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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 became a physiotherapist in 2001 and have a diverse background having worked in the NHS, served as a Physiotherapy Officer in the British Army for a decade and volunteered as a Gamesmaker at the Excel arena during the London 2012 Olympics.
I am committed to my field and have enhanced my therapeutic ability through extensive postgraduate training. After leaving the Army and settling in Copford with my young family, I founded Copford Physiotherapy, and then PhysioNatal after discovering how little information I was given about my recovery after giving birth.
Beyond work, I am a mother of three and the owner of two lovely Labradors. I stay active by swimming and running, and play the violin and viola in local orchestras.
Why might you need physio?
Physiotherapy uses manual therapy, exercise and other related/allied therapies to help people who are experiencing pain and dysfunction to be able to engage and participate fully in their lives.
Pain and dysfunction may result from:
• an injury or accident such as a sports injury, car accident or fall
• repeated daily movement or sustained postures such as sitting at a desk
• surgery of any kind
• chronic stress
• a medical condition
• a cause for which there is no medical explanation.
Examples of my clients:
Chronic back/neck/shoulder pain sufferers.
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.
Following a joint replacement - to improve mobility, balance and reduce pain.
Those involved in a motor vehicle incident - to help with associated neck and shoulder pain.
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)
There's off-street parking on the driveway and also adjacent on London Road (except between 5pm-6pm).
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.
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.
I generally work through clothing but may ask you to remove items if you are comfortable doing so. Loose clothing and layers are best.
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.
I will often give you ‘homework’ exercises to do to continue benefiting from the treatment received in the Clinic.
