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We recently moved down from London having used the same physio for years who was excellent. I tried three physiotherapists in the Sittingbourne area and I finally found, through a friend's recommendation, the best one of all.
I have had 9 sessions, 9th being the last one. I feel great, compared to how I was. The staff are lovely and very skilled in what they do. Also the reception ladies are very friendly. Thanks to everyone
Very informative session. Explained everything and gave me a diagnosis and treatment plan. Natasha was very pleasant. Only problem I have is there are 2 flights of stairs to go up, which is hard with hip and knee pain.
Physiotherapist
Chief Executive Officer
Xavier is the co-founder of Xcel Health and specialised in Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, and Musculoskeletal Medicine for the past 23 years. He has gained a Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine, Injection Therapy, and Advanced Physiotherapy Practice from the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, Liverpool. He also gained his postgraduate degree in independent Non-Medical Prescribing from Greenwich University.
He has a special interest in shoulder injury rehabilitation, spinal mobilisation and managing running injuries. He is trained to Master's level and able to blend together an array of clinical expertise including manipulation, acupuncture, soft tissue mobilisation and sports rehabilitation with advanced techniques such as injection therapy and independent medicine prescribing. Xavier had a successful career within the NHS where he was an advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner for 10 years, before deciding to branch out on his own.
Xavier is a member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (ACPSEM), Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Orthopaedic Medicine and Injection Therapy (ACPOMIT) and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).
Xavier mentors all our physiotherapists and ensures their continued training as well as providing training course for GPs and other healthcare professionals.
Xavier is father to 2 children and in his free time, enjoys weight training, cycling and badminton. Xavier is based at our Xcel Health Sittingbourne & Maidstone practices.
Physiotherapist
Chairman & Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
Kavi is co-founder of Xcel Health and has been working as a specialist paediatric physiotherapist for the past 20 years. She is a Bobath trained physiotherapist, and her treatment is primarily based on this method.
She is also trained in both paediatric neurology and paediatric musculoskeletal conditions and uses Bailey's assessment and GMFM as a standardised assessment for children. Kavi has been highly trained in gait analysis, which gives her the knowledge she needs when prescribing orthoses for children.
Kavi is a prescribing physiotherapist and gained a Postgraduate Certificate from Greenwich University in 2017.
Kavi is mum to 2 children which keeps her really busy and in her free time, she enjoys baking cakes and cookies. Kavi is based at our Xcel Health Maidstone & Sevenoaks practices.
Physiotherapist
Consultant Physiotherapist
Chris graduated from the University of Brighton with a BSc in physiotherapy and completed his MSc in sports biomechanics at Roehampton University. He has subsequently trained as a musculoskeletal sonographer, injection therapist, and independent prescriber. He has worked in professional sports and private and NHS musculoskeletal settings.
He currently works as a clinical lead in Orthopaedic Triage and completes rheumatology and musculoskeletal radiology clinics. He specialises in joint steroid and hyaluronic acid injection therapy with ultrasound guidance.
He enjoys outdoor activities with his children and family in his spare time. Chris also spends considerable time in the gym. Chris mainly works at our Maidstone and Orpington branches.
Physiotherapist
Principal Physiotherapist
Louise is Xcel Health's Principal Physiotherapist and leads our physiotherapy team with expertise, passion, and care. Based at our Sevenoaks Manor Clinic, she provides exceptional, patient-focused treatment and support, helping individuals recover, move better, and live pain-free.
With extensive clinical experience and a commitment to excellence, Louise ensures every patient receives a tailored approach designed to achieve the best possible outcomes. Her friendly and professional manner makes her a favourite among patients and colleagues alike.
Physiotherapist
Senior MSK Physio
Manali specialises in treating all Musculoskeletal conditions as well as sports injuries. She completed her MSc in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham and has a keen interest in using manual therapy techniques to treat musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions in order to help her patients achieve functional independence.
She is very passionate about her work and believes that every day is an opportunity to learn and grow. She keeps herself updated with recent advances in healthcare and latest hands-on techniques.
Manali has previous experience of working in private practice in the UK. She has also worked in a hospital setup and volunteered as a sports therapist for marathons back in India. She currently works in our private practice.
When she is not being a busy physio, Manali cherishes time talking to her family and friends, watching movies, cooking and shopping. Manali is based at our Xcel Health Maidstone practice.
Business Manager
Group Sales & Commercial Manager
Maxine Hawley joined Xcel Health as Private Clinic Manager to lead the team and ensure the clinic runs smoothly, following a career of more than 20 years working in the Travel & Tourism industry, most recently as a Customer Support & Operations Manager.
Maxine is passionate for excellence and company success applying Customer Service experience into Xcel Health, to help the company thrive and make customers smile and enjoy their experience at Xcel Health.
When not working Maxine enjoys planning the next holiday! Or a day out with family & friends, having afternoon tea, shopping and attending music events are just some of her favourite past times.
Customer Care Officer
Customer Care and Admin Lead
Ellie Foley began her journey at Xcel Health working in reception and is now an essential part of our main Admin Office, though you may still occasionally see her greeting patients in reception at our Sittingbourne Clinic. She is passionate about ensuring every patient feels comfortable, welcomed, and valued, consistently going above and beyond to create a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
In her role as Customer Care Officer, Ellie demonstrates strong administrative skills, managing appointments, patient records, and daily clinic operations efficiently and accurately. She is highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, often identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes to enhance patient experience and clinic workflow. Her excellent communication skills allow her to liaise effectively with both patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring smooth coordination across all areas of the clinic. Ellie's dedication to precision and efficiency, combined with her friendly and approachable nature, makes her a trusted point of contact for both staff and patients alike.
Before joining Xcel Health, Ellie spent three years studying at college with the goal of becoming a beautician. She holds two Level 2 qualifications and one Level 3 qualification and continues to practice beauty work in her free time, blending her professional knowledge with her creative interests.
Outside of work, Ellie loves spending time with her family and close friends, exploring new places, and listening to music. She is also a devoted animal lover, with a particular passion for dogs and elephants, reflecting her caring and compassionate nature. Ellie is based in our Sittingbourne Clinic.
Customer Care
Receptionist
Kim is an integral member of our Xcel Health team, bringing over 10 years of experience in physiotherapy reception and administration across both the NHS and private sectors. Highly skilled in managing appointments, patient records, and day-to-day clinic operations, Kim ensures that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Her warm and approachable manner makes her a natural at welcoming patients, putting them at ease from the moment they walk through the door. She thrives on the variety her role offers, from coordinating schedules to building personal connections with each patient, and her attentive, friendly approach ensures everyone feels cared for and valued.
Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and their new puppy. She is also passionate about exploring new restaurants, travelling, and discovering exciting destinations through holidays and city breaks. Kim is based in our Orpington Clinic.
Customer Care
Customer Care Administrator
Olivia is the friendly face behind many of our client interactions at Xcel. As our Customer Care Administrator, she ensures every client receives exceptional support - handling enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.
Her commitment to creating positive experiences, combined with her warm personality and can-do attitude, makes her an invaluable member of the Xcel team. Olivia's approach not only keeps our clients happy but also helps foster a connected, supportive workplace.
Outside of work, Olivia enjoys expressing her creativity through painting, baking, and designing beautiful flower arrangements for her small business. Olivia is based in our Sittingbourne and Maidstone Clinic.
Physiotherapist
MSK Physiotherapist
Aditya Kalburgi is Xcel Health's Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist, specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of muscle, joint, and soft-tissue conditions. Holding an MSc in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy, he brings advanced clinical knowledge and expertise to every patient interaction, ensuring care that is both evidence-based and tailored to individual needs.
Aditya is passionate about helping people recover from injuries, manage pain, and enhance their physical performance and mobility. He employs a combination of personalised exercise programmes, hands-on manual therapy, and education on injury prevention and self-management to support long-term recovery and optimal health.
He collaborates closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, trainers, and other therapists, to provide holistic, multidisciplinary care. Aditya's approach is patient-centred, focusing on understanding each individual's unique goals, challenges, and lifestyle, and adapting treatment plans accordingly.
Outside of work, Aditya enjoys spending time with his friends on the football pitch and loves attending sports and football games. Aditya is based in our Sevenoaks and Maidstone Clinics.
Physiotherapist
MSK Physiotherapist
Harsh is an MSK (Musculoskeletal) Physiotherapist dedicated to helping patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and restore functional movement. Harsh delivers thorough assessments and develops personalised treatment plans that may include exercise therapy, manual techniques, and practical advice on posture and lifestyle.
Harsh holds a Bachelor's of Physiotherapy (Distinction) from the Government Spine Institute and Physiotherapy College in Ahmedabad, India (2018-2023), and an MSc in Sports Medicine (Distinction) from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, UK (2024-2025). His clinical interests include shoulder, knee, and lower-back pathologies, with a strong focus on designing tailored rehabilitation programmes.
With a holistic and evidence-based approach, Harsh aims not only to treat symptoms but to address underlying causes, supporting patients in achieving long-term health and wellbeing. In Harsh's free time he is interested in music as well as singing, and practices percussion instruments. Harsh is based in our Sittingbourne Clinic.
Physiotherapist
MSK Physiotherapist
Prajyot is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a specialist interest in sports rehabilitation. He completed his MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham and is passionate about helping people recover from injury, restore confidence, and return to the activities they enjoy.
With experience across private practice, hospital, and community healthcare settings, Prajyot provides evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual's needs. He combines hands-on manual therapy with personalised rehabilitation programmes and particularly enjoys working with active individuals and athletes, supporting them through every stage of recovery and return to sport.
Prajyot believes in building strong relationships with his patients, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Outside the clinic, he enjoys travelling, road trips, cycling, playing pickleball, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Instructor
With over 16 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Taryne is a qualified Personal Trainer and Level 3 Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor, with additional specialist training in pre and postnatal exercise and osteoporosis. She is currently completing her Level 4 Specialist Mat Pilates qualification.
Taryne's teaching style combines contemporary and classical Pilates, creating supportive and engaging sessions suitable for all abilities. Passionate about helping people move well, she empowers individuals to build strength, confidence and body awareness through movement, supporting their long-term health and wellbeing.
Physiotherapist
Women's Health Physiotherapist
Tiffany Sequeira is a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with a compassionate and holistic approach to patient care. She is based at XCEL Health on Tuesdays in the Sittingbourne clinic, where she sees women with a wide range of pelvic health concerns.
Tiffany has specialist interests in chronic pelvic pain, vaginismus, and pelvic floor rehabilitation, supporting women through tailored assessment and treatment plans designed around their individual goals and lifestyles. She is passionate about helping patients regain confidence, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through evidence-based and patient-centred care.
Alongside her women's health expertise, Tiffany also treats respiratory patients, providing physiotherapy for sputum clearance, breathing rehabilitation, and return-to-fitness support following long illnesses, surgery, or cardio-respiratory conditions. Her approach is collaborative and holistic, working closely with each patient to create personalised treatment plans that address both physical symptoms and overall wellbeing. Tiffany believes in empowering patients through education, understanding, and practical strategies to support long-term recovery and health.
Physiotherapist
MSK Physiotherapist
Joel Salins is an MSK Physiotherapist at Xcel Health Bexley, with an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine and IUSCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning qualification.
With a background in Pain Neuroscience, Joel treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, supporting both athletes and non-athletes through acute injuries, rehabilitation and chronic pain management.
He specialises in sports rehabilitation and strength & conditioning, combining evidence-based exercise with manual therapy. His additional qualifications include Mulligan Concept, Neurodynamic Solutions, Taping and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.
Having competed in cricket, football, basketball, athletics and hockey, Joel brings personal experience of sports injuries and rehabilitation to his patient-centred approach. Outside the clinic, he enjoys playing sports and training at the gym.
Physiotherapist
MSK Physiotherapist
Benjamin Smith is a Chartered Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist with degrees in Physiotherapy and Sport & Exercise Science, alongside an MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine from Queen Mary University of London. He has a strong interest in sports injury management, performance optimisation and return-to-play rehabilitation.
Benjamin provides evidence-based, individualised care, combining tailored rehabilitation programmes with hands-on treatment. His postgraduate training includes Kinesiology Taping, Sports Massage, Spinal Manipulation, Acupuncture, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM).
He takes a collaborative approach, working with patients to understand their goals and support them in returning to the activities that matter to them. He also has experience mentoring physiotherapy students and supporting clinical development.
Outside of work, Benjamin enjoys boxing and football. He is based at our Sevenoaks and Maidstone clinics.
Physiotherapist
MSK Physiotherapist
Natasha Tatpati is an MSK Physiotherapist with an MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University. She has experience across private practice, specialist spinal services and hospital settings, giving her a broad understanding of musculoskeletal conditions and rehabilitation.
Natasha has a particular interest in spinal disorders, neck pain, cervicogenic headaches, shoulder conditions and sports injuries. She works with patients of all ages and activity levels, combining thorough clinical assessment, hands-on treatment, tailored rehabilitation programmes and education to provide personalised, evidence-based care.
She believes successful rehabilitation starts with understanding each patient's individual goals and challenges. By involving patients throughout their rehabilitation, Natasha helps them manage pain, improve movement and confidence, and return to work, sport and the activities they enjoy. Her approach focuses on long-term recovery, resilience and helping patients stay active in the future.
Outside the clinic, Natasha enjoys travelling, keeping fit and continuing her professional development to ensure she provides the highest standard of musculoskeletal care.
Podiatrist
Specialist Podiatrist
Layo is an HCPC-registered Podiatrist at Xcel Health's Sittingbourne clinic and also works with Primary Care Network (PCN) in Medway and Sheppey.
She graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2018 with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry and qualified as an Independent Prescriber in 2026.
With eight years of experience in podiatry, Layo has developed extensive clinical expertise across NHS community services, primary care networks and private practice. Her specialist interests include diabetic foot care and wound management, foot and ankle biomechanics, nail surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of nail and skin conditions, and foot health education.
Layo is passionate about promoting good foot health and providing personalised care tailored to each patient's needs. She works collaboratively with her patients to help them achieve their foot health goals, whether big or small. She believes everyone deserves to feel comfortable on their feet, stay active and enjoy life with less pain.