Welcome
Progress Prevention Participation
Visit us for compassionate services to support your child's health and development in a fun and caring way.
About Us
Why Choose Us
With 12 years Paediatric experience and registered with the HCPC, CSP and APCP we are skilled to provide a high quality and nurturing service for you and your child to help them reach their greatest potential.
How We Can Help You
Paediatric physiotherapy can help to support your child's achievement of developmental milestones, improve their mobility, independence and quality of life. It can help to prevent further musculoskeletal difficulties and to maintain general levels of fitness and mobility.
Infant Massage can help to aid baby's digestion, relieve colic, enhance sleep, promote bonding and provide a valuable time for you and your baby to share.
What People Say About Us
“In all the years we’ve had physio at home my child has never been as happy as they were in your session today - thank you, it is great to see.” - June 2019
"We’ve been attending the family baby massage course for the past few weeks. Not only have we enjoyed learning the massage strokes, and my baby seems to love it, my husband has been able to attend as well because it was on a Saturday which has been a lovely bonding experience for us all. I can’t recommend baby massage with Katie enough!" - Feb 2019
"Katie has been amazing! Myself and my son who has a complex life limiting disease thoroughly enjoyed our individual course. My son was so relaxed during the sessions! An amazing experience and something we now use most days! My toddler has even benefited through the night when waking with growing pains!!! Can’t thank you enough Katie! Xx" - Aug 2018
"We went to the massage classes and really enjoyed ourselves. It was so nice to meet other mums and learn the massage techniques. We can’t wait for more in the future!" - Mar 2018
Our Services
Paediatric Physiotherapy
With 10years Paediatric experience with children 0-19years we are skilled to treat a variety of childhood conditions such as:
- Musculoskeletal conditions e.g. knee pain, ankle sprain, Perthes, Palgiocephaly, Torticollis
- Developmental delay eg. poor head control, late/altered walking
- Genetic conditions e.g. Downs Syndrome
- Neurological conditions e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Acquired brain injury
- Neuromuscular conditions
Following a free telephone/email consultation we will book an appointment to visit you and your child at home at a mutually convenient time.
Initial Assessments:
A therapist will carry out a comprehensive assessment of your child's needs (approximately 1hour) and discuss your concerns. You will receive a thorough report and therapy recommendations.
Therapy Sessions:
These can be arranged in an environment that best suits your child eg. home/nursery/school
In discussion with you and your child therapy goals will be set and a therapy program designed.
A therapist will visit you to deliver the program and discuss with you how to implement this into your child's routine.
Sessions last 1hour and can be booked as frequently as required or in blocks eg. termly.
Infant Massage
We teach a variety of Infant massage courses including group classes, 1:1 courses or Mums & Dad's courses.
Courses are 5weeks long, consisting of an hours class each week, in which you will learn a variety of massage strokes, the theory of Infant massage and have opportunity for discussion with other parents. All handouts and massage oil are included within your course.
Our Team
Katie Shepherd- Paediatric Physiotherapist & Director
Katie graduated from Coventry University in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, undertaking elective placements in Paediatrics and writing a dissertation on Paediatric issues.
Building experience within the NHS Katie quickly chose to specialise in Paediatrics and now has 10years Paediatrics experience within the NHS working with children 0-19years, including training in Hydrotherapy, Ponsetti method, Bobath techniques and 2years running Stepping Stones private services. Katie currently works with a large and varied caseload within the NHS as well as with her private clients.
In 2017 Katie trained with the International Association of Infant Massage to become an Infant Massage Instructor and now enjoys teaching infant massage classes alongside her full time physiotherapy work.
We are currently Recruiting!
We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team.
We offer flexible working hours, paid travel and competitive rates of pay.
If you're keen to expand your work experience please get in touch.