LavantPhysiotherapy · Chichester

§ Our team

The people who’ll help you get moving

Five physiotherapists and a sports massage therapist, each with their own specialisms. Everyone is fully qualified and insured; the physios are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Who offers

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Illustrated portrait of Thea Varcoe

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Thea Varcoe

Clinic director, MSK physiotherapist

BSc Physiotherapy, MCSP, HCPC registered

Thea opened Lavant Physiotherapy after twelve years in NHS outpatient physiotherapy. She sees a lot of neck and back pain and people whose pain has hung around for months, and she’s known for clear explanations and realistic plans.

Special interests

  • Neck and back pain
  • Persistent pain
  • Acupuncture
  • Shockwave for tendons

Offers

    In clinic

      Out of clinic: cold-water swimming and an allotment that is mostly courgettes.

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      Ruairi Brannigan

      Sports physiotherapist

      MSc Sports Physiotherapy, MCSP, HCPC registered

      Ruairi spent six seasons as physio to a semi-professional rugby squad before joining us. He runs our running clinic and loves the slow, careful work of getting someone back to sport after a knee injury.

      Special interests

      • Running injuries
      • ACL and return to sport
      • Gait analysis
      • Tendon pain

      Offers

        In clinic

          Out of clinic: trail marathons on the South Downs, slowly.

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          Folake Adeyinka

          Senior physiotherapist, orthopaedic rehab

          BSc Physiotherapy, MCSP, HCPC registered

          Folake worked on orthopaedic wards and in fracture clinics for nine years. She guides people through rehab after hip and knee replacements, fractures and ligament surgery, following each surgeon’s protocol closely.

          Special interests

          • Hip and knee replacements
          • Fracture rehab
          • ACL reconstruction
          • Older adults’ strength and balance

          Offers

            In clinic

              Out of clinic: choir on Wednesday nights and very competitive Scrabble.

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              Harriet Lydgate

              Pelvic health physiotherapist

              BSc Physiotherapy, postgraduate certificate in pelvic health, HCPC registered

              Harriet specialises in pregnancy-related pain, recovery after birth and bladder symptoms at any age. Her appointments are an hour long, in our quietest room, and you’re always in control of what happens.

              Special interests

              • Pregnancy-related pelvic pain
              • Postnatal recovery
              • Continence and prolapse
              • Menopause and exercise

              Offers

                In clinic

                  Out of clinic: two small children and a large sourdough habit.

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                  Farah Kimber

                  Physiotherapist, clinical Pilates

                  BSc Physiotherapy, clinical Pilates instructor, HCPC registered

                  Farah combines physiotherapy with one-to-one Pilates. She works with back pain, hypermobility and people who want to feel strong through pregnancy and after, and she speaks English and Arabic.

                  Special interests

                  • Low back pain
                  • Hypermobility
                  • Pre- and postnatal Pilates
                  • Posture and desk work

                  Offers

                    In clinic

                      Out of clinic: paddleboarding in Chichester Harbour whenever the wind allows.

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                      Ewan Sefton

                      Sports massage therapist

                      Level 5 diploma in sports massage therapy

                      Ewan raced bikes at club level for ten years and knows the aches that come with training. His massage is firm and focused, and he works closely with the physios when a niggle needs more than massage.

                      Special interests

                      • Sports and deep tissue massage
                      • Pre-event and recovery
                      • Cyclists and runners
                      • Desk-related tightness

                      Offers

                        In clinic

                          Out of clinic: still on the bike, now mostly to the café.

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                          § Front desk

                          Seren Ferrars, practice manager

                          Seren looks after bookings, invoices and insurance, and is usually the first voice you’ll hear when you call. If you’re not sure who to see, she’ll find the right person and the right time.

                          Get in touch