Michaela Zelenkova

BSc Hons

Michaela trained for her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy in Brunel University in UK, she completed her degree in 2007. While training she worked as GP Exercise referral scheme instructor and further to that as Physiotherapy assistant.  Michaela worked in UK over twenty years. She has long experience in exercise prescription, including over fifteen years as qualified Physiotherapist. For the last ten years she has been supporting clients with neurological conditions with their physical management in domiciliary and outpatient setting. In her most recent post from 2011 to 2022 Michaela worked for the Ealing Community NHS Trust (Enable team neurology outpatients clinic) specialising in neurological and vestibular rehabilitation, treating clients with multisensory impairment and complex medical history. 

Michaela has always been comparing varied types of exercise and their benefits but also their demands on human body. Michaela believes that every repetition counts and only with regular practice and the right intensity we can make a difference to our ability, strength or balance.  Anyone regardless of their physical limitation should follow and have an access to exercise advice and support. That is why Michaela and Follow steps have  been working with LEGS charity since 2021. LEGS caters for a wide range of neurological conditions and offers great quality physiotherapist led affordable exercise guidance and classes. 

Michaela is a member of CSP and interest groups ACPIN and ACPIVR. Michaela is also a Tai chi Chuan instructor registered with the Tai Chi union for GB. Michaela now lives and works in West Flanders in Belgium. She is pursuing further studies, while working as self employed.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK , www.csp.org.uk

David Bouchet

BSc Hons

 

David has worked in the NHS in community rehabilitation services with people with neurological conditions for almost 10 years. As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, his role involves working across Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. David very much enjoys the variety of the job, which allows him to promote independence and a good quality of life despite ill-health challenges or disability. David always keeps a strong focus on empowering and motivating people to work towards their chosen goals with a positive attitude.

David has just completed an open degree with the Open University in health and psychology related subjects. He is now considering further studies…

David considers himself very fortunate to have been introduced to Tai Chi by Michaela when they were working together. His passion for Tai chi has grown progressively ever since, and he soon qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor, certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. David is also a member of the Tai Chi & Qigong Union for Great Britain.

David believes that Tai Chi brings a wide variety of benefits to participants, such as improved balance, strength and coordination, but also positive mental well-being, increased confidence and togetherness in a non-competitive, friendly and fun atmosphere.

Having not so long ago moved to Wales, David has now restarted his face-to-face classes in the Newport and Torfaen areas. He also continues to work with Michaela and LEGS charity to cover on line Qigong & Tai chi classes.