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Didsbury’s Most Comprehensive Wellbeing and Rehabilitation Service
Your health journey starts here…
Health services to meet your individual needs
The Wellbeing and Rehabilitation Co. provides a range of clinical and wellbeing services designed to meet your individual health needs. This may be following illness, injury or because you want to improve your general wellbeing.
We offer a person-centred approach and will ensure the physical, mental and social aspects of your health is always considered.
Throughout our services we use a health coaching model. This means our clinicians and wellbeing practitioners will support you in identifying where to start and where to take your wellness and rehabilitation care. We will provide education, advice, treatment and support to help you to make helpful behavioural changes and ensure you achieve your health goals.
All services can be accessed by the public, private and business sectors, ensuring an inclusive and accessible service offering is available to the wider community.
The Wellbeing and Rehabilitation Co. is based in South Manchester, in the old ‘District Bank’ in West Didsbury. The bank was traditionally at the heart of the community, so we have redesigned the space to offer a holistic wellness centre which offers a relaxed, supportive and inclusive environment, ideal for supporting your long term health journey.
OUR SERVICES
Physical Health Services
We offer a range of services to help manage pain, reduce stiffness, increase mobility, improve strength and return to normal physical activity and function.
We consider the emotional and social impact of injury or illness, to support and educate you in managing all aspects of your health, whilst treating your physical health condition.
Physical health services:
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Massage Therapy
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Physical health services:
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Massage Therapy
Women's Health
Provided by specifically trained Women’s Health Physiotherapist, who has an understanding of the effects pregnancy, childbirth and menopause has on women.
We carry out a thorough examination and provide treatment and management for a wide range of conditions, pain, muscle dysfunction, deconditioning and hormonal symptoms.
Women’s health services include:
Return to Running/ Exercise Assessment Pregnancy and Postnatal Coaching
Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates
Menopause and Wellbeing Support
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Women’s health services include:
Return to Running/ Exercise Assessment Pregnancy and Postnatal Coaching
Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates
Menopause and Wellbeing Support
Mental Health Services
We offer services designed to support you if you are experiencing changes in mood, symptoms of anxiety and depression or lack motivation to make change. We help if you are struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis, long term condition or significant life event.
We offer a supportive and confidential environment whereby you can work closely with one of our experienced clinicians to explore and understand your situation. We offer advice and support where necessary to help you develop strategies to improve your overall wellbeing.
Mental health services include:
Health Psychology
Counselling
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Mental health services include:
Health Psychology
Counselling
Wellbeing Services
Our Wellbeing Services are designed to support you to make helpful changes to your overall health and wellbeing.
We provide comprehensive assessments and ongoing support to ensure you achieve your desired health goals.
Wellbeing services include:
Health and Wellbeing Assessment
Physical Health Assessment
Health Coaching
Nutritional Therapy
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Wellbeing services include:
Health and Wellbeing Assessment
Physical Health Assessment
Health Coaching
Nutritional Therapy
Exercise Classes
We are very excited to be offering a range of exercise classes at The Wellbeing and Rehabilitation Company.
We offer a range of group activities including:
Yoga
Pilates
Strength classes
and more...
Wherever you’re at with your physical fitness, you are more than welcome to come along and give any of these classes a go.
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Yoga
Pilates
Strength classes
and more...
Wherever you’re at with your physical fitness, you are more than welcome to come along and give any of these classes a go.
"A fantastic team all under one roof, brilliant. I've had the pleasure of receiving treatments from Polly and Aine over the past 7/8 weeks and they are both excellent. Caroline and Nicola too, in fact the whole place has such a welcoming atmosphere! I hope to get back into practicing yoga once Polly's fixed me. I can greatly recommend the Wellbeing and Rehab Company."
MEET THE TEAM
Nicola Suckley:
Senior Physiotherapist and Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
(MCSP HCPC)
I founded the Wellbeing & Rehab Co. to support you in achieving your desired health goals and improve your overall wellbeing. I am a qualified Physiotherapist, specialising in musculoskeletal and long term conditions, and have a degree in Sports Science with Exercise and Coaching. This has given me a comprehensive knowledge of how to support individuals during their rehabilitation form injuries and illnesses including complex musculoskeletal injury, cancer, long covid and persistent pain. I have extensive experience in Occupational Health, supporting patients to achieve health goal and successfully return to work. I use this toolkit to provide holistic treatment and rehabilitation to support your long-term wellbeing.
Rob Sheridan:
Senior Physiotherapist and Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
(MCSP HCPC)
I qualified from Keele University in 2002 and have been in South Manchester ever since. I split my time between working in the NHS & at The Well-being and Rehabilitation Company. In my NHS life I am the clinical lead Physiotherapist in Paediatrics and treat everything from new born babies to 17 year olds. I have worked in private practice for many years and enjoy treating a wide variety of conditions. I have worked with professional and amateur athletes enabling them to return faster, stronger, better. I enjoy meeting patients from all walks of life and have a very hands on, problem solving approach. I love getting to know my patients which best enables me to work with them on a patient centred treatment plan.
When I’m not at work I spend lots of time with my family looking after dogs and doing lots of walking. I love all sports and unfortunately due to my terrible injury record it’s mainly just watching rather than playing these days! Although I will watch and play any sport, I especially enjoy football, rugby & hurling
Dr Anna Chisholm:
Health Psychologist
(AFBPsS, HCPC)
I am a qualified Health Psychologist that has worked in the NHS, academic and private practice settings. My role is to support people in making positive health changes, whether that’s tackling smoking, lack of sleep or boosting physical activity. I use a blend of person-centred talking therapies, such as Motivational Interviewing. I will draw from a number of evidence-based approaches to deliver bespoke treatment depending on what is most important and relevant to you.
Aine McIvor:
Counsellor
(BACP)
My role as a counsellor is to listen and to work with you to create a space where you can feel safe to explore thoughts and feelings. I am qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, stress, loss, grief, confidence and self-esteem issues. I am particularly interested in the ways in which challenges and changes in our lives impact on our identity.
Charlie Beaton: Physiotherapist (HCPC)
I qualified in 2018 with a BSc Physiotherapy degree and currently practice as a fully charted physiotherapist with a keen interest in musculoskeletal and sports injuries.
Since graduating I have worked both in the NHS and privately with a focus on musculoskeletal injuries and in particular injuries to the hip, knee, ankles, and shoulders. I have a history of playing sports, especially football, and currently enjoy a variety of weight and aerobic training.
I have a keen interest in aiding the return to sport and activity through the use of exercise rehabilitation to provide patients with an understanding of current problems and the future prevention of injuries. I currently lead the Lower Limb Rehabilitation group based at the hospital I work in and continuously come up with new ways to challenge and progress patients. In addition to exercise, I use acupuncture to help reduced pain, manage injuries, and enable patients to manage with their daily activities.
Marlynda Balthazar:
Physiotherapist
(MSC, HCPC)
My name is Marlynda and I am an HCPC licensed physiotherapist who recently made Manchester my new home after beginning my career in Glasgow. My qualifications include a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, Canada- my home town.
My journey into physiotherapy was inspired by my previous participation in both sports as a field athlete in track & field, and music performance as a violinist.
Beyond the professional side of things, I enjoy rock climbing, running, and playing in amateur orchestras.
Katie Todd:
Physiotherapist
(MSC, HCPC)
I have 7 years of experience, starting in a respiratory hospital, before moving on to Manchester City Football Club Academy (U9s to 16s). I’ve worked with both male and female academy players, providing rehabilitation, pitch-side medical cover, and supporting tours across Europe. A highlight was meeting my football idol, Robin Van Persie!
Alongside this, I have been a pitch-side physiotherapist for Didsbury Toc H Rugby Club and now play rugby for the women’s team. Since beginning my own health journey, group PT has become my preferred way to exercise, furthering my knowledge in strength and conditioning while balancing muscle-building and injury prevention.
I enjoy working in MSK because I like working with a variety of clients and adapting my knowledge and sessions to the individual and their goals. In my spare time, I am thoroughly enjoying getting my head in the developing research within women’s health, as well as a good fictional read. I am a sucker for a good drama on TV, but most of all, I love socialising, being outdoors, and having a good dance once in a while!
Barbara Zsubory:
MSc Exercise and Nutrition Specialist
I am an experienced exercise and nutrition specialist who can’t wait to help others improve their strength and eating habits for a better quality of life. I really enjoy guiding clients towards their health and fitness goals and watching them achieve success through tailored strength training sessions and optimised nutrition. Be it weight loss, muscle gain, enhanced performance or a comprehensive improvement in health, we achieve these objectives through a personalised, carefully designed exercise and nutrition programme. My primary qualifications include an MSc in Exercise and Nutrition Science (Distinction), along with certifications in Boxercise, StrongNation, Nutrition Advisor, Zumba, and Exercise, Movement and Dance Instruction.
I was a drummer in both an indie and a funk band for years. We played at many exciting gigs and even recorded an album! I’m always on the move and love all kinds of sports, including football, tennis, and martial arts. I’m also passionate about dancing and cooking delicious, nutritious meals (I love my healthy cinnamon rolls!). I like to recharge by spending time in nature, and I’m obsessed with soaking up the sun!
Camila Paz Bermudez Cid:
Massage Therapist
I discovered my passion for human anatomy and rehabilitation in 2010. I’ve enjoyed a successful thirteen years treating a range of musculoskeletal disorders in a variety of clinical environments. I am a client goal orientated, patient-focused Sports Therapist. Through the years I have gained both knowledge and confidence to successfully treat people and help them to manage their conditions through manual therapy and exercise plan rehabilitation. I have spent almost two years in the NHS working alongside physiotherapists, running a variety of rehabilitation classes, which has inspired me to continue with personal development therefore enrolling in Bsc physiotherapy in 2024.
Camila loves adventure, especially hiking and traveling. In addition to her love for the outdoors, Camila is an enthusiastic barbecuer. She enjoys grilling year-round and doesn’t let the weather stop her—she’ll even stand outside in the middle of winter, smoking her meat to perfection.
Juan Padro:
Massage Therapist
Juan has many years’ experience as a remedial and sports massage therapist and manual therapist and has a large following of satisfied clients.
Juan works with a range of clients; athletes and musicians, people with recent and chronic pain. Conditions Juan commonly treats include: neck and shoulder pain, hand problems, rheumatoid arthritis and other auto immune conditions as well as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and ME.
As a keen sportsman himself, Juan understands the demands placed on the body by sport and training. He regularly plays cricket and tennis, and also enjoys spending time at the theatre and reading books.
Rachel Ingham:
Business Administrator
I love spending time at the WRC, where my role is to support the administrative and reception staff, ensuring smooth operations and excellent patient care. I like to meet new people so enjoy my time at the reception desk, assisting clinicians with their patients.
Outside of work, I am training to be a counsellor, currently studying for a Level 4 qualification at UCEN, with aspirations to be fully qualified by June 2025. I am originally from the Lake District, and I love wild swimming in the area’s beautiful lakes, spending spare time between the lakes and Manchester, helps me to find a great balance in life.
I have two daughters, Isla, 12 and Evelyn, 9, and a lively 3-year-old Bordoodle named Beau, who all keep me busy with family activities. An avid runner, I enjoy daily runs with Beau, along with peaceful river walks when I get the chance!
Susan McGovern :
Client Coordinator
I’m a Client Care Coordinator on the Reception team. I help keep the clinic running smoothly with admin jobs and daily coordination. The best part of my job? Getting to chat with clients and make sure they feel right at home as soon as they walk in!
A little bit about me…
I love to sing and dance as part of a musical theatre company. I also indulge (occasionally) on wine and chocolate. Could be why I’m always smiling.
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Specialist providers of clinical and wellbeing services designed to meet your individual health needs.
I discovered my passion for human anatomy and rehabilitation in 2010. I’ve enjoyed a successful thirteen years treating a range of musculoskeletal disorders in a variety of clinical environments. I am a client goal orientated, patient-focused Sports Therapist. Through the years I have gained both knowledge and confidence to successfully treat people and help them to manage their conditions through manual therapy and exercise plan rehabilitation. I have spent almost two years in the NHS working alongside physiotherapists, running a variety of rehabilitation classes, which has inspired me to continue with personal development therefore enrolling in Bsc physiotherapy in 2024.
Camila loves adventure, especially hiking and traveling. In addition to her love for the outdoors, Camila is an enthusiastic barbecuer. She enjoys grilling year-round and doesn’t let the weather stop her—she’ll even stand outside in the middle of winter, smoking her meat to perfection.