Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Physiotherapy Services in Emsworth & Southbourne
Emsworth Physio Clinic has been delivering professional, hands-on physiotherapy services since 2003, combining clinical expertise with a personalised approach to patient care. Founded by Karen Laurie, a Chartered Physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal treatment and rehabilitation, the clinic expanded in 2012 with Sarah Waters leading the Southbourne branch at Bourne Leisure Centre. Both practitioners hold memberships with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health & Care Professions Council, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. Our services include diagnosis, manual therapy, tailored exercise programmes, and home visits, with a focus on treating back and neck pain, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. We prioritise accessibility through wheelchair-friendly facilities, convenient parking, and online booking systems, complemented by a free initial phone consultation to assess individual needs. The clinic's commitment to evidence-based practice is demonstrated through continuous professional development, including specialisations in clinical Pilates, acupuncture, and chronic pain management.By maintaining small patient caseloads, we ensure dedicated one-to-one treatment sessions that address both immediate symptoms and long-term recovery goals. Our collaboration with medical professionals, including GP referrals and consultant liaisons, guarantees comprehensive care pathways for complex conditions. The clinic's reputation for excellence is evidenced by patient testimonials highlighting successful outcomes, including critical interventions that prevented severe complications. Operating from two accessible locations in Emsworth and Southbourne, we serve both local residents and wider Hampshire communities. This structured approach to physiotherapy, combining technical expertise with compassionate care, has established Emsworth Physio Clinic as a trusted healthcare provider in the region.
Services
Back Pain Treatment
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Clinical Pilates
Home Visits
Acupuncture
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Neck Pain Management
Chronic Pain Therapy
Musculoskeletal Diagnosis
Electrotherapy
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 22 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Our team includes Chartered Physiotherapists with specialist postgraduate qualifications
- We provide home visits for patients with mobility challenges
- We offer free initial phone consultations to assess treatment needs
- Our clinics feature wheelchair-accessible facilities with convenient parking
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council
What people say
Sympathetic and professional service
Complete trust in treatment
Critical early intervention prevented paralysis
Personalised exercise programmes
Wheelchair accessible facilities
Services
Back and Neck Pain
Specialised treatment for spinal conditions using manual therapy and tailored exercise programmes. Our physiotherapists address acute injuries and chronic pain through evidence-based techniques, including mobilisation, posture correction, and muscle strengthening. Patients receive individualised rehabilitation plans to improve mobility and prevent recurrence, with options for home-based exercises and clinical Pilates integration.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Comprehensive recovery programmes for sports-related injuries, combining hands-on treatment with functional rehabilitation. We treat ligament sprains, muscle strains, and joint injuries using sports-specific assessment techniques. Treatment incorporates strength training, proprioception exercises, and return-to-play protocols, with collaboration between physiotherapists and medical consultants to ensure safe recovery timelines.
Clinical Pilates
Tailored Pilates sessions for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and core stability improvement. Led by APPI-qualified instructors, classes focus on controlled movements to enhance posture, balance, and muscle coordination. Both group and one-to-one sessions are available, with adaptations for patients with bone density issues or postural imbalances.
Home Visits
Physiotherapy services delivered at patients' homes for those with mobility limitations. This service includes comprehensive assessments, manual treatment, and customised exercise programmes. Home visits incorporate environmental adaptations to optimise recovery, with equipment recommendations and caregiver training where necessary.
Acupuncture
Complementary acupuncture treatment for pain relief and inflammation reduction, provided by AACP-certified physiotherapists. This service follows initial physiotherapy assessments to determine suitability, with treatment plans integrating traditional techniques alongside conventional rehabilitation methods for chronic pain conditions.
People
Karen Laurie
Founder & Lead Physiotherapist
Established Emsworth Physio Clinic in 2003 after 21 years of clinical experience across NHS hospitals, private practice, and military rehabilitation. Specialises in musculoskeletal injuries and post-operative recovery, with advanced training in spinal manipulation and falls rehabilitation.
Sarah Waters
Senior Physiotherapist
Qualified physiotherapist since 2008 with specialist expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain management. Former senior NHS outpatient physiotherapist, now leading the Southbourne clinic. Holds additional qualifications in clinical Pilates instruction and acupuncture therapy.
Questions
What physiotherapy services do you offer?
We treat musculoskeletal injuries, back/neck pain, sports injuries, and post-operative conditions. Additional services include clinical Pilates, acupuncture, and home visits for mobility-limited patients.
How can I book an appointment?
Use our online booking system to schedule appointments at Emsworth or Southbourne clinics. Emergency appointments are available within 24 hours via phone consultation.
Do you accept home visit requests?
Yes, we provide home visits for patients with mobility challenges. Our physiotherapists bring necessary equipment and develop home-based rehabilitation programmes tailored to your living environment.
Are your physiotherapists qualified?
Both practitioners are Chartered Physiotherapists with the CSP and registered with the HCPC. Karen has 22 years' experience; Sarah holds specialist postgraduate qualifications in Pilates and acupuncture.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from Emsworth and Southbourne clinics, serving Portsmouth, Chichester, and surrounding Hampshire areas. Home visits extend our service coverage to patients' residences within these regions.
