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About Zaneta

Osteopath • Sports Rehabilitator • Movement Specialist

Zaneta Kwiecien, osteopath and sports rehabilitator

MEET ZANETA

I am an Osteopath and Sports Rehabilitator with a professional background spanning physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports rehabilitation and Applied Functional Science..

Throughout my career, I have developed a particular interest in understanding how the body moves, why injuries occur and how people can rebuild strength, movement and confidence following injury. My approach combines clinical assessment, hands-on treatment and progressive rehabilitation, always considering the individual rather than focusing only on the area where symptoms are felt.

I work with people of different ages and activity levels, from those experiencing everyday musculoskeletal pain to runners, cyclists, dancers and athletes involved in competitive and professional sport. I also have extensive experience supporting people through post-operative rehabilitation and women's health.

My aim is to help you understand your body, take an active role in your recovery and return to the activities that are important to you - whether that means moving comfortably in everyday life, getting back to exercise or returning to your sport.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

My professional training brings together osteopathy, physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation and Applied Functional Science. This multidisciplinary background allows me to look at musculoskeletal problems from both a clinical and movement-based perspective.

Core Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Hons) in Medical Osteopathy
    London School of Osteopathy, London

  • Bachelor of Science in Sport Rehabilitation
    St Mary's University, London

  • Master's Degree in Physiotherapy
    Sports Academy, Warsaw, Poland

  • Fellowship in Applied Functional Science (FAFS)
    at the world-famous Gray Institute, Michigan, USA

  • Movement Specialist
    Gray Institute, Michigan, USA

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Women's Health Osteopathy
    Molinari Institute of Health, London

SPECIALIST CLINICAL TRAINIGS

Alongside my core qualifications, I have undertaken postgraduate and specialist training across musculoskeletal care, sports injury management, rehabilitation and women's health.

  • Musculoskeletal & Manual Therapy

    • Active Release Techniques (ART)
    • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)
    • Mulligan Concept
    • Myofascial and soft tissue techniques

  • Medical Acupuncture

    • Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling, OMT Medical Acupancture

  • Sports Injury & Rehabilitation

    • Sports Trauma Management, Lubas Medical Training
    • Sports injury assessment and management
    • Rehabilitation and return-to-sport training, Gray Institute, Live Functional Series, Thirst4Function

  • Movement & Exercise

    • Pilates Matwork Level 1 & 2 The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute
    • Kinesio Taping Foundation Course, Physio Training Academy
    • Functional movement and exercise-based rehabilitation

  • Women's Health

    • Mummy MOT Practitioner
    • Specialist training in women's health and postnatal rehabilitation
    • Female Chain Reaction - Gray Institute (Michigan, USA)

I continue to develop my clinical knowledge through ongoing professional education and CPD, keeping my approach current and relevant to the people I work with.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly undertake further education and CPD to continue developing my clinical knowledge and skills.

My additional training has included areas such as sports injury management, rehabilitation, movement, manual therapy and soft tissue techniques, allowing me to continually refine and broaden my clinical approach.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of people, from those experiencing everyday musculoskeletal problems to active individuals, competitive athletes and people recovering from significant injuries and surgery.

My experience across osteopathy, physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation has given me a broad understanding of injury management, rehabilitation and movement. I combine clinical assessment, hands-on treatment and progressive exercise to help people recover, rebuild physical capacity and return to the activities that matter to them.

I continue to develop my clinical experience and knowledge through ongoing professional education and practical work.

Sports rehabilitation with an athlete

PROFESSIONAL & COMPETITIVE SPORT

My experience extends into professional and competitive sport, where I have worked with athletes across professional ice hockey, rugby and football, as well as runners, cyclists, dancers and other active individuals.

Working in sporting environments has given me a strong understanding of the physical demands placed on athletes and the importance of appropriate injury management, rehabilitation and progressive return to sport.

I combine my clinical background with my training in sports rehabilitation and Applied Functional Science to look beyond the immediate injury and consider movement, physical capacity and the demands of the individual’s sport.

My aim is to help athletes recover from injury, maintain their physical capacity and return to their sport with confidence.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

I maintain professional membership with relevant regulatory and professional organisations and remain committed to maintaining high standards of professional practice.

  • General Osteopathic Council

    General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
    Registered Osteopath

  • Institute of Osteopathy

    Institute of Osteopathy (iO)
    Member

  • British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT)

Here is what some of our clients have said

Scroll through to see the various and substantial reviews we've received back

    I saw Zaneta to help with back and neck pain brought on by pregnancy and breastfeeding. I was impressed with her attention to detail when doing the consultation and felt she really focused on the problems I'd described when treating me. She was very clear in communicating what she was doing and why she was using certain techniques which i found helpful and she took the time at the end to discuss how I could protect my back in the future. I was experiencing quite a bit of pain and immobility before seeing her and after two treatments am back to normal! Highly recommend her.

    Catherine Horsnall

    Zaneta has been working with me for over 2 years now on my ankle replacement recovery. She is extremely knowledgeable and has been a key part of making such a strong recovery. She has worked on the scar tissue on my ankle, with techniques such as the Graston technique.


    I had a limp when I first met her, was very weak and lacked confidence! 2 years later I’m able do things such as ski and I had gained knowledge that I’m able to practice on independently.

    Meity Lam

    Zaneta is an amazing Osteopath and sports rehabilitator. She has helped me to provide effective solutions for my ankle injuries. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and can expertly use different treatments such as rehabilitation and manual therapy. She provides personal home programmes to follow which greatly helped me too.

    Peter Včasný