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ABOUT ME

As an HCPC registered physiotherapist I use a variety of techniques to assess and treat different conditions. I have experience both in hospitals and in the community with musculoskeletal as well as respiratory and neurological conditions. I currently work across Oncology and Surgical specialties within NHS Lothian where I support people to regain their fitness and function throughout all stages of life.

I strive to continuously develop as a physiotherapist, drawing on techniques from other disciplines in order to provide a holistic approach that acknowledges the wider systems of the mind and the body. 

  • I have completed a MSc in War & Psychiatry at King's College London, which drew my awareness to the variety of ways in which emotional and physical trauma settle in the body.

  • I am qualified in Holistic, Sports and Pregnancy Massage as well as Hypopressives and have experience tailoring my treatments to the individual needs of my clients.

  • I am an accredited ScarWork therapist, with a specialism in Abdominal and Pelvic Scars to help relieve tightness and pain in the body. I believe movement (of any kind) is crucial in life as it allows us to connect with ourselves, others and the world around us.

 

I aim to: 

  • provide a thorough and unhurried verbal and physical assessment

  • establish what you want and need from our time together

  • provide effective treatments which may be a mixture of "hands on" techniques as well as advice, explanation, movement, stretching and exercise 

I strive to ensure that my practice is always led by consent and is trans, queer and sex worker inclusive. I work in a trauma informed manner, you are therefore welcome to share your experiences but this is in no way a requirement. Come as you are.

RESOURCES

I have included some resources below for those who are interested in the patchwork of influences that have contributed to my learning and growth.

Scar Release


LISTEN

https://www.queermeducation.com/

READ

The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk 

https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

Loving Touch: Therapeutic Massage, the Socialization of the Body, and the Healing of US Culture https://www.proquest.com/docview/820670869/?pq-origsite=primo

Sharon Wheeler's Scarwork 

https://scarwork.com/about/about-scarwork/

Somatic Experiencing - a body oriented approach to healing trauma

https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/somatic-experiencing

CHARITY 

Healing Hands Network 

The Healing Hands Network organises complementary therapies to provide relief of suffering caused by war and the aftermath of war both in the UK and Bosnia. ​I am raising money to be able to travel to Sarajevo as a volunteer to provide ScarWork and complimentary therapies to help improve the quality of life for those with mental, physical and emotional after-effects of war.

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