Meet the Team

  • Balvinder Kaliray is a highly experienced Consultant Chartered Physiotherapist and the Director of Ankerside Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Clinics. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Kaliray's career began with a decade in the NHS, where she successfully managed an outpatient department and collaborated closely with orthopaedic consultants. During this period, she also played a key role in establishing a pain clinic alongside an anaesthetist, which significantly broadened her expertise in chronic pain management.

    For the past 30-plus years, Balvinder Kaliray has dedicated her practice to the private sector. Her Nuneaton clinic was founded in 1984, driven by the strong demand from local orthopaedic consultants and general practitioners. The clinic also provided essential physiotherapy services, including pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, for the Nuneaton private hospital.

    Clinically, Kaliray has pursued extensive professional development, completing numerous specialty courses. Her qualifications include an advanced certificate in acupuncture, as well as various orthopaedic medicine, McKenzie, and manual therapy manipulation courses. She consistently attends the annual Physio First conferences, which feature internationally renowned specialists, ensuring she remains current with the latest advancements in patient treatments.

    Balvinder Kaliray's practice is deeply committed to continuous professional development, providing in-house lectures to GPs on physiotherapy-related services. The practice has experienced significant growth over the years, a testament to its strong reputation and the ongoing demand for its expertise.

  • Jaya has over 16 years experience having graduated with a bachelors in physiotherapy in 2001. She has extensive experience in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries.
    Jaya has worked eight years for Nuffield Hospital where she worked closely with orthopaedic consultants treating acute and chronic injuries pre and post surgery rehabilitation.
    Jaya’s interests are acupuncture, womens health , acute and chronic spinal conditions and neuro vestibular rehab.

  • Andrea qualified as a physiotherapist in 2010 at Sapienza University of Rome and has recently completed a Master degree in Manual Therapy at Coventry University.

    His experience in private practice and elite sport allows him to work effectively with different types of clients adapting to each individual’s need. He has a special interest in sport injuries and spinal problems. He has worked for different rugby and football clubs in Italy and England including Coventry City Football Club. His approach is characterised by his ability to combine different manual therapy techniques with exercise and patient’s education in order for the patient to take an active role in his rehabilitation.

    Being a McKenzie Credentialed Therapist he is highly trained in the use of the McKenzie Method, globally recognized as a leading treatment for back, neck and extremities disorders. He is also a full member of the MACP, main organization for manipulative therapists in the UK. In his free time he enjoys cooking Italian food, playing tennis and swimming.

  • Paul graduated from the university of Birmingham in 2002. He has a particular interest in spinal pathology, posture related pain and the treatment of cervicogenic headaches. Paul has previously worked in the NHS for 6 years where he gained valuable experience in post-operative rehabilitation, helping to get people back on their feet after surgery.

    He is a keen long distance runner and understands the frustrations of sports related injuries. he specialises in manual therapies, exercise based rehabilitation and dry needling.

  • Sarah qualified in 1982 from Lanchester Polytechnic she has worked in the UK and in the Middle and Far East including working for the Physiotherapy School at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University providing clinical support to students. Sarah has also worked in a private clinic as a senior member of a holistic multidisciplinary team.

    Sarah is a well experienced clinician with expertise in manual therapy, managing musculoskeletal problems. She is also certified in Lymphoedema Management and Fluoroscopy Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage (FG-MLD).