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Expert, family-friendly, children’s physiotherapy

PaedsPhysio specialise in children’s physiotherapy, supporting babies, kids, and adolescents with complex disorders and catastrophic injuries. Our paediatric physiotherapists provide bespoke physio which aid their growth, development, and rehabilitation.

PaedsPhysio specialise in children’s physiotherapy, supporting babies, kids, and adolescents with complex disorders and catastrophic injuries. Our paediatric physiotherapists provide bespoke physio to kids which aid in their growth, development, and rehabilitation.

Our Approach

We specialise in treating children with complex needs

At PaedsPhysio, we believe every child deserves specialist, goal-focused physiotherapy that supports their growth, development, and independence. Every child is unique which is why our specialist children’s physiotherapists work closely with families to create personalised rehabilitation plans that are fun, engaging and aspirational. Therapy is built around the unique needs of each child and designed to help babies, infants, children and teenagers reach their full potential.

We understand that navigating rehabilitation after a serious injury or with a complex condition can feel overwhelming. That’s why we focus on clear communication, strong relationships, and practical guidance, ensuring both children and parents feel supported in every step of their physiotherapy journey. Our experienced kid’s physio team prioritises building trust and rapport, empowering children to reach their full potential whilst helping families to confidently manage their journey.

With a commitment to collaborative, expert care, we work alongside other professionals for private individuals or as part of litigation, ensuring that therapy is seamless, effective, and centred around what matters most – your child’s future.

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Family-Friendly Physio

Specialist children's physiotherapy supporting recovery, development, and independence

Successful children’s physiotherapy goes beyond exercises – it’s about making therapy a positive, family-friendly experience. We work closely with parents and caregivers to create a supportive, engaging environment where children feel motivated and confident in their rehabilitation.

We understand that every family’s journey is unique. Whether your child needs support with a neurological condition, neuromuscular condition, developmental difficulty or orthopaedic issue, our specialist paediatric physiotherapists provide expert therapy that fits into family life. We offer play-based physio, practical strategies, and clear guidance to help parents feel equipped to support their child’s progress at home.

Our approach ensures that physiotherapy is not just effective but also fun and engaging, helping children develop strength, mobility, and independence in a way that feels natural. By involving families at every step, we make physiotherapy more than just treatment – it becomes a journey that supports both the child and those who care for them.

How we work

Comprehensive, professional physiotherapy for your child

At the initial consultation it’s important that your physio gains a thorough understanding of your child and what has led you to seek physiotherapy treatment. This will usually involve a detailed discussion with you and your child as appropriate. The physio assessment may include observation, physical testing, and measurements to enable the formulation of a treatment plan. We always seek to discuss and agree the suggested content of rehabilitation programmes to ensure that it will meet the child’s needs and improve their life outside of the therapy session. Collaboration is key, and we believe in an open and honest approach.

PaedsPhysio have extensive experience of working with Case Managers and Solicitors for young clients during and following litigation. We provide accurate quotes, thorough initial needs assessments, comprehensive and quantified recommendation reports, and goal directed rehabilitation either individually or as part of an interdisciplinary team. Please visit our Case Managers page for further information.

Instruction

PaedsPhysio accepts instructions to perform Initial Needs Assessments for children with ongoing litigation or following settlement of their case. We recognise the importance of finding the right therapist for a particular child and will discuss their situation before making a recommendation of the most suitable member of the team to assist their rehabilitation. PaedsPhysio offers ‘meet and greet’ appointments by video, without charge, to ensure that our Paediatric Physiotherapist is a good fit for the family, and to start the process of building an effective therapeutic relationship.

Our team meets high standards of professional conformance, and we can confirm compliance with article 28 of the GDPR, that our therapists have recent DBS checks, have completed mandatory training, and maintain professional indemnity/liability insurance. PaedsPhysio will provide an accurate quote for consultations, a CV for the treating clinician, and complete a professional conformance declaration prior to arranging an initial needs assessment.

Initial Needs Assessment

At PaedsPhysio, we believe in identifying the rehabilitation needs of our clients and setting realistic goals for interventions. Our expert Children’s Physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment and provide you with a comprehensive report outlining their rehabilitation treatment plan. This report will include objective measurements along with goal planning, and associated costs. If we find that there’s a need for additional equipment, we will recommend the best course of action, whether it’s a trial or purchase and provide a rationale. Our aim is to help the child and their support team to achieve their rehabilitation goals as efficiently as possible.

Rehabilitation Treatment

PeadsPhysio understands that effective rehabilitation is more than just clinical work. Our unique and individualized rehabilitation programmes aim to produce lasting, meaningful results. With a focus on imagination and fun, we provide our services in the comfort of the child’s home and within the community, including education settings, where appropriate, to ensure that progress translates into their real-world activities and supports the family.

As part of our children’s physiotherapy programmes, we assess risks and provide care instructions for home practice. Our team works with parents, caregivers and support workers to provide training in rehabilitation techniques and interventions, which they can fully integrate into a child’s regimen. At PaedsPhysio, we’re highly experienced at working within multidisciplinary teams, using effective communication strategies to ensure a team approach.

PaedsPhysio upholds exceptional standards of record keeping, including media recording to facilitate prompt responses to any record inquiries. We offer frequent progress reports based on the agreed SMART goals and can attend team meetings remotely or in person as necessary. We take a compassionate approach to help children to achieve optimal physical health and well-being.

Where We Fit In

We believe that no child’s recovery should be limited by their rehabilitation provider

Our focus is on providing children with the specialised physiotherapy they deserve. We’re passionate about helping children reach their potential and realise their ambitions. We understand that traditional rehabilitation approaches don’t always produce the results that we know are possible for children with complex needs. Our aspirational, problem-solving approach seeks to find solutions to complex problems and enable children to live fulfilling lives.

We take a child-centred approach, tailoring therapy to each child’s unique abilities, goals, and interests. By blending clinical expertise with creativity and innovation, we help children develop confidence in their movement and independence in their daily lives. Whether it’s improving mobility, enhancing motor skills, or supporting participation in activities that bring joy, we work alongside families to create meaningful progress. Our team is committed to making therapy engaging, effective, and, most importantly, fun – because we believe that every child should have the opportunity to thrive.

What we treat

Expert children's physiotherapy

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Services

Dedicated to your child’s recovery and well-being through physiotherapy

Dedicated to your recovery and well-being through physiotherapy

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Assessment

Treatment

Report Writing

Training & Consultancy

Meet the team

Meet our friendly children’s physiotherapists!

Testimonials

Why people love Paeds Physio

Emma is an amazing physio therapist and we were lucky enough to have her recommended shortly after our son’s cerebral palsy diagnosis. She was available to see us very quickly and provided much needed advice and guidance. She is so patient and calm with our son during the sessions and also provided us with a detailed physio plan to follow at home. We love working with her!

My experience was great. Emma knew what she was doing. She examined my son’s legs and her advice was really helpful…

Emma is patient, understanding and her knowledge/expertise is second to none. Without her, our son could be a very different person and would highly recommend her services.

My experience was great.
Emma knew what she was doing..
She examined my son’s legs and her advice was really helpful…

Working with Helen Foale has been absolutely fantastic. She is really knowledgable, approachable and her communication is brilliant. Not only that but she engages so well with her clients despite all their differing needs! I would 100% recommend her and any other clients I end up managing, in the area, I would love to send her way!

Helen has been my son’s physio for quite a few months now and she is fantastic! My son has weekly physio with Helen and we can see the difference she has made. Helen makes the sessions fun and gives me advice and exercises to do in between sessions. Helen is very knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience and I am so glad we found her! Would highly recommend.

Emma is sweet and friendly! I love her ways of doing physiotherapy with me!

Physio 4 You are one of the best services that I work with. We use many different providers and they are exceptionally competent, efficient and warm. All of the therapists that I have worked with through the service have been excellent and we are always keen to work with them again.

Emma was an absolute god send. So kind and very knowledgeable, she always took the time to really understand the problem and answer all my questions. I can’t thank her enough for speeding up my recovery from a serious spinal injury with her expert advice.

Emma was incredible with helping me understand my new condition FND . Im so grateful for the treatment provided. Sessions were flexible around me and Emma came to my home which allowed me to access treatment I wouldn't of been able to without this option. Emma was super friendly which helped me feel comfortable and enabled me to take my first steps towards independance. Would recommend to anyone whos looking for a supportive physio team specialising in neurological conditions as they are very knowledgeable when tailoring treatment to you.

Emma and Lucy are fantastic, passionate and highly professional neuro physiotherapists. My father has recently had a shunt for hydrocephalus and they have been terrific with treating him. In only a few sessions my father has grown in confidence and has shown remarkable improvement. He now has the confidence to walk without a stick and is starting to resume his daily chores like making tea, washing up and making his bed. They are very knowledgeable on this complex condition instilling confidence not only in my father but also his family and care givers. We look forward to seeing how my father will continue to improve over the coming weeks and months under their expert supervision. I highly recommend NeuroPhysio.

Emma is an excellent physio she goes beyond and above for her clients she really has tried to help my father as much as she can even if it's not a role in some aspects she tries to help which is so good I would highly recommend Emma ☺️ very caring person.

I would thoroughly recommend Kelly from Physio 4 You, and her physiotherapy services. She has really helped me and has been very understanding with the limits of the condition that I have. She has a very caring, helpful and positive attitude and at the same time she does a very professional job.

Emma came to my house to help me understand how to try and rebuild strength that I’ve lost over the past 10 months. She was incredibly thorough, really supportive and I felt very listened to. Her insight was really valuable and she has given me an action plan to put in place as well as advice on other things that will help. I can’t recommend her highly enough, she is fantastic.

After suffering a stroke I met Emily and ever since I have managed to improve every week and I am so pleased at the help she has given me to walk and use my arm - I couldn't have managed without you! Thank you Emily

Emma is a very warm, empathetic individual. From somebody I’ve never met before, I felt extremely at ease in her presence within my home and very reassured with her knowledge and examination. Thank you Emma, for clearly being very good at what you do! Would highly recommend!!

Emma is an excellent physiotherapis—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. She takes the time to understand your needs and tailors treatments that really make a difference. Highly recommended for anyone looking for effective and compassionate care.

It has been a great experience to work with Taisa as a case manager. My client has very positive feedback about the input she is receiving.

Emma is so great with our daughter. She is very knowledgeable and changes the session to our daughter's mood. The physio sessions are some of the best we have had. I thoroughly recommend Emma and Physio4you.

Emma was such a lovely Physio . Explained everything so well . Hope to have her back soon 🙂

Emma is very knowledgeable, makes you feel at ease from the moment she steps through the door and tailors every session to you, meaning you feel challenged just the right amount and supported every step of the way

Emma was very quick to get back to me when I first contacted her about an appointment, arranged to see me without waiting and made me feel comfortable and relaxed during my appointment and after. I have used the exercise’s given and have made a massive improvement in just a few weeks. I look forward to my follow up appointment and would definitely recommend her to anyone that is looking into getting physio with her.

Very careful and considerate, and totally professional.

Emma is clearly very experienced and brings a wealth of knowledge to each session and breaks things down into simple to follow instructions. She’s always very friendly, punctual and brings a sense of humour to each session. Extremely focussed and professional

Emma Ladyman gave me a video consultation when I suddenly developed vestibular balance problems. She was very thorough with her questions and precise and clear in all her explanations. She pinpointed the cause of my particular problem among the many possibilities and taught me tailored exercises to do at home. She has given me great confidence and the practical skills to do something about the situation. Hurrah for Emma!

Emma our physio has been a breath of fresh air; she really listens and gets to know you so she can help in the best possible way. She has really good ideas and genuinely cares about long term goals and outcomes.

Emma was fantastic at getting directly to the root cause of my issues, and giving specific and focussed exercises to help me with them!
She’s really approachable and easy to talk to, and it was a genuinely positive experience that I am confident will help me get back to normal quickly!
Also being able to work remotely made the whole process so much easier.

Emma is an excellent and friendly physio with a wealth of knowledge and experience in spinal cord injury.

I am writing this review on behalf of my mother who has Parkinsons disease.
Emma has been working closely with my mother for a while now and the effect has been very noticable. Emma is professional, engaging and highly experienced and has given my mother the belief that she can get stronger and more bodily able after two hip operations. We cannot reccommend Emma highly enough.

I am writing this review on behalf of my mother who has Parkinsons disease.
Ciara is an asset to our MDT! She provides a holistic approach to physiotherapy, working methodically alongside and in combination with our therapists, to maximise access to rehab through activities like martial arts, swimming and skiing! She has a lovely manner, is compassionate and inspires enthusiasm for therapy with the client at the heart of it all. Thanks Ciara!

Emma is amazing she literally saved my bacon - she came to me - what a godsend as at that time I darent move - Emma spent time with me and made a diagnosis she was very professional to share her thoughts with my Dr who was in turn impressed with Emma’s Knowledge of Vestibuler Migraine. I have been doing the exercises and they have helped so much - great service - I would highly recommend her- thank you 🌷

James and Emma were extremely helpful in providing treatment for my upper and lower sensory issues. They were able to provide both online and in-person sessions (travelling to my home).

Excellent! Love my sessions with Emma and am really seeing progress. She’s lovely, friendly, professional and knowledgeable 🙂 she’s also always positive, which makes a huge difference

I had been suffering following a head injury and Emma’s treatment gave me a huge relief of symptoms. Emma was professional and knowledgable throughout and I highly recommend!

We were looking for a physio for my 14-year-old daughter and were recommended NeuroPhysio by an OT. We have been with Ciara, who looks after the Chelmsford area, for a few months, and she has exceeded our expectations in all areas.
My husband has been impressed with their fancy gadgets and intensive reports. I appreciate how they have supported me in letting my daughter push her boundaries and try activities which I never thought she could do and enjoy ! . My daughter has loved how fun it is going to the physio, and how much stronger she is now compared to her mom!.

They are very caring, efficient, friendly and very helpful. They have given me a lot of options and knowledge about positive progressions as a paraplegic. I recommend to everyone to go with these guys, 10000000% reliable and amazing. They have given me one of the best locations at writtle university, where I train in basketball, also they have a lake for kayaking!
My husband has been impressed with their fancy gadgets and intensive reports. I appreciate how they have supported me in letting my daughter push her boundaries and try activities which I never thought she could do and enjoy ! . My daughter has loved how fun it is going to the physio, and how much stronger she is now compared to her mom!.

Emma has been working with me on a few of my case management cases now. I would absolutely recommend her and her team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and approaches to support our clients with Neurological and Neurodiverse conditions. The office are always efficient and helpful re invoicing and queries.
My husband has been impressed with their fancy gadgets and intensive reports. I appreciate how they have supported me in letting my daughter push her boundaries and try activities which I never thought she could do and enjoy ! . My daughter has loved how fun it is going to the physio, and how much stronger she is now compared to her mom!.

Great service, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Bonus that it’s local

I had a very severe stroke at the end of 2019 which left me paralysed down my right side. Physio4you came recommended by one of their current clients, after an initial assessment, an exercise programme was designed for my needs. This has helped me tremendously and I can now shuffle off the bed and stand with minimal assistance. I have regular physio once a week which will be on going and I can’t thank Sarah and Sara enough for helping me improve my situation in a professional but friendly fun way.

My Daughter Levi has been working with Rachel at Physio4You now for over a year after suffering a severe brain trauma in 2017 which left her with multiple injuries and she has had to learn to do everything again. The main focus now is getting her back to walking independently. During the time she has been working with Rachel the results have been very promising and we are now at the stage where she is walking very short distances with the use of a walking stick. We have found that Physio4You have a very structured approach which has served to put my Daughter at ease and she has complete faith and confidence in Rachel and has formed a close and trusting bond. We are sure that with increased intensity levels that Levi will ultimately walk again. Our experience has been and continues to be a good one and we would have no hesitation in recommending the team at Physio4You.

Worked with James for my father's rehabilitation following a sudden and severe stroke. James dealt with any situation with upmost professionalism, whilst being fun and friendly. Over the 12 months of physio the progress has been incredible (bringing me to tears occasionally!) and James has adapted to suit the changing needs of my dad. Through both home sessions and sessions within our local gym my Dad went from strength to strength and I cannot thank him enough. Thank you James, giving my dad a better future than we once thought wouldn't be possible.

I have worked with James with a number of clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries. James has provided valuable input to each client. His contributions have undoubtedly promoted their quality of life, mobility and functioning.
James is able to apply his skills and knowledge to promote the optimum outcomes for his clients. He is approachable and his clients and the multi-disciplinary teams greatly value his contributions.
James responds in a timely manner to questions posed by myself and the team to ensure that the clients needs are addressed in a timely way. I would very much recommend James to you.

Physio4You have been working with a close family member for over a year now and the results have been outstanding. I find them to be very in tune with the needs of the client and will encourage the maximum from the client but in a very understanding and compfortable way. I find them extreamly professional and respectful towards my famiy member and are always thinking outside the box to maximise potential both physically and mentally, targeting and utilising exercise that are not only needed but are of interest this keeps the level of engagement high. Aswell as maximising an effective, compfortable and realistic work load, Physio4You also recognise on a session by session basis when the client has not got a high level of energy (which is not offten as the client really likes the sessions), so will adjust to a more relaxing routine so as the client still receives a high level of achievement in the area most needed at that time. My family and I find the imput from Physoi4You has made a huge positive impact on our family member both physically and mentally. Over a good number of years and several physiotherapists later, they are the best we have used.

Absolutely amazing. My partner see’s James at Physio4U on a weekly basis to help with his rehabilitation after having a stroke 5 months ago which left him with severe right hand side weakness. After leaving inpatient care with the NHS we were unsure as to how to maximise his chances of a good physical recovery and we are so pleased we found Physio4U to help. We have seen massive improvements in both my partners mobility and in upper limb movement which he had absolutely none of a few months ago. Every session we have is tailored so well to my partners individual needs and he always leaves feeling positive and looking forward to the week ahead....

I cannot recommend James or Sarah enough. Both are part of a multidisciplinary team that have assisted and maintained mobilty and goal planning after a traumatic brain injury. Totally proffessional in approach but with the key human factor. Would highly recommend.

I consulted James Creak at Physio4U after sustaining nerve damage in my left leg, following an operation.
I can’t speak highly enough of him. From the outset he was knowledgeable, empathetic and completely professional. He is exceptionally pleasant to deal with and utterly reliable.
He would push you, but always in your best interest. His treatment was highly effective, and it’s a pleasure to post this testimonial.

I've been working with James to help me regain mobility in the right side of my body for the last 2 years after a burst aneurysm and stroke in 2015. They are brilliant and are very understanding of your needs and difficulties. I'm so glad I found them.

Appart from being an outstanding physio, Jason totaly understands how help and encouragement with everyday tasks or goals can transform your life.

After an extremely traumatic event where I sustained life changing injuries I was introduced to Jason who became not just my physiotherapist but also my confidant and therapist! And this is what makes this place and the people that work there so special!
The empathy and understanding was like nothing I had experienced before, whilst Jason has not experienced such injuries himself, his skill, understanding and compassion meant that he could support me not just physically but mentally too...

Working with my Physio Jason has been amazing, his knowledge and understanding has meant that I have made significant progress in my recovery. His understanding and approachability is a massive factor as to why I have progressed so well. I would recommend to anyone.

I have had Jason helping me for the last 3/4 months after I had a bad cycling accident leaving me with serious Leg Hip and Shoulder injury’s. Jason is very professional supportive and caring. We have made good progress together but still have a long way to go.
M. Thomas

Jason is one of my favourite physios I've worked with. His knowledge of how best to achieve patient goals is second to none. He would be my first choice if I were to recommend him to a family member. Friendly demeanor, maticulas with his work and general a great guy.

Jason was my physiotherapist after a right leg amputation due to an accident. Jason made me feel at ease from the very first session and this made the whole rehabilitation experience a whole lot easier. Jason quickly put together a workout program for me which had me back up and walking with a near natural walking gate in no time. With his help I lost the slight limp I had and even progressed onto jogging. I can not recommend Jason enough, he will strive to achieve what ever goals you wish to achieve and he will remain my physio for any future sessions I may require.

Jason treated me for chronic pain associated with a neck condition over the course of a year. A combination of massage, exercises and stretching has vastly improved my daily life. Professional and talented, highly recommended physio.

I am an elective amputee and had Jason as my physio in the build up and directly after my surgery. Having him as a physio is one of the biggest reasons I am where I am now. His knowledge and passion really helped me get back to my life. I am playing football and doing everything I did before. Can’t recommend him enough.
Matt R

Our son Theodore was referred to Emma Bird due to his neurological difficulties and subsequent cerebral palsy diagnosis. She worked with us as a family for a year and half and during that time our son made great progress in noticeable part because of Emma’s approach, friendly and playful manner and care. As parents, she responded to our needs and listened to our concerns. Her expertise in this area taught us, as parents a great deal and her calmness and reassurance was equally important. We’ll always be grateful for the part she played in his early development

Emma has been my son’s physio for 2 1/2 years. She is fantastic! We can’t rate her highly enough. My son is 10, and has a rare genetic condition, causing him stiffness in his legs and mobility problems - so we have regular physiotherapy with Emma. As a family we found her professional and supportive. We regularly communicated and jointly set goals for Louis and discussed what areas to focus on. Not only was Emma a fantastic physio to Louis, she knew how to engage with him, established a great rapport and most importantly made the sessions fun. She got the absolute best out of Louis.

Expert, family-friendly, children’s physiotherapy

Our Approach

We specialise in treating children with complex needs

Family-Friendly Physio

Specialist children's physiotherapy supporting recovery, development, and independence

How we work

Comprehensive, professional physiotherapy for your child

Instruction

Initial Needs Assessment

Rehabilitation Treatment

Where We Fit In

We believe that no child’s recovery should be limited by their rehabilitation provider

What we treat

Expert children's physiotherapy

Services

Dedicated to your child’s recovery and well-being through physiotherapy

Dedicated to your recovery and well-being through physiotherapy

Assessment

Treatment

Report Writing

Training & Consultancy

Meet the team

Meet our friendly children’s physiotherapists!

Helen Creak

James Creak

Emma Bird

Helen Foale

Alison Cheek

Olivia Thurbon

Testimonials

Why people love Paeds Physio

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