Dermot Simpson is a physiotherapist with more than a decade of experience in elite level sports rehabilitation, based primarily in Qatar. He spent over ten years at Aspetar, widely regarded as the world's leading sports medicine hospital, working across a wide range of sports, including with World Cup winners and Olympic gold medalists. That setting, defined by fine margins and demanding return-to-play timelines, shaped a clinical approach that is methodical, evidence-led, and focused on restoring performance rather than simply resolving symptoms.

That same standard now underpins MVP Physio clinic in Qatar, where he and his team work with professional athletes, active adults, and anyone whose work or lifestyle places meaningful demands on their body. Patients present with a wide range of issues, from persistent pain and post-surgical rehabilitation to performance plateaus and complex sporting injuries. Each case is assessed in detail, with a clear diagnosis, a structured management plan, and realistic expectations set from the outset. The clinic is built on the principle that high-quality sports medicine should be accessible to any committed patient, not only to elite performers.

Dermot completed his primary degree at University College Dublin in 2011, followed by a Master's in Sports Physiotherapy in 2014. His clinical and research interests focus on hamstring, rectus femoris, and groin injuries, areas that remain among the most challenging and performance-limiting problems in sport.

During 2025 he presented at international conferences and consulted with elite sports teams in Melbourne, São Paulo, Milan, Paris, the UK, Ireland, and Qatar, and this work continues into 2026. Across every setting, from international federations to individual patients at MVP Physio, the approach remains consistent: careful assessment, a considered plan, and clear communication at each stage of care.

Adlene Guedioura is a former professional international footballer whose career spanned more than a decade in the English Premier League. He represented Algeria at the highest international level, was part of the squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and part of the squad that won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. His Premier League years, at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Watford, meant week-in, week-out exposure to one of the most physically demanding football leagues in the world.

A career of that length gives you a deep, first-hand understanding of what physical preparation, injury management and recovery actually require. Adlene lived the full cycle, setbacks, surgeries, the long road back to full performance, alongside physiotherapists, sports doctors and strength coaches at multiple elite institutions. That experience shaped a strong conviction: the difference between a career that stalls and one that stretches on is rarely talent, it's the quality of care around the athlete.

MVP grew directly out of that conviction. Alongside Dermot Simpson, Adlene set out to build a clinic in Qatar where the standard of care normally reserved for national teams and top-flight clubs would be accessible to committed patients of every level, professional athletes, active adults, and anyone who takes their body seriously. Choosing Msheireb, Doha's most forward-looking district, was deliberate: a home for world-class clinical work in a city that matches its ambition.

As Co-founder and Sports Ambassador, Adlene builds MVP's relationships with athletes, clubs and federations across the region, and brings an insider's voice to the clinic's standards, what matters to a working professional, what's noise, and where real care makes the difference. His role is active, not symbolic: the lived experience of the elite athlete sits at the table every time MVP decides what the clinic should be.

Taneille Johnson is a Sports Therapist with a background in elite sport, rehabilitation, and performance. She holds qualifications in Sports Therapy, Personal Training, and a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Whether supporting high performance athletes, busy professionals, or active individuals, she provides hands on rehabilitation, injury prevention, recovery, and return to performance support.

Taneille has gained valuable experience working as part of the medical team at the FIFA U-17 World Cup and supporting athletes associated with Paris Saint-Germain in Paris. In Qatar, she spent a year managing a recovery centre, where she combined clinical practice with leading daily operations and training therapists.

She is passionate about delivering evidence informed care through hands on treatment, helping her clients return to competition, continue performing at their best, or simply stay active and pain free.

Rana Brahim is a physiotherapist known for her work in sports, orthopedic, and neurological rehabilitation. Her clinical foundation was built through intensive training and internships in Turkey and Qatar, including time at Aspetar, one of the world's foremost sports medicine hospitals. That environment, defined by demanding cases and high-performance expectations, shaped a style of practice that is precise, evidence-driven, and focused on restoring function rather than simply easing symptoms.

That same standard now guides her work with athletes, active adults, and patients facing complex rehabilitation needs. Presentations range from persistent pain and post-surgical recovery to performance limitations and sporting injuries. Each case is approached with detailed assessment, a structured plan, and clear communication from the outset. Her philosophy is simple: high-quality rehabilitation should be accessible to anyone committed to their recovery, not only elite performers.

She brings over a decade of fencing experience as an athlete and coach, giving her a unique perspective on sports performance and injury prevention. This background allows her to connect with athletes and active patients, applying performance-driven insight to rehabilitation.

Her expertise includes advanced training in dry needling, the McKenzie Method, cervical-brachial management, and low back pain care, as well as certifications in adaptive sports medicine and football medicine through FIFA.

Rana is recognized for combining technical skill with a clear, patient-centered approach. Clients value her ability to deliver structured plans, realistic outcomes, and care that goes beyond symptom relief to lasting recovery and performance.

Rahma Melizi is the Administrator at MVP Physio, where she oversees the day-to-day administrative operations that support the clinic's commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience. As one of the first points of contact for patients, she plays a central role in ensuring every interaction with the clinic is professional, welcoming, and efficient.

With a background in office administration, procurement, and client services across multiple industries, Rahma brings a structured and detail-oriented approach to clinic operations. Her experience includes coordinating suppliers, managing documentation, preparing business correspondence, organizing schedules, and supporting the operational processes that allow the clinical team to focus entirely on patient care.

Rahma holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in English Language Sciences and Didactics, providing a strong foundation in communication, organization, and problem-solving. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, she works confidently with patients, partners, and suppliers from diverse backgrounds, ensuring clear communication and a consistently high standard of service.

As part of the team behind the launch of MVP Physio, Rahma has helped establish the administrative systems that support a modern sports medicine clinic, including patient registration, appointment coordination, insurance communication, supplier management, and daily operational planning. She believes that outstanding healthcare begins long before a patient enters the treatment room, through professionalism, efficiency, and a seamless administrative experience.