VITRUVIAN
Phys
Vitruvian 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 choosing affiliated practitioners, we not only look for depth of knowledge, technical skill and experience, but nice, caring people too!
Having previously worked within multidisciplinary settings, Vitruvian 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.
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.
Vitruvian works privately with clients and also utilises a practioner network of exercise physiologists.
Matt Butterworth
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 focus is helping people with musculoskeletal conditions (osteoporosis & osteoarthritis), musculoskeletal pain, active ageing & falls prevention for older adults, exercise prescription for those receiving and post cancer treatment, and strength training for healthy ageing. He has also worked within elite sport, including Olympic swimmers and national level cyclists. Matt works alongside GPs, Oncologists, Physiotherapists and Surgeons 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.
Practitioner Network
London
Jeremy completed a master’s degree 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
Peter graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology from the University of New South Wales, Australia. 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. Peter's professional journey began 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 Physiotherapists helped him through, and he was inspired by the opportunity to help people to carry on doing what they loved.
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Peter Zaninetti Taplin
Edinburgh
Shaye is an Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist (AEP/CES). Her clinical experience spans working with individual patients and group class settings across a broad spectrum of populations, including musculoskeletal conditions & rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, oncology, neurological conditions, metabolic and renal health, women’s health, and healthy ageing. Shaye's service begins with a thorough initial consultation incorporating subjective and objective assessments to develop evidence-based, tailored exercise prescriptions for the ongoing treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions. Shaye approaches exercise physiology through the lens of exercise as medicine, empowering patients to reach their full potential both within their sessions and across their everyday lives. She believes targeted exercise is a powerful intervention to guide individuals through their health journeys, whether managing a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or working towards personal milestones. Shaye places importance on ensuring every session is clinically effective, engaging, and enjoyable. Outside the clinic, Shaye stays active by running and training to complete another triathlon, watching and playing Australian Rules Football, getting out into nature for weekend camping trips, and attending live music gigs.
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Shaye Harney