National Institute of Women's Health and performance

Medical Care for the Active Female

The National Institute of Women’s Health and Performance (NIWHP) aims to deliver excellence in care for every active female.

 

Women in sport are achieving more and more but there is a growing need to meet the female health needs. Whether you are a recreational beginner or elite athlete looking to ensure optimal health for performance.

 

With your needs in mind, a team of experts in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Women’s health specialists have collaborated to set up NIWHP in Harley Street at the prestigious Marylebone Health Group, in partnership with the Poundbury clinic.

 

For more information on specialists and services head to www.marylebonehealthgroup.com and www.thepoundburyclinic.co.uk. 

Consultations available in London and Dorchester.

 

The National Institute of Women’s Health and Performance (NIWHP) aims to deliver excellence in care for every active female.

 

As women in sport are achieving more and more it is our priority to ensure health needs specific to the female athlete are met. Whether you are just setting out in exercise, a recreational or elite athlete looking to ensure optimal health for performance, NIWHP is here to help you achieve your goals.

 

With your needs in mind, a team of experts in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Women’s health have set up NIWHP at Marylebone Health Group in London, in partnership with the Poundbury clinic.

 

The Team

NIWHP was founded in 2017 by : Mr Michael Dooley, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Professor Mike Loosemore MBE, Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Dr Rebecca Robinson, Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine.

 

Our team includes specialists across the medical and performance spectrum to offer a holistic approach to Women’s health and performance from Diagnosis through to testing and nutrition.

 

NIWHP is located in Harley Street (Marylebone Health Group) in London’s medical district and also at The Poundbury Clinic and through the Poundbury Suite at London's King Edward VII Hospital.

 

 

The Female Athlete

Our clinics are designed to help every female athlete address their health concerns,

from managing their menstrual cycle to achieving elite performance; from nutritional needs to planning a family.

 

 

What can we help with?

We have a range of specialist packages, but our expertise if far beyond them:

  • Women’s health in sport

  • Menstrual health: absent periods, heavy periods.

  • Dysfunctional menstrual bleeding

  • How to optimise menstrual health for performance

  • Bone stress injuries

  • Exercise and The Menopause

  • Nutritional needs for health and performance

  • Preparing for pregnancy, sport and pregnancy and beyond

  • REDs and Osteoporosis

  • The young athlete

  • The Masters athlete