Infrared Therapy

Katharina Ringer is a distinguished healthcare professional with 20 years of dedicated experience in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. She has been part of AdamVital since the centre opened in 2012. Katharina has practiced both in Germany and the UAE, with a strong focus on musculoskeletal conditions, scoliosis therapy, medical training therapy, and sports rehabilitation. She also has experience working with professional running, triathlon, and swimming athletes.

Katharina first came to the UAE in 2010 as the personal physiotherapist to Faris Al-Sultan (Ironman World Champion & Ironman European Champion) and the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, supporting them throughout their training and competitions.

Patients value her expertise in developing personalized treatment plans that combine patient education, hands-on therapy, and targeted exercise programs. Her approach empowers individuals to understand the root cause of their pain and the mechanics of their bodies.

Language: German, English

Specialization:

• Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Scoliosis treatment (Schroth Therapy)
• Radiculopathy, acute and chronic back pain
• Pain Management
• Pre- and Post-surgical Rehabilitation
• Pelvic Floor Therapy & Women’s Health
• TMJ Dysfunction
• Sports Injuries

Ahmed is a neuro and musculoskeletal physiotherapist with more than 14 years of experience in the field. He specializes in neurological condition, musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, spinal cord-relation lesions, other neuro, sports injury. Before joining Adam vital, he practiced as a physiotherapist at Cairo universities hospitals and Egyptian Ministry of Health Hospitals, including the Clinic for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Ahmed holds Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy and focuses his treatments on manual treatment and education of patients with techniques such as neuromuscular release, PNF, and NKT. In his previous employments, he has played a vital role in teaching and training physiotherapy students to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Language: English, Arabic

Core Competencies:

• Neuro injuries rehabilitation
• Pre and post-operative rehabilitation and education
• Pain management
• KT and sport taping
• Acute musculoskeletal conditions
• Chronic musculoskeletal disorders
• Disc injuries
• Exercise therapy
• Preventive rehabilitation
• Functional movement training
• Sports injury

Experience: 14 years (UAE)
Qualification: Master’s in Physical Therapy, Gulf College of Allied Health Sciences, Ajman, UAE

Farhana Bashir is a highly experienced physiotherapist specializing in orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and sports injury rehabilitation. With over 14 years of clinical expertise in the UAE, she delivers evidence-based patient-centered physiotherapy care. At Adam Vital Physiotherapy, she treats a wide range of conditions, focusing on restoring mobility, enhancing function, reducing pain, and improving patients’ overall quality of life. She is also proficient in pain management strategies, functional health assessments, radiograph interpretation, and clinical decision-making.

Language: English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic

Core Competencies:

• Advanced manual therapy and clinical osteopathy for the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions
• Comprehensive lymphedema management
• Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for musculoskeletal cases
• Post-fracture and arthroscopic surgery rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal, sports-related, and postural conditions
• Comprehensive care for spinal pain and associated referred pain
• Exercise therapy with individualized programs, including advanced techniques using EMS
• Acupuncture and dry needling for musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries

Hamza is a musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from University of Sharjah, along with FIFA Sports Medicine Diploma.

Hamza got solid clinical experience in patient and athlete assessment, sports injury rehabilitation, and evidence-based treatment approaches. He specializes in musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions, functional movement dysfunctions, injury prevention, and performance-based rehabilitation.

Before his current practice, Hamza has worked in clinical rehabilitation settings where he developed strong skills in manual therapy—supported by his certification as a Mulligan Concept Practitioner—joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise prescription, kinesio taping, electrotherapy, and neurological rehabilitation techniques, with a focus on restoring optimal movement and function.

Hamza utilizes advanced assessment tools including VALD and Biodex systems, Functional Movement Assessment (FMA), biomechanical and gait analysis, and electronic health record documentation. He places strong emphasis on patient education, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based decision making.

Language: Arabic, English

Core Competencies:

• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Pain management
• Exercise therapy
• Kinesio taping
• Acute musculoskeletal conditions
• Chronic musculoskeletal disorders
• Functional movement training
• Preventive rehabilitation

Ma. Julie Joy Santos is an esteemed Senior Physiotherapist who has dedicated the past 20 years to the field of physical rehabilitation and wellness. Throughout her extensive career, she has cultivated a practice model that seamlessly integrates advanced clinical skills with a profoundly compassionate and person-centered approach to care. Her philosophy is that effective healing involves more than just treating physical symptoms; it requires empathy, active listening, and supporting the patient’s emotional journey towards recovery.

Ma. Julie Joy Santos earned her degree in the Philippines and practiced her expertise on physiotherapy and rehabilitation in her home country and continued to pursue her career in Dubai – Neurospinal Hospital on 2007-2024. She joined Adamvital on February 2025.

Comprehensive background spanning various IN-PATIENT and OUT-PATIENT Settings:

• Neurorehabilitation – post stroke and CNS pathologies
• Musculoskeletal cases pre and post surgery
• Post spinal and brain surgeries rehabilitation
• Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Neuromuscular Disorders (Muscular dystrophy, Auto-immune diseases and Rare genetic diseases)
• Clinical dry needling on all body parts – trigger points, muscle and tendon pathologies
• Dry cupping
• Hydrotherapy

Language Spoken:

• English
• Arabic (average)

Hanan Zogbour is a licensed physiotherapist from Palestine, holding a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy from the University of Sharjah. With over five years of experience, she specializes in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and has extensive clinical exposure across orthopaedic, sports, post-surgical, and chronic pain cases through both professional practice and diverse hospital training rotations.

Hanan’s expertise spans comprehensive MSK assessment, manual therapy, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, joint mobilisation, and evidence-based pain management. She is committed to helping patients restore mobility, improve function, and return to their daily activities with confidence. Her approach is centered on individualized care—designing treatment plans that address not just symptoms, but long-term wellbeing, resilience, and functional recovery.

Language: Arabic, English

Skills:

• MSK Assessment & Diagnosis
• Manual Therapy (Mobilisation & Manipulation)
• Dry Needling
• Pain Management Techniques
• Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
• Post-surgical & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
• Sports Rehabilitation
• EMS Training
• Patient Education & Preventive Care

Specializations:

• Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Sports Injuries & Functional Rehabilitation
• Post-surgical Rehabilitation
• Chronic Pain Management
• TMJ Dysfunction
• Pelvic Floor Therapy
• Return-to-Activity & Movement Optimization

Nahla Al Tilbani is a licensed physiotherapist with over three years of clinical experience in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, pain disorders, and movement dysfunctions. She delivers individualized, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s specific needs, with a strong emphasis on clinical precision, safety, and long-term functional outcomes.

Her clinical approach integrates advanced manual therapy techniques, structured therapeutic exercise programs, and modern physiotherapy modalities to support optimal recovery, functional restoration, and performance enhancement. Nahla is committed to continuous professional development and applies current best practices along with internationally recognized treatment concepts to achieve measurable and sustainable results.

Patient education and active participation are central to her practice philosophy. By empowering patients with knowledge and guided movement strategies, she helps individuals restore mobility, manage pain effectively, and improve their overall quality of life.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, University of Sharjah

Areas of Specialization

• Advanced Manual Therapy
• Therapeutic Exercise & Movement Rehabilitation
• Physical Therapy Modalities
• Dry Needling
• Schroth Therapy (Scoliosis Management)
• Mulligan Concept

Languages

• Arabic
• English

Noura Hamed is a skilled Physiotherapist with over 14 years of experience in the healthcare sector.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2011. She has gained extensive experience in accredited hospitals and clinics in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, collaborating closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal care in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.

Noura Hamed is committed to continuous learning and patient education, advocating for healthy lifestyles through physical activity, sports, and exercise.

Language: English, Arabic

Special interests:

• Management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Pediatrics’ cases
• Rehabilitation of neurological cases
• Pre & post-surgical rehabilitation
• Disc injuries
• Early Neuro-Developmental Treatment (Torticollis, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Hydrocephalus, Microcephaly, Hip Developmental Disorder, Knee Valgus/Varus, Foot Deformities)
• Neuromuscular Disorders (CP, Muscle Dystrophy, Rare Genetic Diseases and Congenital Malformations)

Claudia Sauls is a licensed sports physiotherapist and qualified biokineticist currently practicing at Adam Vital Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation since February 2023. She holds a BSc Honours in Biokinetics from the University of Pretoria and brings a unique combination of physiotherapy and biokinetics expertise to her practice.

With over 6 years of experience in the field, Claudia previously worked as a biokineticist at SABIOKINETICS for 4 years, where she developed comprehensive skills in injury rehabilitation and performance optimization. Her dual qualification enables her to provide specialized exercise-based rehabilitation and movement assessment alongside traditional physiotherapy interventions.

Claudia’s approach focuses on evidence-based treatment, functional movement optimization, and helping patients return to their optimal performance levels whether in sports, work, or daily activities.

Language: English

Core Competencies:

• Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Chronic pain management
• Exercise therapy and prescription
• Musculoskeletal testing and assessment
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Injury prevention strategies
• Performance-based rehabilitation