About

Fiona Hills Physiotherapy

Fiona Hills is a Jesmond-based Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience of providing the highest quality evidence-based care for patients suffering from a wide range of musculoskeletal problems in Newcastle upon Tyne. Fiona is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. She is also a member of The Acupuncture association of Chartered Physiotherapists.

In 1993, she gained a degree in Sports Science from Canterbury Christ Church College, University of Kent. She developed an interest in injury and rehabilitation during her studies, which led to her pursuing a start to her career in Physiotherapy.

She qualified in 1998 with a BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy from University of Northumbria at Newcastle upon Tyne. Fiona worked within the NHS, consolidating her physio skills, before moving into the private sector where she has worked extensively within private practice in Jesmond and Gosforth for the past 15 years.

Her experience is broad, ranging from working within Occupational Health at Northeast Ambulance Service, to treating the Ballet dancers from Rambert Dance Company at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne. Her clinical interests and expertise include treatment of acute and chronic spinal conditions, sports and soft tissue injury, core stability training and pilates-based exercise, all types of joint problems and nerve pain.

fhp is a provider for most private medical insurers including BUPA, AXA PPP, AVIVA, CIGNA and VITALITY.

Testimonials

We have always found Fiona to be completely professional in her work as a physiotherapist and very skilled at diagnosing exactly where the problem lies and what needs to be done about it. Both my husband and myself have many reasons to be grateful to Fiona for her first-class physio treatment at intervals over the past 10 years or so. This has included problems we have had in the lower back, knees, shoulders, neck and hips and has also included successful acupuncture treatment. We have both recommended her to others in the past and have no hesitation in doing so again.

Mr & Mrs I Addy

I have seen Fiona for two different issues that arose from training for the Great North Run (back and leg). In both cases Fiona was able to fix the problem very effectively.

She has a calm and friendly manner, takes a thorough approach to identifying the root cause of any problem, provides treatment to resolve the issue and also advises on exercises to do at home to support her own treatment.

I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anybody who requires physiotherapy.

Nick Moore

Fiona is an excellent physiotherapist. She listens to the patient and produces good results. She is very caring and professional, and is prepared to refer on where appropriate to other disciplines.

RG

After a back injury, I thought I was seriously injured as my leg felt really heavy and weak, visited Fiona and within a few weeks I was totally repaired, she discovered it was a problem with my S.I. Joint and with a bit of manipulation, I was pain free and so relieved. Visited her for other injuries since and so happy with the results. Wouldn’t go anywhere else now!

Lisa Briganti

Fiona has been providing me with physiotherapy treatment on and off for over 10 years. Over that time she has always assessed my pain and function comprehensively, taking the time to listen to the background, before examining the relevant joints.

She has “fixed” multiple musculoskeletal injuries and complaints that I have had over the years – gently suggesting treatments that she feels would be beneficial even if I have some initial hesitance!

She is honest and not afraid to say that she does not need to see me again for a while when I reach a satisfactory point with treatment.

Fiona is respectful and professional, considerate and competent. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to treat any friend or family member and I intend to continue to see her when the need arises.

Dr Suzy Lovat

General Practitioner

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