Meet The Team

Established in 2015 and operating under the name Dyad Medical until 2023. Our name has evolved, yet our steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional care remains unwavering.

Our name, Nurify Medical, not only encompasses the fusion of nurturing and purifying, though these concepts are indeed integral to our core values. Nurify is also derived from the Arabic word ‘nur’, which translates to light and enlightenment. This reflects our mission: illuminating paths to physical, mental, and emotional clarity while enhancing health for our patients.

Within Nurify Medical, we deploy advanced, innovative, and evidence-based medical treatments. Our commitment is to provide personalized, patient-centred care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Dr Mohamed Abdelghani

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBCh, MSc, FRCPsych, FCTMSS

Dr Mohamed Abdelghani is one of London’s most renowned psychiatrists, with extensive experience establishing and managing clinical services across both the NHS and private sector.

Dr Mohamed Abdelghani

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBCh, MSc, FRCPsych, FCTMSS

Dr Mohamed Abdelghani is an esteemed psychiatrist recognized for his exceptional contributions within London’s medical landscape. As a senior consultant psychiatrist, he boasts extensive experience in establishing and managing clinical services across both the NHS and the private sector.

A trailblazer in his field, Dr Abdelghani stands as one of the pioneers in introducing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to the UK clinical practice.

In 2016, he founded the first clinical TMS service within the NHS in London, located at the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, a service he continues to lead to this day.

Elevating his influence on a global scale, he was elected as President of the Clinical TMS Society, the largest TMS medical organisation worldwide, in May 2022. This monumental accomplishment marks him as the first individual from outside the USA to occupy this esteemed position within the society. His presidency concluded in May 2023, leaving an indelible impact on both the society and the field.

His journey of leadership within the society is highly noteworthy, encompassing roles as Secretary (2019- 2021), Vice President (2021- 2022), Immediate Past- President (2023 – 2024), and a continuous position on the Board of Directors since his initial election in 2017. He holds the distinction of being the first British psychiatrist to be elected to the board of the society.

In May 2018, he was honoured with the Clinical TMS Society President’s award for his unwavering dedication, collaborative spirit, and leadership to advance the society’s ideals.

Dr Abdelghani actively contributes to various committees within the Clinical TMS Society, notably the Education Committee. He imparts his expertise through lectures and hands-on training sessions on TMS and neuromodulation, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, he is a valued faculty member of the PULSES TMS training course, a program offered by the Clinical TMS Society across different countries.

Dr Abdelghani is a board member and one of the founding members of the Foundation for Advancement of Clinical TMS (FACTMS). Presently, he serves as the Chair of the Clinics Expansion Committee within the foundation. This committee is dedicated to the establishment of evidence-based TMS clinics in underserved communities across the globe, reflecting the commitment to extending the benefits of TMS therapy to those in need.

He has undergone formal TMS training at two of the world’s leading TMS centres: Harvard University in the USA and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), under the guidance of Prof Mark George. Notably, Prof George was a pioneer in using TMS to treat depression in the early 1990s.

He has also actively participated in TMS clinical research, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of TMS treatment across diverse patient groups. Notably, he was the London Principal Investigator for the BRIGhTMIND TMS Randomised Control Trial (RCT). This is the largest TMS clinical RCT in the UK.

Dr. Abdelghani’s NHS journey as a Consultant Psychiatrist commenced in 2013, with his role at the Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust dating back to 2014. Alongside his TMS endeavours, he has excelled as a recognized Adult ADHD expert. Having led the Adult ADHD Service at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust for nearly 8 years, he transitioned from this role in February 2022 to focus on expanding his private practice.

Since joining Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust, he has served as a consultant psychiatrist within the Complex Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma (CDAT) unit. Notably, he spearheads the Trust’s TMS service, which he established in 2016. Dr. Abdelghani’s contributions have garnered him two clinical excellence awards from the Trust, recognizing his dedication to enhancing NHS services and delivering high-quality care.

Dr Abdelghani completed his post-graduate psychiatric training at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), an eminent mental health organization renowned globally for its excellence. Collaborating with distinguished professors and clinicians during his training at the National Affective Disorders Service, he ventured into pioneering research involving Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression. As the primary psychiatrist at King’s College London site, he played a pivotal role in this multicentre international study.

In 2009, he became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. In 2020, he earned the distinguished title of Fellow of the college, a recognition of his notable contributions to the field of psychiatry. In 2012, Dr. Abdelghani achieved an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience from King’s College London. Following the completion of his higher psychiatry training at SLaM, he worked as a consultant psychiatrist at the same institution for nearly a year. Subsequently, he embraced his current role at the Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust, driven by the aim of establishing specialized services for depression and adult ADHD.

In 2015, Dr Abdelghani established Nurify Medical formerly known as Dyad Medical, private practice situated in Harley Street. Over the years, he has emerged as one of the most prominent and well-respected private psychiatrists in London.

Dr Filipa Fernandes Martins

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist MMed, SARCPsych, CCT

Dr Filipa Fernandes Martins works within the Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma pathway in North London and holds Specialist Associate registration with the Royal College of Psychiatry.

Dr Filipa Fernandes Martins

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist MMed, SARCPsych, CCT

Dr Martins is a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist currently working in the Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma (CDAT) Pathway in the North London NHS Foundation Trust. She holds a Specialist Associate registration with the Royal College of Psychiatry.

She qualified fom Lisbon’s faculty of Medicine in 2015, having completed an integrated Master’s degree. She then took on a diversified training path in Hospital Garcia de Orta in Portugal, having gained extensive experience in inpatient and community mental health settings, and completed rotations in Liaison Psychiatry, Psycho-oncology, Old Age Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addicitions and Forensic Psychiatry. As a higher trainee, she completed a rotation in Perinatal Psychiatry in Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Martins’ solid training, in addition to her clinical experience working for CDAT, has afforded her expertise in diagnosing, managing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, particularly (but not limited to) depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorder, OCD, PTSD and ADHD. Her work in the NHS also enabled her to gain experience in the field of neurostimulation, working alongside the TMS clinic.

Her passion for a holistic approach in mental health inspired her to complete postgraduate training in Systemic Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as courses on Mindful Self-compassion and Motivational Interviewing.

Dr Martins believes in an evidence-based, psychologically-informed and empathetic approach to mental health treatment, tending to individuals rather than diagnoses. She is attuned to cultural and social determinants of mental health and consistently applies a bio-psycho-social model in her clinical practice.

Besides her clinical work, she has published in peer-reviewed journals, participated in research and quality improvement projects and been an author of several presentations in medical conferences. She is a keen educator, actively involved in supervising medical students and Psychiatry residents, with experience teaching other health care professionals and delivering lectures on different mental health subjects. She remains updated on the latest developments in Psychiatry, as she is passionate about exploring new avenues for treatment, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological.

Dr Ricky Sachdev

Consultant Psychiatrist BSc, MBBS, MRCPsych, MSc

Dr Ricky Sachdev is a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma Service and also works in the Adult ADHD team at the same NHS Trust.

Dr Ricky Sachdev

Consultant Psychiatrist BSc, MBBS, MRCPsych, MSc

Dr Attila Yetkil

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBS, BSc, MRCPsych

Dr Attila Yetkil is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in the mental health and wellbeing of older adults, with extensive experience across community and outpatient settings.

Dr Attila Yetkil

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBS, BSc, MRCPsych

Dr Attila Yetkil is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in the mental health and well-being of older adults.

With over a decade of expertise in Psychiatry, he has extensive experience working in both community outpatient clinics and hospital inpatient settings within the NHS.

He is a member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists and The European Association of Geriatric Psychiatry. Dr. Yetkil offers private assessments for conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges faced by older adults.

Dr. Yetkil earned his medical degree from University College London (MBBS) and holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Leeds. He has advanced training in psychiatry through the Royal College of Psychiatrists, where he is a Member (MRCPsych). Recognised for his clinical expertise, he is accredited under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act as an Approved Clinician, allowing him to assess and manage complex mental health needs.

Currently serving as a Substantive Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist in the NHS, Dr. Yetkil is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. He has extensive experience working across a variety of healthcare settings, including memory clinics, community mental health teams, and inpatient units.

Dr. Yetkil is also an accomplished educator and researcher. He has contributed to medical literature, published research on mental health care in rehabilitation settings, and delivered training to his colleagues.

He has expertise in the assessment and management of frailty, ageing and mental health issues affecting the elderly population and it is his mission to create stronger, healthier and more cohesive communities.

His strong background in fundamental scientific and research principles and clinical experience has led him to a deep and nuanced understanding of the dynamic and intimate relationship between the physical, mental and emotional factors affecting the ageing process. He is passionate about using a combination of preventative, holistic and personalised lifestyle approaches with clients of all ages to reduce the risk of frailty and onset of neurodegenerative diseases and to promote healthy ageing.

With a warm and empathetic approach, Dr. Yetkil ensures tailored assessments to support older adults and their families in achieving the best outcomes for mental health and quality of life.

Specialist Services Include:
• Memory assessments for dementia
• Management of mood disorders, anxiety, and depression in older adults
• Comprehensive mental health evaluations
• Guidance on improving mental health and cognitive functioning

Dr Ayman Kodera

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBCh, MSc, MRCPsych

Dr Ayman Kodera is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years in clinical psychiatry, specialising in old age, general adult and liaison psychiatry.

Dr Ayman Kodera

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBCh, MSc, MRCPsych

Dr Ayman Kodera is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, having spent over 20 years in the field of clinical psychiatry.

He specialises in Old Age, General Adult and liaison Psychiatry (Certificate of Completion of Training, 2024).

Having graduated from Cairo University in Egypt in 2004, where he also obtained his Master’s Degree in Neurology and Psychiatry (MSc) in 2010. He then became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK in 2017.

Dr. Kodera has a special experience in addiction medicine, having worked in a WHO collaborative Centre in Abu Dhabi and in affiliation with Harvard University for 6 years.

Dr. Kodera has completed his higher training at Cambridgeshire-Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, with special interest in Neuromodulation and Psychiatric care for terminally ill patients.

Dr. Kodera is passionate about the field of psycho-oncology and has worked regularly in oncology centers supporting patients at different stages of their illness and recovery.

Alongside his work at Nurify Medical, Dr Kodera leads an inpatient unit for older adults and also leads a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to elderly patients in the community at North London Foundation Trust.

He is also actively involved in medical education for medical students at different levels.

Dr Kodera has authored peer-reviewed publications and multiple QI projects.

Languages: English, French and Arabic

Dr Mowafak Abdelghani

Consultant in Pain Medicine MBBCh, MSc, FRCA, MD, FFPMRCA

Dr Mowafak Abdelghani is the founder and lead physician at Piccadilly Medical and serves as Clinical Lead for Chronic Pain Services across several Greater Manchester hospitals.

Dr Mowafak Abdelghani

Consultant in Pain Medicine MBBCh, MSc, FRCA, MD, FFPMRCA

Dr James Stefaniak

Consultant Psychiatrist MA, BMBCh, PhD, MRCP, MRCPsych

Dr Stefaniak is a Consultant Psychiatrist at North London NHS Foundation Trust who brings a wealth of clinical expertise to Nurify Medical.

Dr James Stefaniak

Consultant Psychiatrist MA, BMBCh, PhD, MRCP, MRCPsych

Dr Stefaniak is a Consultant Psychiatrist at North London NHS Foundation Trust who brings a wealth of clinical expertise to Nurify Medical. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training in General Psychiatry with a subspecialism in Liaison Psychiatry. His strong background in both clinical neuroscience and psychiatry enables him to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health conditions.

Dr Stefaniak possesses a unique foundation in physical and mental health training. After completing a Master’s in Medical Sciences with a Triple First from the University of Cambridge and a Medical Degree with Distinction from the University of Oxford, he initially pursued an Academic Clinical Fellowship in Neurology. He subsequently completed an Academic Clinical Fellowship in Psychiatry at Cambridge and Specialist Psychiatry Training in North London. This extensive dual training is reflected in his membership of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. During his training, he also spent time at the National Affective Disorders Service at the Maudsley Hospital and a dedicated year in neuropsychiatry at the world-renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London.

In his clinical practice, Dr Stefaniak has extensive experience managing adult ADHD, complex depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD. Having worked within specialist teams across these areas, he is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating intricate psychiatric presentations. He is approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act and holds Approved Clinician status.

A core component of his practice is neuromodulation. Dr Stefaniak has received extensive training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, which includes completing the PULSES course from the Clinical TMS Society and working within the specialist TMS service at North London NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Stefaniak provides closely monitored, holistic care. He carefully combines neuromodulation, medication, and psychological approaches to build highly personalised treatment plans for each individual.

A commitment to advancing care is evident throughout Dr Stefaniak’s career. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience that focused on identifying the most effective areas of the brain for TMS treatment in patients experiencing post-stroke language difficulties. His thesis was passed without corrections. With over twenty peer-reviewed publications in prestigious academic journals, Dr Stefaniak is deeply committed to evidence-based practice. He serves as a Journal Review Editor and actively engages in service development.

Dr Stefaniak believes in empathetic, holistic care that focuses on understanding the whole person rather than merely their symptoms. Outside of his clinical commitments, he maintains a strong interest in personal wellbeing, which he encourages in all his patients. He travels widely and reads extensively about developments in technology and neuroscience.

Dr Farhana Mann

Consultant Psychiatrist MB, BS, BSc, MRCPsych, MSc

Dr Farhana Mann is a Consultant Psychiatrist and clinical academic with many years of experience across a wide range of mental health settings.

Dr Farhana Mann

Consultant Psychiatrist MB, BS, BSc, MRCPsych, MSc

Dr Farhana Mann is a Consultant Psychiatrist and clinical academic with many years of experience working in a wide range of mental health settings. Farhana is an approachable, accomplished clinician who values taking a holistic, thorough, and individualised approach with each client and working collaboratively towards treatment goals. She has worked with adults presenting with a broad range of mental health issues including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, complex emotional needs and psychoses including schizophrenia. She is also an expert in the field of social relationships, loneliness and mental health.

Dr Mann trained in London on the UCL Psychiatric Training Scheme and held a highly competitive and prestigious Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Fellowship. She is an internationally recognised expert in the field of social connection and mental health and conducts research into loneliness in people with mental health problems based at UCL. Dr Mann has spoken internationally on this topic and others. Her numerous highly-cited, peer-reviewed publications have directly influenced international guidance on lifestyle interventions for depression and she has e.g. been an invited expert on the Technical Advisory Group to the UK government on social isolation and mental health. She has also won prizes for her research including work on differences in rates of detention under the Mental Health Act in minority groups, and is collaborating with researchers studying mental health outcomes in people with autoimmune disease (Cambridge) amongst others.

Dr Mann studied Medicine at UCL (Distinction, 2005), having gained entry to medical school early. She went on to win several academic prizes including the Meyerstein Scholarship for highest overall academic achievement. Farhana also holds a first-class degree in Immunology and Cell Pathology (conducting research in neuro-immunology) for which she was awarded the Prankerd-Jones Memorial Prize at UCL (for ranking first) alongside being nominated for the Faculty of Life Sciences Medal. She also has an MSc (Distinction) in Psychiatric Research and is completing a PhD in Psychiatric Epidemiology at UCL (researching outcomes for people using psychiatric crisis services) alongside her clinical work. She teaches a wide range of professionals and students through e.g. lecturing, supervising research projects, doing talks in the community and schools, being on research review committees and being a personal tutor/mentor.

Farhana is highly skilled at communicating science clearly to a range of audiences, and has featured as a mental health expert in media including print (e.g. The Guardian, BBC Focus, New Scientist), television (e.g. BBC, MTV), radio (e.g. invited guest on BBC Woman’s Hour), podcasts (e.g. the British Medical Journal, Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health podcasts) and many others. She has been awarded the Morris Markowe Prize for Public Engagement by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Beyond the clinic, Dr Mann is passionate about primary prevention in psychiatry, and harnessing the power of music and stories to promote wellbeing. She is co-founder of an interactive storytelling app for families to improve social and emotional wellbeing and communication. She has spoken widely about innovation in mental health.

Dr Abhishek Kumar Jha

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBS , MBA, MRCPsych

Dr Abhishek Jha is a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist currently working within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorder Service.

Dr Abhishek Kumar Jha

Consultant Psychiatrist MBBS , MBA, MRCPsych

Dr Abhishek Kumar Jha is a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist currently working within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorder Service, including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism clinics, and General Adult Psychiatry with the NHS. In addition, he specialises in the management of complex general adult mental health conditions in community clinical practice. He is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

He qualified from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 2001 and then gained experience in the Psychiatry of substance abuse before coming to the UK. He underwent Psychiatry training in the UK within the Cambridge Rotation. He gained further experience in the management of mental health disorders within the specialist areas of Early Intervention, Psychosis, Complex Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma. He has worked within the Adult ADHD Service since 2013, and as a Consultant Psychiatrist from 2019, and has wide and extensive experience in assessing and managing complex ADHD presentations. He has also been a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Adult Autism Service since 2018.

His more than two decades of experience in assessing and managing psychiatric conditions have allowed him to develop expertise in diagnosis, co-developing management plans, and the treatment of complex psychiatric conditions. These include, but are not limited to, mood and affective disorders, Adult ADHD, Adult Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, and presentations with psychotic features. His work within the NHS has also enabled him to gain experience in managing presentations with multiple physical and mental health comorbidities. He has managed patients across all adult age groups.

He has gained experience in delivering various therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. He also has knowledge of other therapy models, including EMDR, DBT, and Mentalisation-Based Therapy, and works closely with therapists who provide these interventions. In addition, he works collaboratively with other mental health support providers, where indicated, to deliver holistic biopsychosocial care plans that involve not only the individual but, where appropriate, the whole family. He chairs multidisciplinary and inter-team professional panels where complex patient management and therapeutic approaches are discussed and planned.

He has a passion for learning and teaching and organises lectures and training sessions for professionals. As an educator, he works with trainees to support the development of the next generation of Psychiatrists. He is also passionate about the development of systems and processes that improve quality of care and reduce risk.

He completed an MBA from London Business School, graduating in 2009, and has worked within the field of healthcare technology development while continuing his clinical work. He has a strong knowledge and understanding of the specific environmental factors within entrepreneurship, business, consulting, and finance, as well as the stressors these fields can bring. He works with patients to find solutions to their difficulties, helping them achieve success while maintaining their health and wellbeing.

Our Nurses

Ms Dawn Wishart

Ms Dawn Wishart has over 30 years of experience in mental health nursing and has worked across a wide range of clinical settings in Central London.

Ms Dawn Wishart

Ms Dawn Wishart worked in mental health nursing for 30 years and she had gained a wide variety of experience in working in different clinical settings. For the last 10 years, she has been working as a Mental Health Liaison Nurse in St Thomas Hospital in Central London

Dawn became interested in TMS as a new treatment modality that has excellent clinical results. She trained in the delivery of TMS when she attended PULSES training course that was run in London by the Clinical TMS Society in July 2019.

Dawn worked in different clinical setting such as, community mental health teams, in-patient wards and working in liaison psychiatry teams. She was also part of a team which set up a single point of access service to the community teams offering mental health assessments and then looking at the most appropriate care pathways. Before going to work in the community Dawn worked on acute mental health wards and in a private clinic offering detox and treatment to those with a substance misuse problem. This gave her a valuable insight into the reasons why people use substances and the effects on their lives and health.

Working in different clinical settings and with different groups of patients gave Dawn invaluable skills and experience in working with people with a variety of mental health, psychological and emotional problems.

Dawn has many years’ experience of mentoring student and junior nurses and she also used to teach medication management to student nurses at Thames Valley University. She has given presentations and taken part in teaching sessions to other disciplines including junior doctors and members of different teams. During her years of nursing she has taken part in various audits, mainly focusing on information gathering.

Ms Stephanie Georgiades

Ms Stephanie Georgiades is a Biomedical Science and Adult Nursing graduate who also works as a nurse in a busy A&E department in London.

Ms Stephanie Georgiades

Ms Stephanie Georgiades is a Biomedical Science (BSc) and Adult Nursing (PGDip) graduate from King’s College London. Besides her work in London TMS Centre, Stephanie is currently working as a nurse in a busy A&E department in a London Hospital. She offers critical nursing care and provides physical and psychological support to patients. Stephanie has a special interest in psychological aspects of medical conditions such as depression. Stepahnie became interested in TMS as a novel treatment modality that can help patients suffering from a number of mental health and neurological conditions.

Ms Joana Ribeiro

Ms Joana Ribeiro is a senior nurse at the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit at UCLH, working closely with acutely unwell patients in a fast-paced setting.

Ms Joana Ribeiro

Ms Joana Ribeiro is a senior nurse at the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit at UCLH (University College London Hospital). She has been in this post for the last 3 years. As part of her role she works closely with acutely unwell patients on a very time limited treatment basis. Before Ms Ribeiro took on her current post she worked on the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit at UCLH for 3 years.

Ms Ribeiro completed her nursing training in Portugal and this included mental health training. She then moved to London and since that time she has been working at UCLH.

Ms Ribeiro is fascinated by neuromodulation treatment modalities and the fast pace at which they are developing and their potential of changing the field of neurology and psychiatry.

Ms Jennifer Cruz

Ms Jennifer Cruz is a registered nurse with 14 years of experience and a strong background in caring for acutely unwell patients in clinical settings.

Ms Jennifer Cruz

Mr Jennifer Cruz has 14 years of experience as a registered nurse. She obtained her nursing degree from Portugal and she has a wide experience in managing acutely unwell patients in different clinical settings.

Ms Cruz is currently a Deputy Sister at the Hyper Acute Stoke Unit and University College London Hospital (UCLH). Her experience in neuro gave her first hand experience of the psychological consequences that patients experience after suffering a stroke including depression and anxiety. As part of her day to day work she supports patients who struggle with these psychological difficulties and to work closely with neuropsychiatric and neuropsychological teams.

Ms Cruz became interested in TMS after learning about the effectiveness of this relatively new treatment modality in treating psychiatric condition and the possibility of using it in the future to treat neurological conditions.

Besides her clinical responsibilities Me Cruz is also passionate about mentoring and training junior nurses and student nurses.

Ms Mariana Rodrigues

Ms Mariana Rodrigues is an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 18 years in acute and specialised care.

Ms Mariana Rodrigues

Ms. Mariana Rodrigues is an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist with a career spanning over 18 years across acute and specialised care settings. She earned her nursing degree in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2008, beginning her practice in a busy acute ward before relocating to London in 2012.

Upon moving to the UK, Mariana joined University College London Hospitals (UCLH), where she initially gained experience in Care of the Elderly, managing patients with highly complex clinical needs. In 2017, she transitioned to the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). In this high-pressure environment, she refined her expertise in delivering life-saving interventions and comprehensive stroke rehabilitation for acutely unwell patients.

Driven by a commitment to professional development, Mariana later joined the clinical management team as a Clinical Practice Facilitator. In this leadership capacity, she was responsible for mentoring and clinical supervision of nursing staff, overseeing clinical competency and ensuring the integration of evidence-based practice.

Mariana currently serves as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing expert care. She is also a key contributor to several Trust-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Her clinical approach is rooted in her early training in Portugal, with a deep interest in mental health and individualised patient care. Her academic research explored how Nurse led expressive activities impact the development of the therapeutic patient-nurse relationship.

Currently, Mariana is focused on the evolving field of neuromodulation. She is dedicated to implementing cutting-edge research and innovative treatments that enhance patient’s quality of life.

Patient Care Manager

MS Paola Cavallaro

Ms Paola Cavallaro is the Patient Care Manager at Nurify Medical, with a background in psychology, cognitive neuroscience and neuromodulation, supporting patients throughout their care journey.

MS Paola Cavallaro

Paola Cavallaro is the Patient Care Manager at Nurify Medical.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. During her academic training, Paola contributed to multiple research projects investigating non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and magnetic nerve stimulation (MNS).

Paola has completed the Pulse Certification Course (Clinical TMS Society International Certification) and is a proud member of the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS), reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development in neuromodulation.

In her role, Paola combines her scientific background with clinical insight to enhance the patient experience, streamline care delivery, and ensure coordinated support throughout the treatment journey.

Our Admin Team

Ms Liliana Ferreira

Service Manager

Ms Kristina Gadalin

Senior Admin

Ms Thais Zanetti

Admin

Ms Nouhaila Ouassil

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