Testimonials
Hear from the top athletes and sports professionals who have experienced the exceptional care and expertise of Professors Ernest Schilders and Rowena Johnson at The Combo Clinic.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with both Rowena and Ernest during my professional career. They played an important role in helping me and my team manage and rehabilitate several complex injuries. Their clinical expertise is matched by their ability to think outside the box, offering solutions tailored to each individual and situation. They have an in depth understanding of the pressures of professional sport and consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding care. Their advice was always sound, thoughtful, and delivered with calm reassurance- making a real difference both on and off the court.
Andy Murray
Former Tennis World No.1
I was introduced to doctor Rowena Johnson in June 2025, my career felt almost stuck due to a reoccurring issue that wouldn’t let me play and train freely for months. Not only she was super prepared and useful with her medical advice and procedures but what actually helped me the most was her kindness and her ability to understand the struggles of a professional athlete that couldn’t perform and express his potential. After few meetings during the summer I finally got back on court doing what I love the most, playing and competing.
For these reasons and many more I feel that a big piece of the Davis Cup trophy that I have in my living room belongs to her.
Grazie ❤️
Matteo Berrettini
Tennis Player, Davis Cup Winner
I was referred to Professor Rowena Johnson after a diagnosis of sural nerve entrapment for chronic Achilles pain, an injury which had hampered me for years. The treatment she carried out was the first truly effective therapy I had received for the issue, and consequently allowed me to complete my first fully uninterrupted and most successful season of competition to date. The support I received from Rowena and her clinic has been thoroughly professional and accessible for me as a patient. I would go so far as to say that seeking treatment from Rowena has been invaluable to my career as a professional athlete.
Max Burgin
British Olympian, 800m Runner
I highly recommend The Combo Clinic led by Professor Schilders and Professor Johnson. They bring unparalleled expertise in treating groin, hip and hamstring injuries. Their comprehensive approach and blend of surgical and diagnostic insight has been invaluable in helping our players manage and heal from challenging and complex injuries.
Thanks to their care and guidance, our players can get back to play with minimal downtime. Their professionalism and expertise make this clinic a must for anyone looking to recover and return to peak performance.
Simon Parsell
Club Physiotherapist, Luton Town FC
[Before coming to the Combo Clinic] I was unfortunately the victim of surgery that went wrong and without going into detail I had lost all trust in Consultants and needed to find someone who could help me. I spent hours doing research to try and find the country's top groin specialist and finally decided to go and see Professor Schilders and Professor Johnson. Right from the start I felt a sense of reassurance and someone who actually wanted to help me. At the point of meeting them I was very low and verging on a break down and just needed help. Between the two of them they worked out a methodical approach with lots of investigation to try and get to the route of the problem, rather than resulting to immediate surgery. Everything was explained to me as we went along the way and the problem was eventually identified as a hernia. I had the operation to fix this which was a success, and the recovery was pretty quick due to the pure genius that professor Schilders is. Unfortunately, due to the previous operation and now this surgery I started to get some pain back, on seeing Professor Schilders, he assured me he would do everything to try and help. He made me an appointment to see Professor Johnson so she could scan the area and start a process of injections to try and break down scar tissue which had formed. Professor Johnson is a complete professional and made me feel comfortable throughout, explaining every step of the way, I am already seeing the benefit of the injections and am just waiting to have my third and final injection. I now feel I am beginning to get my life back and I can only thank the two professors for this, the care they have provided has genuinely been life changing. The way they work together is second to none, absolute true professionals, this is such a complicated area to understand and treat but there is no doubt they are two of the country's best if not the best in understanding and treating this area. I can't thank you both enough Professor Schilders and Professor Johnson.
Ben F.
Patient
Rowena has been a huge help to me over the last few years. There have been multiple times already in my career where I felt like certain injuries would really prevent me from being achieve my goals and dreams.I hope Rowena truly understands how much the people she helps appreciate her and her work.
Jack Draper
British Tennis No.1
Over the course of my career, I’ve seen Professor Schilders and Professor Johnson on multiple occasions in their Combo Clinic. They’ve always go above and beyond to offer outstanding medical care, and I trust their expertise.What sets them apart is the way they run a true one-stop service- I’m seen, scanned, and treated all on the same day. That level of efficiency is invaluable when you’re trying to get back to full fitness.They go out of their way to make themselves accessible to me, their advice is clear, honest, and backed by years of experience at the highest level.I’ve had several injuries during my time in football, and their skill and support have played a huge part in helping me return to the pitch.
They’re simply the best at what they do.
Séamus Coleman
Republic of Ireland & Everton FC Captain
Professor Rowena Johnson is nothing short of brilliant. She combines deep medical expertise with an incredibly warm and personable approach that immediately puts you at ease. It’s rare to find someone so knowledgeable who also genuinely cares about you as a person. If I ever need any work done again, especially with a body that’s taken a fair bit of punishment from rugby, she’ll be the first person I turn to. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Beno Obano
Premiership Rugby Player, England National Team
In May 2022 I sustained a stress fracture of the femoral neck during a competition. Due to numerous poor decisions from my usual medical team, and after spending 3 months on crutches, I was eventually referred to Rowena.
As a patient of Rowena, I have had the opportunity to witness first-hand her dedication to providing compassionate and expert care. As soon as she was involved in my rehab I felt a sense of hope that it would be possible to return to competition while I was in the depths of a potentially career ending injury. Rowena has always been willing to take the time to listen and explain things clearly, which has helped me to feel more comfortable and reassured during what was a very stressful and anxiety-inducing time. During this period I had bad news after each and every scan or appointment. A moment that stayed with me, I asked Rowena if I’ll race again, to which she replied “ you’ll be ok, you will come back from this” I clung onto that statement as nobody in the whole process had been willing to say this, as it was a very uncertain time.Rowena continued to help me through the next 6 months of rehab, reading my scans, often half way across the world or in a different time zone. She was never unreachable. Rowena knew how much each scan meant to me and my career/life. Rowena was so dedicated to helping me as a person and I will be forever grateful to her for her care. I am now back to full training and I’m able to compete as I did before, this is largely down to the input Rowena had in my journey.Overall, it is clear that Rowena is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable in her field, but also deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of her patients and the broader medical community.
Jessica Learmonth
British Triathlete & Olympic Gold Medalist
As the Lead Performance Doctor at UK Athletics, I have the privilege of collaborating with Ernest and Rowena on complex case management. Their combined expertise and deep understanding of anatomy are second to none. They bring a pragmatic approach to sports medicine, and their ability to communicate effectively, share insights, and engage in constructive debate consistently leads to innovative and effective solutions. Their efficiency ensures a timely yet predictable return to sport, which is critical in high-performance environments.
Dr James Brown
Lead Performance Doctor, British Athletics
We always receive an excellent service from Prof Schilders and Rowena Johnson. Their joint clinics are the perfect option for us as the consultant opinion is informed by the radiology report and it means the player only has to attend once. The booking process is smooth, and they will endeavour to see our players as quickly as possible, often within 24 hours of referral. The facilities are excellent, the reports are always sent quickly after the appointment, and all follow up care is taken care of. We would highly recommend this service to other sports clubs.
Rachel McGeachie
Head of Medical, Harrogate Town AFC
