About this clinic
The Great Health Clinic can trace its foundation back to 1947, originally set up by Ben Sclaire, who was a Chiropodist. The premises were situated on the corner of Essex Road and Balls Pond Road, and moved to Essex Road in the late 1950's. Ben's wife, Rita managed the business and later in the early 1970's his two children joined the family practice as Chiropodists and in 1979 the surgery moved to its present location and has been there ever since.
In early 1994 Kay Lawman, Chartered Physiotherapist, joined the practice and introduced physiotherapy to the existing chiropody service and later Kay founded The Islington Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic.
In May 2003, Kay incorporated the existing Chiropody and Podiatry Clinic into The Great Health Company to become a first-class multi-disciplinary service for both local people and injured sports people and dancers.
Kay Lawman's two children, Natalie and James Simpkin, now owners of the clinic are managing the practice, continuing the legacy of excellence that Kay Lawman practiced during his time there. This is reflected in the fact that over 10,000 patients have registered with the Clinic, some coming only a few times and others over a lifetime.
The business is continuing to grow and from its roots of Chiropody now includes Physiotherapy and Sports Massage, offering services to all patients from leisure runners all the way up to athletes and professionals.
Treatments & services
Comprehensive care across multiple specialties · transparent pricing · free 24-hour cancellation · insurance pre-checked before your visit.
-
Cardiology
From €120Heart health screening and treatment by board-certified cardiologists.
Read more -
Ophthalmology
From €80Full eye examinations, vision correction, and laser surgery.
Read more -
Dental Care
From €50Preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for all ages.
Read more -
Surgery
From €350Minimally-invasive surgical procedures with rapid recovery.
Read more -
Orthopedic
From €100Joint, bone, and muscle care including sports injury rehabilitation.
Read more -
Neurology
From €150Diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders.
Read more -
Dermatology
From €70Skin health, cancer screening, and aesthetic procedures.
Read more -
General Medicine
From €60Primary care consultations and health check-ups.
Read more
Amenities
Patient-first comforts that turn a visit into a positive experience.
- Free Wi-Fi High-speed internet across the entire clinic
- On-site Pharmacy Prescriptions dispensed before you leave
- Cafeteria Light meals and refreshments on every floor
- Wheelchair Access Step-free entry · lifts · wide doors throughout
- Multilingual Reception EN · DE · FR · ES · IT spoken at the desk
- Breastfeeding Room Private space with changing facilities
- Extended Hours Evening and weekend appointments available
- Sterile Protocols Surgical-grade sterilisation, audited twice yearly
Our doctors
- Dr. Victor James Head of Orthopedist Department
- Dr. Philips Rownd Gynecologist
- Dr. Jonathon Ronan Head of Cardiology Department
- Dr. Jane Ronan Pediatric Nutritionist
Inside the clinic
Insurance & payment
Verify your plan in 30 seconds · direct billing with major European insurers · no surprise fees, itemised invoicing every time.
- A AOK Direct billing
- T TK Direct billing
- B Barmer Direct billing
- D DAK Direct billing
- AC Allianz Care Direct billing
- BG Bupa Global Reimbursement
- CG Cigna Global Direct billing
- AP Axa PPP Direct billing
- VH Vitality Health Reimbursement
- IE IMG Europe Reimbursement
- Payment methods
- Card · SEPA · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Bank transfer · Cash
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP · CHF
- Financing & instalments
- Klarna · 0% over 12 months · Healthcare loan