My Story
Hello, I’m Natasa Economou. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked as a physiotherapist within the NHS and private healthcare, serving hospital, clinic and community settings. My purpose has always been helping individuals live better lives, with the belief that physical, mental, and spiritual health are key ingredients to wellbeing.
My journey began with the structured training of the NHS, where I honed my skills in physical rehabilitation and medical intervention. However, over time, I found the western approach to recovery has it’s limits (like everything does!) and my own long-term health challenges highlighted gaps in the current healthcare system, which led me to explore more natural, holistic approaches. This search for a deeper understanding of health took me to India, where I studied the ancient practice of Yoga. The integration of Yoga (from the Sanskrit "Yuj," meaning union) transformed my work, allowing me to treat myself and my patients through a multidimensional approach that unifies the physical, the emotional and the energetic connection of our beings.
Midway through my career, I had the privilege of working in the international humanitarian sector in Rwanda and Greece. Those five years gave me profound insights into the structural inequalities that exist around the world making me deeply understand that collective healing starts with the individual and within our communities. I have continued my work in Rwanda where I manage a financial fund that supports a small family in a remote village. I completed a year long Fellowship program in Social Impact and Entrepreneurship with Year Here expanding my skill set as a social leader. These experiences continues to shape my work today, driving my commitment to use my skills and privilege to empower others - helping them achieve a more joyful and fulfilling life.
Healing from the inside out
The word ‘holistic’ comes from the Greek word holos which means 'whole’. This philosophy underpins Holistic Physiotherapy, where care extends beyond the physical symptoms and considers the whole person.
As human beings, we are beautifully complex, and our paths to healing are as individual as we are. What works for one person will be different for another, which is why this approach integrates the best of both worlds - combining the modern western medical expertise in physiotherapy and coaching techniques with the ancient eastern wisdom of yogic philosophy. And they work beautifully together!
Together, we craft a personalised treatment plan that integrates tools like breath control, relaxation, and body awareness alongside strengthening, reconditioning and mobility to support your recovery.
Physiotherapy provides a one-dimensional perspective of the body while this deeper holistic approach will improve your mind-body connection, improve your sleep quality, reduce stress levels, and integrate them into your daily life - guiding you toward wellness from the inside out.
Holistic Physiotherapy incorporates:
Physiotherapy prescription: To build strength, mobility, balance and reduce pain.
Yoga practices: Enhancing awareness and building focus through - breathwork (prāṇāyāma), restorative poses (āsana) and meditation (dhyāna). And reducing stress through relaxation (Yoga nidrā).
Nutrition and Self-Care Education: Supporting your body’s natural healing processes, through nutritional advice and habitual lifestyle changes.
Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing a long-term condition, or simply seeking a more personalised path to wellness, this approach empowers you to take an active role in your recovery. You will learn to adopt habits that improve your overall quality of life, reconnecting you with your independence and the beautiful world around you.
If this resonates with you, get it touch - I would love to explore this with you.
