Heartlands Physiotherapy Clinic was formed in 2007 by Claire Todd and Birgit Scott at its current location Cottesbrooke Park in Daventry.
Birgit Scott BSc (Hons) MCSP
Physiotherapy Diploma
Birgit trained in Berlin, Germany and graduated as a Physiotherapist in 1988. She has undertaken extensive post graduate training, which includes orthopaedic rehabilitation, manual therapy, muscle imbalance and soft tissue treatments. Birgit is a fully qualified Acupuncturist.
Experience
After working in Berlin in private practice, Birgit relocated to England, where she spent 3 years in the South West, working in the NHS, establishing her interest and skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She moved to Northamptonshire in 1993, where she continued to work in the NHS, providing her skilled physiotherapy services both within the hospital environment, in the local GP practices and in private practice.
She has over 30 years of experience as a very skilled and personable physiotherapist.
Outside Work
Birgit always like keeping fit with her family walking and cycling. She started running and improving her swimming technique three years ago. She belongs to the Rugby Triathlon Club and has competed in the last two years. You can regularly see her doing Park Run!
Birgit is an open water lifeguard and helps at open water swimming in Daventry and nationally.
She enjoys travelling overseas and has visited many amazing places in the world.
Claire Todd BSc (Hons) MCSP
Qualifications
Claire graduated from Coventry University in 2001 with a first-class honours’ degree in Physiotherapy. She has undertaken extensive postgraduate training which has included acupuncture, manual therapy, Pilates and sports specific rehabilitation.
Experience
Claire has worked both in the NHS and in private practice, where she developed a specific interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
She is a highly skilled, positive and friendly therapist who always does her upmost to help her clients achieve their goals.
Outside Work
Claire is a keen sports woman and enjoys participating in tennis, road cycling, mountain biking and open water swimming. She loves exploring the countryside and nature with her friends, either on foot or on her mountain bike. She has travelled to many wonderful places in the world and would like to continue to explore further.
Claire Poat BSc (Hons), PgDip, MCSP
Qualifications
Claire graduated from Coventry University in 2006 with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy. She went on to complete a postgraduate diploma in Manual Therapy in 2017, also at Coventry University. She has undertaken other postgraduate training in the musculoskeletal field and has trained in acupuncture.
Experience
Claire started her career in a junior rotational post within the NHS in Northamptonshire. After completing her rotations and realising a passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy early on, she progressed to a senior musculoskeletal post still within the NHS. She continued to work in this area and went on to complete her PgDip, providing further expertise in this area. A few years ago she began to work in private practice alongside her NHS work, and has more recently transitioned to working wholly in private practice.
Outside of Work
Claire enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children. She also has a passion for running and regularly participates in half marathons. She enjoys being outdoors and doing some gardening, when she isn’t running around with the children!
Fiona Horton BSc (Hons), PG Cert, MCSP
Qualifications
Fiona graduated from Coventry University in 2006 with a second-class honours degree in Physiotherapy. She went on to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy at Hertfordshire university and has completed a diploma in Orthopaedic medicine from the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine. Fiona has undertaken postgraduate training in the musculoskeletal field and is trained in acupuncture.
Experience
Fiona started her career working as a junior physiotherapist in a private practice in Peterborough. Fiona progressed to a senior physiotherapist and team leader within this role and has over 12 years experience working in private practice. Following the birth of her children, Fiona moved into the occupational health sector. Fiona has worked for a number of occupational health providers as a team leader and senior occupational health physiotherapist. As well as completing musculoskeletal assessments and treatments, Fiona is trained to complete desk-based assessments (DSE assessments), workplace assessments, vehicle assessments, ergonomic risk assessments and functional capacity evaluations.
Outside Work
Fiona enjoys spending time with her husband and young children. Fiona is a qualified Girl Guiding Brownie leader and has been volunteering with her local Brownie pack since 2010. Fiona currently plays netball for a local team in Market Harborough on Tuesdays and her position is goal shooter. Fiona enjoys exercising and completes Les Mills fitness classes and goes swimming regularly.
