PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Chartered MSK and Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Debbie is a Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who treats individuals of all ages and abilities, from elite athletes to everyday patients. She takes a holistic approach to care, addressing not only the physical injury but also lifestyle, movement patterns, mental wellbeing, and long term function to deliver personalised, evidence based rehabilitation.
CLINICAL SKILL SET
Debbie combines strong clinical expertise with excellent interpersonal skills to support effective rehabilitation and patient outcomes. She has extensive experience treating women across a wide variety of settings, having worked in both NHS and private practice, as well as internationally in Canada, where she held the role of Clinical Practice Leader.
CLINICAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Advanced musculoskeletal assessment and clinical reasoning
• Manual therapy including joint mobilisation and soft tissue techniques
• Individualised exercise prescription and rehabilitation planning
• Pain assessment using a biopsychosocial approach
• Functional movement and biomechanical analysis
• Knowledge and interpretation of imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound)
• Use of adjunct treatments including shockwave therapy and taping
• Evidence based practice and outcome measures
INTERPERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Clear patient communication and education
• Empathy and patient centred care
• Motivational and behaviour change techniques
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
• Teaching patients self management strategies
• Time management and adaptability in busy clinical settings
• Red flag screening and appropriate referral
SPECIALIST AREAS
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Certified Mummy MOT Practitioner
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Debbie treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions and has completed postgraduate training in advanced orthopaedic treatment methods.
She previously worked within a National Sports Centre in the UK treating high-level athletes and supported the British Amateur Gymnastics Association at events across Europe.
Debbie specialises in women’s pelvic health, treating conditions such as pregnancy-related pain, pelvic girdle pain, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic or vaginal prolapse, coccyx pain, and diastasis rectus abdominis, as well as providing pre- and post-partum rehabilitation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Role: MSK & Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Organisation: Total Therapy – Private Practice
Responsibilities:
• Conducting detailed assessments
• Creating personalised rehabilitation and return to activity programmes for individuals of all abilities
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS & PASSIONS
Debbie is passionate about supporting women with pelvic health concerns, particularly during pregnancy and post-partum recovery. She believes women should not have to suffer the long term effects of childbirth or ageing and aims to restore independence and quality of life through education, rehabilitation, and hands on treatment.
Professional Memberships
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Mummy MOT Practitioner