Sam is a keen musculoskeletal physiotherapist that trained at East London University in the UK. He also holds a Sports and exercises science degree from University of Bedfordshire. Sam has a strong interest in sports rehabilitation and has gained club and international experience in a variety of sports. He has international experience with the Botswana cricket team, Wimbledon tennis tournament, as well as more recently working in elite club football for Chelsea and Charlton Athletic.
He has extensive experience working for the NHS healthcare system as a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist, providing assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal issues and post-operative rehabilitation. He will provide you with simple, practical and honest treatment. All with the aim of getting you back doing the things you love, so you can have a happy and healthy quality of life.
With a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Riverside College, Philippines, Karol brings a unique fusion of clinical expertise, athletic performance, and movement rehabilitation to Align Wellness Studio. His specialisations include Manual Therapy, Softwave TRT, Redcord Neurac Therapy, and Blood Flow Restriction Training—offering patients a comprehensive approach to recovery and optimisation.
A former fitness trainer and coach for competitive frisbee athletes, Karol understands the demands of elite performance and the importance of biomechanical harmony. His approach prioritises core stability, fascial system integration, and injury prevention, ensuring long-term resilience for both athletes and individuals seeking holistic rehabilitation.
A lifelong athlete, Karol practises what he preaches. As a marathoner, triathlete, and multisport enthusiast, he has firsthand experience with the physical and mental rigours of peak performance. His dual perspective—both clinician and competitor—enables him to treat not just symptoms but root causes, helping patients reclaim strength, mobility, and confidence in their bodies.
Karol believes that the body speaks in patterns, not isolated complaints. Whether identifying how ankle tension affects shoulder mobility or how core instability impacts running mechanics, his treatment approach is designed to resolve dysfunction at its source, ensuring lasting results.
Beyond the Clinic
Away from physiotherapy, Karol lives by the mantra: All work and no play makes for a stiff fascia. When he’s not refining movement mechanics, you’ll find him plotting chess strategies at a café or perfecting trick shots in billiards—after all, aligning a pelvis isn’t so different from lining up a perfect bank shot!
For Karol, recovery isn’t just about therapy sessions—it’s about staying curious, playful, and embracing health as a rhythm, not a grind.
Professional Highlights
Physiotherapist specialising in sports injuries, fascial system integration, and holistic rehabilitation
Former fitness trainer with years of experience optimising athletic performance
Coach to national-level frisbee athletes, with a strong emphasis on injury prevention and biomechanical efficiency
Advocate for patient education, empowering individuals to take charge of their physical well-being
