We are delighted to welcome Katherine Hills back to the KJP Physiotherapy Team. Katherine has been busy looking after her little boy Jack who was born in March 2020, but now she is ready to get back to practicing the Physiotherapy that she loves.

Katherine graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2012 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since that time, she has been developing her skills in Physiotherapy in a number of roles in the UK and abroad. Katherine worked as Academy Physiotherapist for Hong Kong Rugby Union and worked at the Hong Kong Rugby 7s for four years in a row. She has toured all over Asia and the UAE as physiotherapist for the HKRFU Academy.

More recently, she has taken the role of Lead physiotherapist for Bishop Stortford, a semi-professional rugby team. Katherine has worked as a physiotherapist for the OCR world championships and been Physiotherapist for the Oxfam Trail Walker in Hong Kong.

Katherine completed her MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University (London) in 2018. Since then, she has worked as an MSK Physiotherapist in private practice in London and performed the role of Match Day Physiotherapist for West Ham Women’s U21 Academy.

Katherine will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9.00am – 1.45pm. To make an appointment to see her, please call the clinic on (0117) 330 6820 or book online on our website.

Did you see our clinic on BBC Points West this evening?

If you didn’t catch it, you can see the clip on our Facebook page.

Director Keith was discussing the impact of lockdown on aches, pains, and injuries. The changes in our lifestyle (such as working at kitchen tables, reduced movement, and a tendency to stay at home much more during the recent lockdown) can cause us to develop or exacerbate aches, pains and injuries.

Evidence suggests that the more quickly physiotherapy treatment is started after the initial problem develops, the faster the recovery time. Waiting weeks or months for an NHS appointment may mean that the problem is harder to resolve, so prompt action can make a real difference.

So, if you are experiencing aches, pains, or injuries, give our clinic a call on (0117) 330 6820 to make an appointment or find out more about how we can help you.

We take the safety of our patients and staff very seriously. So, we are delighted to let you know that all staff at Keith James Physiotherapy have received their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine.

According to the NHS website, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine should give our staff good protection from Coronavirus. However, we will still be following all the existing protocols for Coronavirus protection – and getting the follow-up dose of the vaccination in a few weeks time.

If you have any queries about our therapies and how your appointment might be affected by the current pandemic, please give the clinic a call on (0117) 330 6820.

The combination of cold winter weather and shorter winter days can result in a lot of time spent indoors. At home there are usually limited opportunities to move about, which can mean that we get stiff and start developing aches and pains.

But there is something about the beginning of Spring that really helps us to want to get moving and take ourselves outside. The sight of Spring flowers, a change in the weather, and a bit of welcome sunshine are the boost that we all need at this time of year.

So, if you are feeling like you want to get out there and do some walking, running, cycling or any other physical activity, we can help you to get the Spring back in your step.

Give us a call on (0117) 330 6820 to find out how our team of therapists can help with aches, pains and injuries and get you ready to go out and enjoy the lovely Spring weather.

We are delighted to introduce you to our new physiotherapist Sara Ayala, who joined the KJP team just before Christmas. Sara is from Pamplona in Spain, the city known worldwide for the “Running of the bulls” and we are so pleased that she has now decided to make Bristol her home.

Sara graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the International University of Catalonia in Barcelona in 2004. In 2005, she decided to widen her knowledge as a therapist by doing a 5-year post-graduate course in Osteopathy (from the E.O.M. in Madrid). Sara has also trained in Dry needling and DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization).

After 9 years working in Musculoskeletal, Sports and Road Traffic Accident Rehabilitation in Pamplona, Sara moved to London with her partner with the aim of learning English and sharing knowledge with other professionals from all around the world. She spent 4 years working in busy and demanding clinics in the City of London and South Kensington, where she gained a great deal of valuable experience.

Her wide range of therapeutic tools will quickly take the patient to a pain-free state. Sara believes treating the symptoms is only the first step in the rehabilitation process; tackling the problem at its root and involving the patient in their own recovery are also key factors in providing a more durable solution.

In her spare time, Sara likes running, climbing, playing tennis and also paddle tennis (a rather popular sport in Spain which combines the fun of tennis with the trickiness of being in an enclosed court).

If you would like to find out more about what Sara does or book an appointment with her, please call the clinic on (0117) 330 6820.

With the news that the current lockdown is to be lifted, we are delighted to let you know that 40 minute massage appointments will resume on 3rd December 2020.

Both Kirstie and Kate are looking forward to seeing you for your massage appointment.  Kate is available on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings from 3rd December. Kirstie is available on Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14th December.

Like all our therapists, Kirstie and Kate will be wearing full PPE and taking all the necessary precautions to minimise any risk of infection from Coronavirus.

To make an appointment or find out more about the massage therapy available at Keith James Physiotherapy, please give us a call on (0117) 330 6820.

Following the Government announcement of the new 4 week lockdown, we are happy to let you know that Keith James Physiotherapy is currently open for business as usual.

Some temporary changes have been made to our Massage Therapy appointments (but these will come to an end on 3rd December when 40 minute appointments will resume).

We will be looking out for any changes in the guidance from the Government and our professional bodies, but as of now we are not being asked to close.

We take the safety of our patients and staff very seriously so we will be following all of the procedures in our Coronavirus policy – and asking you to do the same.

Do not come into the clinic if you have symptoms of Coronavirus (or have been in contact with someone who has the virus). Please wear a face covering at all times while you are in the clinic and use the hand sanitiser provided.

If you have any questions about your appointment at Keith James Physiotherapy, give us a call on (0117) 330 6820 or email us at [email protected]. As you can imagine, we are busy dealing with the challenges thrown up by Coronavirus and this latest announcement, so please be patient if your call or query is not answered immediately. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding.