Welcome to the Birkdale Paediatric & Adult Neuro Clinic
Specialist physiotherapy for neurological disorders
Celebrating 25 Years of Maximising Patient Outcomes Through Neurological Rehabilitation
Farshideh Bondarenko DIP PHYSIO MCSP SRP
NHS trained and qualified (1977)
worked in many centres of neurological excellence, including The National Hospital for Neurology, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Cheyne Hospital.
in 1987, set up The Birkdale Clinic, responding to the demand - that the NHS cannot afford to fulfil - for more long term, consistent, intervention to improve a client's quality of life.
has studied, and continues to, a broad range of physical therapy approaches, including,,and with many of the leading exponents of these disciplines.
developed an effective and innovative approach to complex neurological presentations in both the adult and paediatric populations that may be tailored to each individual.
her area of special interest lies with children and young adults. Has extensive experience of most childhood conditions and their integration with family life over long time periods.
member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and also of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP) and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
Tamsin GallieBSC Hons Physiotherapist
Joined the Birkdale Clinic in 2011
16 years post graduate experience in both adult and paediatric neurological rehabilitation in the UK and New Zealand
recently returned from 6 months voluntary work providing physiotherapy services in central Tanzania
looking forward to the variety and challenge of working over the longer term with clients 'outside of the square' as client feedback suggests consistent effort and lateral thinking best help them achieve success with their most important onjectives.
Dhiren Shivji BSC Hons Physiotherapist
Qualified Sheffield Hallam University 2010
developing his special interest in Neurology and Musculoskeletal physiotherapy through working both in a hospital setting and, privately, in the community
raised £2000 for charity and volunteering at schools, hospitals and on community projects in Asia, undertaking physiotherapy work alongside local therapists