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Fiona Farmer

Physiotherapist   |   Dip MDT

Fiona qualified from Nottingham in 1986 and worked within the NHS in Nottinghamshire and then London, where she began to specialise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She travelled to New Zealand in 1994 where she completed the McKenzie Diploma and was lucky enough to meet and work with Robin McKenzie on several occasions.

During the late 80's and 90's, Fiona worked at 3 Paralympic Games: Seoul, Barcelona and Atlanta.

"Throughout my career, I have come to understand the magnificence of the human body and its capacity to repair itself. I now work single-handed in my own practice, where I am fortunate to spend whatever amount of time I need, to pursue the correct diagnosis and help patients to use their own strategies to heal and grow strong. I will be forever grateful to Robin McKenzie for teaching me that the patient's actions are what really matter." Fiona Farmer

 Testimonial:

"After always trying to be careful with my back after a lower back operation some 20 years ago, you can imagine my apprehension to be referred to Fiona for Physio, when I foolishly damaged my back and had intense pain through the buttocks and down my left leg. I needn't have worried though, as with a strict order of exercises and constant support as well as some firm direction, the pain receded and after 6 weeks has completely gone. This has been without any medical intervention and without any strong drugs. I also now have in place a routine of exercises to keep my back in good form as well as an emergency code to take on board if I am stupid enough to misuse my back again. THANK YOU FIONA for getting us back on track and for all the help and support. I would thoroughly recommend this alternative to surgery any time!" RB