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OUR ETHOS.

Intentional. Personal. Expert.

Physiotherapy designed for real people with evolving goals.
Led by research, powered by human connection, delivered with precision.

Move better. Recover smarter. Return stronger.

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Meet the Team

Led by Physiotherapist Gaby Pimentel, our team is made up of highly qualified clinicians with over 10 years’ experience across professional sport, private practice, and academia.

Each clinician brings:

  • Deep clinical expertise

  • A commitment to research-led, evidence-based care

  • A reputation trusted by patients, consultants, and industry professionals

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or managing everyday pain, you’ll be supported by a team known for its clinical excellence, compassion, and long-standing patient relationships.

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  • Founder of Homo Sapien

    Gaby is an experienced physiotherapist with over a decade of clinical practice across professional sport, academia, and private practice in London.

    She spent seven years working in elite sport with Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea FC, the England Women’s National Football Team, and British Gymnastics—supporting athletes through European Championships, World Cups, and international training camps.

    Alongside her clinical work, Gaby spent five years as a University Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, later becoming Course Lead for both the BSc and MSc programmes. Her academic background is strengthened by an MSc in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health from UCL.

    In private practice, Gaby brings her performance-first mindset to everyday and athletic populations, with particular interests in lower limb injuries, chronic neck pain, and athlete performance management. Her approach combines research-led assessment, expert treatment, and clear communication to help patients move confidently and recover efficiently.

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When to Consider Seeing a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

You may benefit from physiotherapy if you’re experiencing:

  • Persistent muscle or joint pain

  • Sports injuries or reduced performance

  • Pain that is affecting daily life

  • Limited mobility or stiffness

  • Recurring niggles that never fully resolve

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation needs

  • Work-related aches or posture issues

  • Pain that worsens with movement or activity

The Homo Sapien Approach

At Homo Sapien, our approach is built on strong patient rapport, genuine connection, and research-led care. We take a holistic approach that gets results - blending tailored rehabilitation, precise assessment and hands-on treatment to address both the symptoms and the underlying cause. All of our clinicians are also certified in western medical acupuncture.

Your sessions take place in our high-end, purpose-built facilities in Bethnal Green, East London, designed to create a focused, productive environment for recovery. We pay attention to the details that matter: clear communication, thoughtful progression, and data-driven decisions that elevate your rehab experience.

This is physiotherapy that’s personalised, evidence-based, and crafted to help you move better, feel stronger, and return confidently to the life you want to live.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

RESEARCH LED

COMPASSIONATE EXPERTISE

RETURN STRONGER

PRECISION

HOLISTIC

RESEARCH LED • COMPASSIONATE EXPERTISE • RETURN STRONGER • PRECISION • HOLISTIC

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