NATALIE HILLIARDÂ PHYSIOTHERAPY
Specialising in physiotherapy treatment & management for people with ME, post-viral illnesses & long-covid
NATALIE HILLIARD PHYSIOTHERAPY STORY
Compassionate & Individualised Care
Throughout my 15 years of Physiotherapy practice, I have learnt that there is not a 'one size fits all' approach. This is particularly the case in ME (and now long-covid) which is a complex, multi-system illness. I aim to treat each person with ME or long-covid with respect, compassion and a focus on their individual need, no matter what the stage and severity of illness.
I have learnt about the complexities of ME through caring for a friend with severe ME. I have discovered how ME is grossly misunderstood by the medical profession. I also realised that so many people with ME were being let down by my profession and so I wanted to change things.
I have been working in private practice since I qualified in 2005, working in complex neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients and in the community, visiting people in their own homes. For the last 5 years in my private practice, I have been supporting people with ME and since the pandemic, supporting people with ‘long-covid’. I am also co-founder of ‘Physios For ME’, an education-based voluntary group. We work towards educating the Physiotherapy profession about ME.
WHAT TREATMENT/SUPPORTÂ DO I OFFER?
Treatment depends on the problem, the stage of illness and the severity of illness as well as the individual goal - everyone is different and needs a different treatment plan.
I aim to listen, understand and work with you to build a plan that is specific to you.
Here are some examples:
PHYSIOTHERAPYÂ SERVICES
Virtual sessions
I offer Zoom or telephone consultations.
Cost is £60 for a 1 hour initial assessment and £40 for 30 minute follow-ups.
I offer 15min, 30min, 45mim and 60min sessions - I will work within your energy levels
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If you are on benefits or a low income, please contact me for concessionary rates
ABOUT ME
I qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2005. I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). I am co-founder of 'PhysiosForME'. We aim to educate physiotherapists in line with a biomedical approach to improve physiotherapy treatment for pwME.