The Health Barn Clinic

Doctor Manu was born in Bucharest , Romania . He obtained his medical degree in 1978 at the Medico Pharmaceutical institute in Bucharest . Working as an intern he started a degree course in Internal Medicine and later acquired a speciality degree in internal medicine. In 1983 he worked as a scientific researcher at the National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics ( NIGG ) under the direct supervision of Prof. Dr. Ana Aslan, MD, Phd, founder of the first geriatric institute in the world. He participated as a clinician during the most extensive long term study of the ageing process in history.In 1986 he was appointed as a Director of the Flora Clinic in Bucharest , Romania which was dedicated to foreign patients. He focused his attention on various methods for the prevention and treatment of the ageing process and degenerative diseases.In 1990 he was placed in charge of the Institute Of Gerontology in Antalya , Turkey known then as the Aslan Institute. In 19991 he obtained his second specialty degree on Gerontology and Geriatrics in Bucharest .

Prior to qualifying and during training Alex worked with his late father the renowned Osteopath and Homeopath Nigel Vukovich.In his techniques he places a lot of emphasis on physical therapy by using deep tissue massage to release muscular tension and relax the muscles with soft tissue procedures. He also incorporates MET procedures in his treatment. MET stands for ‘muscle energy technique which is active muscular relaxation. This technique is invaluable for stretching and relaxing tight and contracted muscular tissue and releasing the pressure on the joints and enabling greater flexibility prior to any manipulation. This he feels is vital as tight contracted muscles are more prone to strain injuries and also have the capacity in chronic cases to pull the joints and spinal vertebrae out of alignment leading to musculoskeletal dysfunction and bad posture.

Zoe Rawlings-Brown qualified with a first class honours degree, she is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and is both chartered and state registered.Zoe comes from a very sporting background, skiing being her specialist sport whereby she competed both nationally and internationally representing her country at the junior Olympics and gained many titles such as World Slalom Champion, British, English, and Grand Prix Champion. She has provided physiotherapy for the British Ski Academy and continues to do so. She compliments her physiotherapy knowledge and skill base with also being qualified as a Personal Trainer and Ski Instructor and thus has extensive knowledge in exercise therapy and rehabilitation exercises.

Julia Reading qualified with a BSc (Hons) podiatry degree from Southampton University in 1998. She is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and is HPC registered.After qualifying from University Julia worked for West Berkshire NHS for approximately two years and then opened her own practice in Goring and Tilehurst. Julia was born in Reading and began her career as a secretary. After obtaining the relevant ‘O levels and ‘A levels at evening classes she undertook a degree in podiatry as she had a keen interest in science especially Human Biology.Julia is secretary for the local Berkshire Group of Podiatrists where she is involved in organising guest speakers for post graduate courses and indeed is presently organising a post graduate course on Local Anaesthesia. As part of her continuing professional development Julia attends several courses each year. This year she will be attending a Diabetic Foot Seminar and a Lower Limb seminar.