About Us
What is Physiotherapy?
A chartered physiotherapist has a recognised three or four year degree training, usually consolidated by a minimum of two years supervised clinical experience in an NHS hospital. All physiotherapists must be registered with the Health Professions Council. Physiotherapy is a well established profession, highly regarded by GPs, Sports Physicians and Orthopaedic surgeons.
Jon Blackburn BSc (Hons) Dip InjTh MCSP
Veena Pai BSc (Hons) Dip OM Dip InjTh MCSP
Katie Dutson BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP
All clinicians are HPC registered.
Jon Blackburn 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. 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). Over the past 5 years Jon has combined working in private practice with his posts as clinical specialist physiotherapist in orthopaedic triage for a local NHS trust, and part time lecturer on the BSc(Hons) physiotherapy course at Southampton University. As his private practice commitments have increased over the past year, Jon is now focusing on developing the practice in his role as senior clinician.
Jon was a competitive swimmer and canoeist as a teenager. In his twenties he took part in cross-country mountain biking events and mountain-bike orienteering. He now competes on the local Triathlon circuit.
Veena Pai completed her BSc(Physiotherapy) in 1996, obtaining a clinical distinction. She has completed post graduate diplomas in Orthopaedic Medicine and Injection Therapy (Cortisone injections).
Veena has 12 years of clinical experience in the Musculoskeletal field. She was formerly the Superintendent physiotherapist of a local NHS outpatients department, but on her return to work after maternity leave, is now focusing on her private practice work.
Katie Dutson MCSP 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 twelve years ago and since then has specialist in orthopaedic rehabilitation. She spent two years working at the Nuffield Specialist Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, and most recently worked as the Senior Orthopaedic physio at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.
Katie can be contacted on 07717 746403 for domiciliary visits.
Treatment Facilities
The Eastleigh Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
The clinic is on the ground level of the Fleming Park Leisure Centre with easy wheelchair and buggy access.
The site has full gym facilities, pool, courts and pitches for sports, spinal and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Free, unlimited parking is available in the leisure centre car park.
Wickham Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
The clinic is situated on the ground floor of Culvert House. There is a waiting area and wash-room. A Sports Massage Therapist and Holistic Therapist work from adjacent treatment rooms. There is ample pay & display parking in the square. Parking for up to 30mins is free (free ticket from the machine must be displayed).
There are three small steps up into the clinic with rails on both sides. However, we are aware that this may preclude some clients with disability. As a result we offer domiciliary visits, for those clients unable to use the stairs.