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Meet the Zen Team

We have a dedicated team at Zen Clinic of whom we are justifiably proud, all interact exceptionally with one another and enjoy the challenges and synergy of working in a clinic such as ours. They are all experts in their fields bringing years of experience and dedication to their own professions and specialities.

Zen Dental

Clinical Director - Dr. Ravi Suryavansi BDS. Ncle

Dr. Ravi Suryavansi qualified in 1983 from Newcastle Dental School. Having spent 5 years as an associate he developed his own practice leading this successfully for 15 years whilst undertaking a post graduate course in cosmetic work including Botox, Dermal Fillers, Laser and Non Invasive Fat Removal.

Zen Clinic was the culmination of many years of learning and developing his talents

and his ultimate goal was to open a centre of excellence in a holistic and relaxing environment. His special areas of interest are Dental Cosmetic and Facial Rejuvenation.

Dental Surgeon - Dr Konstantinos Loukas DDS

Dr. Loukas has worked for two years as a teaching associate in the department of Prothodontics in a dental school in Athens.

He has 7 years of experience in Private Dentistry and special interest in full mouth restorations and complex cases. He is a candidate for specialist performance in the UK and he has been working in the Zen Clinic since 2006. Dr. Loukas has extensive

experience in cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction with fixed and removable dental work.

Dental Surgeon - Dr Jessica Parmar BDS (LON)

Dr Jessica Parmar was trained at London Guys and Kings College Hospitals. Originally from Yorkshire she has a friendly and approachable manner.

Dr Parmar is experienced in treating nervous patients and children. She is worked in all aspects of dentistry with a special interest in aesthetic work.

Dental Surgeon - Dr Christian Medel-Gonzalez D.D.S.

Dr. Medel-Gonzalez qualified from Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden 2000. He has 8 years of experience and excellence in general dentistry and his special interest is cosmetic dentistry also tooth whitening, veneers, ceramic work.

He also has an interest in facial rejuvenation and commenced Botox Treatments in March 2008.

Dental Therapist and Hygienist - Aaron Perugini

Aaron qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 2005 and has a wide knowledge of White Fillings and bleaching to compliment thorough and most importantly, gentle mouth cleaning.

Zen Cosmetic

Clinical Director - Dr. Ravi Suryavansi BDS. Ncle

Dr. Suryavansi combines Botox, Dermal Fillers and Laser Treatments to acheive the best possible cosmetic results.

We are keen to introduce patients to our Face Mapping Anaysis to determine 'Custom Advice' in order that home care and maintenance 'before and after' application can provide you with optimal results from your treatments.

Zen Beauty

Beauty Therapist - Carly Fisher

Carly has invaluable experience in the beauty industry and offers a vast range of treatments at the Zen Clinic.

She specialises in Dermalogica skincare and offers a free 'Face Mapping' service which helps determine what creams and treatments are most suitable and beneficial to your individual skin needs.

Beauty and Make Up Artist - Natasha Lam

Our in house therapist Natasha Lam is qualified in Professional Make-Up and Beauty, she has a very impressive portfolio showing her past work which you are welcome to browse through in the clinic. She qualified in NVQ level 2 from Colchester Institute and has also taken a Photographic Make-Up course with Louise Young and has 5 years of experience.

She has also worked along side Jodie Cheek, another well known make-up artist in the industry. Natasha has worked on catwalk shows which has led her to work with some very well known models. She has worked very closely with the acclaimed professional photographer David Lam.

Zen Chiropractor

Chiropractor - Dr Robert Bateman BSc DC DGHA
Doctor of Chiropractic
Registered with the General Chiropractic Council

Dr. Bateman qualified from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth in 1996. He is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and registered with the General Chiropractic Council.

Dr. Bateman is also a member of the British Chiropractic Sports Council. He has been in full time practice since that time treating a

wide range of patients including babies through to great grandparents.

Zen Counselling

Counsellor - Jan Murray

Jan Murray is a fully qualified person-centred counsellor and has a Diploma of Higher Education Person-Centred Counselling. She also has a certificate in Couples Counselling

Mrs Murray is a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and therefore must adhere to their code of ethics. The humanistic, person-

centred approach believes everyone has the potential for change.

She has gained a wide experience in this field encouraging people to explore and understand themselves and their difficulties in a non-threatening and confidential manner. She offers counselling covering a wide range of issues such as loss, stress, low self-esteem, abuse, anger, trauma, bereavement and relationship problems.

Zen Acupuncture

Practitioner - Paul Godfrey BSc MBAcC MRCHM

Paul is a qualified acupuncture practitioner and chinese medical herbalist. He treats people using tried and tested Chinese Acupuncture techniques and deals with various conditions ranging from infertility to back pain.

He also practices in Brentwood and is a Faculty Lecturer on the undergraduate degree programme at the London College

of Traditional Acupuncture in Finchley.

Zen Laser

Clinical Director - Dr. Ravi Suryavansi BDS. Ncle

Hair Removal, Sun Damage, Skin Rejuvenation, Acne Treatments and Vein Removal are typical of the treatments undertaken by Dr. Ravi Suryavansi at Zen Laser. He uses a medical laser to safely deliver these treatments from broken veins around the face to unwanted hair removal around the body. The ideal treatment to give you confidence for that summer outdoor look.

Zen Plastic Surgery

Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon - Mr Klaus. J. Walgenbach

Mr Klaus Walgenbach is an internationally recognised and reknowned Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon and was recently featured in ITV's 'Supersize Surgery' programme. He completed his training in Germany and the USA and held a three year appointment as Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre. He still serves there as an Associate Professor.

Currently he holds a post as Consultant Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon at the University of Bonn in Germany. He is extensively published in scientific literature and he is the author of chapters in plastic surgery textbooks and the co-editor of a new textbook on breast surgery.

His area of expertise includes breast and body contouring surgery which is popular following significant weight loss after gastric banding or bypass.

Zen Hypnotherapist

Hypnotherapist - Anita Hughes B.Sc.(Hons). D’Hyp. HS. EFT.CC.

Anita is a qualified hypnotherapist and registered with The Hypnotherapy Society. She uses hypnotherapy to assist the client to enter into a natural state of altered awareness; during which positive therapeutic change may be brought about.

She also uses EFT (emotional freedom technique), which involves tapping on specific acupuncture meridian points.

Both may be successfully used to quit smoking, loose weight, assist in natural childbirth, improve self confidence and self esteem, help with public speaking, fears and phobias, control pain and long term health issues, ease depression, help with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, help with driving test and examination nerves….and much more.

During hypnotherapy you will be awake and fully in control, but very relaxed; you cannot be made to do or say anything you don’t wish too!

All sessions entirely confidential.

Zen Clinic Manager and Clinical Staff

Practice Manager - Christianne Myclark

Chris Myclark ensures the smooth running of the clinic and can help patients with any enquiries they have concerning the treatments offered or help with further information that they may require.

Chris is the first point of contact for any new
introductions to the clinic.

Clinic Nurses - Sarah Deacon

Sarah Deacon is Dr R Suryavansi's personal nurse, she helps with the dental treatments and lends a caring hand in the cosmetic treatments as well.

She is a very thorough nurse and has a friendly, approachable nature.

Clinic Nurses - Natasha Lam

Natasha Lam is Dr Konstantinos Loukas's nurse. She has a very caring and gentle hand in helping with dental treatments.

She has a very friendly manner with a fun personality.

Clinic Nurses - Juliette Barton

Juliette Barton is Dr Jessica Parmar's nurse, she enjoys her role and is confident in her experience and exudes a very gentle and caring nature.