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.
PRIVATE THERAPISTS
Currently available:
Physiotherapy - Sara Rydings MCSP
Counselling - Sally Gorton - Kings Communication
Speech and Language Therapy – Susan Olding
Osteopathy – Christine Langley
Cosmetic and Anti-aging Skin Clinic - Dr Alexandra Stevenson
Acupuncture - James Thirlwall
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 01494 512 441.
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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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Osteopathy – Christine Langley
OSTEOPATHS – are very skilled and highly trained in assessing the mechanics of the whole body, and in particular the spine. They use a variety of hands-on manipulative techniques, most extremely gentle, including soft tissue massage, muscle stretching and gentle joint movements which all help to restore a state of balance and ease of movement to the spine or limbs. Occasionally they may use ultrasound or electro-therapy equipment as an adjunct to the hands on techniques.
CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY – is a very subtle type of osteopathic treatment using gentle manipulative pressure on the head and elsewhere to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body. Due to its gentle nature it is very suited to the elderly, patients who are nervous of conventional treatment and also babies and children. It can be extremely effective in treating a wide range of conditions in people of all ages, from birth to old age.
Christine has worked in Lacey-Green and Princes Risborough during her first 15 years of practice. In her former years she was also a lecturer and clinician with the College of Osteopaths. She has also gained considerable experience working at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London and recently went to Sri-Lanka to help set up an Osteopathic Clinic so that children injured in the Tsunami could benefit from treatment.
Christine uses both structural and cranial osteopathy depending on the needs of the patient.
Clinics at Haddenham Medical Centre
Tuesday afternoons
If you wish to discuss your problem with Christine prior to making an appointment, please telephone 01844 292266
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Cosmetic and Anti-aging Skin Clinic - Dr Alexandra Stevenson BM BS MRCGP DPD MTTS
Dr Stevenson’s career started in General Practice where she developed her interest in Dermatology. She went on to work at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and also performs skin surgery for the local Primary Care Trust within the NHS. Her interest expanded into aesthetic and anti-aging skin treatments and she now also works in a successful private clinic on Harley Street.
Dr Stevenson’s approach to cosmetic dermatology is to enhance a person’s appearance whilst maintaining a very natural look. Dr Stevenson takes time to explore the needs of each patient and with her training in General Practice takes a holistic approach when performing any treatment.
Treatments available include:
Skincare products
Facial peels
Muscle weakening injections
Dermal fillers
Skin rejuvenation
Removal of moles and blemishes
Prices range from £50 to £350
Clinics are held alternate weeks on Friday mornings. To book a free consultation please telephone 0844 477 8575
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Acupuncture – James Thirlwall
Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been used in China and other parts of Asia for thousands of years. Acupuncture is well known as a method of chronic pain relief, yet it is also used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. These include: anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, circulatory problems, depression, digestive problems, facial paralysis, high blood pressure, indeterminate aches and pains, menstrual problems, migraines, pregnancy and post-natal support, phantom pain, rheumatism, sciatica and skin conditions.
James combines traditional Chinese medicine, Five Element Acupuncture and Chinese massage (Tui Na) to provide an integrated approach to care. Specific symptoms are addressed as a priority but James also focuses on improving the overall well being of each individual patient.
James studied at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. He grew up in Haddenham and now lives in Oxford where he he runs two acupuncture clinics.
For more information about acupuncture please see the “Acupuncture Information Sheet” in the waiting room or contact James directly.
Clinics at Haddenham Health Centre every Thursday 8:00-12:00
Fees:
Initial consultation - £45 (90 minutes)
Subsequent treatments - £35 (45-60 minutes)
Advisory consultation - £Free (15 minutes)
To arrange an appointment or for a free advisory consultation to discuss how acupuncture could help you, please call James directly. Call: 07726 94534. Email: info@themeadowsclinic.com
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