variety of working and retired professionals.

Nikesh has completed training in manual techniques, manipulation techniques, taping & strapping including kinesiology taping. He is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, being able to provide safe effective acupuncture to patients that require it.

Savari Ghude

Specialist Sports Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Savari is an experienced qualified physiotherapist with an MSc in Sports Science & Health from Loughborough University. Through her education and experiences she has been fortunate to have a large exposure to differing sports and environments.

She specialises in the rehabilitation of sporting injuries having worked in Climbing, Cricket, Tennis, Football & Hockey environments, working with GB athletes and the International Tennis Federation.

Her skills include manual therapy, dry needling, taping, pilates and strength & conditioning. Savari believes in quality rehabilitation with a focus on developing and driving performance beyond recovery from injury.

Our Sports Therapists

Bill Savoy

Sports Therapist

Bill began his professional sports therapy career in February 2004, dedicating over eleven and a half years to working as part of a professional sports medical team. Exhibiting a strong commitment to his profession, he joined Fulham FC in 2006, where he spent two seasons enhancing his skills and contributing significantly to player care at the club.

Bill’s pursuit of excellence in sports therapy led him to further his education in various advanced techniques. His continuing education includes movement re-patterning, cupping, dry needling, electroacupuncture, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), and scar-work treatment, with a particular emphasis on dry needling for scars. These specialized skills have equipped him with a comprehensive toolkit for addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal issues.

Bill joined DP Sports Performance & Injury Clinic in August 2020. He leverages his expertise to enhance performance and speed up recovery for athletes and individuals. He stays current with advancements to provide top-level care and achieve effective results.

Services Offered:

• Sports Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Advanced Soft Tissue Therapy
• Cupping
• Electroacupuncture
• IASTM / blading / graston

Our Strength & Conditioning Coaches

Lewis Smith

S&C Coach & Sports Rehab

Lewis is a dedicated practitioner in sports rehabilitation and strength & conditioning, committed to helping athletes optimise their performance — whether that means returning from injury, enhancing physical attributes, or achieving new performance goals.

He earned a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation and a Master’s in Strength & Conditioning, and has since worked across multiple sports — including baseball in the United States, rugby and football — with athletes ranging from grassroots to elite levels.

Services Offered:

• 1-1 Coaching
• Small group coaching
• Performance testing & monitoring
• Rehabilitation & Return to Play
• Gym & Field-based training

Our Performance Nutritionists

Gareth Bowen

Performance Nutritionist

Gareth holds an MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition and is a SENR and AfN registered Nutritionist, alongside certification with the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). With over 25 years’ experience in the food industry, Gareth brings a depth of practical and applied knowledge to sports and performance nutrition, bridging evidence-based science with real-world application across a wide range of sporting environments.

Gareth works with athletes across the full performance spectrum, from youth and developmental athletes through to Masters competitors. This includes extensive experience supporting individuals and teams within rugby, combat sports, basketball, and volleyball, tailoring nutrition strategies to the specific demands of training, competition, recovery, and long-term athlete development.

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Marita Sohkin

Performance Nutritionist

Marita holds an MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition and is a SENR and AfN registered Nutritionist, with an academic background that also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Nutrition. She specialises in translating the latest nutrition science into practical, personalised guidance, ensuring evidence-based recommendations are both accessible and sustainable for athletes and active individuals.

Marita works with a broad range of clients, from elite athletes through to everyday exercisers, supporting improvements in performance, health, and long-term wellbeing. Her experience spans individual and team settings, including the design and implementation of fuelling strategies for sports clubs such as Thurrock Rugby and Football Club, as well as endurance sport athletes.