Optimal Clinic

Optimal Clinic A friendly & effective polyclinic with an expert multidisciplinary team dedicated to your recovery.

Meet the Team: Naomi, RN, MSN, IBCLCHi, I’m Naomi — a DHA-licensed Registered Nurse and International Board Certified La...
04/07/2025

Meet the Team: Naomi, RN, MSN, IBCLC
Hi, I’m Naomi — a DHA-licensed Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. ( IBCLC ) I hold a Master of Science in Child Health Nursing, and I’m deeply passionate about supporting families through the early stages of parenthood.

Before moving into lactation and maternal-child health, I worked in the NICU at AIIMS Delhi and also assisted in general and plastic surgeries as an operating theatre nurse. I’m certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in BLS, ACLS and PALS and I stay committed to providing safe, evidence-based care for every family I work with.

Whether you’re navigating the newborn phase or just need some support in choosing the best way to feed your baby , I’m here to guide, encourage, and empower you every step of the way. 💛

Your passport is ready. Your sunscreen’s packed.⁣But what about your vaccines?⁣⁣With mid-year travel season approaching,...
10/06/2025

Your passport is ready. Your sunscreen’s packed.⁣
But what about your vaccines?⁣
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With mid-year travel season approaching, it’s the perfect time to check your vaccine status, as travel vaccines can help to protect you and your family. ⁣
Using the DHA's latest Clinical Immunization Guidelines, our vaccination clinic follows the UAE National Vaccination Policy and offers personalized travel consults with our family medicine consultant, Dr. Lindsey, to make sure you’re covered.⁣
Get travel-ready and headache-free. (Literally.)⁣
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Learn more: mohap.gov.ae | dha.gov.ae⁣

🧠💬 Communication After Stroke: What You Should Know A stroke can change how the brain processes language — and that can ...
05/06/2025

🧠💬 Communication After Stroke: What You Should Know

A stroke can change how the brain processes language — and that can affect speaking, understanding, reading, or writing. This condition is called aphasia, and it affects about 1 in 3 stroke survivors. Changes to the way speech sounds with no language difficulty is called dysarthria.

Communication changes after stroke might look like:
🔹 Difficulty finding the right words
🔹 Speaking in short or incomplete sentences
🔹 Trouble understanding fast speech or complex instructions
🔹 Reading or writing challenges
🔹 Slurred or slow speech (due to muscle weakness — not aphasia)

💡 But here’s the important part: recovery is possible. With speech therapy, support, and patience, many people improve over time.

If someone you love is going through this, here’s how you can help:
💙 Be patient
💙 Use simple, clear language
💙 Give them time to respond
💙 Use gestures, pictures, or writing when needed
💙 Keep talking — connection matters

Contact our Speech Therapist Elizabeth if you would like help navigating communication difficulties following stroke

You have more control than you think.Most strokes are linked to lifestyle.Start protecting your brain with healthy habit...
29/05/2025

You have more control than you think.

Most strokes are linked to lifestyle.
Start protecting your brain with healthy habits today.

Prevention is powerful. 💪

Think someone might be having a stroke?⁣⁣Check for the signs using BEFAST 💪⁣⁣The quicker you act, the better the outcome...
28/05/2025

Think someone might be having a stroke?⁣
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Check for the signs using BEFAST 💪⁣
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The quicker you act, the better the outcome.⁣
Let’s spread the word and save lives 💪⁣
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Meet Qingchao Zhu – Sports Massage Therapist 🏋️‍♂️🧘‍♂️Im a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner currently advancing m...
26/05/2025

Meet Qingchao Zhu – Sports Massage Therapist 🏋️‍♂️🧘‍♂️

Im a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner currently advancing my expertise through sports medicine studies in London. Holding a license in Sports Massage Physiotherapy here in Dubai.

Combining traditional Chinese medicine with targeted sports pressure massage, I offers a holistic approach to injury treatment and performance enhancement.

When I work with a client, I start by looking at the body as a whole — assessing how it moves, where it holds tension, and what might be limiting performance or causing discomfort.

From there, I create a personalised plan designed to do more than just relieve symptoms. My goal is to help strengthen core stability, activate the deep muscles that support healthy movement, and improve overall efficiency and balance in the body.

It’s not just about recovery — it’s about prevention, performance, and empowering the body to heal itself. Whether you’re managing pain, coming back from a sports injury, or simply looking to move better, I focus on restoring your body’s natural rhythm and energy.

✅ Relieve pain
✅ Support sports-specific rehabilitation
✅ Prevent injury and aid recovery
✅ Strengthen core stability and activate deep muscles
✅ Rebalance the body’s energy for optimal movement

For me, it’s about treating the whole person — not just the symptoms — and helping you move, feel, and perform better every day.

Let’s work together to restore balance and unlock your body’s potential. 🌱

📱 WhatsApp/Call ＋971504233302 to book an appoinment.⁣

🌟 Meet Valerie – Our Neuro Physio Expert 🧠💪"I'm a passionate physiotherapist with over 13 years of experience in rehabil...
22/05/2025

🌟 Meet Valerie – Our Neuro Physio Expert 🧠💪

"I'm a passionate physiotherapist with over 13 years of experience in rehabilitation. After completing my Master’s in Neurophysiotherapy at the University of the Witwatersrand, I spent a decade working in an in-patient rehab hospital in South Africa — eventually managing the spinal cord injury unit, which remains one of my greatest passions.

I believe rehab is a team effort. I take a holistic, hands-on approach, always challenging my clients in sessions and encouraging consistent effort at home. It's not just about recovery — it's about restoring confidence, movement, and quality of life.

Whether it’s neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s or traumatic brain injury, or vestibular issues like dizziness and imbalance — I’m here to help you move better and feel better."

✨ Valerie specialises in:

Neurological & Vestibular Rehabilitation

Concussion Recovery

Amputee & Complex Injury Rehab

Spinal Manual Therapy & Dry Needling

Exercise-Based Rehab for long-term results

Ready to take your next step toward recovery? Valerie’s here to guide the way.

🧠 Speech Therapy After a Stroke: Rebuilding Communication 💬A stroke can affect speech, language, and swallowing, but spe...
20/05/2025

🧠 Speech Therapy After a Stroke: Rebuilding Communication 💬

A stroke can affect speech, language, and swallowing, but speech therapy plays a crucial role in helping individuals regain their abilities and improve their quality of life. 🌱✨

After a stroke, many people experience difficulty speaking, understanding language, or swallowing. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) works with patients to develop personalized strategies to address these challenges, focusing on regaining as much communication function as possible. 🗣️💪

🔑 How Speech Therapy Helps After a Stroke:
• Improving speech clarity and expression (dysarthria)
• Enhancing language comprehension and communication skills (aphasia)
• Strengthening swallowing to prevent choking and ensure safe eating (dysphagia)
• Boosting confidence in conversations and social interactions (cognitive communication disorders)

With the right support, recovery is possible! If you or someone you love is recovering from a stroke, speech therapy can make all the difference in rebuilding communication and independence. ❤️

📱 WhatsApp/Call ＋971504233302 to book an appoinment.⁣
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This World Pilates Day (Saturday, May 3rd), we’re celebrating movement that heals, strengthens, and empowers.🧘‍♀️ Compli...
30/04/2025

This World Pilates Day (Saturday, May 3rd), we’re celebrating movement that heals, strengthens, and empowers.

🧘‍♀️ Complimentary class
📍 Optimal Fitness, Dubai Studio City
🕚 Saturday, May 3rd | 11AM–12PM
👩‍⚕️ Led by Gillian Duncan & Natasha Rupert
💖 Suitable for pre & postnatal

Space is limited—DM to reserve your spot and let’s move with meaning.

🧠Brain Injury & Speech and Language Therapy 🗣️Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is any trauma to the head that disrupts the no...
30/04/2025

🧠Brain Injury & Speech and Language Therapy 🗣️

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is any trauma to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain (NICE UK, 2007). This can affect the scalp, skull, brain tissue, or the protective membranes around the brain.

ABI can lead to challenges with:
• Speech
• Language
• Communication
• Swallowing
• Movement
• Thinking
Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) play a vital role in supporting individuals with brain injuries. Their work focuses on improving quality of life and promoting independence.

SLTs help by:
• Assessing speech, language, social interaction, and swallowing.
• Developing personalised treatment plans.
• Recommending tools and devices to aid communication.
• Training individuals and families to support communication strategies.
• Delivering goal-driven therapy tailored to each person’s needs.

With the right support, people with brain injuries can rebuild their communication and regain confidence in everyday life.

Feeling tense by 10am? Struggling to maintain focus or movement throughout the day?In today’s fast-paced world, stress c...
29/04/2025

Feeling tense by 10am? Struggling to maintain focus or movement throughout the day?
In today’s fast-paced world, stress can affect us in subtle but impactful ways, especially in how we move, rest, and recover.

Our physiotherapists often see patients whose posture, mobility, or physical discomfort are closely tied to daily stress habits. It's not about diagnosing stress, but recognising the role it plays in your physical wellbeing.

From breathing strategies to tailored movement routines, physiotherapy can be part of a broader approach to feeling better in your body, especially when life is pulling in all directions.
A small shift in awareness can make a big difference in how you move through your day.

Hey parents, you're some of the most resilient humans on the planet—but even superheroes need support.Between school run...
26/04/2025

Hey parents, you're some of the most resilient humans on the planet—but even superheroes need support.

Between school runs, work deadlines, and “just one more episode” bedtimes, the stress load can feel constant. And the kicker? It often gets brushed off as “normal.”

At Optimal Clinic, we see the ripple effects of chronic stress every day. But we also see what happens when parents get proper care—from managing sleep and nutrition, to addressing physical strain and emotional overload.

Whether it’s a nutrition tweak, pelvic floor support post-baby, or just someone asking how you’re doing—we’re here.

Because you deserve care that sees you, not just the role you play.

📲Please call or WhatsApp the clinic on 0504233302 for bookings.

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Studio City, Al Qudra Road
Dubai

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00
Thursday 07:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 07:00 - 19:00

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+971504233302

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Got pain? Let us help you.

The optimalTHERAPY team have extensive knowledge and years of experience treating a variety of joint and muscular injuries from head to feet. All our therapists are qualified to diagnose and treat common injuries such as low back and neck pain, joint pains as well as sports and muscle injuries. Using a variety of treatments, the team are committed to getting you back to fitness so you can get back to doing what you need to do. optimalMUMS specifically looks after the needs of pre & post natal women.