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Expert Physiotherapy in the Comfort of Your Own Home

Movement Medicine Somerset provides professional home-based physiotherapy, rehabilitation and sports injury services across Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas.

Our team of HCPC-registered physiotherapists deliver personalised assessment and treatment within your home environment, allowing us to create rehabilitation programmes that are practical, effective and tailored to your everyday life.

Home physiotherapy can be an ideal option for individuals who find travelling difficult due to injury, illness, surgery or mobility limitations. It can also benefit active individuals who prefer the convenience of receiving expert physiotherapy support at home.

Whether your goal is recovering from surgery, managing a neurological condition, vestibular condition or long term pain condition, returning to sport, training for a marathon, improving mobility or maintaining independence,  our team is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome.

Charlotte Heapy –  Movement Medicine Somerset, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

HOW CAN HOME PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP?

Our physiotherapists support people of all ages and activity levels, from those recovering from injury or surgery through to active individuals striving to achieve sporting and fitness goals.

We commonly help with:

• Neurological conditions such as Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), TIA (mini stroke), Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Multiple Sclerosis
• Vestibular Conditions including BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
• Dizziness/ Vertigo
• Reduced mobility, weakness and deconditioning
• Palliative and supportive care
• Age-related mobility challenges and rehabilitation
• Balance problems and falls prevention
• Arthritis and persistent pain conditions
• Back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal conditions
• Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery, including joint replacements and ligament repairs
• Sports injuries, including running injuries, tendon problems, muscle strains and joint injuries
• Marathon preparation, endurance event training and injury prevention

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & SAFETY

At Movement Medicine Somerset, your safety, wellbeing and confidence are our priority.

All members of our physiotherapy team are:

• HCPC registered
• Members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Fully insured for professional practice
• Enhanced DBS checked
• Up to date with First Aid training
• Committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice

When you welcome one of our physiotherapists into your home, you can be confident that you are receiving care from a qualified, experienced and trusted healthcare professional who adheres to the highest professional standards.

FEES

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Charlotte)

Physiotherapist (Tom Burbidge and Edison Lau)

Joint Visits

For clients with more complex needs, neurological rehabilitation, mobility assessments or where additional support would be beneficial, two physiotherapists may attend together.

ABOUT MOVEMENT MEDICINE SOMERSET

Movement Medicine Somerset is an independent physiotherapy service providing home-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation throughout North Somerset.

The service is led by Charlotte Heapy, HCPC-registered Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead, who has over 13 years of clinical experience across public and private healthcare settings. Charlotte oversees clinical standards and works alongside a team of qualified physiotherapists to ensure clients receive high-quality, evidence-based care.

Our goal is always to help you move with greater confidence, reduce pain, improve function and return to the activities that matter most to you.

Our physiotherapists have experience working with neurological, vestibular musculoskeletal, and orthopaedic conditions, as well as supporting active individuals with sports injuries, injury prevention and performance-related goals.

By working as a team, we can offer greater flexibility, wider geographical coverage and continuity of care whilst maintaining the personalised approach that Movement Medicine Somerset is known for.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your Physiotherapy journey begins with a comprehensive assessment carried out in your home. During this appointment, you will likely be seen by two physiotherapists initially, we will discuss your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and goals before completing a detailed physical assessment.

We will then create a personalised treatment plan designed specifically for your needs.

Treatment may include but not limited to… 

• Balance and falls prevention training
• Mobility and flexibility training
• Running and movement assessment
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
• Functional rehabilitation for everyday activities
• Exercise rehabilitation
• Education and self-management strategies
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Sports massage
• Strength and conditioning programmes
• Manual therapy

Treatment plans are regularly reviewed and adapted to ensure you continue making progress towards your goals.

Where appropriate, family members and carers can also be involved to support rehabilitation and ongoing recovery.

OUR TEAM

Charlotte Heapy – Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

Charlotte is the founder and Clinical Lead of Movement Medicine Somerset. She graduated from the University of the West of England with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and has over a decade of experience working across public and private healthcare settings.

Alongside extensive experience in rehabilitation and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Charlotte has undertaken additional postgraduate training in neurological rehabilitation and vestibular rehabilitation. She is also a qualified yoga teacher, bringing a holistic understanding of movement, strength and recovery to her clinical practice.

Charlotte remains actively involved in patient care whilst overseeing the clinical development and quality of the service.

Physiotherapy Team

Alongside Charlotte, Movement Medicine Somerset works with qualified HCPC-registered physiotherapists who provide home-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation throughout North Somerset.

All team members are fully qualified Physiotherapists, Enhanced DBS checked, First Aid trained, professionally insured and members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Our physiotherapists work collaboratively and have access to regular clinical support and guidance from Charlotte when required. This team approach ensures that every client receives safe, effective and evidence-based care.

AREAS WE COVER

Movement Medicine Somerset provides home physiotherapy services throughout Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas, including:

• Weston-super-Mare
• Worle
• Locking
• Bleadon
• Hewish
• Congresbury
• Yatton
• Langford
• Winscombe
• Shipham
• Banwell
• Brent Knoll
• Cheddar

If you are unsure whether your location falls within our service area, please contact us to discuss availability.

WHY CHOOSE MOVEMENT MEDICINE SOMERSET?

• Experienced HCPC-registered physiotherapists
• Clinical leadership from a senior physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience
• CSP members with full professional insurance
• Enhanced DBS checked and First Aid trained
• Personalised one-to-one treatment in your own home
• Expertise in neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Sports injury assessment and treatment
• Marathon and endurance event support
• Sports massage and recovery services
• Flexible appointments across North Somerset
• Compassionate, patient-centred care

At Movement Medicine Somerset, we believe movement is medicine. Whether your goal is returning to sport, recovering from surgery, managing a long-term condition or maintaining your independence, our team is committed to helping you move with confidence and achieve your goals.

Professional physiotherapy, delivered where you feel most comfortable – in your own home.