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Nick varns

BSc (Hons) MCSP, MAACP, MHCPC, Masters Level 7 Module

Senior  Physiotherapist, First Contact Practitioner and Director
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Nick has worked in various NHS trusts as a physiotherapist to a senior level in a variety of departments including acute strokes, outpatients, respiratory care and community falls.

Nick has treated a diverse range of musculoskeletal pains and injuries with a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of the spine and shoulder. Nick predominantly utilizes a manual therapy approach whilst alongside a firm understanding of pain mechanisms and appreciation of clear, relevant patient education and exercise prescription. Nick is also a registered acupuncturist, a treatment which he feels can help alleviate many musculoskeletal aches and pains. Nick has developed close working relationships with GP's and Consultants around Guildford and Surrey which if required allows for a swift referral system.

Nick has treated at Olympic athlete level working with the Dominica Olympic team prior to the 2012 London games and worked as a physiotherapist at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014 treating some of the finest elite sports athletes in the world. Nick also worked as a physiotherapist at the London World Athletics Championships in 2017 hosted at the Olympic Stadium.

Nick has completed a Masters level 7 in First Contact Practitioner (FCP) at the University of Lancaster, Preston. First contact physiotherapy practitioners provide the first point of contact whereby those who normally visit a GP for a musculoskeletal (MSK) problem will instead have an appointment with an FCP physiotherapist instead. An FCP can prescribe medication and administer injections, refer for imaging such as ultrasound or X-rays, make secondary care referrals, request blood tests and make onward community referrals if required. These FCP clinics however are NHS and not private services. Nick has also completed a Masters level 7 in therapeutic joint injections whereby he is able to administer an injection into a joint if clinically indicated. Please see our joint injection page for further information. 

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Saira Mirza
Senior Physiotherapist

BSc (Hons), MCSP, MHCPC

Saira is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council. Her first degree was in Human Biology in 2009, and she then went on to complete her second degree in Physiotherapy in 2014 from the University of East London. She is also qualified as a Sports Massage therapist. 

Saira has worked at the London Olympic and Paralympic games, as well as working at the London Marathon each year. Since graduating, she has worked in the Channel Islands and also the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London. She is currently working as a senior physiotherapist at a local NHS hospital, where she has a preference for treating hips and knees. 
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Outside of work, Saira loves to read books and go travelling. She is a keen swimmer and can often be found in the gym. She likes to challenge herself physically, having previously swam in the River Thames, and walked along the cliffs and coasts of Guernsey in one day - all 40 miles of it! Her next challenge is hopefully to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

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And You?

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

We are actively looking for an experienced MSK Physiotherapist with at least 5 years post graduate experience to work at either Guildford and West Byfleet branches. Applicant must have strong manual treatment skills, confidence in autonomous working and acupuncture desirable. If interested please get in contact to discuss further

SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST

We are also looking to recruit a sports massage therapist to work closely with our Physiotherapists to ensure appropriate referral and continuity of treatment to our patients

​Admin

Clinical Administrators

​Our clinical administrator and a valuable team member in the running and organising of Pro-Physio Health. They are happy to help you with any queries you may have regarding the clinic, your treatment, invoices and insurance.

You can call on: 01483 220207
or email on: [email protected].

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