Grace Medical and Wellbeing Clinic

MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG DA who throughout his career has developed an ever more integrated approach to healthcare, underpinned by his belief that “prevention is the medicine of the millennium.” Dr Evans qualified in 1979 from the Westminster Hospital Medical School. After junior posts in some of London’s leading teaching hospitals he travelled throughout Africa and settled in Zimbabwe where he became District Medical Officer in a 100 bed hospital on the shores of Lake Kariba. Here he re-established primary health clinics in rural areas after 10 years of civil war. Later he would be involved in the creation of a flying doctor service operating throughout Zimbabwe and into neighbouring countries within Southern Africa. He returned to England in 1983 and acquired post graduate qualifications in General Practice, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology working in both the NHS and Private Hospitals, including The Portland Hospital for Women and Children.

Gabriela Peacock has a BSc Hons in Health Science (Nutritional Therapy) from the University of Westminster and a Nutritional Therapy Diploma from The College of Naturopathic Medicine. Gabriela is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and adheres to the strict BANT Code of Ethics and Practice. A background in fashion modelling enlightened her about the importance of a nutritious diet and its impact on maintaining a youthful body image. Through the application of Nutritional Science, Gabriela looks to identify biochemical imbalances, which may prevent optimal health. Guidance is tailored to complement medical treatment and promote health through the provision of nutrient-rich food choices and supplement protocols. Gabriela’s approach is patient-centred and evidence-based: she recognizes that each person is an individual, with unique requirements and different health goals. Patients can expect tailor-made support based on comprehensive health screens, dietary assessment, laboratory testing and ongoing nutritional management. Discover the Metabolic Diet: A results-driven system created by Gabriela Peacock to effectively shift stubborn localized fat. Each plan is customised to your individual metabolic needs, based on a comprehensive analysis of your personal information and laboratory testing. The report analyses blood, cholesterol, fasting glucose and digestive enzymes so that the ingredients in your bespoke food plan meet the body’s specific needs. Balance is restored within the body through hormonal and metabolic regulation, improving energy levels and allowing stable, long-term weight adjustment. Prices on request. For the ultimate detoxifying package, the Metabolic Diet can be combined with Capri Palace Leg School®: click here to find out more. Amongst other diagnostic tools, Gabriela offers a wide range of tests to identify systemic imbalances. These tests include: Comprehensive Digestive Health Analysis Food Intolerances and Allergies Cardiovascular Testing Assessment of Hormonal Imbalances Nutritional Health Screening As well as addressing individual diagnosis, Gabriela has developed programme themes on the basis of concerns she has most commonly encountered in her London-based patients, and reflecting her specialist research interests. These include: Weight Management Detoxification & Liver Cleanse Immune Support Healthy Skin & Ageing

Katalin Cziranku is a highly recognised and internationally experienced Colon Health Specialist and Detox Expert. Katalin focuses her healing work in intestinal cleansing and detoxification through a fundamental understanding of why the colon’s health is of core importance to good overall health and vitality. Katalin understands the nature of nutritional, emotional, and structural imbalances within the body which may affect a variety of digestive disorders including IBS, Candida, Parasitic infections and Colitis.  She provides effective advice on self-care procedures and uses a holistic approach drawn from a variety of other complementary therapies including, but not limited to systematic kinesiology, naturopathic iridology and energetic and bio-resonance medicine to aid detoxification and to stimulate the immune system. Her unique healing method of Bowel-Reshaping is highly sought after. As reported by Hannah Betts in The Sunday Telegraph: “The best colonic hydrotherapy” – “Katalin’s approach is a different beast entirely: the beginning of a healing process rather than a superficial purge.” Katalin’s caring and nurturing personality will quickly put you at ease and her healing work transforms your treatment experience to that of a profoundly refreshing therapeutic healing. With in excess of 15 years of clinical experience she has helped in the region of over 12,000 people to regain their health and vitality by restoring the health of their colon. Her clients experience an increased joy of overall wellbeing whilst feeling younger with a flatter stomach. Passionately dedicated to her work, Katalin is a key health educator and thought leader within her field. She has spoken on radio, at medical conferences and been featured in The Times, The Sunday Telegraph, Grazia, Tatler and Men’s Health, to name but a few.

Kara Mia's treatment is a unique synthesis of her extensive experience and an intuitive sense of her client’s individual needs. She combines her Naturopathic, Homeopathic, and Nutritional and Energy-Work training to assist with a wide variety of health concerns, detox queries, diet or wellness advice. Over the past seven years Kara Mia has performed over five thousand colonics but is still passionate about each individual treatment. Clients can expect to be offered in-depth knowledge that they can take away and apply to their daily lives. Kara Mia talks each client through the importance of colonic irrigation and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She explains: “Human physiology has not changed over the past 150,000 years. We were never designed to eat three meals a day, and today's food is woefully low in essential fibre. Yes, we have adapted to a certain extent, but our digestive systems are overloaded on a daily basis. This can put a strain on the many other functions that the gut supports, including our mental faculties, skin health, immune system and liver function.”

Saj Afzal has over 25 years of extensive clinical experience in both the NHS and Private sector. His extensive patient list includes professional athletes, high profile sports men and women, F1 Drivers and Team GB and UK Athletics. He is a founder member of the Clinical Multi-Disciplinary Team and is based both at Grace Medical and The London Spine Clinic, where he has been practicing for over 19 years. Saj is both a musculoskeletal specialist and podiatrist and is able to assess foot structure and posture by using a detailed gait analysis (observation of walking and running patterns) to diagnose and treat severe conditions. Gait analysis often benefits patients suffering from different leg lengths, usually caused by previous joint surgery or injury, The subsequent treatment is performed in a scientific and logical way rather than by a ‘ hit and miss ’ technique using a Multi-Disciplinary team approach to achieve the best results. Saj provides excellent basic foot care and palliative care encompassing all forms of skin, as well as general foot care. He also offers posture enhancement techniques such as custom-made Orthotics (insoles) and rehabilitation exercise programmes. These techniques help realign foot bones, legs, knees, hips, pelvis and spine, and often resolve back problems. Many systemic conditions like Diabetic and Arthritic conditions are also treated successfully with Podiatry.                                                                                                                                           

Olivia discovered Osteopathy through her own sporting injuries obtained from her time as a classically trained dancer and horsewoman. After qualifying with a Masters degree from the internationally renowned British School of Osteopathy she worked with well-regarded practices in Central London where she further developed her skills in the health and fitness industry to address the special concerns of women in the 21st century. Her enthusiasm for the body, tissues and movement make her approach unique and tailored for each individual. Olivia has studied under de Gasquet Institute in Paris to qualify as a pelvic floor rehabilitation therapist and to develop her expertise in female physiology and biomechanics. Her extensive knowledge of anatomy and movement in this highly specialised area allow her to help women to interact with their environment and better understand their health. She has an Integrated approach to effectively treat problems ranging from posture alignment to post-natal rehabilitation including: Posture /Alignment Musculoskeletal Injuries Sport Injuries Ante/Post Natal Care Back/Pelvis injury Pelvic Floor rehabilitation New-born/child Care She incorporates a full range of techniques to the integrated approach including: Gentle adjustments Soft Tissues Visceral Manipulations Cranio-sacral Osteopathy Dry-needling

Regarded by many as one of the best hands on therapists in the country, James is a highly skilled structural body worker and yoga teacher with over 12 years professional experience. His unique treatments combine myofascial release, sports massage and medical acupuncture.  With the aim of creating good function to relieve pain and improve performance, each treatment is individually tailored to the clients need. James came to work as a therapist after leaving his city job due to back pain and stress. His specialty is postural pain and his treatments are also suitable for sports injuries, chronic conditions, pregnancy and structural imbalances.

Fernando Bidino is a fully integrated healthcare practitioner with degrees in Osteopathy and Physiotherapy and with further training in Chiropractic care (Activator & Gonstead Methods Technique). In essence, he is one of the very few specialists in London that is able to combine and deliver three main streams of complementary medical treatment in a single appointment, making his treatment approach both unique and highly efficient. Fernando spends a significant time with his patients in the first consultation to understand the main predisposing and maintaining factors of your current condition and he will  personalize a treatment plan to suit the patient needs.  He also has several other complementary qualifications including medical acupuncture and believes that the key qualities of a good primary health care practitioner is the drive to reach the correct diagnosis. This can be achieved through a proper examination plan, having an open minded philosophy when it comes to learning and applying different and innovative therapeutic interventions. Sports have been and will continue to be a key component his life. His passion for sports complements in an excellent manner the field and career he has chosen to practice. He enjoys practicing a wide range of sports and has a particular interest in football and tennis.

Time and Leisure magazine described Hannah and her ethos as having “Passion for perfect skin… the all natural facial treatment that is beating the injectibles trend.” Hannah has the power of pins and needles.  Over years of experience she has developed the ultimate non-surgical face lift through traditional acupuncture techniques.  A course of treatment is a powerful combination in ‘turning back the clock’…naturally. The beauty of cosmetic facial acupuncture is that it works both internally and externally.  Treatments are bespoke and body points from traditional Chinese medicine are used to create internal harmony.  Needles on the face are then used to create balance and lift in the facial muscles and stimulate collagen production to fill in lines and wrinkles.  It also targets skin conditions such as acne, eczema, scarring and pigmentation and can visibly reduce eye bags and dark circles. “Hannah’s acupuncture facials are an absolute miracle. I usually hate having treatments but Hannah made the experience both fun and calming. Plus, the results are incredible. I’d highly recommend that you give it a go.” TV presenter Matt Johnson

Simon began his studies in Acupuncture in 1982 at the British College of Acupuncture. After his qualification to practice in Acupuncture in 1984, he went on to the People’s Republic of China to start his training as a Chinese medical doctor at the Traditional Medical School in Nanjing. In 1989 he returned to England to set up his practice in London and has been frequently invited to give regular lectures at the British College of Acupuncture and has worked as supervisor at their teaching clinic in Russell Square, London. He uses acupuncture to treat general dysfunction of the body including conditions such as chronic pain, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic digestive disorder, as well as stress related and emotional disorders. Having worked for many years at the National Sport Centre, Bisham Abbey, he has developed a keen interest in the treatment of sports injuries.  He also has specialist interests in the following conditions: infertility, seasonal allergies, skin diseases and asthmatic conditions.

Ross’ Chinese medical studies started in 1996, after he had studied Ayurvedic medicine for a number of years. He has practiced acupuncture in Britain and Spain and recently spent three years treating inpatients at The London Clinic’s Cancer centre. Over the last 8 years, he has developed a post graduate teaching clinic in North London, which has pioneered an apprenticeship model of teaching, based on clinics in China and Japan. Ross’ own ongoing study of Chinese medicine has centred upon the study of the classics of Chinese Medicine. This has been the time-honoured method of deepening one’s understanding and practice within the tradition, as these classic texts form the foundation for everything that has come after them. In herbal medicine, this is the Shanghan Lun, or ‘Treatise on Cold Damage’, and for acupuncture, philosophy and theory this is the Huangdi Neijing, or Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic. As well as being passionate about raising the standards of Chinese medicine, Ross has an interest in seeing Chinese Medicine find its way into the front line of healthcare. He enjoys working alongside colleagues from other disciplines and believes that a collaborative effort to improve the standards of healthcare is the way forward.

See it, believe it and you will achieve it!  Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner, Terrence the Teacher will support you every step of the way. He believes you can go onto accomplish many successes with his guidance and help.  Whether you would like to sleep better, reach a certain weight, destress, relax, reduce anxiety, build confidence or to be more self-accepting, whatever your goal, Terrence can and will help you to achieve it.

Ana Isabel is both an Analytical Hypnotherapist and a Psychological Astrologer. She is influenced by Jungian fields of psychology and combines this with the ancient art of Astrology and her work as a Hypnotherapist, to provide a learning and healing experience for those seeking guidance.  Ana will be offering Astrological Consultations at Grace providing greater insight into one’s present life and helping to see the root cause of specific behaviour patterns. Ana will then use her skills as an Analytical Hypnotherapist, to help clients overcome the issues that are troubling them, or holding them back.

Victoria is a Career and Business coach with a background in recruitment and Investment Banking. She works with clients at career and life crossroads who want to look more deeply at where they are going. Whether you are going back to work after having children, changing career or looking to redress your work life balance she is there to support you to find the right path. She works with her clients to help them manage their business and personal life and to find clarity, focus and direction. Victoria will give you the opportunity and time to work out the balance you need in your life. Through using psychometrics, challenging your assumptions and working on your self beliefs and using in depth reflection and questioning Victoria will work with you to find what is the right next step for you. She walks with you in the process and you will come out with a clear vision on what stops you from moving forward and the changes you want to put in place.  She also works with you to explore how you come across to others and how you can have greater impact. Victoria can help you bring about a positive change, whether this is how to approach people or situations differently, how to have greater impact, how to prioritise the different demands placed upon you or simply how to look after yourself better. By increasing one’s awareness of these unseen limiting patterns, we help remove blockages and create a shift in belief. This allows you to choose different and more productive ways of thinking, acting and living. Victoria’s successful coaching style and her insightful feedback helps her clients with: Managing Work Life Balance Career Path Guidance Leadership Skills Dealing with Change She is a qualified as a coach with the AOEC and is a trained facilitator in Hogan Psychometric testing. She has completed courses in Gestalt Therapy and Mindfulness and is trained in the Nancy Kline Time to Think process. Prior to being a coach she had a career in Investment Banking and set up a headhunting firm in the city.

Padma empowers people to achieve what they want through mind and body. She has travelled extensively, learning a variety of healing wellness techniques from different masters around the world. Padma has lived with monks in both the Himalayas and Japan and worked with Mother Theresa and Deepak Chopra. Padma uses her different therapies such as Meditation, Energy Alignment, Hoppnopono, Emotional Freedom Technique, Spiritual Card Reading, Mantras, Colour and Vibrational Therapy to attain life-changing results. She also hosts workshops on positive relationships, prosperity, releasing pain and hurt, manifesting desires as well as individual bespoke sessions. Her motto is ‘YES YOU CAN’ whatever the issue.

Kassandra is a University of London trained Psychologist with a BSc (Psychology) from Goldsmiths College, an MSc (Child Psychology and Development) from the Institute of Education and a Diploma (Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy) from UCL Medical School. Kassandra has been accredited since 2002 by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). She has worked for a number of years at The Priory Hospital in Roehampton, treating a wide variety of mental health problems, using predominantly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Over her career she has gained unique knowledge of eating disorders, and to that end she has worked in Heatherwood Hospital, NHS Ascot in the Eating Disorder Unit as a CBT Therapist. She works passionately with eating disorders, including Bulimia, Crash Dieting and Binge Eating Disorder as well as Atypical Eating problems. Equally important is her work in treating Post Natal Depression; she has dedicated a lot of time and research to this during the past decade. In her practice she uses cutting edge techniques such as Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Framing Therapy (RFT) and Schema Therapy.

Ayurveda is a medical science that has been in existence for thousands of years. It is the first truly holistic medicine system on the planet, and its purpose is to heal and maintain quality of life. It could be described as the art of living well through the deep understanding of each person’s unique mind, body and spiritual constitution. Where most medical systems tend to suppress symptoms, rather than prevent recurrence, Ayurveda recognises the importance of the individual’s response to various contributory factors to health and wellbeing- Ayurveda  treats the whole being, not only parts, by eliminating causative factors. The five elements of ether, air, fire, water and earth, present in everything and everyone, are grouped in Ayurveda into three functional principles, or doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. We all have a unique combination of the ‘qualities’ seen in these doshas, and they need to be kept in balance in order to be in optimum health. Ayurveda sees disease as the result of allowing our natural equilibrium to remain imbalanced for a period of time, and teaches us the importance of taking responsibility for our own health. Sonja conducts detailed consultations and diagnostic tests to establish her clients’ constitution type and decide where any imbalance lies. She then creates individually tailored programmes of nutrition and lifestyle adjustments. Sonja places great emphasis on health of the mind, and helps people to learn how to reduce and manage stress, so that they can make sensible nutrition and lifestyle choices.  Here at Grace Belgravia, she specialises in stress reduction, digestive imbalances and strengthening the immune system. Sonja’s signature deep face massage is prescribed as part of a stress reduction and management programme. It works on marma (energy) points and is suited to those experiencing anxiety and insomnia. Wonderful natural products such as saffron oil, liquorice, sandalwood, and rosewater rejuvenate and nourish tired and stressed facial nerves and muscles. The massage also acts as a natural facelift!

After studying medicine at University College London, Amalia gained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree. She pursued her interest in Primary Health Care by undertaking a Bachelor of Science degree in Primary Health care in 2007.  Following her medical degree, she worked as a hospital doctor for two years in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and Suffolk. She then moved to Bristol to complete her Specialist General Practitioner training and obtained her Membership to the Royal College of General Practitioners. Upon completion of her specialist General Practice training, Amalia worked primarily in Bristol and London as a General Practitioner. She has a specialist interest in Women’s Health and completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2011. She then went on to complete her Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in 2012. “I believe that a good relationship between a patient and their doctor is the answer to optimising good health.” Amalia’s main specialist interest is in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy alongside healthy ageing through diet and lifestyle. She completed her training at The Marion Gluck Clinic in 2013 and continued to work and teach there for a further 3 years. She also works as an NHS General Practitioner in North London. Amalia attends many international teaching programmes and conferences including Neil Rouzier’s world renowned course. She is a firm believer in preventative medicine through good nutrition, exercise and lifestyle management. She uses a combination of the most important aspects of alternative and conventional medicine when managing her patients’ health. She takes an individual approach to each patient in order to give them the most out of each consultation.  

There are many great reasons to have an IV Infusion as the mixture of vitamins and amino acids are tailored to support your systems in many different ways, including:

1) Immune Support

2) Anti-Ageing

3) Energy Enhancement

4) Improved Athletic Performance

5) General Wellbeing

6) Improved Energy

7)Improved Recovery from Physical Activity

8) Improved Skin Conditioning

9) Support for Immune System

10) Cellular Detoxification

At Grace we offer the following:

• Ultimate Endurance

• Energy Boost

• Anti-Ageing

• Relax & Unwind

• Immune Support

• Diet & Detox

• Grace Hair Restoration

• Grace Base

Plus:

• Pick-me-Up Shots -  B Vitamins injections (please note, this is not as infusion unlike those listed above)

The first step towards booking your initial Grace infusion is for you to contact our dedicated Grace Medical reception team  or by email. Please be sure to book at least one week in advance to allow time for the necessary paperwork.

INFUSION CONSULTATION PROCESS

We will ask you to fill out our medical history questionnaire which we can send to you by post or email. You must complete this form and return it to us at least 48 hours before your appointment, or the nurse will not be able to proceed with the consultation. This allows the doctor enough time to thoroughly review your questionnaire.

Under certain circumstances, we may decide that would be more appropriate for you to see another Grace practitioner and will refer you for ongoing care and management if you so choose.

On the day of your appointment, you will have an initial consultation with our specialist nurse during the first 15 minutes. This consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your Medical History Questionnaire and any questions or concerns that you may have. Blood tests are available for suspected deficiencies or sensitivities.

We will always make certain that you are aware of the expected cost of our infusion services so there will be no surprises on the day and our nurse will be available should you have any queries or concerns.

THE INFUSION

Most infusions take approximately one hour. We will ask you to make yourself at home in one of our comfortable infusion chairs. Now you can sit back, relax and let your body be revitalised.

Once you are relaxed, a small, flexible tube, about the size of a pinhead, will be inserted into a vein guided by a needle which is then removed when the tube is in place. The tube will then be connected to the infusion which will flow gently into your bloodstream, giving your body immediate access to essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Your blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored by our nurse before and after the infusion. Once the infusion is complete, the tube will be removed from your arm and a small plaster will be applied.

Then, when you feel ready, you are able to get up and go. We will make sure there is ample time for you to have any questions or concerns answered before you leave.

Dr Rabia Malik is a Cosmetic and General Practitioner with a specialisation in skin rejuvenation.  Dr Rabia is dedicated to providing treatments that work with minimum downtime and maximum results. She has turned her back on injectables, instead focusing on a holistic approach to achieve radiant and healthy skin. Specialising in Non-invasive, Non-surgical treatments, Dr Malik provides a bespoke solution for each individual. Treatments include: new generation chemical peels, Mesotherapy, Dermaroller, Combination Facial Treatments and Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusions to achieve the best skin possible for each patient. Whether you are looking to treat acne, hyperpigmentation, smooth lines and wrinkles or simply want advice on effective skincare and anti-aging nutrition, allow Dr Rabia Malik to create your ultimate bespoke skin solution. More details can be found on Dr Rabia’s  

Dr Jane Leonard is a fully qualified GP and Cosmetic doctor, qualifying at University of Manchester. She also has a first class honours degree in anatomical sciences, in which she focused her studies on the anatomy of the face, head and neck. She completed her aesthetic training on Harley Street following a stint at The Alfred Hospital Medical Research Centre, in Melbourne, Australia. With over five years of aesthetic treatment experience, she has been nominated for the Cosmetic Doctor of the Year in this year’s Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards. Her work has been published in Grazia, Fabulous Magazine, Cosmopolitan and the Daily Mail. She regularly writes articles for The Aesthetics Journal. She was recently a speaker at The Anti-Ageing Show on the topic Bio-identical hormones which is her specialist interest alongside cosmetic injectables.

Dr Susan Mayou ran the paediatric dermatology clinic at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and the paediatric and adult clinic at Queen Mary’s Roehampton from 1992-2007.  In 2007 Dr Susan and her husband, Mr Bryan Mayou, opened the Cadogan Clinic. She is co- founder and secretary of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group, an Honorary Lecturer at Imperial College, London, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Member of the British Association of Dermatology and British Association of Paediatric Dermatology.

Julia T. Hunter, M.D., is not only an internationally renowned dermatologist, but she is also the creator and founder of ‘Julia.T. Hunter M.D. Wholistic Dermatology’ in Beverly Hills, California. Dr Hunter’s scientifically and physiologically correct methodology addresses the body as a ‘whole’ – from the inside and out, optimizing skin and body health. Dr Hunter is an authority on ingredients, cosmetic technology, what works and why, and what is the healthiest and best alternative for maximizing and maintaining health and beauty. She provides the most pragmatic, doable and result-producing solutions for treating acne, ageing, skin diseases, and promoting skin restoration and prevention for men, women and teens. Dr Hunter is also a specialist in bio-identical hormone treatment and strongly believes that an imbalance in hormones is often the cause of symptoms such as poor sleeping, anxiety, ageing and low adrenal gland function. Her ‘Skin Physiology’ range of bio-identical hormones are non-toxic, help decrease age-related degeneration and the low dosages are individualized to each particular patient.