VITRUVIAN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Our Story
Vitruvian Exercise Physiology was established in 2018 when Matt moved to London from Australia. The name ‘Vitruvian’ was chosen from Leonardo da Vinci’s famous drawing, the Vitruvian Man. The drawing is considered to be a coming together of science and art. Given each of you will present with your own unique set of circumstances, challenges, and goals, we believe there is an art to delivering the science in a way that most suits you as an individual.
In keeping with this, when adding to our team, we not only look for depth of knowledge, technical skill and experience, but nice, caring people too!
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Having previously worked within multidisciplinary settings, the Vitruvian team recognises the importance of developing trusted working relationships with local health professionals. We have developed such relationships with GP clinics, Surgeons, Exercise Medicine Consultants, Neurologists, Oncologists and Physiotherapists in West London.
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The business managed to negotiate the challenges of Covid by moving online and we have kept this part of the business operational. Currently, as well as providing home visits and gym based appointments, we work remotely with clients in countries including Spain, Iceland, America, Brazil, Switzerland and throughout the UK.
Meet the Team
Our team of Clinical Exercise Physiologists
Matt Butterworth
Director
& Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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BSc Exercise Science & Physiology
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Clinical Exercise Physiologist (AHCS – UK)
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA – Australia)
Matt graduated from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. His experience includes working within multidisciplinary teams, including Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology clinics. Matt’s main interests lie with musculoskeletal conditions (osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, joint pain), active ageing for older individuals, active interventions for persistent pain and personal training for ongoing strength & fitness. He has also worked with elite sport, including Olympic swimmers and national level cyclists. Matt works alongside other allied health and medical professionals to ensure best treatment and management for clients. From a sporting background that included Australian finals and Queensland representation in swimming, Matt developed a strong interest in how the body responds to training, physical activity, injury, and illness. Matt’s approach is based around the fact that rehabilitation, recovery and progress requires a whole person approach
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BSc Sport & Exercise Science
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MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
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Clinical Exercise Physiologist (AHCS – UK)
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA – Australia)
Jeremy completed a master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology at The Australian Catholic University, Australia. Jeremy has worked within a range of multidisciplinary settings, improving the lives of many clients and patients with musculoskeletal, cardiometabolic and neurological injuries, conditions and illnesses. He has a particular interest in the effect and benefit of exercise in improving osteoarthritis and osteoporosis as well as the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Jeremy’s passion for exercise stems from his experience in the sport of jump rope (skipping) of which he is a multiple time State, National and World Champion.
Jeremy English
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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BSc Exercise Physiology
Peter graduated from the University of New South Wales, Australia with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology. His background includes working in a range of environments, spanning from the cardiorespiratory unit in hospital, to working in the gym with elite athletes. Peter is passionate about restoring mobility and improving quality of life for clients, particularly for those with neurological, cardiometabolic, and musculoskeletal conditions, including: tendinopathy, diabetes, knee and hip replacements, osteoporosis, and lower back pain. He has a particular interest in approaching treatment holistically, and takes pride in furthering his understanding of the connection between social, psychological, and biological factors of his clients, believing them to be connected and equally important for effective treatment. The road to becoming an Exercise Physiologist began for Peter through his football career, in which he won the National Premier League at the Under 16 and Under 20 level. During this time, he faced multiple injuries which Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists helped him through, and he was inspired by the opportunity to help people to carry on doing what they loved.
Peter Zaninetti Taplin
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Affiliates
“This team of exercise physiologists worked wonders on me after my total hip replacement, getting me back to a place where I am stronger than I have been for years, feeling really fit and I can’t actually now tell which side was operated on. They are amazing and it was fun too! I now confidently refer patients having professionally and personally seen what they do”
Dr Fiona McAndrew