Sarah Lawson
Physiotherapist and founder
Sarah had wanted to be a physiotherapist from the age of 15, and she realised her dream after qualifying in 1992. She went on to gain a postgraduate qualification in Sport Medicine in 1997, and later became the Outpatient and Sports Injury Manager at the Wellington Hospital.
When she found herself spending more time on paperwork than patients (her clinic at the Wellington was owned by an American corporation), she went into private practice – first helping a small physio clinic get back on its feet, and then setting up Physio Remedies in 2005.
Physio Remedies has come on a long way since its inception (which consisted of just Sarah on her own, in a converted broom cupboard at the Lansdowne Club): with top physios from around the country, state-of-the-art facilities, and relationships with renowned surgeons and sports organisations, it’s one of the most highly regarded physio practices in the country.
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I came to Sarah after an on-going problem with my foot which was preventing me from pursuing my interest in dance. Nothing had worked so far and I was worried I might never be able to resume dance classes. Sarah quickly identified the problem and how to treat it with specific exercises I could do at home. And now I am back in the dance studio. Sarah is highly knowledgeable, experienced and attentive and I would not hesitate to recommend her. Thank you Sarah.
– Odile B
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I severely injured my ankles when I was hit by a car. I spent two years bouncing between multiple different practitioners (physios, osteopaths and chiropractors) without any success - nobody was able to help me recover. After a few months working with Sarah, I am running again and finally getting back to full strength. She provided impeccable care. I strongly recommend her to anyone with knee, foot and ankle or spinal injuries.
– Fred S
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Excellent diagnosis and treatment which got to the root of the problem quickly and efficiently and did not merely ameliorate the symptoms. Sarah understood my need to get back to swimming and long-distance walking in the shortest possible time and that was achieved by a personalised, realistic and well-targeted exercise programme without the need for multiple appointments. Thoroughly recommended.
– G Morris, Lansdowne Club member
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Excellent assessment, diagnosis and treatment of my 66 year old arthritic knees by Sarah. After only a few sessions, she managed to reduce pain and instability, allowing me to return to my regular activities, principally lots of walking and dancing. In addition, her gentle advice and coaching on exercises to maintain progress has allowed me to return to my much-loved Zumba with confidence and no discomfort. I am more than happy with the whole process.
– Anne F
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My appointments were extremely positive and encouraging. Sarah made me feel immediately at ease and I am confident that she will help me recover regain my strength and mobility. I felt included in the process at every step.
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I would happily recommend anyone to see Sarah. She’s an excellent physio, but what I’ve appreciated in particular is how she engages her clients in their own recovery. She gave me my own personalised exercise programme – which she demonstrated during my session – and then followed up with notes and a video for each exercise by email. Excellent. Her encouragement makes me feel that I’m in a partnership to get rid of this wretched injury!
– Lynne, actress
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Sarah has worked with me for six years to perform at podium level in GB Age Group long-distance triathlon. At 50 years of age, I would long since have had to stop were it not for her deep experience. What sets Sarah apart is her attention to detail, observing the body as a bio-mechanical whole and tracing the subtle cause and effect of many sports injuries. She's also super friendly and communicates in simple terms for busy non-experts. I highly recommend her.
– Jim G
Specialties
knee, foot & ankle, spinal, sports injuries
