Leigham Practice

Physiotherapy

Emma John MSc (Hons), MCSP

Emma John is one of our highly skilled and experienced physiotherapists. She has a Masters degree in Physiotherapy from Kings College London and worked within the acute services, NHS and private practice. She is a Chartered Physiotherapist, is fully HPC Registered and is registered with all major health insurers.

Emma John, MSc, MCSP

Emma treats a full spectrum of acute and chronic neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions including sports injuries, Peripheral (including wrist/hand) and Spinal Dysfunctions in addition to orthopaedic post-surgical rehabilitation.

Extensive post graduate training has allowed Emma to develop advanced assessment and treatment skills which are integrated within her client management to enhance rehabilitation. She has specific training and experience of the McKenzie Technique for low back and neck pain, has post-graduate training in acupuncture, she is one of the few physiotherapists in the country with Temporo-mandibular Joint Therapy accreditation and is trained in Pilates to promote rehabilitation, specifically of lumbo-pelvic conditions.


Sam Fielder BSc (Hons), MCSP

After qualifying from Manchester School of Physiotherapy Sam has gained skills and experience with a wide variety of problems. She has experience working with Manchester Rugby Club and also with the Arsenal Football Club ex-professional and celebrities charity team, where she dealt primarily with acute and traumatic sports injuries and rehabilitation.

Sam Fielder, BSc, MCSP

Sam continues to work part time within the NHS at Kings College Hospital where she works as a Senior Physiotherapist supervising junior staff. She works with upper and lower limb, neck and back problems associated with sport, work and activity. Sam also works with a wide range of post-operative conditions and with recovery from orthopaedic surgery. She has completed post-graduate studies in acupuncture and can integrate this into conventional treatments as required, providing comprehensive care for our clients.


Clare Henson BSc (Hons), MCSP

Clare qualified in Physiotherapy from Coventry University and currently works at Kings College Hospital where she treats a range of spinal, upper limb and lower limb complaints. In her busy role within the acute sector she also supervises junior physiotherapists and supports physiotherapy students whilst on placement.

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Clare spends twice-weekly sessions with a London Division One Rugby Union Team, and during the summer months also provides injury assessment and treatment on the pitch side for a touring rugby sevens team. This has enabled her to develop and specialise into a wide range of acute sports injuries, pitch side management and the rapid recovery and return to fitness demanded by elite athletes.

Clare is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and able to use this with her clients as a useful treatment adjunct.


Rita Buggy BSc (Hons), MCSP

Having qualified as a chartered Physiotherapist at Kings College London Rita spent the early part of her career at Kings College Hospital covering all the core rotations before specialising in musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy. She has a wide experience in the assessment and management of spinal, upper and lower limb injuries, including rheumatological, orthopaedic, neurological and oncology patients.

Rita Buggy, BSc, MCSP

During her time working in the NHS, Rita gained experience managing and supervising students and Junior Physiotherapists. She has spent time working voluntarily in Rio de Janeiro treating mainly respiratory conditions and also assessing and treating common backpacker sports injuries.

Rita has a broad experience in NHS and private trusts treating musculoskeletal conditions She has post-graduate qualifications in Pilates, being a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI), and as a certified member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP), both of which she can call upon to provice a comprehensive package of care to our clients.

Our physiotherapists are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherpists, the Health Professions Council, and are BUPA/Insurance Approved.

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