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Meet the Aloha Team

Michael Robson (M.Tech:Chiro)

Chiropractor

Michael Robson is a passionate Chiropractor who has lived and grown up on the golden shores of Durban, South Africa. His Chiropractor master’s research was performed on the beneficial effects of chiropractic manipulation on sporting performance.

He has been involved in a multidisciplinary team of Biokineticists, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Personal Trainers since 2016 as well as many sporting teams in private practice.

Through this Michael was able to combine his passion for health and wellness into holistic chiropractic care.

In his diversified practice he aims to treat the underlying cause of the injury or disease and not just the symptom of pain. It is achieved by the combination of various joint and muscle tests along with posture assessment to evaluate the body for the source of pain. Patients are then educated on their specific condition and the how to move forward in treating the diagnosed condition.

Many modalities are incorporated when treating the joints and muscles of the body. A combination of chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation (strength and body weight exercises) to provide holistic healthcare are used. Each patient gets individualised treatment and assessment as no two people are the same. Whether sitting at the office from nine till five or an elite athlete, you will get individualised care.

Chiropractors are known to treat many spinal conditions such as migraines, headaches, lower back pain, sciatica, and disc injury. Chiropractors also treat extremity conditions such as tennis elbow, shoulder pain, knee pain and hip pain. Often the sources of this pain can be traced back to the spine itself.

Lukasz Strzelczyk (M.Chiro)

Chiropractor

Lukasz has a remarkable career spanning since 2003 in the field of chiropractic and manual therapy. Lukasz specializes in the treatment of soft tissues and joints, including both new and old injuries. With a strong emphasis on supporting optimal biomechanical function, he has developed extensive expertise in sports medicine, healthcare, and injury prevention.

Lukasz adopts a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing the intricate interplay between different systems within the body. 

Drawing upon his diverse skill set, he employs Chiropractic and Osteopathic techniques to address musculoskeletal issues. Additionally, he places great importance on treating fascial densifications and achieving proper tension balance throughout the body. By considering the body as a unified entity, Lukasz strives to provide comprehensive care that goes beyond mere symptom relief.

Starting from July 2023, Lukasz will be practicing at CostaSpine in Marbella, where he eagerly looks forward to helping individuals improve their overall health and well-being. If you are unsure whether Lukasz can assist you with your specific condition, we welcome you to contact us for a consultation. Lukasz extends his warmest wishes for good health and eagerly anticipates the opportunity to meet and assist you on your personal wellness journey. Until then, take care and see you soon!

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Isabel Garmendia (M.Chiro)

Chiropractor

Isabel Garmendia, a passionate chiropractor, was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. She graduated from the Madrid College of Chiropractic in 2022. Her journey into chiropractic care began in childhood when she experienced its benefits as a patient, igniting her desire to help others through this practice.

Specializing in women and pediatrics, Isabel’s fervor for aiding patients originates from her profound belief in the body’s innate capacity to self-heal with proper support. Employing a holistic approach to healthcare, she is committed to addressing not only symptoms but also the root causes of discomfort and imbalance in her patients.

Working with women offers Isabel unique opportunities to guide them through various life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum care, menopause, and beyond. She derives immense satisfaction from empowering women to optimize their health and well-being through personalized chiropractic adjustments and wellness plans tailored to their individual needs.

In her work with pediatrics, Isabel is motivated by her desire to deliver gentle and effective care to children, ensuring their optimal growth and development. From treating common childhood ailments like colic and ear infections to supporting proper spinal alignment as they reach developmental milestones, she is dedicated to nurturing the health and vitality of the youngest members of the community.

In every patient interaction, Isabel strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered to actively participate in their health journey. By blending her expertise in chiropractic care with a genuine passion for helping others, she feels privileged to contribute to enhancing the quality of life for women, children, and families in the community.

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Emiliano Rodriguez

Physical Therapist

Emiliano Rodriguez was born in Argentina. He is most passionate about helping people through physiotherapy. His objective is that all his clients leave their sessions feeling better and improved from when they arrived.

He has extensive knowledge and experience in sports since he began his career as a football player at 8 years old and played professionally in the first division in Argentina for 7 years. He unfortunately suffered repeated injuries to his knee ligaments causing him to retire.

Due to his history of injuries he became interested in knowing how the human body works and discovering new and better methods to rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries.

Emiliano has experience as a physiotherapist for a professional basketball team, and then for the last 7 years he was coordinator of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation of the professional football team – Club Atletico Platense(First Division of Argentina).

His treatments have a holistic approach, evaluating the patient as a whole to determine the cause of the pain, and to treat the cause and not only the symptoms. His treatments are all individualised as every person is different.

He specialises in back pain, sports injuries and musculoskeletal pathologies.

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Michelle O’Brien (MScPT)

Michelle O’Brien was born in Newfoundland, Canada. She is passionate about helping people through a combination of physical therapy and therapeutic yoga. Her mission is for all her clients to leave their sessions feeling better in body, mind and spirit.

She has extensive experience in Canada and internationally treating people of all ages. Her passion is treating and assessing gross motor skills in babies and toddlers and working with women to prepare for childbirth, postpartum, and through to menopause.

Her treatments have a holistic approach, evaluating the client as a whole to determine the cause of the symptoms, and to treat both the cause and the symptoms. Each treatment session is as individual as the client presenting.

Her areas of interest are promoting movement and development in babies and toddlers, preparation and recovery from childbirth, returning to activity or sport after childbirth, and promoting healthy aging through physical activity.

Outside of the office she enjoys exploring the Costa del Sol with her husband and baby Manuel. You may find her at an F45 class, on her yoga mat, or trying to avoid all the challenging hills on her bike.

James

Sports Massage Therapist

James Wheeler completed his Bachelor’s of Science Degree (BSc) in Sports & Exercise Performance and Sports Rehabilitation, in Chelmsford, England. Since 2015 he has been using physical manipulation and holistic approaches to treat patients not only with sports injuries, but also those having difficulty moving their healthcare forward in a positive way; therefore, ensuring their care is progressive and the best it can be.

James aims to understand the relationship between the nervous system and how it affects the musculoskeletal system, especially considering everyone is unique and has different requirements for recovery and techniques for rehabilitation. This is where James is able to create a picture of the specific injury, but more importantly, how it affects and relates to the rest of the body, and ultimately, how to solve these problems efficiently for the patient.

James is also a UEFA B licensed football coach, and has worked with teams in and around London. With experience in the academies of West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur. As well as, first team experience with Grays Athletic and Hereford United.

James’ passion for sports is extensive. Since moving to Marbella he has built relationships with multiple boxers and fighters, some of which are current World, European and National Champions. He has become an integral part of the training and recovery for these fighters, even supporting them ringside as part of their team.

Currently James is treating, managing and preventing injuries for people with existing injuries and for those performing a variety of sports including: golf, racket sports, boxing & kickboxing, football, rugby, running, cycling and many more.

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Donna Dixon

Office Manager

Donna is originally from Bristol in the UK and has lived in Spain for 5 years.
Donna has worked within service roles for many years, previously travelling the world as long haul cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic and also as a V.I.P Stewardess on prestige coaches around the UK and Europe where she served many celebrities and royalty including the Brunei Royal family.

As well as her vast experience in customer service Donna also has a passion for health and fitness, she is a qualified level 2 gym instructor, holds a yoga diploma and also a kettlebells certification.
Donna is also a qualified carer and spends time on the weekends caring for those with health issues in the local community.

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