Our DP Sports Performance & Injury Clinic Team

We take a multidisciplinary approach to injury management and sports performance. Our physiotherapists & sports therapists are experts in their fields who work closely together, combining their skills to deliver personalised and effective care tailored to your goals. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or aiming to optimise performance, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Our Physiotherapists

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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 10 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.

For the past 10 years, Nikesh 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 patient’s that require it.

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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

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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
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