Quick Summary
  • The Balance operates through clearly defined leadership structures that support clinical responsibility, ethical oversight, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Our team brings together medical, psychiatric, psychological, therapeutic, and operational expertise to address complex clinical situations in a responsible and coordinated manner.
  • Rponsibility for the safety, quality, and integrity of care across all locations.

THE BALANCE operates through clearly defined leadership structures that support clinical responsibility, ethical oversight, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our team brings together medical, psychiatric, psychological, therapeutic, and operational expertise to address complex clinical situations in a responsible and coordinated manner. Leadership roles are defined by accountability rather than visibility.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

Rponsibility for the safety, quality, and integrity of care across all locations. This includes oversight of:

  • Clinical standards and boundaries
  • Assessment and admission suitability
  • Treatment planning and review
  • Risk management and escalation
  • Supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical leaders work independently of commercial considerations and are guided by professional ethics and regulatory obligations.

EXECUTIVE & OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Executive leadership ensures that the institutional framework supports responsible clinical work. This includes:

  • Governance structures
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operational integrity
  • Strategic development aligned with clinical values
  • Long-term sustainability

Operational leadership functions to protect clinical work rather than compromise it.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

Care at THE BALANCE is delivered by multidisciplinary teams that may include:

  • Physicians and psychiatrists
  • Psychologists and psychotherapists
  • Trauma-informed and somatic practitioners
  • Nursing and clinical support staff
  • Complementary therapeutic specialists

Each professional operates within their defined scope of practice and under appropriate supervision. Collaboration across disciplines allows for comprehensive understanding and balanced decision-making in complex cases.

EXTERNAL COLLABORATION & ADVISORY INPUT

Where appropriate, THE BALANCE collaborates with external specialists, consultants, and professional partners to support complex clinical needs. These collaborations are guided by:

  • Clinical necessity
  • Professional qualification
  • Ethical alignment

External input complements — but does not replace — internal governance and responsibility.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

The effectiveness of care at THE BALANCE depends not only on individual expertise, but on how professionals work together. We emphasize:

  • Structured communication
  • Regular case discussion
  • Clear documentation
  • Mutual respect across disciplines
  • Awareness of limits and escalation pathways

This collaborative structure supports both quality of care and professional integrity.

A NOTE ON DISCRETION

Given the nature of our work and the privacy needs of those we serve, THE BALANCE maintains discretion regarding detailed staff information. Professional qualifications and roles are verified internally and governed through established oversight structures.

Psychiatrists

Dr. Alexander Steinhoff, MD

Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist

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Dr. Az Hakeem, MD

Consultant Psychiatrist, Medical Psychotherapist & Group Analyst

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Dr. Sarah Boss, MD

Chief Clinical Officer, Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist

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Medical Doctors

Dr. Felix Kink, MD

General Physician

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Dr. Indhira Ghyssaert, MD

Biochemical Restoration Treatments at The Balance

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Dr. Leah Austin, MD

General Physician

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Dr. Milenka Kraemer, MD

Medical Practitioner

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Dr. Simon Feldhaus, MD

Micronutrient Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine.

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Psychotherapists

Cecilia Juhlin

Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist

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David Cornwell

UKCP Psychotherapist & Somatic Work

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Gita Chaudhuri

Head of Psychotherapy

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Laura Cordero

Psychotherapist

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Lauren Callaghan

Psychotherapist

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Lynn Gruwez

Psychotherapist

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Marie Strandberg

Psychotherapist

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Saskia Van Houten

Psychotherapist

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Sophie Perring

Relapse Prevention Specialist

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Nursing & Clinical Care

Judith Gonzalez

Nurse

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Sonja Reuter

Nurse

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Nutritionists

Anna-Lena Middeldorf

Master's in Nutrition

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Clarissa Lenherr

Nutritionist

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Fernanda Lima Sento Sé

Nutritionist

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Lauren Marsh

<strong>Eating Disorder Specialist & Psychotherapist (CBT-E, FPT)</strong> 

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Lauren Windas

Nutritionist

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Patricia Shelton

Nutritionist

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Management

Abdullah Boulad

Founder & CEO of The Balance

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Alvaro Mc-Crory

Hospitality Director

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Bilgehan Bulut

Clinical Manager

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Daniel Kahn

Marketing Manager

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Dr. Sarah Boss, MD

Chief Clinical Officer, Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist

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Eva Perez

Executive Assistant & Chief of Staff

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Jenny Hepworth

Chief Operating Officer

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Jil Moore

Client Relations Manager

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Personal Support & Live-In Care

Aidan Prendeville

Personal Manager

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Geri McNamara

Personal Manager

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Jayne Fitzmaurice

Personal Manager

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Julio Cano

Personal Manager

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Marco Falvo

Personal Manager

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Martin Dahl

Personal Manager

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Salvatore Puma

Personal Manager

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Steve Allen

Personal Manager

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Tana Lara

Personal Manager

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Yoniel Garcia

Personal Manager

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Somatic & Nervous System Therapies

Alejandra Ashley-Dane

Physiotherapy, Lymphatic Drainage & Craneo-Sacral

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Alejandra Bech

Massage Therapy and Beauty Treatments

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Amme Poulton

Yoga

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Ana Vega

Somatic Work

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Anna Barry

Lymphatic Drainage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy

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Antonio Bellomo

Chi Kung & Thai Massage

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Attila Mihalyi

Personal Trainer

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Caleb Jude Packham

Yoga, Breath work & Personal Trainer

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Carol Blakemore

Chi-Kung

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Celia Ramirez

Physiotherapist

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Elke Bilger

Physiotherapist

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Estela Garcìa

Yoga

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Farrukh Akhtar

Craneo-Sacral

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Fernanda Luiza Paraizo

Deep Tissue Massage & Pilates

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Galina Spirito

Personal Trainer

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Jhonathan Joabe

Massage & Acupuncture Therapist

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Julia Zimmerman

Somatic Experiencing

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Lorraine Jury

Somatic Experiencing

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Lydia Hill

Meditation

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Mar Pascual

Acupuncture & Massage

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Marion Pierschkalla

Somatic Therapy

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Martina Ansaldo

Tapping Body Work

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Mayendree Pather Wenk

Sound healing

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Nadzeda Thomassin

Craneo Sacral, Meditation, Yoga

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Oliver Indri

Chi Kung & Tui-Na Massage

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Oriana Heer

Massage Therapy

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Paloma Rivaya

Sound Healing

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Paola Napolitano

Massage & Reflexology

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Patric Söderblom

Dr of Naprapathy, Acupuncturist, Sportsmedicine Therapist

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Patricia Gomez Zindo

Massage Therapist & Sound Healing

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Paula da Rosa

Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing

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Petró Kohut

Rolfing & Somatic Trauma Therapist

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Rozi Bastos

Massage Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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Sabine Fahrenkrug

Massage Therapist, specialist in manual lymphatic drainage

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Samanta Conti

Yoga & Mindfulness

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Sebastian Reinhard

Tai Chi, Meditation, Chi Kung

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Sonja Reuter

Nurse

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Stacey Hart

Breath Work

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Steve Linzer

Personal Trainer & Kinesiologist

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Susanne Schwarz

CranioSacral Therapy & Massage Therapy

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Vanessa Afful

Massage & Aromatherapy

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Complementary & Integrative Care

Annette Stangenberg

Music Therapy

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Caridad Serrano Garcia

Gong Therapy

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Carla Martin

Art Therapy and Ceramics

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Denise Stergoulis

Equine Therapy

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Emi Ilizuka

Mindfulness

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Emma Gerrard

Drama Therapy

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Hephzibah Kaplan

Art Therapy

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Jessica Seelinger

Hike Guide

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Lockie Ashley-Holligan

Music Therapy

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Maricarmen Pino

Art Therapy

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Maximiliano Mascritelli

Music Therapy

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Pini Ponce

Art Therapy and Ceramics

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Sarah Elfvin

Yoga Master

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Trudi Murray

Scent Creation

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