Lucia's practice follows a very results oriented approach. She likes to use validated outcome measures as part of her assessment methodology and to monitor progress and
effectiveness of intervention developing individualized intervention/treatment plans which may include a 24 hour postural/positioning management.
Education
Lucia is graduated by the university Plymouth with a BSC (HONS) in Physiotherapy in 2010 and is a post graduate in Postural management in Paediatric population.
She is also certified in elastic therapeutic tapping in Peadiatrics
Career
Lucia have been working within the NHS as a paediatric physiotherapist since 2011. Her current role is in the community and special school with a mixed caseload of children with cerebral palsy, hypermobility, neuromuscular conditions, juvenile idiopathic Arthritis, DCD, developmental delay, and other.
Within her role, Lucia undertakes joint clinics with a paediatrician and occupational therapist for a school age group who are referred with issues around motor coordination.
She is recognized by all the major insurance companies in the UK receiving numerous referrals from insurers.
Professional Achievements
Active practitioner in the NHS in Band 7
Lead therapist in a special school, working alongside education and private colleagues.
Therapist Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy and Pg in Paedeatrics
Band 7 Specialist in Paediatrics
Member Post graduate in Postural management in Paediatric population
Member Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Extensive NHS experience
