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Holistic therapies to help you to live a pain-free life
Supporting your transition to motherhood and beyond
Welcome! I'm Tanya Croall...
I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2001 and started Copford Physiotherapy in 2013 after leaving the Army. 5 years later I launched PhysioNatal to serve women and their specific health needs. While I am proud of being a physiotherapist, I realised that to fully be effective I had to consider more than bones, muscles and joints. This led me to study other therapies: to enhance my touch and hands-on skills through Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy. To be able to work with the connection of mind, body and trauma through Somatic Experiencing. And to recognise how the interplay of past experiences, physiology, beliefs and emotions are expressed in dysfunctional movement patterns.
I believe that healing is possible and no one has to live in pain.
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How I can help
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If you are experiencing pain or symptoms which aren't medically explained or haven't got better by treatment so far.
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If you want someone who will spend time to understand and address the root cause of the problem
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If you want expert hands-on treatment with someone who is able to put their hands on the right spot.
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If you want an integrative therapist who understands the mind/body connection
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If you are seeking trauma-informed care
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If you have had a traumatic birth experience
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If you are pregnant or had a baby and feel that you have not adjusted mentally, physically or emotionally to motherhood or recovered from the birth no matter how long ago it was.
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Examples of my clients:
Chronic back/neck/shoulder pain sufferers.
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Pregnant and post-natal women (including for a Mummy MOT).
Those with chronic, progressive disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis - to help optimise movement and function to maintain their independence for as long as possible.
For post-operative scar work - using massage, soft-tissue techniques and exercises to help reduce the restrictions and sensitivity of the scar and improve its appearance.
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Following a joint replacement - to improve mobility, balance and reduce pain.
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Those involved in a motor vehicle incident - to help with associated neck and shoulder pain.
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Those who have experienced a traumatic incident - using Somatic Experiencing to treat associated physical symptoms and help clients to move on.
If you are experiencing a problem and not sure whether I will be able to help then please do get in touch for a chat. If I don’t think that I can help then I aim to suggest someone who can.
The Clinic
Located in Copford to the west of Colchester (on the B1408 between Marks Tey and Tollgate)
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There's off-street parking on the driveway and also adjacent on London Road (except between 5pm-6pm).
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It's a mile from Marks Tey Railway Station & yards from 'Westbury Close' bus-stop on X20, 70, 71|X71|371|372, 82 & 85 routes.
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Wheelchair accessible with waiting room and toilet.
What to expect during your visit
A comprehensive assessment is important. I will carefully listen to the story of what brings you to see me. I will look at your movement and use my hands to feel where the body is restricted.
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I generally work through clothing but may ask you to remove items if you are comfortable doing so. Loose clothing and layers are best.
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Some treatment is usually given during the initial assessment, however most conditions will require follow-up appointments; how many will be discussed after the assessment.
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I will often give you ‘homework’ exercises to do to continue benefiting from the treatment received in the Clinic.
