The Face behind The Physio Well
Lauren Wolfe Espinal - Founder
Hi! My name is Lauren. I was born in South Africa but moved to the UK when I was 10 years old. I studied Physiotherapy at Oxford Brookes University where I received a 1st class Honours degree in 2006. From there, I worked for the NHS for 8 years before moving into a split role between the NHS and private sector.
My current role in the NHS is Lead Physiotherapist in the staff health & wellbeing department at Kingston Hospital. I also work 2 days a week at LETO and Beyond Health in Parsons Green, London.
I love my work and I am passionate about holistic health & wellbeing. Within my Physiotherapy practice I treat a range of musculoskeletal injuries, but have a special interest in sports injuries, peripheral joints such as the shoulder, knee and foot/ankle and postoperative care. I am also Acupuncture trained and a qualified Pilates instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI). I work in Women’s health helping treat females struggling with urinary incontinence or post-natal care offering a full Mummy MOT. In addition to this I will soon be a qualified Health Coach with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) which will enable me to help clients work towards their health goals in a very holistic way looking at mind, body and spirit.
I love being active and keeping fit and regularly attend the gym as well as cycling, swimming, kayaking, indoor climbing, skiing, Pilates, tennis, the list goes on…
I am a firm believer that healthy food can be the most delicious food. I enjoy trying new recipes and eating out at new restaurants and local cafes and even better I travel as much as I can, sampling local delicacies!
I would be delighted to help you in whatever way I can to achieve your health goals. Whether this be as a Physiotherapy client, helping you recover after an injury or with 1:1 or group Pilates building strength and core stability or through coaching and working together to find a more energetic, joy-filled you!
Qualifications:
Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy 2006 - 1st class
Acupuncture Trained
Certified Pilates Instructor - The Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI)
Mummy MOT Certified Practitioner
Health Coach - The College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM)
Female Urinary Dysfunction - POGP
Strength & Conditioning for rehab
Office workstation Assessment - ACPOE