WHO WE ARE
Meet our fabulous therapy team! No matter who your therapist is, you are in safe hands and your child’s needs are our priority. All of our therapists are chartered and registered with full DBS checks and safeguarding training.
Samantha Yeomans Lead Therapist
Our lead therapist, Samantha Yeomans, is a specially trained charted paediatric physiotherapist who qualified in 2007.
When she’s not running around after her toddler, she works privately for Chesterfield Children’s Physiotherapy.
Samantha has had the opportunity to work with a variety of different children with a range of conditions including neurological, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic and respiratory problems. Samantha continues to develop her expertise by attending courses on a regular basis.
Samantha is an enthusiastic, empathetic individual with a caring attitude. She builds a great rapport with clients and makes physiotherapy enjoyable.
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Qualifications:
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
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MSc module in Research Methods
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Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
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NaRS Qualified Baby and Pre-school Swim Teacher
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Pool Emergency Responder
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Basic Bobath Foundation Course
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Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management with AFO footwear combinations Course
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Aquatic Physiotherapy for Paediatric Neurology Course​
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Elaine Owen Paediatric Gait Analysis​
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Rebound Trained
Charlotte Hookings Paediatric Physiotherapist
After qualifying from Sheffield Hallam University in 2013, Charlotte went straight into the paediatric specialty where she has worked in the community setting covering special schools, the outpatient setting and the acute children's ward.
Charlotte works for Chesterfield Children's Physiotherapy alongside her NHS role; working alongside the consultants in a national tertiary centre treating a range of children with multifaceted and profound disability.
Charlotte's passion for the paediatric physiotherapy profession and her patients is fully engaged as the Trent regional representative of the APCP committee where she strives to promote the best care for children, young adults and their families. Charlotte holds strong regional and national links, helping to promote and facilitate best care for children, young adults and their families.
Charlotte is compassionate and supportive in her manner adapting a family centred approach to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered. Charlotte has well developed communication skills both verbal and non verbal giving to a good working relationships and fun therapy sessions.
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In her spare time Charlotte enjoys spending time with her friends and family embracing new activities and adventure.
Qualifications:
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
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Trent regional representative of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
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Makaton Foundation course
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Introduction to Bobath
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Rebound Trained
Natalie Jowett Paediatric Physiotherapist
Natalie qualified from Nottingham university in 2016 and specialised in paediatrics in 2017. She has 8 years of experience in the NHS, 7 of which she specialised in Paediatrics since 2017.
Natalie joined our team full time this year which we are over the moon about! She has experience working with a variety of complex neurological, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions in both hospital, Education (mainstream and special schools) and community settings. Natalie also has experience with hydrotherapy and currently carries out monthly hydrotherapy sessions with our paediatric clients.
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Natalie has an empathetic and compassionate approach to deliver consistent high quality care. She believes it is vital to build a strong, therapeutic relationship with both the children and their families to maximise potential. Natalie adopts a holistic child and family approach, striving to achieve the child’s therapeutic goals.
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Natalie loves the outdoors, she is always out walking her two boxer dogs and tending to her garden and her allotment.
Qualifications:
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
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Paediatric Gait Analysis NCORE Course
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APCP Introduction to Paediatrics Course
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Paediatric Gait Analysis NCORE
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APCP Introduction to Paediatrics
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CPIPS-UK Assessment Training
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Developing Healthcare Leaders- Leadership Course
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