ABOUT US

4D Life has been created by a team of experienced health and fitness specialists.

The team share a passion for helping people with medical conditions to make the most of life.

It took two years of collaboration to ensure the programme covers all the important topics and key information, to help people living with Parkinson’s manage their condition.

The programme is designed to sit alongside and interlink with the information given by your medical team, forming part of the multidisciplinary approach needed to deliver improved outcomes.

THE TEAM

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Nick Berners-Price
Programme Director

Nick Berners-Price founder of 4d Life

Nick has over 30 years’ experience in the fitness industry. He created 4D Fitness in 1998, and since then he and his team have been delivering leading edge health and fitness solutions across the full spectrum of the population. He has pursued a passion for researching and understanding the human body and its response to training and nutrition.

Now in his early 50’s he has accumulated a unique set of skills and techniques in health, fitness and performance training. As a Health and Fitness Coach he works with Cabinet Ministers, leaders in industry, NHS consultants, GB athletes, senior civil servants and celebrities.

Nick also has Multiple Sclerosis, his first symptoms appearing in 2006. This has created a very personal desire to find the best solutions available to help people with medical conditions. As a Remedial Personal Trainer he works with people living with Neurological and Musculoskeletal injury or disease, Parkinson’s, MS, Stroke, Diabetes and Cancer. Originally qualifying with the American College of Sports Medicine as an Advanced Personal Trainer, he now holds qualifications in:

Exercise Referral – covering Asthma, Osteo/Rheumatoid Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Joint Replacement Surgery, Back Pain, Obesity, Osteoperosis.
Nutrition for Physical Activity.
CHEK Institute – Scientific Core Conditioning; Scientific Back Training; Balance Training.
Level 3 Personal Trainer – including Exercise Referral, Sports Conditioning, Ante and Post Natal, Functional Training for Older Adults.
Parkinson’s Pro – Tim Webster
BA(Hons) Economics from The University of Manchester.

“I cannot recommend Nick highly enough – not only in terms of removing pain or discomfort, but as a professional with very high standards that could no doubt help any number of people to get fitter, healthier and happier!” – Neisha Crosland

Katie De Albuquerque
Neurological Physiotherapist

Katie De Albuquerque

Katie is a highly experienced specialist Neurological Physiotherapist with 11 years experience at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London.

She qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2005 and developed an interest in neurological rehabilitation whilst working at Imperial College Healthcare Trust. She continued to advance her clinical skills and expertise within the field of neurology during her 11 years at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Here she gained invaluable and extensive experience working alongside clients with complex neurological conditions including Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, vestibular disorders, stroke and traumatic brain injury.

Katie continues to be passionate about Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and is Clinical Director at NeuroConnect, a specialist community neuro-physiotherapy service based in Bath and London. Through movement analysis, skilled assessment and exercise, she enjoys working in partnership with clients, helping them to recognise and achieve their potential through improving their function, movement and quality of life.

Katie is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council and Charted Society of Physiotherapy, and is a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology.

“Katie combines three qualities that I particularly value as a PD patient…

… She is extremely knowledgeable on PD and is close to the latest research and developments
… She is very organised and disciplined in her approach
… She is passionate and inspiring and exudes positivity.”

– NB, London

Rania Salman
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist

Rania Salman – Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist

Rania is an experienced Dietitian working with both NHS and Private patients. She currently works at The Wellington and Princess Grace Hospitals, and previously at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queens Square, London. She also runs her own consultancy in London, working with patients from all walks of life.

She has an Honours Degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Southampton and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics. She is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council.

Rania has experience on wards including Stroke and Neurosurgey, Neurology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Haemotology, Diabetes, Liver Disease, Intensive Care and Cardiology.

She is passionate about helping people develop the right eating plan using a genuine evidence-based approach, and dispelling some of the myths that revolve around the world of nutrition. She is also fascinated by the relationship we develop with food and how this element is so important in influencing what we actually eat.

Rania is a Registered and Accredited Dietitian and a member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
“Rania helped develop the right eating plan for me, and helped me understand and love my body a lot more. I’m in shock at how good I feel! She is the utmost professional, yet has a touching compassion. If you’re looking for life changing nutritional advice, Rania is the absolute!”

Kapil Lakhani
Strength and Conditioning Coach

Kapil has been a personal trainer for over 20 years, and has worked with people from all walks of life. He has a Degree in Sports Science and is also an American Council on Exercise certified Personal Trainer. He is qualified to work with Special Populations and Exercise Referrals, and is a Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Kapil grew up in Tanzania and his family moved to the UK in 1992. Soon after this he took an interest in martial arts and is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Choi Kwang Do. He also volunteered at Great Ormond Street Hospital for children for 4 years, and now works with Ealing Borough Council’s Youth Justice Service, mentoring young people.

He has a deep understanding of how the human body works, and which training techniques to employ to get the desired results. He has trained people for events like the Marathon Des Sable, and professional sports. His career has naturally progressed into working with clients who are living with medical conditions, and he has experience with Neurological Injury and Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Cancer recovery, post surgical rehabilitation, Diabetes and hypertension.

Lisa Mac
Cardio Instructor

Lisa Mac – Cardio Instructor

Lisa trained at The Urdang Academy of Ballet studying a number of different dance techniques. On successfully completing her diploma course Lisa embarked on a career as a professional dancer encompassing theatre, television and film, which spanned over 16 years.

With a passion for fitness and fuelled by a desire to share her enthusiasm and benefits that ballet and movement have on the body, Lisa trained as a Barre instructor, a technique that incorporates exercises similar to ballet, building strength, stability and flexibility in the body.

Lisa has a level 2&3 PT course and now encourages and inspires clients to become fitter, stronger and healthier.

“Lisa is a wonderful and upbeat instructor. She focuses on your mind & body connection. In a matter of weeks I felt a difference not only physically, but mentally. I have lost weight, my posture has improved as has my muscle tone. I cannot recommend her highly enough!” – Alexandra Harvey

WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR CONTRIBUTION FROM

DAME UNA O’BRIEN (DCB)

Una ran the Department of Health for 6 years. She is now a leadership coach for Praesta with an extensive background in health policy, on the board of Macmillan Cancer Support, non-executive Director of The University of Birmingham and Member of Council of The London School of Tropical Medicine.

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainers

We also run the National Register of Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainers. The Register recruits, trains and monitors personal trainers and connects them with people with Parkinson’s. Locations are below:

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer South West London

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Bristol

Parkinson’s specialist personal trainer Somerset

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Exeter

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Wiltshire

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer in North West London

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Yeovil

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Bath

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Peterborough

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Southampton

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Aldershot

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Gloucester

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainer Worcester

ABOUT US

THE TEAM

WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR CONTRIBUTION FROM

DAME UNA O’BRIEN (DCB)

Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainers

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