Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy
Supporting adults and children with complex neurological conditions and acquired brain injury across North West England.
About Hewlett Physiotherapy
About Us
Specialist Expertise
Specialist Expertise
Hewlett Physiotherapy provides specialist neurological rehabilitation for children, young people and adults with complex neurological conditions and acquired brain injury. Our experienced clinicians work collaboratively with families, care teams, schools and other professionals to deliver practical, goal-focused support across North West England.
Specialist Expertise
Specialist Expertise
Specialist Expertise
We provide specialist assessment, rehabilitation and practical support, working closely with families, schools, care teams and other professionals to achieve coordinated, meaningful outcomes.
Meaningful Outcomes
Specialist Expertise
Meaningful Outcomes
Every person's programme is tailored to their individual needs, goals and daily life — whether that’s improved mobility, independence, or participating in activities they enjoy and value.
Meet the Team
Kate Hewlett - Director, Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Complex Neurodisability
Kate Hewlett - Director, Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Complex Neurodisability
Kate Hewlett - Director, Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Complex Neurodisability
Kate is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner and highly specialist paediatric physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting children and young people with complex neurological conditions and acquired brain injury. She is a non-medical prescriber and neurological injector, with specialist expertise in movement disorders, tone management and botulinum toxin treatment. Kate also provides complex rehabilitation, post-operative management, hydrotherapy, equipment and postural assessment, staff and family training.
Andy Hewlett - Joint Director and Lead Physiotherapist for Adult Services
Kate Hewlett - Director, Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Complex Neurodisability
Kate Hewlett - Director, Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Complex Neurodisability
Andy is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience in complex neurological rehabilitation, orthopaedics and musculoskeletal care. He leads Hewlett Physiotherapy’s adult service and, in addition to his physiotherapy qualifications, holds a degree in Sports Science. This enables him to support both complex rehabilitation and higher-level recovery where required. Andy develops practical, goal-focused programmes that promote strength, function, confidence and meaningful progress.
Georgia Walker Specialist Physiotherapist , Neurodisability
Clara Nino-Garcia Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurodisability
Clara Nino-Garcia Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurodisability
Georgia is a specialist paediatric physiotherapist with extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries, from infancy through to adulthood. She has particular expertise in early intervention for children with evolving cerebral palsy, neurological and tone assessment, post-operative rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and rebound therapy. Georgia also provides equipment and orthotic recommendations, training for families and staff, and comprehensive clinical and EHCP reports
Clara Nino-Garcia Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurodisability
Clara Nino-Garcia Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurodisability
Clara Nino-Garcia Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurodisability
Clara is a highly specialised paediatric physiotherapist with extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex neurodisability. She has particular expertise in aquatic physiotherapy, including hydrotherapy for children with tracheostomies and ventilation needs, as well as movement and tone assessment, post-operative rehabilitation and therapeutic handling. Clara is also a qualified Moving and Handling Train the Trainer and provides practical training for families, carers and staff, alongside equipment assessment and comprehensive clinical reporting
Our Services
Long Term Management
Our approach is tailored, collaborative and focused.This includes physiotherapeutic rehabilitation, inclusive of hydrotherapy and rebound therapy. Supporting specialist equipment assessments, including written recommendations, full governance and training for parents and care teams.
Hydrotherapy
Specialist hydrotherapy programmes to support movement, postural control, strength and relaxation, delivered in appropriate clinical settings.
Training & Education
We are passionate about educating and training the people who support young people with neurodisability and complex physical needs. This includes care teams, education staff and families. This means therapeutic and preventive approaches can be woven into all aspects of a child's life. We also provide moving and handling plans, risk assessments and training for care teams.
Equipment & Postural Management
Assessment and clinical justification for specialist equipment, orthoses and postural management to support comfort, function and long-term outcomes. Always provided with a high level of training and clinical governance.
Moving & Handling Training & Risk Assessment
Specialist assessment and training in moving and handling for children with complex needs. We support families, carers and education teams to ensure safe, effective practice, with clear risk assessments tailored to the child’s needs and environment