A multidisciplinary team of neurospecialists, consultants, therapists and support staff united by a shared passion for exceptional rehabilitation.
20+
Disciplines Represented
3
CARF Accredited Locations
NHS
Consultant-Level Expertise
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CQC Outstanding Rating
Leadership
Management & Leadership
Chief Operating Officer
Maha Ali
BMM · HD in Accounts
The driving force behind operational success with over 20 years in global business development. Her leadership earned the Queen's Award, King's Award, CHKS and CARF Accreditation.
Clinical doctorate from University of Leuven with dual specialist master's degrees in Neurological Physiotherapy and Mental Health Rehabilitation. Over a decade of clinical experience.
Clinical Advisor
Ben Payne
BSc · MCSP · HCPC · ILM
Trained physiotherapist with specialist interests in critical care, oncology and neurological rehabilitation. Responsible for the hospital's strategic direction and growth since December 2021.
Finance Manager
Ananthy Balakrishnan
CGMA · Adv Dip in MA
Finance Manager since June 2022, overseeing payroll, management reporting and all finance functions. Previously in a private healthcare company, with a strong foundation from public accountancy.
Marketing & Communications
Jihan Natour
Advertising Design · CIM · Life Coach (ADHD Specialist)
15+ years across Branding, Marketing and Communications. Certified Life Coach specialising in neurodivergent support. Manages marketing for both Streatham and Wimpole Street sites.
Executive Assistant
Soussen Arrache
MA Business Management
Trilingual in Arabic, English and French. Brings efficiency, precision and creative ingenuity to the executive team with meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Finance Assistant
Yahya Bakr
BSc Accounting · IAB Associate
Over 17 years of professional accountancy experience across the Middle East and UK, including roles at SOMO and Jordan Ahli Bank. With Ascot Rehab since October 2017.
Hospitality Manager
Abeer Jabro
BA Languages / Translation
Fluent in Arabic and English. Ensures patients' needs are always the priority at the Streatham site. Warm, approachable and dedicated to patient and family wellbeing.
Administration Officer · Wimpole Street
Mohamed Osman
BA Law
Point of contact at the central London outpatient branch for UK and international referred patients. Bilingual in English and Arabic. Joined July 2022.
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Administration Officer
Mohamed Ahmed
MSc International Business · MSc Finance
Trilingual in English, Arabic and French. Joined 2025. Passionate about patient-journey excellence and culturally attuned communication with families and referrers worldwide.
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Administration Officer · Streatham Hospital
Michael Gabriel
BSc Business Administration
Point of contact at Ascot Rehab Hospital for UK referred patients. Bilingual in English and Arabic. Joined January 2025 and based in South West London.
Transport & Logistics Manager
Haidar Ridha
International Team
Ensures seamless transport and logistics coordination for patients across all Ascot Rehab sites and for international referrals.
Medical
Our Consultants
Consultant Neurologist & Medical Director
Dr Usman Khan
MBBS BSc (Hons) PhD MRCP (Neurology)
Consultant neurologist at St George's Hospital NHS Trust. Special interest in cerebral small vessel disease, lacunar stroke, headache and neurological rehabilitation.
Consultant Neurologist
Dr Khaled Abdel-Aziz
BSc (Hons) MBChB MRCP PhD
Specialist in multiple sclerosis and refractory headache disorders. PhD in neurodegeneration and repair in MS at UCL Institute of Neurology.
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Prof. Marios Papadopoulos
MA MD FRCS(SN)
First-class honours from Cambridge. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. Research into aquaporin water channels and spinal cord injury. Consultant at St George's since 2006.
Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr Vijay Kolli
MBBS MS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) MRCS FEBPRM
Consultant at St George's University Hospital. Strong orthopaedic background with special interest in musculoskeletal, amputee and spinal rehabilitation.
Consultant Surgeon & Resident Medical Officer
Dr Michael Jauch
Orthopaedic & Neurology Rehabilitation
Trained in Germany and the UK. Orthopaedic training across South East London, Kent and experimental work at Imperial College London.
Geriatrics & General Medicine Consultant
Dr Raad Nari
FRCP · Lipid Competency Certified (USA)
National award winner for chronic condition management. Expert in diabetes, cerebrovascular disease, stroke and dementia. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
Clinical
Our Therapists
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Neuropsychologist Lead
Letizia De Mori
BS · MScPsych · CPsychol · AFBPsS · BPS Member
Neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation specialist with over a decade of clinical and neuroscience expertise. Attending King's College for Applied Neuroscience specialisation.
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Advanced Physiotherapist
Urvisha Lunagariya
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy · MCSP
Specialist physiotherapist with postgraduate studies from Manchester Metropolitan University, treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions in both paediatrics and adults.
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Neurological Physiotherapist Specialist
Noel Caspe
MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist with 15+ years of clinical experience in neurological, musculoskeletal, learning disabilities, mental health and elderly care across UK and overseas.
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Physiotherapist
Rishika Balani
MSc Neuro Physiotherapy · HCPC · CSP
UCL MSc Neuro Physiotherapy graduate with expertise in stroke, cerebellar ataxia, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Contributor to Queen Square upper limb research.
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Senior Occupational Therapist
Sharna Fernandez
BSc Occupational Therapy (Hons) · HCPC
Senior OT with experience at Royal Free Hospital and private rehabilitation. Passionate about neurorehabilitation and helping patients with disabilities reach their full potential.
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Senior Rehab Assistant
Lucia Ikweem
Senior Rehab Assistant at Ascot Rehabilitation, supporting the clinical team and patients across therapy sessions for 3 years.
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Rehabilitation Assistant
Achref Taieb
BSc
Rehabilitation Assistant supporting the therapy team at Ascot Rehabilitation.
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Rehab Assistant · Neuropsychology
Karina Caetano
BSc Psychology · MSc Neuroscience (King's College London)
Neuroscience MSc graduate from King's College London with experience in ABA for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Passionate about clinical neuropsychology and patient-centred care.
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CMT Therapist
Carina Howard
First Class (Hons) Rambert School · MA Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Professional dancer and CMT therapist focusing on balance, cognitive movement sequencing, coordination and movement quality through breath and music-led sessions.
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Tai Chi Instructor
Charles Townsend
30+ years Tai Chi practice
Experienced Tai Chi instructor with 30+ years of practice, delivering adapted sessions for rehabilitation groups, wheelchair users and older adults to improve independence and quality of life.
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Speech & Language Therapist
Lucy Babbs
MSc Speech & Language Sciences (UCL) · HCPC · RCSLT
SLT specialist in aphasia, dysarthria and dysphagia with advanced competencies in videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management. Also SLT team lead at Charing Cross Hospital.
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Physiotherapist
Mitisha Shah
MSc Neuro Physiotherapy (University of Plymouth) · HCPC · CSP
Neuro physiotherapist with a background in oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema therapy and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, certified in compassionate evidence-based care.
Nursing
Nurses & Infection Control
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Lead Infection Control Nurse
Ana Naveira
Diploma BSc (Hons) · Infection Control & Transmissible Infections
Infection Prevention & Control Lead Nurse accredited by BMI Healthcare, with experience at Kingston Hospital and a focus on risk assessment, policy development and educational training.
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Senior Registered Nurse
Nobuhle Magida
Midwifery · Neonatal Science · Art Diploma · BA (Hons) Social Sciences
Senior Registered Nurse delivering quality, tailored patient care and collaborating closely with therapists and consultants to ensure the best outcomes for every patient.
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Nursing Assistant
Mariam Masih
BSc Biotechnology · MSc Public Health
Nursing Assistant at Ascot Rehab since 2021, caring for all aspects of patients' daily needs and assisting therapists in physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions.
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Nurse Assistant
Samira Mohammad
MSc International Business Management · BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology
Nurse Assistant bringing a multidisciplinary academic background in psychology and international business management to patient support at Ascot Rehabilitation.
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Healthcare Assistant
Khadija Hassiane
Healthcare Assistant with 2+ years of experience in outpatient clinical tasks, minor procedures and phlebotomy, as well as personal care and support for patients in daily activities.
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Lead Nurse
Yasmin Ali
BSc (Hons) Nursing · BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Lead Nurse at Ascot Rehabilitation with dual degree expertise in nursing and accounting, bringing a unique blend of clinical care and organisational precision to the nursing team.
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