Octavia Hamilton

Physiotherapist

level 3 pilates

SCARWORK and MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE

I am a musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapist with over ten years’ experience, working in a variety of settings from teaching hospitals, the community, sports teams and the private setting.

Following the birth of my daughters began my passion for all things perinatal. I since trained in Pilates with the APPI and began the transition to women’s health, focusing on educating, strengthening, and rehabilitating mothers. 

My true passion lies in rehabilitation across the board - working with complex cases that require a holistic approach with a strong focus on exercise therapy. I believe that finding the source of the limitation through a thorough verbal and physical examination is key, then working closely with the client to correct postures, behaviours and attitudes. 

I am a true believer that the body is made to move. Most injuries occur due to an imbalance in the body through tightness, weakness, poor proprioception (awareness of where you are in space) or a sudden overload to the systems.

I prefer a focus on exercise for rehabilitation which often helps the client have a better commitment to treatment options and allows them to be in control of their recovery.  

Throughout your rehabilitation session we will focus on firstly correcting posture, alignment and connecting mind to body, then regaining symmetry and control throughout the body. I am a firm believer of starting with the foundations and working up, especially postnatally and following surgery. Breathwork is a key part of my approach too, providing not just better function of the diaphragm but also helping tap into the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing rest, repair and recovery.

approaches and Techniques I offer

  • Physiotherapy

  • Exercise-based rehabilitation

  • Mobilisation and manipulation

  • Acupuncture

  • ScarWork

  • Pilates

health conditions I work with

  • Upper and lower limb pain

  • Back and neck pain

  • Nerve pain

  • Ligament sprains and muscle strains

  • Joint pain

  • Balance and flexibility problems

  • Osteoporosis

  • Arthritis

  • Neurological disorders

  • BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)

  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain

  • Hypermobility

  • Preparation for and rehabilitation after surgery

  • Antenatal and postnatal support, including pelvic girdle pain and diastasis recti

  • Women’s health physiotherapy, including prolapse and incontinence

  • Scar therapy for new and older scars

PHYSIOTHERAPY and pilates FEES

  • 60 min physiotherapy session - £85

    • Our physiotherapy offering incorporates Octavia’s extensive expertise beyond physiotherapy in rehabilitation, soft tissue work and medical acupuncture

  • 60 min 1:1 Pilates session - £80

  • Postnatal assessment - £110

  • Scar therapy package incorporating 60 min physiotherapy assessment and 45 min scar therapy session - £150

    • Individual Scar therapy sessions after the package are priced at £55 for 30 min and £65 for 45 min

Physiotherapy insurance coverage

Physiotherapy with Octavia Hamilton is covered by WPA insurance. Please check your policy for coverage details and speak to reception to confirm the process.