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Rachel Dodgson qualified 34 years ago and has worked in private practice for the last 25 years. She has had the privilege of working alongside a team of world-leading experts in spinal medicine at The London Spine Clinic on Harley Street since 2012, where she is part of the multi-disciplinary team. Working with this team, Rachel has continued to develop her skills and knowledge in treating back pain, confidently stating that no back pain patient would faze her.

Rachel trained as a Pilates instructor in Toronto in 2000. She considers this one of the best additions to her repertoire in terms of rehabilitation, and she now uses these skills in rehabilitation Pilates to correct and eliminate pain.

In 2020, she established Freedom Physio in Chelmsford, Essex, with the vision of bringing Harley Street expertise to her hometown. She also runs a practice at The Phoenix Hospital, Chelmsford.

Rachel enjoys a challenge and particularly likes seeing patients who have had unsuccessful treatments with previous practitioners. She is adept at finding the source of the pain, which is often not where the pain is experienced. As Ida Rolf said, "Where you think it is, it ain't."

The best part of Rachel’s job is treating patients and being part of their journey to rehabilitate back pain and achieve a "Happy Back." As Martha Graham said, "Movement never lies."

At Freedom Physio, they treat all musculoskeletal pains and disorders, from head to toe. They are also pleased to have Mrs Amanda Huke-Smith, a Chartered Physiotherapist, on board to manage lower limb physical rehabilitation.

 

 

What Rachel does

 
Core Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Post-Procedural Rehabilitation
Pilates
ROM - Range of Movement
K-Laser Therapy
Manual Therapy
Mobilisation
Myofascial Release
Minimal Energy Techniques
 

£100

Initial consultation

£70

Follow-up consultation

£100

5 sessions of K-Laser

Single Treatment - £25

Rachel is covered by the following health insurance providers

Amanda Huke-Smith

Physiotherapist

Amanda joined Freedom Physio at the start of 2024. Her main interest is dealing with lower limb. Graduating from Kings College London with a first class honours degree in physiotherapy and was elected President of the Physiotherapy Society. As well as having a clinic at The Phoenix Hospital in Chelmsford, Amanda also has a clinic at The Performers Art College in Essex and looks after a number of their dancers.

         Amanda Huke-Smith is covered by the following health insurance providers

 What is K-Laser?

K-Laser therapy is a scientifically established treatment. Hundreds of rigorous medical studies document the effectiveness of laser therapy for many rehabilitation and pain conditions. K-Laser therapy uses selected wavelengths of light to stimulate key molecules in human tissues. Decades of medical research have identified the wavelengths, energy levels and frequencies that positively stimulate cellular metabolism, accelerating and enhancing the body’s own healing and reparative abilities. K-Laser penetrates deep into muscoloskeletal tissues and accelerates cell metabolism by increasing blood flow, nutrients absorption, cell division and excretion of waste products. As a result, skin, tendons, ligaments and muscles are repaired faster with reduced inflammation, scarring and pain.

Is K-Laser for me?

K-Laser is suitable for any age group, skin tone and body size. From athletes to pregnant women, from injured children to infirm elderly people, from acute injuries to chronic conditions, K-Laser can be tailored to the specific individual.

Are there any side effects?

During more than twenty years of use by healthcare providers all over the world, very few side effects have ever been reported. Occasionally some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated for a few days, as the healing response is more active after treatment.

How many treatments does it take?

This depends on the nature of the condition. For some acute conditions 1 to 6 treatments may be sufficient. Those of a more chronic nature may require 10 to 15 (or more) treatments. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care.

How long before the results are felt?

You may feel improvement after the very first treatment. Sometimes you will not feel improvement for several treatments but this does not mean that the condition is not improving. Each treatment is cumulative and results are often felt after 3 or 4 sessions.

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