AGM Team
Antonella Meli
Founder & CEO
Antonella is the founder of AGM Centre, a wellbeing-based practice specialising in foot health, holistic wellness and functional mobility for older adults. With over 30 years of professional experience in health, movement and therapeutic practice, she offers a clinically informed and person-centred approach to functional ageing.
Her work combines low-impact, evidence-based movement techniques, foot health insight and holistic support, helping individuals improve mobility, confidence and overall quality of life. Sessions are guided with structured screening and tailored adjustments to ensure safety, comfort and appropriate progression for each person.
Antonella’s work is shaped by both extensive professional experience and personal insight, giving her a deep understanding of the importance of dignity, resilience and tailored support.
Alongside her professional practice, she plays an active role within the community. She leads an Over-50s Mobility & Friendship Group, supports local safety initiatives as a Neighbourhood Watch St.Ablans District Coordinator, and contributes to service-led projects that promote wellbeing and social connection.
Recognised as a motivator, facilitator and supportive practitioner, Antonella is committed to helping adults maintain independence, move safely and live with greater ease as they age.
Margarita Taglia
Co-Founder, Ayurveda Practitioner
& Podiatrist
Margarita fell for Ayurveda ever since she read her first book on the basics of the science at the age of 16. Her natural upbringing in rural Lithuania and close connection to nature resonated with the Science of Life.
Margarita graduated from MAYUR (Manipal, India) with BSc honours degree in Ayurveda in 2007. Since then she visited Kerala and Karnataka multiple times and stayed at various Ayurveda centres to deepen her understanding in the science. She successfully completed 1000 hours of internship and continues visiting India for further development. She is also a registered member of Ayurvedic Professionals Association.
Margarita has a particular interest in a practical application of this ancient wisdom in our modern daily lives to maintain health and prevent the disease. She passionately applied the science in the upbringing of her 3 nearly grown up children. She regularly runs yoga and Ayurveda retreats in Lithuania.
Margarita is also a State Registered Podiatrist with BSc honours degree from UCL, the school of Podiatric Medicine, with two successful practises in North London.
Margarita has a greater insight in Biomechanics & Gait analysis, also specialising in custom made foot orthosis and nail surgery under local anaesthetic.
Anna Beech
Podiatrist
Anna Beech is a state registered podiatrist graduating from the
University of East London in 2013.
Anna has a profound understanding in general foot health and foot pathologies. Anna works with a focus on promoting appropriate foot care education to her patients to prevent reoccurring issues, and is one of our domiciliary podiatrist.
AGM Ayurveda is in collaboration with Dr Prathima Nagesh,
Dr Seema Datta and members of the APA
Dr. Seema Datta
Ayurvedic Doctor
Dr Seema specialises in supporting women throughout their different
stage in their lives:- During menarche – transition from a girl to
woman, pregnancy and birth – transition from woman to motherhood and menopause.
Dr. Prathima Nagesh
Ayurvedic Doctor
Dr Prathima Nagesh comes from a long family line of Ayurveda. She
includes holistic approach with comparison of traditional and modern
medical practices. She is a compassionate person who loves to teach
practical tips to improve one’s health through Ayurveda along with
helping people with their health journey during autoimmune diseases
and chronic illness
Manminder Dhami
Ayurvedic Therapist
Being from Indian origin Manminder has a good knowledge of spices, herbs, and the combination of seeds that is used in our everyday cooking. Which have significant benefit to our diet and lifestyle especially when it comes to empowering body functions.
Maninder went to New Mexico to complete her training for her Ayurvedic Studies Level 1 and 2, Under the supervision of Dr. Vasant Lad, who is seen as a great Guru in Ayurveda. She has completed practice of clinical treatments and studies. Qualified in 2017 as Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Diet Practitioner Year 1 and 2 from Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque in New Mexico, under Dr Vasant Lad and is a Member of Ayurvedic Professionals Association.