Physio Vineyards Limited

Physio Vineyards is set in a semi-rural location on the edge of Welwyn village in Hertfordshire. The clinic is purpose-built with modern equipment and offers easy access to disabled clients. Two large treatment cubicles provide privacy for clients. These are equipped with fully hydraulic treatment plinths and treatment machines such as interferential, longwave ultrasound, biotherapy laser and infra red heat.

The clinic is open to all and you don't need to be referred by a doctor. We are approved by all major private health insurance companies, including AXA PPP, BUPA and Norwich Union, and the clinic is accredited by the OCPPP. Physio Vineyards also has arrangements in place with various medico-legal companies and solicitors to provide immediate treatment for whiplash injuries as part of an insurance claim.

Opening Hours

8.00am to 8.00pm — Monday to Thursday
8.00am to 4.00pm — Friday
Domiciliary visits available.

All the physiotherapists working at Physio Vineyards are qualified Chartered Physiotherapists. They are all members of the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and are members of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.

Birgitte Dansie

Birgitte qualified in 1981 with a diploma in Physiotherapy from Coventry University. Birgitte then moved back to her native Norway and worked in the main orthopaedic hospital in Oslo for one year and spent two years working in an independent sports injury clinic.

She returned to England in 1984 and set up the Outpatient clinic at the BUPA Hospital in Harpenden. Her own independent clinic, Physio Vineyards, was set up in 1986.

Birgitte is a member of the CSP, AACP, OCPPP and the ACPSM. She trained with the BCPA and attained Pilates teaching qualifications in 2001.

Her special interests are muscle imbalance and Pilates rehabilitation. She treats backs, necks, sports injuries and uses acupuncture. She has an advanced CPD portfolio.

Nicola Nash

Nicola qualified in 2001 with an honours degree in Physiotherapy, having trained in Sheffield.

She worked at the Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust where she covered all aspects of physiotherapy before specialising in musculoskeletal injuries. She later became a senior physio in the Outpatient department, and worked at a GP's practice in Leighton Buzzard.

Nicola now divides her time between the Capio Pinehill Hospital in Hitchin and Physio Vineyards.

Nicola's special interests are acupuncture, cupping and deep tissue massage. She has also undertaken courses that focus on the neck, knees and bio-mechanics of the foot and ankle. Nicola is a member of the CSP and the AACP.

Rachel Thomas

Rachel trained at The Royal London Hospital and North East London Polytechnic and qualified in 1986 with an honours degree. She initially worked at Whipps Cross Hospital, London before moving to Canada for a year where she worked on Vancouver Island. After returning to the UK, Rachel worked at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore where she was based in the Chronic Pain Unit, and subsequently at Northwick Park Hospital where she was a senior physiotherapist. Rachel then spent four years working in Munich, Germany before returning to the UK in 1996.

Rachel's interests include treating backs and necks, neurology and vestibular rehabilitation. She also undertakes domiciliary visits for the practice. Rachel is a member of the CSP, the OCPPP and the AACP.

Esme Westcott

Esme qualified in South Africa in 1989 with a BSc degree in Physiotherapy. After working in a government-funded hospital for three years, she opened a private practice where she worked closely with the University Department of Drama and Physical Theatre; as well as with the University sports team and the local rugby club.

In 2000, Esme relocated to the UK where she worked as a senior physiotherapist for the Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust in the Outpatient Department. She joined Physio Vineyards in 2003. Esme is a member of the CSP.

Nicola Latham

Nicola is the Practice Manager and she is available every morning to answer all administrative and invoicing enquiries. If you are using private health insurance, please check your cover requirements before making an appointment. Most insurers will give us an authorisation number for treatment. We can provide a receipted invoice if you are claiming through a company such as HSA.