About Us
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession with a science foundation. A chartered physiotherapist will use their knowledge, skills and physical treatment to help restore movement and function to as near to normal as possible following injury, illness or developmental impairment. They will have a recognised three or four year degree training, often consolidated with a minimum of two years of supervised clinical experience in an NHS hospital.
Here at BP Physiotherapy we specialise in Neuromusculoskeletal disorders – movement problems and pain associated with your spine, joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. Our physiotherapists are experienced senior clinicians and are all HPC registered and members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. We are recognised by all major private medical insurance companies and are we a BUPA preferred-provider clinic.
We aim to provide expert, professional assessment and treatment of all spinal, joint and soft tissue problems, at an affordable rate. There is no need to wait weeks or months for an appointment, or to take time out of work for treatment. We can offer you appointments at your convenience. We have good links with local surgeries and hospitals and can refer you on to your doctor or a surgeon quickly if further investigation of your condition is required.
BP Physio Team
Jon Blackburn BSc (Hons) Dip InjTh MCSP
Jon qualified in 1996 with a first class honours degree in physiotherapy from the University of East London (Royal London Hospital). In 1997 his research on strength training for knee ligament reconstruction was published internationally. Following three years of clinical work in a central London teaching hospital, Jon specialised in musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy. In 2003 he became a member of the Chartered Physiotherapists in Orthopaedic Medicine having completed his Injection Therapy training (cortisone injections). He then worked as a Clinical Specialist physiotherapist in orthopaedics for the NHS and part time lecturer on the BSc(Hons) physiotherapy course at Southampton University. As his private practice commitments have increased over five years, Jon is now focusing on developing the practice in his role as senior clinician.
Jon was a competitive swimmer and kayaker as a teenager. In his twenties he competed in mountain bike cross-country and orienteering events, and up until 2010 continued to do several sprint and olympic distance triathlons a year on the local tri circuit. He continues to take part in cycling events and open water swimming, and is enjoying time stood pitch-side watching his sons play rugby and football.
Daniela Matteucci BSc(Hons) MSc
Dani completed her BSc(Hons) in physiotherapy at Southampton University in 2002. She completed her basic grade rotations at QA Portsmouth before joining the outpatients team at RHCH Winchester. In 2009 she completed her MSc in Pain Management and is now clinical lead at the Winchester pain clinic. Dani joined the BP Physio team in 2007. She keeps fit by running and taking part in her local "boot-camp" fitness sessions.
Veena Pai BSc (Hons) Dip OM Dip InjTh MCSP
Veena completed her BSc(Physiotherapy) in 1996, obtaining a clinical distinction. She worked in teaching hospitals in London for three years before moving to Hampshire where she became team leader in a local NHS musculoskeletal physiotherapy department. She completed post graduate diplomas in Orthopaedic Medicine and Injection Therapy (Cortisone injections) in 2003
Veena played county level Lacrosse in her teens and continues to enjoy cycling, swimming,pilates and yoga, body combat, body jam and body balance classes. She now combines her role as full time mum with practice management and her clinical work for BP Physio.
Tasmyn Grimshaw - Sports Massage Therapist
Tasmyn has just joined us to replace Joanna Jeffcoate as our Sports Massage Therapist. As a VTCT Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist she has an excellent understanding of the demands that your sport or work activities place on your muscles. Sports Massage Therapy is an excellent means of helping to avoid and reduce the aches and pains associated with overuse of your muscles. Tasmyn is currently going to be running several clinic sessions a week, including weekend appointments.
Katie Dutson BSc(Hons) MCSP
Katie is an associate clinician to the practice. She provides home/domiciliary visits for those patients who are experiencing functional and mobility problems, often after being in hospital as an inpatient.
Katie qualified as a physiotherapist in 1994 and since then has specialist in orthopaedic rehabilitation. She spent two years working at the Nuffield Specialist Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, and works as the Senior Orthopaedic physio at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.