Do you work with Gesy

Yes, I am fully registered within the Gesy system. In order to use Gesy for physiotherapy you will need a referral from your Doctor. Once that referral is in the system I can see access it and charge you through Gesy. As a patient there is a 10€ co-payment for the physiotherapy treatment.

How do I get a referral?

If you want referral for physiotherapy from within the Gesy system you will need to contact your doctor/GP. Referral may also come from a specialised doctor like an orthopedic surgeon or neurologist depending on what kind of condition you have. Please contact your doctor and tell them you would like to go to physiotherapy.

What if I don't have Gesy?

If you don't have Gesy, you may come into the clinic as a private patient. For this you don't need a referral. You can simply book and appointment. The cost for private physiotherapy is 40€ per sessions (45 minutes).

What kind of Physiotherapy do you do?

I am a psychologically-informed pain specialised physiotherapist which means that I don't have one standard way of treatment. I base my sessions off of each individuals unique set of circumstances and issues. This can be any combination of hands-on (manual therapy/massage or machines) & hands-off treatment inc. exercises, problem-solving, advice/support.

What if I've done physiotherapy before and it hasn't worked?

I understand your concern. Physiotherapy is practiced differently by many practitioners which can make it confusing to know what works and what doesn't work for you. If you're willing to try again, I am happy to discuss all this with you in the first appointment to make sure that we are working towards your personal goals and not just doing random things.

What if my doctor told me that I need something specific?

I'm happy to work together with your doctor to reach your goals. Physiotherapists are fully autonomous practitioners who have expertise in treatment decisions as well as specialisation in the field of rehabilitation. That being said, whether it's a request from your doctor or from you, I'm happy to find a way for us all to work towards your goals in a meaningful way, which can include what your doctor has recommended.

What languages do you speak?

My native language is English.I'm fluent in Dutch.I'm conversational in Greek.

Pain Specialised Physiotherapy in Paphos

Personalised physiotherapy for persistent pain, chronic health conditions and everyday injuries in Paphos. Focused on understanding the whole person not just treating the painful area.

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How Physiotherapy Can Help You

Pain Relief & Symptom Management

Working together and providing techniques and advice to help you manage symptoms and find a sense of relief. Pain doesn't always reflect the state of the bodily tissues accurately, however, I will help you understand your pain & symptoms better to gain more control over your condition.

Manual Therapy & Massage

Both manual therapy and massage are techniques that can be used for a multitude of reasons inc. pain relief, joint mobility, body confidence/re-learning, relaxation and so much more. Although not always essential to your recovery they can be a great addition to a well organized rehabilitation plan.

Exercise Perscription

Providing the appropriate exercises and progressions for your condition as you get better. I will provide you with printable and/or digital versions of your exercises to ensure that you can continue to do them well at home.

Load Management

Helping you build strength and understand better when to rest and when to push. Learning what factors affect your body aside from just physical activity alone.

Support & Motivation

Trying to recover from pain/injury alone is hard. It can be helpful to have someone in your corner helping to keep you on track and put a plan in place with you. Support can also look like working in tandem with your other healthcare providers. Together as team we can ensure cohesive care and the gold standard of health care.

Advice & Education

Learning more about your condition, how your body responds to exercise and other factors, what may and may not be helpful for you are all crucial parts of rehabilitation. I can also help you understand your MRI or other scan reports. Understanding what your scan is saying can be a great step in learning more about your body and what you're capable of. I can help you make sense of your scan.

About Christine

With 10+ years of experience Christine has integrated psychological aspects of working with the physical conditions to paint a complete picture towards recovery. Passionate about helping people and supporting them in their journey towards better health, Christine works above all to support you, empower you and help you build the skills you need to feel confident in your body.

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Conditions

Conditions I Work With

Chronic & Persistent Conditions

Low Back Pain

Most people will experience back pain at least once in their life. A very common occurring condition that can affect people from varying degrees. Low back pain can often resolve itself within 6-8 weeks, however it can sometimes persist. It's important to seek guidance when your pain feels out of control. Physiotherapy can help you find ways to manage your pain as well as work towards activities that may not have been possible while having pain.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion, as there is no single test or image that confirm this condition. Having this condition means you have widespread pain and varying severity of symptoms. After having gone through multiple test/medical examinations the diagnosis will most likely be given to you by the neurologist or rheumatologist. Working alongside multiple practitioners can be helpful as this condition can affect many aspects of your life.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition occurring at the joints, usually affecting people later in life. Sometimes, but not always associated with pain, OA can affect your ability to do your daily movements/activities. Physiotherapy can help you to increase the load capacity of the joint, help prepare you for surgery (if chosen), or help you avoid surgery (if not preferred), as well as aid you with other such decisions around managing your condition.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Conditions like Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), congenital conditions, and other neurological conditions can benefit from regular physiotherapy. We can work together on retraining balance/proprioception, sensory integration/fine motor control, as well as general health + strength. Of course there are lots of life changes that come along with these conditions as well, which can be part of how I can support you.

Headaches

Although not all headaches are directly treatable by physiotherapy, there is a percentage of headaches that are neck/musculoskeletal related, which can be assessed by the physiotherapist.

Physiotherapy can also help with headaches not of that nature when there is a disabling component to it. In this case, I can help you gain more control over your situation and help you work towards sensory tolerance, more movement and finding balance.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

CRPS is a disabling painful conditions that often is triggered by an insult/injury to the nerve, like after a surgery. But it can be spontaneous as well. This results in severe, concentrated pain and other symptoms (changes in skin, nail and hair growth) in an isolated area of the body (like foot or arm). CRPS can benefit from physiotherapy with treatments aimed around sensory integration, graded motor imagery (GMI), education, and load tolerance.

Dizziness

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), is a vestibular condition where inner ear crystals have become loose and are causing havoc on the bodies sense of positioning. Physiotherapy can provide specific exercises (maneuvers) to reposition the crystals and help regain body sense positioning.

A physiotherapist can also help diagnose other types of dizziness, and tell you if you need to seek out more specialized advice from a neurologist.

Chronic Fatigue

Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), can result in you feeling extremely tired/exhausted for months or even years on end and does not seem to improve with rest/sleep. This is a challenging diagnosis, with many factors affecting how it manifests in the individual. It's important to have a supportive team of practitioners around you, included physiotherapy to help you regain some control of your condition and energy management.

General Physiotherapy

Sports Injuries

Common sports injuries like torn ACL, shoulder problems, hamstring strains/tears and many more. Physiotherapy can help you get back to your sport and prepare you for injury prevention in the future.