About us 

 

Hi, I am Venkat, Joint Director for Kingsnorth Neuro Physiotherapy. I am a neurological & Vestibular rehab specialist physiotherapist in rehabilitation for adults. I am strongly committed to provide an individualised, honest and friendly service to my clients and their family throughout. I am a keen advocate of holistic , inclusive & positivist approach as a key to deliver best to consumers and stake holders. 

 

I have more than 10 years experience in developing services for NHS & private outpatients for Neurological conditions. I have specialist training in Vestibular Rehabilitation from UCLH London. I have my Masters in Neurological rehabilitation from SHU & BBTA bobath therapy training. I am currently working for various private hospitals providing inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation services. 

 

KNP is an idea born out of a commitment to provide a quality driven service, that is specialised in recovery of conditions related to neurological & post surgery care. We value compassionate care, patient choices, quality and experience of our service. 

 

If you feel that with your long term conditions you are not getting anywhere, you are not alone. Please get in touch to optimise your function & independence. We look forward to hearing from you. 

HCPC reg: PH88974 

Hi, I’m Priyanka Karnad, a Clinical Specialist physiotherapist working within an NHS rehabilitation team and as an associate for Kingsnorth Neuro Physiotherapy. I am committed to improve quality of life for my clients and specialise in working with older adults with complex rehabilitation needs and adults with learning disabilities. 

 

I also have extensive experience in treating clients in their own homes ensuring their goals are maintained with long term functional gains. At Kingsnorth physiotherapy, I provide an in-depth assessment, analysis and personalised evidence-based treatment with regular reviews to help clients achieve their set goals. I am specialised in pain management and postural care which can in turn affect mobility and balance. 

 

I believe each person’s condition and rehabilitation journey is unique and strive to ensure they receive the best standard of care to enable them to be independent and improve their quality of life. 

 

HCPC reg: PH96170 

Hi, I am Eunice Chrysolite Babuchellam Sigamani. I am a Speech and Language therapist working for Kingsnorth Neuro Physiotherapy.  

 

I specialise in working with clients aged up to 25 years old with speech and language communication needs. I personally believe that every child or younger adult I work with is unique and deserves to have access to the best possible care and approach to ensure and enhance their quality of independent living in the society for their respective futures.  

 

To work towards this, I consider that each child with communication needs requires a supreme quality of dedicated and progress-oriented therapy to bring out their highest potential abilities in terms of communication needs. Providing client specific, innovative and evidence-based therapies has been one of my main specialties.  

 

In addition to resources, I also count on developing materials for each client specific to their needs to optimise benefits of the intervention provided. 

HCPC reg: SL34662 

Hi, I am Irwin Sam Thomas. I am a specialist physiotherapist working as an associate for Kingsnorth Neuro Physiotherapy. 

 

I specialise in working with adults and elderly clients with physiotherapy in their own home environment. I am also a certified Acupuncturist and have extensively worked in geriatric rehabilitation. I enjoy working with people with various conditions and supporting them by improving their quality of living and aiding their needs. 

 

At Kingsnorth Neuro Physiotherapy, I coordinate tailor made physiotherapy assessments for The Stroke Association. My treatment approach includes specific assessments and delivering treatment through educational means to empower clients in taking control of their pain managing symptoms and providing exercise programmes that are evidence-based to achieve maximum functional goals. I am dedicated to helping minimise pain and discomfort by providing packages tailored to the client. 

HCPC reg: PH96312 

Registered nutritionist 

@MariaXCross 

maria@mariacross.co.uk 

 

Hi, I’m Maria Cross and I am a nutritional therapist with thirty years’ experience in the field. Since qualifying, I have been a university lecturer and tutor, helping set up the first BSc nutritional therapy degree clinic in the UK, and published two books. I’ve also led numerous workshops and given talks on the link between diet and health. 

 

I specialise in diet and mental health. Nutrition plays a significant role in the health of the brain, and complaints such as mood disorders, brain fog, poor memory and concentration, can often be traced to diet and gut health. Everything is connected, so what you eat can affect every system in your body. Even your skin can be a reflection of how stress affects your digestion. 

 

My approach is always to identify the root cause of my client’s symptoms and address them from there. It is a holistic, whole-body approach that aims for change in the long-term. 

 

The initial consultation lasts approximately 90 minutes. When you make a booking, you receive a questionnaire that you return to me ahead of the consultation so that I can start planning how best to achieve your goals. A few days after the consultation, you receive a detailed report explaining my findings and the dietary changes that I recommend. I may also suggest biochemical tests and supplements. 

 

There’s a lot to take in, which is why I stay with you on your journey to good health. You can contact me with any queries at all regarding your programme, between visits and for up to one month following your last consultation. 

I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 1999. I am an experienced clinician working exclusively with adults with acquired neurological conditions.  

 

I work across a range of NHS and private settings including acute wards, stroke rehabilitation, community hospital, nursing / residential homes and outpatients.  

 

My clinical interests include dysphagia, dysphasia, dysarthria and dyspraxia arising from stroke and progressive conditions.  

 

I enjoy working collaboratively with patients and their support networks to plan evidenced-based treatment and set meaningful goals.  

 

I am available for virtual assessments and therapy.