Physiotherapy in Great Missenden

Our Physiotherapy department has 5 treatment rooms, a gym and offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions with clear protocols. We are able to treat many injuries and conditions including back and neck pain, repetitive strain injuries, joint pain and arthritis, muscle injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and sports injuries.

We offer a wide range of therapies that are often used in combination in a treatment programme, including manual therapy, massage, acupuncture and individual exercise programme.

Physiotherapy appointments from £64

• No GP referral required
• Appointments usually available within 48 hours
• Follow up appointments available from £50

Private Services at The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden

At The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden, we offer the following private physiotherapy services:

• Acupuncture physiotherapy
  Acupuncture can be used on its own or in combination with physiotherapy to help treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Shockwave therapy
  Also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), it is used to treat chronic tendon problems, shoulder pain, painful heel, tennis elbow or pain in the Achilles tendon.
  
• Chronic pain management If you have had persistent or long standing pain that has failed to respond to previous treatments, then it would be helpful to consult a physiotherapist. This type of physiotherapy has been shown to assist patients with coping strategies that can help improve quality of life.
• Gait analysis
  Gait analysis is the assessment of the lower limb biomechanics, e.g. how you stand, walk or run, to help identify problems in your legs, hips or even your back. It can help prevent painful conditions developing or recurring.
• Hand therapy
  Hand therapy provides assessment and holistic rehabilitation for patients with a hand or upper limb injury or condition. The treatment is tailored to your needs and focuses on helping you get back to the day to day activities that you enjoy.
• Isokinetic testing
  A strength test for the muscles around the knee. It’s used to compare the strength of the affected knee against the unaffected leg.
• Pelvic health rehabilitation
  Pelvic health physiotherapists are specially trained to assess and treat a range of conditions that can cause pelvic problems, such as incontinence of the bladder or bowel, or pelvic pain.
• Physiotherapy for cancer treatments
  We offer individual assessments and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems that can occur as a result of your cancer treatment, such as shoulder pain and stiffness after breast surgery, or lower back pain as a result of being less active.
• Physiotherapy for sports injuries
  The diagnosis and treatment of muscle, joint and nerve problems caused by practicing a sport or exercising, including muscle imbalances, joint pain and post-fracture rehabilitation. The aim is to get you back to sport as soon as possible.
• Pilates
  A form of exercise that may improve balance, strength, posture, flexibility and circulation. It focuses on strengthening the core abdominal and back muscles.
• Rehabilitation service Aims to improve function after surgery or injuries including fractures, accidents, chronic spinal conditions, strokes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cranial surgery and cardiac surgery.
• Respiratory physiotherapy
  Relates to the assessment and treatment of people with disorders of the respiratory system. Physiotherapy is focused on maximising physical function and helping you manage symptoms.
• Steroid Injection by physiotherapy A steroid injection, also known as a corticosteroid injection, involves the injection of anti-inflammatory medication into painful joints or soft tissues to reduce pain and inflammation in the area.
• Vestibular rehabilitation
  The treatment consists of exercises designed to retrain the balance system and to re-programme your brain to tune out the dizzy sensations. The goal is to gradually reduce the severity of your symptoms, by becoming desensitised.
• Paediatrics
• Custom made insoles

Private Facilities at The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden

Our physiotherapy department has five private treatment rooms and includes a rehabilitation gymnasium. This allows our physiotherapists to work with you to provide expert advice and develop a tailored treatment programme.

Private Physiotherapy Gym

Exercise is an important part of physiotherapy. We’ll show you how to use our physio-gym equipment to increase mobility, muscle strength and general fitness as well as building your core stability.

We offer personal training and customised rehabilitation.

Our private gym includes:

• Bike
• Free weights
• Rower
• Treadmill
• Leg and upper limb strength machine
• Balance boards/Parallel bars 

Our team at The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden

Our team are on hand to provide appropriate support and advice for patients when they need it most. We will work together with you to develop a personalised treatment plan that is tailored to you, your unique needs and diagnosis. Together, our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in understanding what it takes to provide care to each individual patient and their specific illness.

Every patient is important to us and we endeavour to build strong relationships and take the time necessary to support each patient throughout their journey.

Lou Bricheno – Senior Physiotherapist and Hand Therapist

Lou graduated in 1989 from King’s College Hospital with a Graduate Diploma (Honours) in physiotherapy (MSCP). She completed three years post-graduate training at the Hammersmith Hospital, then went on to specialise in hand therapy at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford. 

Lou has worked at The Chiltern Hospital for over 25 years, specialising in Hand and Upper Limb Therapy. She has significant experience in the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of a vast array of acute and chronic hand problems. Lou works closely with the orthopaedic upper limb consultants and plastic surgeons to provide a seamless progression of rehabilitation to the patient. Lou’s specialist interests are in hand and wrist injuries, splinting, plastering, and fracture management. Her other clinical interests include cancer care, acupuncture and hydrotherapy.  
Outside of work Lou enjoys keeping fit by running and going to the gym. She knows the importance of a healthy work/life balance. She uses this knowledge to help her patients return to their full potential during their rehabilitation. In her spare time, Lou is completing a course to become a mental health advocate. She believes that it is important to treat injuries holistically; a patient’s mental wellbeing has strong influence over their physical recovery. 

Soujanya Pogula - Senior Physiotherapist

Soujanya completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2006 from the NTR University of health sciences. She has worked in multi-speciality, multinational healthcare group Apollo Hospitals treating ICU patients, cancer care patients, inpatient and outpatient settings including burns unit before moving to UK. After moving to the UK, she has worked in private practices. Soujanya is a skilled physiotherapist with extensive experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions. She has a passion for helping her patients reach their rehabilitation goals and improve their wellbeing and quality of life .She has a strong background in manual therapy, electro therapy and exercise prescription. She is also interested in incorporating alternative therapies and modalities into her practice, such as acupuncture. She is familiar with various technologies that can be used to provide remote physiotherapy services including video consultations and telephone triages.

Maggie Jones – Senior Physiotherapist

Maggie qualified as a physiotherapist in 1973 from St. Thomas' Hospital London. She gained her initial experience at Queen Marys' Hospital Roehampton and Mount Vernon and Harfield Hospitals treating patients on orthopaedic wards, out-patients, chest surgery and burns unit. She has been a valuable member of The Chiltern Hospital physio team for over 35 years.

Kate Berman – Senior Physiotherapist

Kate qualified in 2008 from Oxford Brookes University with a first class honours degree. She has worked within a number of NHS roles including those in large London based teaching hospitals where she gained a broad-based experience within multiple clinical settings including in a GP surgery. Since 2019 Kate has worked at the Chiltern hospital managing a mixed caseload of orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and Oncology presentations. Kate has a keen interest in Oncology rehabilitation and completed a PINC certification course in 2020 enabling her to promote individual rehabilitation for all women affected by cancer. Kate also specialises in scar rehabilitation having completed a ‘Sharon Wheeler Scar work course’ where she can successfully treat scar tissue both new and old from any surgery type including oncology surgical scars. Kate incorporates hands on manual and massage therapy together with tailored exercise programmes. She has completed an APPI Certification in Pilates instruction and often incorporates principles of Pilates together with yoga-based therapy to help people gain the most from their physiotherapy course and empower them to fulfil their rehabilitation potential.

Michelle Davies – Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Michelle qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1985 having completed her training at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Throughout Michelle’s career she has striven to develop herself through post-graduate learning, to offer a high quality of care for her patients. Her postgraduate training includes a Master’s Degree in Sports Injury and Physiotherapy with research into knee problems and she has also completed two further MSc modules in Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy.  Further post-graduate training was also undertaken in 2011 in Acupuncture, a useful adjunct in treating low back pain together with an APPI Pilates course. Michelle is also qualified to use specialised equipment such as Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy, a useful adjunct to rehabilitate chronic problems especially plantar fasciitis and lower limb tendinopathies. 
Michelle’s clinical specialities include lower limb injuries and orthopaedic hip and knee surgery and having worked as a clinical specialist in this field, Michelle was invited to join a specialist team in Indianapolis, USA, with Donald Shelbourne, a world leading practitioner in ACL injuries, where new techniques for ACL reconstruction are developed.   
Since qualifying Michelle has worked in both the NHS and private sector and with both amateur and professional sports teams. Michelle has worked as a senior physiotherapist in Outpatients at The Chiltern Hospital since 2009.  
When not working, Michelle can be found walking or cycling and generally enjoying the outdoor life.


Catherine Fitzgerald – Senior Physiotherapist

Catherine qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1989 and has developed a broad depth of knowledge in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. This experience has been gained by working in a variety of workplaces. (NHS, private hospitals, sports injury clinics, rugby clubs and on-site in the occupational health and safety departments of corporate workplaces). 
Catherine has studied at master’s level in ergonomics and rehabilitation. She feels that it is important to seek to identify the causes of injury, enabling often simple adjustments to be implemented to gain more proactive management.  She has specialist knowledge of DSE assessments and advising on adjustments in the workplace. to She believes that this intervention strategy improves employee health and wellbeing and can reduces sickness absence.  Exercises therapy with a more functional approach related to job tasks and leisure activities. 
I feel that it is important to take time to listen and understand people’s problems, building a relationship and trust. We often have difficult things going on outside of work that are not in our control and speaking to people can help manage and cope with this better. I also think a sense of humour important to help overcome difficult times. It is rewarding for me to see that as a result that small adjustments to the work area and lifestyle, it can help people to optimise their health and safety and comfort at work and this in turn will help maximise performance at work. 
Outside of work I try to keep fit and am a very keen golfer and play at county level. This has lead to working with a golf professional and performing movement screening assessments for golfers to identify weakness in relation to the golf swing. I am also a Pilates teacher, an exercise that I feel can help everybody.  
Outside of work Catherine keeps fit and is a very keen golfer and plays at county level. This has led to working with a golf professional and performing movement screening assessments for golfers to identify weakness in relation to the golf swing. She is also a Pilates teacher, an exercise that she feels can help everybody.  

Elliott Chikwanda – Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
Elliott graduated in 1997 with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree.  Since then in addition to his private practice he has  worked with a number of national sports teams including Davis Cup (Tennis), Rugby and Hockey. He was part of the medical team for the 1999 All Africa Games. He worked in NHS and private practice from 2001-2005 before going full time in private practice from 2006. Elliott has also been the team physiotherapist for a local rugby team since 2001 to 2010. Elliott has specialised his training in sports, musculoskeletal injury and rehabilitation, incorporating isokinetic testing.  Elliott is qualified to treat injuries using acupuncture and shockwave therapy.  
In 2006 Elliott furthered his qualifications gaining an MSc in Physiotherapy majoring in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He also has post graduate qualification in Injection Therapy. He believes everyone is an individual and he treats his patients/clients as such.   

Jo Scholey – Senior Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Specialist

Jo trained as a chartered physiotherapist at The Middlesex Hospital in central London. Qualifying in 1988, she worked in the NHS, private clinics and occupational health settings prior to working at The Chiltern Hospital where she has been since 2007. Her experience covers a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions with a particular interest in treating patients after they have had orthopaedic surgery such as total knee or hip replacement, back operations, shoulder operations. She enjoys working with patients on functional rehabilitation programmes with the aim of helping them get back to work and leisure activities. Jo is always keen to tailor her treatments towards the individual needs of her patients – discussing what they want to achieve before advising on exercise programmes suitable for their level of fitness and strength, as well as for the stage of their recovery. Her focus is on empowering patients to reach their goals safely and sensibly, and always with a smile.
After having her own children Jo became interested in pelvic health and specialised in that area of physiotherapy. She now has over 20 years of experience working with both women and men with continence problems - bladder and bowel, eg stress incontinence, increased frequency, urgency and urge incontinence. She also sees women with symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse and pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain.

Katie Lees – Senior Physiotherapist

Katie graduated in 1997 from the University of Brighton with a BSc Hons Physiotherapy. Katie gained experience in a wide variety of physiotherapy disciplines and settings including NHS Hospitals, private hospitals and private practices before joining the Chiltern Hospital as an outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapist April 2007.
In addition to my continuous professional development required by my CSP membership I have also trained and gained qualifications in acupuncture and Pilates.
Katie whole heartedly believes in patient centred care and offer each individual a personal specialized treatment plan.
Katie especially enjoys working together with patients who will commit and dedicate themselves to their rehabilitation process as I feel this brings the best results.

Sarah Lock – Senior Physiotherapist

Sarah trained in Bristol and worked in the West Country initially. Having moved to London she gained more experience in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy working in both the NHS and private hospitals. She started working at the Chiltern 20 years ago as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist seeing a wide scope of conditions from major trauma, orthopaedic rehabilitation to isolated joint and muscle pains. Sarah has specialised in lymphoedema and the management of people following cancer working closely with the oncology team for 18 years. Sarah then gained extra training in the management of dizziness conditions including BPPV, balance disorders of vestibular or neurological origin and can perform the Epley manoeuvre if needed. Having worked in respiratory care in London, Sarah also treats respiratory disorders such as dysfunctional breathing to bronchiectasis, Long COVID, COPD and anxiety breathing patterns.  Recently Sarah has also trained to become a chronic pain specialist managing persistent pain using a mind-body approach. She is able to draw on her experience with dizziness and respiratory problems to help with this. Sarah is a very active mum of 3 who enjoys long walks- she is extremely calm and friendly and is well known for putting her patients at ease with lots of conversation and laughs.

Ritu Jain – Senior Physiotherapist and Hand Therapist

Ritu completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in India in 2003 at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. She worked extensively in settings like Bombay Hospital, Indore and Max Hospital, Noida in India, in both inpatient and outpatient settings before moving to UK. Since moving to London, Ritu has worked in private practices and NHS in musculoskeletal and elderly rehabilitation fields. Over a period of time in orthopaedic physiotherapy, Ritu has honed her skills in post-operative care in both inpatients as well as outpatients including hydrotherapy. She is skilled to treat conditions like knee and hip replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, neck and back pains and post trauma MSK rehabilitation. She has special interest in wrist and hand conditions. Ritu has a patient centric approach and believes in following a customised protocol aimed at delivering the best possible functional outcome working with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

Mark Spiegel – Physiotherapy Manager

Mark qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1997 following 4 years of study at the Middlesex Hospital School of Physiotherapy - University College London.  Junior rotations were completed at University College Hospitals before moving to the Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow-on-the-Hill.  Between 2002 and 2019, Mark worked in all areas of the physiotherapy department at Bishops Wood Hospital, Northwood.  During this time promotions to deputy manager and then department manager took place.  In addition, between 2016 and 2019, Mark also managed the consulting room department.  Mark works most often as inpatient physiotherapist, treating patients following orthopaedic and general surgery.  Within the outpatient setting, Mark has developed skills and experience over the last 10 years in the treatment of dizziness and vestibular disorders, custom insole assessment and complex knee braces.  Mark transferred to The Chiltern and Shelburne Hospitals in March 2019 into the role of Physiotherapy and Pathology department manager.  During the last 3 years, new skills and experienced has been gained in hydrotherapy and shockwave therapy.  Mark believes in providing safe and effective holistic patient focused care, both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.  Mark strives to empower and enable patients to manage their own conditions as far as able.

Tabassum Manzoor – Senior Physiotherapist

Tabassum graduated as a Doctor of Physiotherapy from King Edward Medical University Pakistan in 2017, completing junior physiotherapy rotations at King Edward Medical University Mayo Hospital,  Lahore. Tabassum has subsequently attained a PGD Neurology qualification, from King Edward Medical University (2017) and Masters in Orthopaedic manual Physiotherapy (2020), awarded by RIPHAH International University.  She has 5 years of broad post-qualification clinical experience in private and governmental hospitals, King Edward Medical University, Naseer Hospital, and P.S.R.D.  Tabassum has experience of clinical care in both in-patient and out-patient settings, treating surgical. orthopaedic, neurological rehabilitation and elderly care patients. Tabassum has experience in speech therapy and the treatment of temporomandibular conditions. Following the earthquake in Pakistan in 2019, Tabassum supported the rescue effort, working with Handicap International.  Tabassum enjoys the collaboration of teamwork, where physiotherapists and other hospital team members can interact to ensure excellent outcomes for all patients.

 

Make an appointment

You can make an appointment directly with us to see a physiotherapist, or you can ask your GP to refer you if you prefer. You will need to check your cover with your insurer first as you may need a GP referral.

The initial appointment may last up to one hour, depending on your condition; follow-up appointments usually last 30 minutes.

Our outpatient appointment system is flexible, with daytime and evening or Saturday appointments to suit your needs. 

Payment options

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.