About MeI am a qualified physiotherapist and specialised in Paediatrics in 1996, having undertaken further specialist training. I have been based in Harley Street since 2001 and now have satellite clinics in Notting Hill and Wimbledon. Children are also seen at home, in schools and nursery.
Every child has a bespoke programme to follow at home that is designed to fit in with their current daily social, school and family life.
My goal is to prevent future problems, or deformities, proving treatment from newborn for positional problems through growing pains to high achieving sports children. This is through hands on treatment and providing advice for maintenance and prevention in the future.
I have practiced in the NHS as an Extended Scope Practitioner within Fracture clinic and within hospitals and clinics within the private sector.
Children’s specialist Physiotherapist – Areas of SpecialityI specialise in –
- New Born Problems
- Preferred Head turn
- Curly or overlapping toes
- Altered head shape (Plagiocephaly)
- Hip anomalies
- “Moulded” babies
- Talipes – Ponsetti trained
- Delayed Standing or walking
- Intoeing feet
- “Odd” walking patterns
Injuries
- Post fracture or sprain – initial walking education with crutches or frame
- Rehabilitation and prevention of re-occurrence
- Return to previous sporting level - advice to Schools for safe return
- ACL / Surgical Rehabilitation
Growing pains
- Toddlers
- Juvenile
- Adolescents
Aches and Pains
Walking Concerns
- In-toeing
- Out – toeing
- Tripping
- Fatigue
What to ExpectAll sessions are 1:1. Initial assessment is to perform a whole body review or “MOT” as often the presenting problem initiates from elsewhere. Identification of the correct area will result in quicker more effective resolution of the problem rather than treatment of symptoms.
This is where a Specialist Paediatric treatment will help where physio may not have in the past.
An individual programme is set up to be done at home. I am aware of time constraints at home therefore the programme often can be done along side day to day activities thus reducing the need to find “special exercise time” and making adherence more likely and thus resolution of the presenting problem. I also required will speak to schools/ sports coaches and liaise regarding return to activities and full training and competitions.
Often only a few appointments are required and then I give a maintenance programme and trigger points to watch for regarding any future re-occurrence. Thus, hopefully preventing any future issues.
About MeI am a State Registered Chartered Physiotherapist {MCSP, SRP, BSc(hons)} and work to their standards and code of ethics {www.csp.org.uk}.
I am a member of the Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists {APCP} and represent the Musculoskeletal & Orthopaedic group on the national committee where national guidelines are developed.
I qualified in 1994 then specialised in Paediatrics in 1996 – since which time I have completed numerous further studies to enhance and support my skills.
Package and PricesI am affiliated to most insurance companies including BUPA, BUPA International, CIGNA, Allianz, Tricare International, Pru Health, Standard Life, and Simply Health – to mention the main ones.
Initial Assessments within the clinic are priced at £100 for a 45 minute assessment and treatment – including a programme and report back to the referrer.
Follow up appoints are also 45 minutes long and priced at £75.
Domiciliary visits including - Home/ School and Nursery visits are £120 for an initial appointment {to include the above} and domiciliary follow ups are £90.
Some insurance companies will cover home visits but it is possible to pay a top up fee.
A limited number of discounted packages are available if insurance isn’t an option.
