We offer personalised and professional osteopathy and physiotherapy treatments, rooted in the Folkestone community.
Book an appointment today and enhance your well-being with our personalised approaches.
ViVa Health Clinic is a professional osteopathy, physiotherapy & sports massage clinic , based in Folkestone, specialised in the rehabilitation of all body structures (not only back pain).
Our rehabilitative approach aims to combine the most effective concepts of osteopathy and innovative ones developed in the physiotherapy field, creating a specific rehabilitation program for the resolution of your aches and pains.
Senior Physiotherapist & Senior Osteopath
Daniel is a highly experienced physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management. He graduated in 2012 with a Physiotherapy degree from Tor Vergata University in Rome and has since worked in both hospital and multidisciplinary clinic environments, treating conditions such as neck pain, back pain, neurological disorders, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
During his time in Rome, Daniel served as a sports physiotherapist for APD Olympia, a fifth-tier football team, where he focused on injury prevention, athlete recovery, and performance enhancement.
In 2018, he completed a first-class honours Master’s degree in Osteopathy at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in Maidstone, UK. Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Daniel has also gained additional qualifications in kinesiology and sports taping, western medical acupuncture, and global postural re-education (with Professor Philippe E. Souchard).
Today, Daniel provides expert physiotherapy and osteopathy care across clinics in Maidstone, Ashford, and Folkestone (Kent). He specialises in treating musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, joint stiffness, and chronic pain, with a holistic approach that focuses on identifying root causes. His treatments combine hands-on therapy, manual adjustments, and exercise rehabilitation to support long-term recovery and wellbeing.
Alongside his clinical work, Daniel teaches Clinical Neurology and Manual Techniques at the ESO’s International Department, mentoring future osteopaths and sharing his expertise in neurological rehabilitation and manual therapy.
Outside of work, Daniel is a proud husband and father of two boys. He stays active through calisthenics, rock climbing, swimming, and weightlifting.
Senior Physiotherapist & Manual Therapist
Rocco is a highly skilled Senior Physiotherapist with over a decade of experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy. He graduated from the University of Bari, Italy, in 2013, and has been living and working in the UK since 2015. Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, Rocco is committed to providing the highest standards of physiotherapy treatment.
His career spans private clinics, hospital settings, and professional football clubs. He has worked as a sports physiotherapist for US Catanzaro (Serie C, Italy) and Millwall Football Club (EFL Championship, UK), where he specialised in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation for elite athletes.
Currently, Rocco practices both in the NHS and privately at ViVa Health Clinic (Folkestone and Ashford). He treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint stiffness, and sports injuries. His approach is holistic and patient-focused, aiming to identify and treat the root cause of pain rather than just the symptoms.
Rocco continually enhances his skills through advanced training in the UK and abroad. He has completed specialised certifications, including a Spine and Peripheral Manipulation Course — a technique widely used by osteopaths and chiropractors to restore mobility in stiff spinal and peripheral joints.
With expertise in deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation, and exercise therapy, Rocco delivers evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. His goal is to support long-term recovery, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of future injuries.
Outside of his professional life, Rocco enjoys travelling and staying active through football, running, and swimming.
Sport Massage
Therapist
Yohann is a qualified Sports & Massage Therapist who joined ViVa Health Clinic in July 2025. He completed his Level 3 Massage Therapy qualification in January 2024, followed by his Level 3 Sports Massage certification in October 2024. Yohann provides tailored treatments designed to reduce muscular tension, support rehabilitation, and improve functional mobility.
His approach integrates a range of techniques, including Swedish massage, sports massage, and soft-tissue therapy, allowing him to adapt each session to the specific needs of the patient — whether it’s relieving muscle tightness, aiding recovery after injury, or improving overall physical wellbeing.
Committed to continuous professional development, Yohann is currently expanding his training in manual lymphatic drainage and deeper tissue therapies, strengthening his ability to support patients with more complex needs.
Outside his clinical work, Yohann leads an active lifestyle. He holds a black belt in Taekwondo, completed the Lisbon Marathon in 2023, and enjoys long walks with his dog and spending time with his family.
Physiotherapist
Michael is a Chartered Physiotherapist who graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. He has a strong background in rehabilitation, exercise prescription and massage therapy, with particular interest in musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy.
Before and alongside his physiotherapy training, Michael gained extensive experience as an exercise professional. He holds advanced qualifications in exercise referral, cancer and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, obesity and diabetes management, and sports massage. This foundation has shaped his holistic and functional approach to treatment.
Michael’s clinical experience spans acute care, MSK outpatients, community rehabilitation and gym-based settings. He has worked across cardiorespiratory and cancer rehabilitation, falls prevention, weight management and medical exercise referral, contributing to multidisciplinary care within several NHS services.
With a background in behaviour change coaching and specialist exercise instruction, Michael aims to empower patients to understand their condition, build confidence in movement and take an active role in their recovery. His approach is hands-on, evidence-based and centred around long-term wellbeing, independence and meaningful function.
Outside of clinical practice, Michael enjoys strength training and CrossFit. His passion for rehabilitation underpins his belief in helping people feel stronger, more capable and in control of their health.
Offering Structural, Cranial, and Visceral Osteopathy to address a range of musculoskeletal issues.
Traditional Chinese and Dry Needling options to help restore balance and promote healing.
From soothing face massages to deep tissue and sports massages designed to relieve tension and improve recovery.
Comprehensive treatments including Sports Rehabilitation, Acupuncture, and specialised injury therapies.
Within Dynamix Leisure Gym (First floor), Firs Lane, Cheriton Kent, CT19 4QF
At Viva Health Clinic, we’re registered with and accredited by a wide range of private medical insurance providers.
If you have private health insurance, we recommend checking directly with your insurer to see whether your treatment with us is covered under your policy.
If you’re not sure, we’re happy to help — just get in touch and we’ll check whether we can work with your insurance company.
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At ViVa Health Clinic, we are committed to providing high-quality care that helps our patients improve their health and well-being. Their experiences are a testament to our work, and we are proud to share their success stories.
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