About us
ClimbersClinic, based at The Castle Climbing Centre, was created in 2010 and currently offers osteopathy, sports massage, shiatsu and counselling. Our speciality is working with climbers and as climbers ourselves we have greater understanding of the injuries sustained and the climbing mentality. Whilst our location and name make us unique in specialising in treating climbers, we also treat their colleagues, families, friends and friends of friends! Anyone who wants a treatment is welcome.
We also offer treatments for women who are pregnant and post-pregnancy and treatment for children and babies.
Sarah Bayley
Osteopath, BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine, MSc Paediatric Osteopathy
Sarah trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2001 with her degree as well as a diploma in naturopathy. After working in the UK and then New Zealand for three years she returned to London in 2007 to do her masters in Paediatric Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children. Afterwards, she coordinated the Centre’s neonatal outreach programme at North Middlesex Hospital. She continues to treat babies and children as well as pre and post partum women.
Sarah taught on the undergraduate programme and still teaches the International Undergraduate programme for the European School of Osteopathy. She teaches post-graduate training courses in osteopathy in the cranial field and in paediatrics.
Sarah cofounded ClimbersClinic in 2010 and was able to combine two of her passions - climbing and osteopathy.
Jasper Clarke
Osteopath, M.Ost
Jasper/Jaz graduated from the University College of Osteopathy with a masters degree in which his undergraduate research specialism was the neurology of pain, breathing and interoception (internal body sense). He has a special interest in the role stress plays in our lives and especially the interplay between the pressures of modern life and the biomechanics of injury.
Jaz aims to support the individual coping mechanisms of each patient using a tailored combination of manual therapy, exercise and breathing techniques. He has additional qualifications in massage, applied biomechanics, strength and conditioning coaching and the application of mindfulness for the treatment of chronic pain.
Alongside The Climbers Clinic Jaz can be found in a sports injury clinic in Bath and in Bridgwater hospital where he works as a musculoskeletal clinician with chronic pain and post trauma/orthopedic patients.
Joanna Łepkowska
Sports Massage, B.Phty
Joanna is a masseuse and physiotherapist who specialises in deep tissue therapy to relieve aches and pains. She has over 10 years' worth of experience in physiotherapy, and with her treatment is able to pin-point and relieve pain quickly and accurately. She trained for her bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in Poland at the Masovian Tertiary School and her Physiotherapy Technician Certificate at Edmund Biernacki’s Vocational Extramural Colleges. Following this she complete post-graduate courses at Mulligan A, B, C, Shoulder at the Carolina Medical Centre and Modern Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment of Soft Tissues by Dr Ciechomski.
Joanna has her own business PhyioZone London based in South London for the last 10 years where she has treated a variety of clients including conditions related to sports, dancing, work posture and has recently joined ClimbersClinic in the Autumn of 2023. She is currently training to become an Osteopath in Warsaw.
Joanna sees every client as a new challenge aiming to help them live their lives to the fullest and pain free. She is full insured through Balens for Medical Massage.
Junko Shiomi
Shiatsu, MrSS
Junko trained and qualified as a Shiatsu practitioner at the British School of Shiatsu-Do in London in 2009. She is a registered member of the Shiatsu Society. As well as practicing privately at a clinic in Islington, she has worked for young people at youth centres for The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for five years, and also at SOAS University for their annual events for six years.
The intention of the holistic massage therapy of Shiatsu is to bring out the natural self-healing ability that we all possess by nature, and Junko’s approach is specially focused on balancing and connecting the body condition, the emotional state and the spiritual aspects.
Junko is also qualified as a Japanese language teacher, and has a BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art in London. Other interests include the spiritual world, traveling, walking, cooking and gardening. She particularly has a passion for cooking Japanese and Western fusion.
Yurii Bruienko
Massage Therapist, BSc
Yuri is an experienced professional massage therapist of 25 years from Ukraine. He trained at the Drahomanov National Pedagogical University in Kyiv. Subsequently, he worked as an Instructor of Physical Therapy and Classical Ukrainian Therapeutic and Preventative Massage at the Kyiv Health Complex, where he combined massage, rehabilitation and sauna as a treatment protocol for his patients.
Yuri trained in massage techniques for physical rehabilitation and manual therapy, with specialisations in lymphatic drainage, visceral massage and correcting intervertebral disc problems, including preventative training and rehabilitation.
Yuri arrived in the UK in 2022 and looks forward to meeting new clients at ClimbersClinic.
Sophie Llwellyn
Counsellor, Level 4 Diploma Integrative Counselling, member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Sophie studied in Cambridge with JHD Counselling to obtain her Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Over 4 years she trained in Integrative Counselling to offer a range of counselling methods; CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Nature therapy, Existentialism, Gestalt and Psychosynthesis. She specialises in PTSD, anxiety, bereavement, insomnia, depression, anger management, and addiction.
Sophie offers private sessions here at the clinic and also works with Stop.Breathe.Think charity offering free counselling for children. She works with all ages and has a specialist training and accreditation to work with children and young people.
She is a qualified yoga teacher of over 8 years, including her Yoga for Climbing classes at the Castle, and trained in Thai Healing Massage.
Sophie’s passion for rock climbing, hiking and wild swimming often lead her to far flung places in the UK. She strongly believes in the healing power of nature, and regularly turns inwards on solitary retreats in Wales and Scotland.
Jack McNicholl
Osteopath, MOst
Jack graduated from the College of Osteopaths with a masters in Osteopathy. His masters research project explored how osteopaths use yoga to improve patient outcomes. He also studied cranial osteopathy as part of his masters degree and retains an interest in this area of treatment.
Jack is interested in other factors influencing health and wellbeing such as diet/nutrition, exercise/movement and mindfulness. His holistic approach to health allows him to offer appropriate and effective patient care.
He is a keen sportsman having played football and competed in numerous triathlons. He now concentrates on swimming, cycling, climbing and has a daily asana practice. This has given him a sound understanding of a wide range of sports injuries and rehabilitation.
Constanza Solis
Osteopath, M.Ost
Constanza graduated from the University College of Osteopathy with a Masters in Osteopathy. With her extensive experience coaching rock climbing and as a Sports Massage Therapist, she brings a unique blend of skills and techniques to her practice. Her expertise allows her to assess body mechanics and movement with precision, identify areas for improvement and implement successful injury prevention strategies. Committed to a whole-body approach, Constanza tailors each treatment to the individual, considering all factors that contribute to their overall health.
She has a strong interest in women's health and is dedicated to expanding her expertise. In her free time, Constanza enjoys bouldering and spending time outdoors with her family and friends.
