About Kosta

• 2010 - 2014 MOst University College of Osteopathy 

Kosta also has a Sports Science degree and experience working with athletes such as rowers, swimmers and cyclists.

• 2000 - 2004 BSc Rowing Coach Bulgarian National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski"

• 2004 - 2008 MSc Sport Bulgarian National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski"

I started rowing in 1991 in Sofia, Bulgaria, and have found great pleasure in this sport ever since. I had competed at two World Rowing Championships, five World Rowing Cups, and numerous international regattas in various events (LW M1x, LW M2x, M2x, M8+). I greatly enjoyed the discipline and dedication required to row at this level. Although I may not have achieved remarkable results in these competitions, I consider it a significant personal success that I continue to find genuine enjoyment in rowing and competing after all these years.

Like most other Bulgarian rowers, I worked hard and faced many challenges in my effort to earn a place on the national team, dealing with every difficulty and obstacle as best I could. I took on many part-time jobs to support myself financially and to keep my dream alive. However, 2007 proved to be an especially tough year, and the difficult circumstances made me realise that I needed to take a bold step away if I wanted to continue rowing. During that time, I was fortunate to meet many wonderful people while working as a personal trainer and sports coach. One of my clients, Mr. P, generously gave me a one-way ticket to London for my birthday — a gesture that changed the course of my life.

During my time in London, I was fortunate to meet many wonderful people. I will always be a foreigner here, but I’m okay with that. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the kindness of the people I’ve met along the way. Each one of them has offered me hope when I needed it most. My first landlady, Ms. A, offered tremendous support by helping me find employment and improve my English. A group of recreational rowers — G, E, and A — kindly introduced me to PTRC and the River Thames. It was also there that I met my training partner, Ali Boileau, with whom I still train and compete today. With their help I met my rowing coach (Allan Whitwell).  Allan is an inspirational coach who believed in my ambition to compete internationally. He supported me immensely by refining my rowing stroke and teaching me how to scull more efficiently and effectively.

In 2006, I injured my back, which affected both my rowing performance and my daily life. When I mentioned the problem to a friend, she suggested that I see an osteopath to see if anything could be done to help. Although I was initially a little sceptical, I made the appointment. After the osteopathic treatment, I discovered that the pain from this old injury had completely disappeared, and I was able to train more effectively than before. My posture improved, my speed on the water increased, and I was able to compete internationally once again.

The osteopath, John Prescott, had a profound impact on my life. He suggested that I apply to study at the British School of Osteopathy and became my mentor. Inspired by this experience, I decided to learn how to help others manage injuries and the suffering they can cause.

While studying, I worked as a personal trainer, rowing and swimming coach, helping people of all ages and abilities achieve their goals. My rowing and coaching experience has given me valuable insight into how the human body and mind respond to different forms of exercise. Additionally, my degree in sport provided me with foundational knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology, which has proved useful both in my rowing and in my work with patients.

• 2010 - 2014 MOst British School of Osteopathy.  My degree in Osteopathy marked the beginning of my career as an autonomous health practitioner. Since then, I have become the proud father of two wonderful children who continue to inspire and motivate me both personally and professionally.

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