About Us

• Malcolm Gregory: Osteopath DO and physical therapist
• Nargis Raza: Practice manager
• Russel Hill: Osteopath
• Heidi Tryland: Osteopath
• Aziza Zubeidi: Osteopath
• Lauren Whalan: Osteopath
• Bassam Husain: Osteopath
• Saiqa Rizwani: Osteopath
• Dr Vaneeta Shahani: Homeopath
• Dominique ‘Nick’ Jordan: Physiotherapist
• Renata Von Kouh: Physiotherapist
• Peter Zakopcan: Physiotherapist
• Liezel Moolman: Exercise physiologist and therapist
• Victoria Roper: Exercise therapist
• Naomi Cassrels: Neuromuscular Massage Therapist
• Jeannine Deitos: Clinical Psychologist

Malcolm Gregory, osteopath DO and physical therapist, first came to Dubai in 1980, when he was invited to work with Al Nasr football club as an osteopath and physical therapist. In 1983 he went back to the UK to broaden his experience to include all aspects of osteopathic health including nutrition, psychological counselling and exercise. In 1988, he returned to Dubai to help establish a sports clinic at the Nad Al Sheba private club at the invitation of the Al Maktoum family. He set up The Osteopathic Health Centre in its new premises in October 2000, to fulfill a dream to have a health centre that provided osteopathy, physical therapy, remedial exercise, nutritional advice and stress management counselling.
Contact Malcolm (Greg) at greg@osteopathydubai.com

Nargis Raza, practice manager, has a background in physical therapy. She is an LCSP Associate member. She came to Dubai in 1975. In 1986, she started the first instructor training courses for safe instruction of exercise in Dubai. Her course was accredited by the RSA in the UK, which at the time were the first body to standardise the teaching of exercise. From 1986 to 1989 Nargis trained and certified 47 instructors to teach exercise safely, and with no risk of injury. A few of these instructors are still teaching exercise in Dubai, although most have left the Gulf and moved on.

During this period of time, she held seminars Gulf-wide on varying subjects to do with fitness, nutrition, stress management, and care of the spine during exercise.

In 1990 Nargis joined Malcolm Gregory in his practice, giving specific exercises to his back patients as part of their recovery process. In 1994, she successfully completed her training in physical therapy from the LCSP in the UK , and has been an Associate member since then.

Nargis has a special interest in transpersonal psychology, and at this time is involved in further studies in this field.
Contact Nargis at nargis@osteopathydubai.com

Russell Hill qualified as an osteopath from the British School of Osteopathy in 1998 and has since worked in a number of London practices seeing a wide range of patients of all ages, sportsmen, women and physically handicapped people.

Russell initially started his career as a squash player/coach and personal trainer before moving into health club management. Russell has managed health clubs in London and the Middle East. It was through his close connections with osteopaths during his sporting career that he decided to study osteopathy.

Russell joined the Osteopathic Health Centre in January 2004.
Contact Russell at russell@osteopathydubai.com

Heidi Tryland is a UK registered osteopath and naturopath. She is Norwegian and graduated from The British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London. Heidi has had various careers but after receiving only one osteopathic treatment in England she was so impressed that she decided to become an osteopath herself. Heidi joined the Osteopathic Health Centre in February 2006.
Contact Heidi at heidi@osteopathydubai.com

Aziza Zubeidi is an Osteopath. She was born in Dubai and has lived and worked in Mombasa, Kenya. After qualifying from the British School of Osteopathy in London she moved back to Kenya in 2003. She was the first osteopath to work in Kenya, and worked in both the public and private sectors of healthcare before eventually attending full time private practice. Aziza has returned to the UAE and joined the Osteopathic Health Centre in February 2009.
Aziza can be contacted at aziza@osteopathydubai.com

Lauren Whalan is an Australian qualified osteopath, graduating from the University of Western Sydney in 2004. Lauren is trained in all areas of osteopathy, although she has a special interests in general musculoskeletal complaints, women’s health and paediatrics. She has continued to further her skills by completing postgraduate courses in obstetrics and balance ligamentous tension. Lauren joined the Osteopathic Health Centre in June 2009 after relocating from Australia with her husband Scott.
Contact Lauren at lauren@osteopathydubai.com

Bassam Husain, qualified as an osteopath DO from the Osteopathic College of Provence (College ostéopathique de Provence) in France. He is Iraqi, born in London and moved to France as a child with his family. Bassam has enjoyed sports since childhood, playing sports at high level. During his young adulthood he was treated for sport related injuries by an osteopath. It was this experience that inspired Bassam to study osteopathy. Bassam is trained in all areas of osteopathy and has worked in hospitals, clinics and was the osteopath of several sport clubs in France. He has continued to further his skills by completing postgraduate courses in visceral, obstetrics, pediatrics and cranial osteopathy. His main areas of expertise are: Chronic/ acute back and neck pain, Headaches sleep disorder, some forms of vertigo. TMJ Dysfunction (temporo-mandibular joint and occlusion), Digestive disorders (constipation, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, nausea), Cranial osteopathy , Ante Natal and post natal care, Post surgical rehabilitation., Bassam joined the OHC in January 2011, Languages spoken: Fluent Arabic, Fluent French, English.

Bassam Husain can be contacted on bassam@osteopathydubai.com

Saiqa Rizwani is an osteopath, naturopath, craniosacral therapist and a Dorn therapist. She is a graduate from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. She specializes in all musculoskeletal and orthopaedic problems and is trained to diagnose, recognise and treat many causes of pain. Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to healthcare and she believes patients may be treated for a range of health problems from the trauma of birth to the arthritis of the elderly, from the cradle to the rocking chair. She uses a variety of clinical skills showing sound osteopathic diagnostic ability with confident treatment dexterity.

The last few years in practice have provided her with a clear insight into working with people with a broad range of problems from acute to long term chronic illnesses. The invaluable exposure has allowed for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals ranging from paediatrics to geriatrics leading to an expansive wealth of knowledge under her clinic coat.

Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in the fact that it identifies much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease. Osteopaths treat the body as a unit and plan a treatment based on your individual needs.

Saiqa Rizwani can be contacted on saiqa@osteopathydubai.com

Dr Vaneeta Shahani graduated in 1985 with a Gold Medal in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery from National Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital Lucknow, an affiliate of Kanpur University in India. After thirteen years of a flourishing private practice in Mumbai, India, she relocated with her family to Dubai in 1999.

Vaneeta specializes in constitutional therapy with special emphasis on holistic healing. In over twenty years of experience with homeopathy, she has successfully dealt with innumerable cases of skin infections, allergies, respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders etc. in both adults and children.
Contact Vaneeta at vaneeta@osteopathydubai.com

Dominique (Nik) Jordan, is a Registered Physiotherapist from Switzerland. He joined the Osteopathic Health Centre in October 2006. In Switzerland, he worked in a private rehabilitation and rheumatology clinic, and later joined the Hirslanden private hospital group, where he was managing two clinics and medical training centres for interdisciplinary rehabilitation and therapy in Luzerne. He also worked in health care management for the same hospital.

His postgraduate studies were in manual therapy (mobilizations and manipulations), management of chronic and acute pain patients, mobilization of the peripheral nervous system and evidence-based medicine.

He lives in Dubai with his wife Marie and their daughter Ninah, who was born in Dubai.

Renata Von Kouh is a registered Physiotherapist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She graduated from Pontificia Universidade Catolica College in Sao Paolo, Brazil and has a Master’s Degree in hydrotherapy . Renata has a special interest in using Clinical Pilates as a form of rehabilitation and exercise, focusing on core stability and posture. Renata works with post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological conditions, spinal injuries, pre natal/post natal exercise and sports injuries. She has previously worked in a range of different environments such as clinical and fitness settings.

Apart from Clinical Pilates, Renata also enjoys outdoor sports and dance.

Renata can be contacted on renata@osteopathydubai.com

Peter Zakopcan  has graduated with a Diploma in Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Slovakia.In addition to his academic education in Physiotherapy, Peter is also certified therapist of NDT Bobath, Vojta’s Reflex Locomotion and SET concept.He is a Registered/ Licenced Physiotherapist with DHA (U.A.E), HPC (U.K.) and MoH ( Czech Republic).

Since qualifying in 2002, Peter has worked in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and KSA in the National Health and Education Service and Private Practice where he gained valuable experience in treating neurological, orthopaedic, sport and musculoskeletal conditions.

Peter’s  therapeutic approach involves a variety of evidence-based techniques and methods including Manual therapy; Neuromuscular re-education,  NDT Bobath, Vojta’s Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Stabilization concept; SET, Schrott and Klapp concept; medical taping, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy.

Contact Peter on peter@osteopathydubai.com

Liezel Moolman is an exercise physiologist and therapist. She specialises in rehabilitation through remedial exercise. She conducts weekly remedial exercise classes which include back strengthening, spinal mobilisation and postural correction.

Liezel graduated as a biokineticist in South Africa in 2001. Her work experience includes 2.5 years in a rehabilitation centre with emphasis on orthopaedics, cardiac rehabilitation and general wellness. Contact Liezel at leizel@osteopathydubai.com

Victoria Roper is an exercise therapist. She qualified as a sports therapist at the University of Chichester and is a member of The Society of Sports Therapists (UK). Having been raised in Dubai, Victoria returned in 2005, to continue practising.

Victoria specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. She also works with people who need guidance and support during their training sessions, or simply a good sports massage!

Having worked with Rugby teams, marathon runners, dancers and as a keen figure skater herself, Victoria is well equipped to deal with a variety of injuries.
Contact Victoria at victoria@osteopathydubai.com

Naomi Cassrels is from New Zealand. She qualified as a massage therapist in 1986 in the United Kingdom, and gained advanced diplomas in Neuro Muscular Therapy (NMT) and Remedial Massage in New Zealand.

Naomi is passionate about helping and educating people with musculoskeletal pain and dysfuntion. Whether problems are caused by work place habits, sports injuries, or everyday stress, Naomi provides effective treatment that has brought long-lasting relief to many of her clients. She tailors her sessions to individual needs, and her treatments align well with other modalities.

Since moving to Dubai in 2008, Naomi is an active Dragon Boat racer, and competes internationally with the Dubai Sea Dragons. She balances this extremely demanding sport with her practice of Yoga.

Naomi Cassrels can be contacted on naomi@osteopathydubai.com

Jeannine Deitos, Clinical Psychologist

Jeannine graduated from Santa Ursula University in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. During her internship she cared for patients without medical insurance. Further experience at Psychiatric Hospital of the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro included treating patients suffering from chemical dependencies and providing support to family members.

Jeannine now specializes in family and couple therapy and has worked in a private practice with adults, teenagers and children. She also developed and implemented a project entitle “Quality of life” at memorial Hospital in Rio De Janeiro. Working with various health care professionals, patients with chronic illness were treated and support provided to their families. She conducted individual therapy, group therapy and has lectured at various symposiums.

Jeannine has lived in Dubai since 2008 and has done volunteer work at Dubai Centre for Special needs for the past year.

Jeannine Deitos can be contacted on jeannine@osteopathydubai.com