Hello my name is Lauren, I’m a friendly independent community physiotherapist providing holistic and person-centred physiotherapy care for children and adults with neurological conditions and additional support needs in Harrogate and Leeds.

 

I offer a holistic ‘hands-on’ approach including therapeutic massage, stretches and facilitated movement (also known as Bobath therapy) for clients with movement difficulties, as well as Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Physiotherapy), Disability Swimming and “Hippotherapy” (also known as Equine Assisted Physiotherapy). 

 

I’ve been a Physiotherapist for over 21 years and have worked with people with Neurological Conditions, such as MS, Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease and Cerebral Palsy throughout my career in the NHS, Charitable and Private Sectors. I’m also highly experienced in working with clients with Orthopaedic conditions.

 

I support my clients to achieve their individual goals through physical activity that’s meaningful to them. My focus isn’t just on ‘recovery’ or ‘healing,’ but on promoting wellness and quality of life. Sometimes preventing or slowing deterioration can be just as important for the individual.

 

I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals (ADHD/Autism), people with learning disabilities and people with special educational needs (and disabilities) SEN(D).

 

I discovered that I am a neurodiverse physiotherapist in 2022 and I lean into my strengths to support others. I am a proud mum to a young son and live in Harrogate with my husband, our rescue dog Neela and our rescue cat Templeton.

 

 

 

 

I take the time to get to know you, or the one you care for as an individual and consider what matters to you. I see and consider the ‘whole person’ and empower each individual to maximise their physical potential. I incorporate meaningful activity into your physiotherapy and put the ‘fun’ into therapy wherever possible. I am a good problem-solver and think creatively ‘outside the box!’

 

I’m accustomed to working with clients who may not be able to use formal verbal language to communicate and I’m competent in developing a therapeutic rapport through intensive interaction strategies and adapting my communication to meet the needs of the individual.

 

I can offer ‘episodes of care’ – the same as Community NHS Physiotherapists can offer, but if desired I can do longer periods of therapy to maximise your potential for rehabilitation or to help with maintenance. If I identify a problem that’s outside my scope and needs the support of another health care professional, I am happy to liaise with the right person/people to benefit the client.