Hello

My name is Vera Davison

During my 37 years of being a qualified physiotherapist I have gained experience, skills and knowledge within the respiratory field. During my NHS experience I have led a team of physiotherapists running pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation groups, treating acute and non-acute respiratory patients on wards and in an out-patient setting. My skills over these years have increased vastly in treating people with the breathing pattern disorders, upper airway disorders, chronic conditions such as Asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary fibrosis. I am also passionate about treating clients with lung cancer, post intensive care syndrome and upper airway dysfunction.

My main aim is to help clients understand their condition, teach the correct techniques to manage their symptoms and agree a treatment plan with them to achieve their goals enabling them to live a fulfilled life.

I am a member of the ACPRC (Association pf Physiotherapist interested in Respiratory Care), I am state registered with the HCPC(Health and Care Professions Council) and I am also a member of the CSP(Chartered Society of Physiotherapists).

About Me

Breathe Easier

Do you have issues with your breathing?

Bad breathing habits can have a negative effect on your health.

Is your breathlessness holding you back?

For 30 years I was the lead respiratory physiotherapy at Harrogate and District Foundation trust. I have since retired and continue to practice privately.

I pride myself on providing six primary treatment pathways.

Breathing pattern disorders
Sleep apnoea management
Secretions clearance management
Breathlessness management
Long covid management
Personal exercise programmes

Services

To book please email: davison.physiotherapist@gmail.com

Initial assessments require an hour and cost £65

Reviews following the initial appointment require 40-45 minutes and cost £45

Reviews offer follow-up services correcting taught techniques, further education and increase knowledge on the condition.

They are there to monitor and ensure progression throughout treatments.

Secretions Clearance Techniques

With certain respiratory conditions retained secretions can be problematic.

It is essential to be able to clear your secretions and physiotherapy input may be required to establish a routine to achieve this. Ineffective clearance can lead to further infections and damage to your airways.

Breathing Pattern Retraining

The way we breathe has an impact on all our systems of the body, bringing with it multiple symptoms if we do not breathe correctly.

I provide a thorough assessment and educate on how to alter your breathing correctly at rest and during exercise, enabling you to lead a more fulfilled life.

Breathlessness Management

For those with existing respiratory conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis

Breathlessness is a very common symptom for those suffering from a respiratory condition. Teaching people how to overcome and manage those symptoms can be life changing for them and reduce their stress, anxiety and or depression.

Improve Exercise Tolerance

Individualised exercise programmes are essential to increase your overall fitness level which will lead to a better quality of life: both physically and mentally. This is applies for all, including those with respiratory conditions.

Post-Covid Management

Post Covid symptoms often relate to respiratory issues where respiratory physiotherapy is helpful.

Post-Covid management often relates to breathlessness management and fatigue management. These can be related due to the breathing pattern or can be separate issues. Dedicated time will be spend on resolving these by education, retraining and personalised exercise programmes.

Improve General Mobility

Increased exercise tolerance and improved mobility will enhance your overall wellbeing.

Full range of movement and balance skills are essential to promote a high quality of life.

Sleep Apnoea Service

I work closely with a respiratory consultant who, after providing you with a positive diagnosis refers you to me to enhance the treatment and provide mask fitting and education on your CPAP machine to ensure a custom tailored service.

Consultant referral is essential.

Reviews

Feedback From Clients

Thank you for fixing me!

As a Long-Covid sufferer it 's strange learning to breathe again!

Vera made this really easy to understand what I was doing wrong and helped me to practice a new method. My breathing and energy levels haven't ben this good for 2 years and my Asthma medication has been reduced.

This lady is really magic

W, Age: 41 years

I first caught Covid in April 2020 and was very ill. This developed into Long-Covid. I was unable to work for 2 years. I could not exercise or attempt any sort of social activity. I was on heavy pain relief: morphine patches, tramadol and oromorph but none of them helped. I was referred to Vera after my third bout of Covid.

Vera has been life changing!

She has given me techniques, exercises and stretches that have made a significant impact on my breathing and pain. She has trained me to breathe properlyI am now back working part-time, exercising as and when I can and have been steadily building my life back up.

She has made such a positive difference to my health and I am so incredibly grateful.

W, Age: 33 years

I would like to mightily thank you for the breathing help you have given my daughter.

In one session you have addressed an issue that afflicted her life with literally years of coughing and spluttering.

The result is amazing..

Two days of conference lectures in an air-conditioned hall and no coughing!

The relief for her makes me so happy.

You're a wonder!