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Physiotherapy

Finding the ‘why’ behind your symptoms

Physiotherapy is the foundation of my practice.

As a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, I help people understand their symptoms, recover from injury and pain, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

While physiotherapy is often associated with exercises, stretches and rehabilitation, my approach goes beyond simply treating the area that hurts.

I believe the body works as an interconnected system, and that understanding the bigger picture is often the key to lasting recovery.

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When might physiotherapy help?

I work with adults of all ages experiencing:

Whether your symptoms are recent or longstanding, the goal is to understand what may be contributing to them and identify the most appropriate path forward.

One of the things I hear most often is:

“I’ve tried lots of things, but nothing seems to get to the root of it.”

Pain and dysfunction are rarely caused by a single factor.

Previous injuries, surgery, scars, movement patterns, stress, lifestyle and life experiences can all influence how the body feels and functions. Sometimes these factors layer on top of one another over time, making symptoms appear more complex than they really are.

Taking the time to understand that bigger picture is an important part of how I work.

Every assessment begins by listening to your story and understanding how your symptoms are affecting your life.

Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

  • Detailed assessment and diagnosis
  • Hands-on treatment
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Movement and postural advice
  • Scar therapy
  • Visceral Manipulation
  • Education and self-management strategies

Treatment is always tailored to the individual. Some people need reassurance and guidance, while others benefit from a longer-term rehabilitation approach.

Alongside physiotherapy, I have undertaken extensive postgraduate training in Visceral Manipulation, scar therapy and Somatic Experiencing.

These additional skills allow me to consider not only the physical aspects of recovery, but also how previous experiences, nervous system responses and patterns of adaptation may be influencing your symptoms.

This broader perspective is often particularly valuable for people with persistent symptoms or those who feel they have not found answers through more conventional approaches.

My aim is not simply to reduce pain.

It is to help you understand what may be contributing to your symptoms, feel confident in your body’s ability to recover and leave with a clear plan for moving forward.

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Mummy MOT

A specialist postnatal assessment designed to help you understand your body and recover with confidence

Having a baby is one of the most profound experiences a woman can go through, yet once the baby arrives, the focus often shifts away from her recovery and onto the baby.

Many women tell me they feel as though they no longer matter. Everyone asks how the baby is doing, but fewer people ask how they are coping physically, emotionally and mentally.

Pregnancy, birth and early motherhood bring enormous changes to the body. While some recovery challenges are common, many women are left wondering what is normal, what isn’t, and whether the symptoms they are experiencing will ever improve.

A Mummy MOT® provides the opportunity to focus on you.
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PhysioNatal® C-Section recovery programme

For women who would like structured support and guidance through their recovery, I offer the PhysioNatal® C-Section Recovery Programme.

This comprehensive programme combines specialist assessment, hands-on treatment, scar therapy, rehabilitation and education to help you recover with confidence and reconnect with your body after Caesarean birth.

The programme includes:

  • Comprehensive scar and abdominal assessment
  • Five treatment appointments
  • Scarban® Recovery Kit
  • Scar therapy and scar massage treatment
  • Assessment and support for abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
  • Personalised exercise programme for core recovery and strengthening
  • Self-massage and scar care guidance for home
  • Ongoing support tailored to your stage of recovery
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PhysioNatal® pregnancy care programme

For women who would like ongoing support throughout pregnancy, I offer the PhysioNatal® Pregnancy Care Programme.

Designed for women from the second trimester onwards, this programme provides continuity of care throughout the second and third trimesters, helping you stay comfortable, active and prepared as your pregnancy progresses.

The programme includes:

  • Initial Pregnancy Assessment (60 minutes)
  • Four Follow-Up Treatment Sessions (45 minutes)
  • Dedicated Birth Preparation Session
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Pregnancy support

Supporting you to move, feel and prepare well throughout pregnancy

Pregnancy is an extraordinary time of change.

The female body is remarkably adaptable, constantly adjusting to support and nourish a growing baby while preparing for birth and motherhood. Muscles, ligaments, posture, breathing patterns and movement all change as pregnancy progresses.

While these changes are normal, they can sometimes lead to discomfort, pain or uncertainty about what is happening in your body.

You don’t have to simply put up with it.

You may be experiencing:

  • Pelvic girdle pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Hip or rib pain
  • Sciatica-like symptoms
  • Pelvic floor concerns
  • Difficulty exercising comfortably
  • Concerns about preparing for birth
  • Questions about what is normal during pregnancy

Many women are told that aches and pains are simply part of being pregnant. While discomfort can be common, there is often a great deal that can be done to help you feel more comfortable, confident and supported throughout your pregnancy.
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C-Section recovery & scar therapy

Healing after a C-section goes deeper than the scar alone

A Caesarean birth is major abdominal surgery, yet many women receive very little support once the wound itself has healed.

Months — or even years — later, you may still experience:

  • Numbness or tightness around the scar
  • Pulling or discomfort in the abdomen
  • Weakness through the core
  • Pelvic floor symptoms
  • Lower back or pelvic pain
  • Discomfort during exercise
  • Feeling disconnected from your body
  • Anxiety about movement or recovery
  • Ongoing emotional effects from your birth experience

Many women are told this is simply something they need to “put up with” after having a baby. But ongoing discomfort, tension or disconnection after a C-section is common — and support is available.
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Postnatal recovery

Helping you feel stronger, more confident and more like yourself again

Pregnancy and birth bring extraordinary changes to the body.

While many of these changes are a normal part of becoming a mother, recovery is not always straightforward. Yet many women receive very little guidance about what to expect after birth or how to support their recovery in the weeks, months and years that follow.

Perhaps you’ve been told everything is normal, but you still don’t feel quite right.

You may be experiencing:

  • Weakness through your tummy or core
  • Pelvic floor symptoms such as leaking, urgency or heaviness
  • Back, pelvic or hip pain
  • Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
  • Difficulty returning to exercise
  • Ongoing discomfort following birth
  • A feeling that your body doesn’t move or function as it once did
  • Uncertainty about what is normal and what isn’t

If so, you’re not alone.
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