Private Services
PRIVATE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PRACTICEWe are first and foremost an NHS practice providing medical services free at the point of use. There are, however, some services provided by the practice that are not covered by the NHS. This work includes services such as writing medical reports, completing forms or arranging medical examinations for employment, travel or sports. Details of the charges are available from reception.
Some immunisations for travel are not covered by the NHS and details of these will be provided by the practice nurse.
We also have private therapists working from the practice and their details are below.
PRIVATE THERAPISTS
Currently available:
Physiotherapy - Sara Rydings MCSP
Counselling - Sally Gorton - Kings Communication
Speech and Language Therapy – Susan Olding
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / Counselling - Victoria Plant BPS, UKCP, ACAT
Osteopathy - Wayne Twitchen
Podiatry / Chiropody - Anne Ricketts B.Sc. Pod., M.Ch.S.
Life and Relationship Coach - Stephen Hedger
Acupuncture - Jill Marson Smith BSc (Hons) Lic Ac MBAcC
Physiotherapy - Sara Rydings MCSP
PHYSIOTHERAPY sees human movement as central to the health and well being of individuals. We aim to maximise movement potential through health promotion, preventative healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation.
Core skills are manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and application if needed of electrotherapy.
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS treat muscle and joint aches, pains and injuries for non-athletes, weekend warriors or serious athletes, musculoskeletal pain for all ages and abilities and pre and postoperative care for spinal, shoulder, wrist, hand, hip, knee, and ankle surgery.
Sara graduated from Liverpool in 1978 and worked in the NHS before moving into the private sector working for BUPA on the Wirral from 1983 until 1991 when she moved to Buckinghamshire.
Sara worked as head physiotherapist at the Paddocks Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Department in Princes Risborough until 1999 when she started private practice in Thame. She also worked for the RAF as a civilian physiotherapist until recently. She has extensive experience of treating back and neck pain, sports injuries, ligament sprains, repetitive strains, joint injury, and pain. Problems caused by pain and stiffness in arthritis and rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery. Sara aims to treat the underlying cause of injury and pain not just the symptoms.
Clinics at Haddenham Medical Centre
Tuesday 8:00am to 12 noon
Friday 8:00 am to 12 noon
If you wish to discuss your problem with Sara prior to making an appointment, please telephone 0844 477 8575 and ask to speak to her directly or telephone 07947 057357. Alternatively you can e-mail her at sararydings@hotmail.com
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Counselling - Sally Gorton of Kings Communication
Counselling for individuals and families is available by appointment on request at Haddenham Medical Centre.
As professional counsellors we seek to enable clients to move towards constructive change and personal growth in their circumstances. We provide a confidential, caring and safe place to allow you to explore difficult issues and resolve problems. Our aim is to see healing and restoration brought into:- family relationships and associated problems, marriage, sexuality and addictive behaviours, bereavement, depression, stress management and personal development.
All discussions are strictly confidential within legal limits.
Counselling takes place on Fridays and appointments of 45 minutes or one hour are available.
To book an appointment, please telephone Kings Communication on 07833 373 175
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Speech and Language Therapy – Susan Olding
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY for young children is provided in the form of assessment, reviews, programmes, and regular or intensive therapy input. Early intervention has been shown to be very effective. Programmes can be set out and demonstrated to parents so that they can be used in the home and pre-school environment.
Assessment with young children is very informal, by playing and observing the child to gain insight into their understanding and use of language, as well as general development.
With older, school age children, the assessment is slightly more formal, with up to date, standardised assessments used to analyse strengths and weaknesses, compare the child with his/her peers and to measure progress during therapy.
Susan qualified in Speech and Language in 1979 and has worked for the last 20 years mainly in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and also as a Clinical Tutor at City University.
Susan is a registered member of the Health Professions Council, registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, and a member of the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice. She has considerable experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of clients and their conditions, including specific language disorder, semantic and pragmatic difficulties and stammering.
Clinics at Haddenham Medical Centre
Monday afternoons
If you wish to contact Susan prior to making an appointment, please telephone 0844 477 8575 and ask to speak to her directly or telephone 07960 275920. Alternatively you can e-mail her at susan@foldanote.co.uk
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/Counselling - Victoria Plant CPsychol, HPC, BPS, UKCP
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a brief, practical therapy, which can help with a number of problems such as anxiety, stress and worry, and depression or low mood.
The aim of the therapy is to leave you feeling more in control of your thoughts and feelings, and more able to manage any difficulties or challenges you are facing.
All sessions are confidential.
Victoria lives locally and has worked as a qualified counsellor and psychologist for fifteen years, in both NHS and private settings.
She is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, and is registered with BUPA, Cigna and AXA PPP Healthcare.
For more information please contact Victoria on 07752591061, or visit my website at www.charteredpsychologist.org
Email address: victoriaplant@charteredpsychologist.org
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Osteopathy - Wayne Twitchen
Before graduating from Oxford Brooks University, Wayne studied Exercise and Health Science at degree level. Wayne is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the British Osteopathy Association. Membership of these bodies requires continual professional development (CPD) and full professional indemnity insurance.
For appointments and enquiries please call Wayne on:
Tel: 01494 482 615
Mob: 07807 846 215
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Podiatry / Chiropody - Mrs Anne Ricketts B.Sc. Pod., M.Ch.S.
Health Professions Council Registered
I have been practising privately in Haddenham for the past 16 year. I am delighted to be moving my Practice to the Haddenham Medical Centre, from the second week in May, where I shall have ample parking, disabled access and a Clinic which meets the requirements of my Society.
Anne graduated from Westminster University (formerly the Chelsea School of Chiropody) in 1993, following a nursing background and started work for the NHS in Aylesbury. In 1996 she combined NHS and Private Practice moving fully into the Private sector in 2003.
Anne has experience in all areas of Chiropody/Podiatry.
For more information about myself and the Clinic please pick up a leaflet from the Health Centre or telephone : 01844 292069
Alternatively if you have an enquiry you can e-mail :haddenhamfootclinic@hotmail.com
Clinic Hours at the Medical Centre:
Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 - 6pm
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Life and Relationship Coach - Stephen Hedger
Stephen helps individuals and couples build successful relationships no matter what has happened. The Haddenham Medical Centre is a safe environment for individuals and couples to explore their relationships and discover what needs to happen to build trust back into their relationship and ignite a passionate journey together again.
Relationship Sessions are designed for:
Relationships in crisis, trust building, conflict resolution, getting over a break-up, or divorce and many other relationship problems.
Other Sessions
Pre-marriage courses, self discovery, needs and values, and building new relationships.
Stephen also works with individuals who face challenges such as depression, low self esteem, and confidence issues, working with individuals at the core of their emotional self, thus creating new perspectives on their life. This means new futures and possibilities for success and healthy emotional wellbeing.
All session with Stephen are 2 hours. They are 100% confidential.
For more information please call 0845 519 4808 or www.stephenhedger.com
Or request a call back: send email to info@stephenhedger.com
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Acupuncture - Jill Marson Smith BSc (Hons) Lic Ac MBAcC
Qualified in the integrated disciplines of Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine, enables Jill to treat patients on both a physical and emotional level and as a general practitioner in Acupuncture Jill treats people with a diverse range of conditions.
Conditions include: Lower back pain, sciatica and knee pain; sports injury and musculoskeletal pain; postoperative pain; digestive and renal disorders; headaches and migraine; rheumatic and arthritic pain; cancer pain and management; infertility.
Acupuncture deals with the root cause of a person’s health concern as treatment uses the placement of ultra fine needles into specific points on the body to boost the body’s own healing potential. Patients tend to feel both an improvement in their health concern and an improvement in their general well being.
Jill holds a degree in Acupuncture from Kingston University and is an active member of the British Acupuncture Council, the professional regulatory body of Chinese Medicine.
Clinic hours at the Medical Centre are Wednesdays : 9.00 – 5.00
For appointments and enquiries please contact Jill on:
Tel: 07949 785 355
Email: jmarsonsmith@aol.co.uk
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