Our DP Sports Performance & Injury Clinic Team

Our Physiotherapists

Nikesh Raja

Founder & Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Nikesh is a King’s College Graduate, receiving a BSc Hons Physiotherapy, and is currently completing an MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary’s University of London. Over the last 10 years, Nikesh has been working in private practice & the NHS, initially as part of a well renowned private hospital, before setting up DP Sports Performance & Injury Clinic in 2019. Alongside his work with DP Sports Clinic, Nikesh also works with Chelsea FC Academy.

For the past 10 years, Nikesh has specialised in the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including back & neck pain, joint & muscle pain, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. This has included working with professional & semi-professional athletes, local sporting teams, and a wide variety of working and retired professionals.

Nikesh has completed training in manual techniques, manipulation techniques, taping & strapping including kinesiology taping. He is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, being able to provide safe effective acupuncture to patient’s that require it.

David Thomas

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

David graduated from the University of Birmingham with an MSc in Physiotherapy after completing a Sports and Exercise Science undergraduate degree. Utilising this knowledge he has gone on to treat a wide array of patients and conditions, in elite sport and as a specialist Physiotherapist in the NHS. He has completed postgraduate courses in hands-on therapy and holds qualifications in martial arts coaching and sports massage.

David currently works as a physio at Chelsea FC academy and has previously worked with semi-professional rugby teams. He has treated international and team GB athletes in sports including karate, swimming, fencing & athletics. Despite a background working with elite athletes, David’s true passion is using movement and exercise as a vehicle to help people to be the best version of themselves, whatever their starting point!

Savari Ghude

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Savari is an experienced qualified physiotherapist with an MSc in Sports Science & Health from Loughborough University. Through her education and experiences she has been fortunate to have a large exposure to differing sports and environments.

She specialises in the rehabilitation of sporting injuries having worked in Climbing, Cricket, Tennis, Football & Hockey environments, working with GB athletes and the International Tennis Federation.

Her skills include manual therapy, dry needling, taping, pilates and strength & conditioning. Savari believes in quality rehabilitation with a focus on developing and driving performance beyond recovery from injury.

Our Sports Therapists

Bill Savoy

Sports Therapist

Bill has over 16 years experience in sports & massage therapy, achieving gold status with the Sports Massage Association and accreditation with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council. As well as providing sports massage, Bill has also been trained in cupping, IASTM, electroacupuncture, scar massage and more. Bill worked with Fulham FC during their premier league years between 2006-2008. More recently Bill has developed more clinical skills, working alongside physiotherapists and in areas including central London. Bill takes an individual approach to every client, helping with both movement and athletic goals.

Services Offered:

• Sports Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Advanced Soft Tissue Therapy
• Cupping
• Electroacupuncture
• IASTM / blading / graston