GILMOUR PIPER

08/05/2025

Meet Natalie 👋

With over 15 years of experience Natalie is a highly skilled and compassionate Podiatrist, dedicated to providing exceptional care for those with complex foot conditions. Having started her career in NHS community podiatry, she has extensive experience treating a wide range of foot health issues. Natalie now works as a specialist at Ipswich Hospital. She cares for both inpatients and outpatients with diabetes-related foot complications, managing and preventing issues that arise from this condition to improve quality of life for patients.

Natalie holds a BSc hons degree in Podiatry and is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. She is committed to continued professional development and has a deep interest in the latest advancements in diabetic foot care.

Outside of her clinical work, Natalie enjoys participating in amateur dramatics and is an active member of the local theatre scene, an interest that allows her to indulge her passion for creativity and performance. She is proud to call Suffolk her home and enjoys everything the county has to offer.

Natalie is passionate about delivering personalised, patient centred care to ensure every individual receives the best treatment to their specific needs. Whether you are seeking routine podiatric care or need specialised treatment for diabetes-related foot concerns, Natalie is here to help you step confidently towards better foot health.

19/03/2025

Welcome Charlie 👋

Charlie qualified as a Physiotherapist (with honours) from Keele University in 2000.
She specialised in Paediatrics in 2002, and since then has honed her skills working with children and young people with a large variety of problems inclusive of respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, and spending more than 15 years as part of the MDT treating children with cancer locally within her NHS work.
Since 2019, she has been one of a small number of physiotherapists within Suffolk who’s achieved a position as an ‘extended scope’ practitioner (working beyond the physiotherapist’s normal scope) in Children’s Orthopaedics. For example, this may involve requesting investigations such as X-rays, MRI scans and blood tests, and using the results to assist clinical diagnosis and management/treatment options.
Charlie’s NHS work means that she has built strong relationships with GPs and Consultants in the local area. She believes this is invaluable when dealing with patients with more complex conditions who need input from different healthcare teams.
Within her current NHS role, she is currently launching a physiotherapy-led triage service for young people with suspected scoliosis, as well as leading the physiotherapy aspects of the local CTEV and DDH services. She is on the committee of the recently launched UK Clubfoot Network. Furthermore, her work as a clinical specialist involves a teaching and educational role for physiotherapists and medical staff within the NHS setting.
Charlie’s vast experience and clinical expertise allows her to diagnose and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions in children, and she is an expert in the effects of growth on the musculoskeletal system.
Away from work, Charlie is a busy mum of 3, and is an integral part of the junior cricket set-up at East Bergholt Cricket Club. She has a brown belt in kickboxing, and has previously played tennis and netball at club level. Since an injury in 2022, Charlie has been swimming and using the gym regularly.

26/02/2025

⭐️Natasha⭐️

Natasha is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR therapist with a wealth of experience across a variety of settings including the NHS and private practice. With a focus on group and individual therapy, her background in mental health nursing means she’s worked at in-patient care settings as well as in the community.

In 2003, Natasha completed a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT at the University of East Anglia and is accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). She regularly attends training courses to update practice and further her knowledge base.

In 2015, Natasha completed all of the EMDR training course. EMDR is an evidence-based psychotherapy that’s effective in treating symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as other mental health problems.

Natasha is passionate about offering individual, client-focused therapy in a supportive environment. Her experience reflects a particular interest in depression, anxiety problems (including social anxiety and health anxiety), PTSD, low self-esteem, and chronic pain. She also specialises in managing and improving symptoms of chronic illness, including chronic fatigue.

28/10/2024

Good luck Maria!

A massive good luck to Maria 'Wheelie' Whelan who is off to New Zealand on Friday to play for All Ireland in the Masters 55s Women’s Hockey World Cup. She has been training with me at GILMOUR PIPER putting the finishing touches to her preparation. She is in incredible shape – I bruised myself bumping into her shoulder last session 😅 . Words cannot describe the journey she has been on to get here and I am beyond proud of all her efforts, and it has been such a privilege to have worked with her over these past few years. She makes a far better job than me of telling her story: her book https://justgiving.com/page/wheelies-world-victoriagallantree?fbclid=IwY2xjawGMx9lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdo6ecrhgiGflXSMvk4YE9B7stTrp6hsyFrzqHh2avewHOavC_T6qivpiQ_aem_iV5UEWlHdnqd14HGE816Bw says it all, and proceeds to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, Cancer Wellbeing and Information East Suffolk & North Essex Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centres.

27/10/2024

Ingrown Toenail surgery at Gilmour Piper!

08/10/2024

Meet Oliver 👋

Oliver is a fully qualified Sports Massage Therapist and has worked with ITV, England Athletics and Local rugby clubs. Oliver has also competed in the 2024 British Olympic trials and 2023 British Championships where both times he made the final in his discipline being Hammer throw. With Oliver’s own personal career in athletics he has had the opportunity to work with some of the Uk’s best Sports Therapist who inspired him to take up a career in the same field and wishes to add more skills to his roster.

Oliver believes that soft tissue manipulation can be useful in a large array of rehab and can aid with pain management. He also believes it is a useful to reduce risk of injury and can improve the speed of recovery.

30/09/2024

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24/08/2024

Patients often tell us that the reason they put off coming to see us, is that they didn't want people to notice that they were wearing hearing aids.

It's ironic because someone struggling to hear, constantly asking for repetition, is often seen as more noticeable than someone effortlessly engaging in conversation whilst wearing hearing aids.

Let's change the narrative together! If you or a loved one are having difficulty hearing, then please give us a call to book a no obligation hearing assessment, and see how we can help.

☎️ 01473 946444
📍 Two Rivers Medical Centre, Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich
📍 GILMOUR PIPER, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich

24/08/2024

17/08/2024

Introducing Kristen 👋

Kristen received a Masters in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy in 2024. Before qualifying, she worked as a personal trainer and massage therapist. Among her other qualifications Kristen is proud to have earned her RFU coaching qualification and coached a local youth girls’ rugby team. Originally from the United States, she grew up in Connecticut and Pennsylvania before moving to the UK in 2006.

Passionate about helping others, Kristen enjoys working with people from all ages backgrounds to improve their health and well-being.

21/07/2024

New Yoga classes starting now at Gilmour Piper! 🧘‍♀️

18/07/2024

New Yoga classes at Gilmour Piper!

🎉 New small group Yoga class alert in Ipswich town centre 🎉

Super excited to launch a new beginners Yoga class in Ipswich town centre at the fabulous Gilmour Piper health care practice, located by Christchurch park.

This will be a small group focus (maximum 7 people).

Come and join us for a chance to develop your own knowledge of yoga as well as strength and flexibility. There will also be a relaxation focus included in each Yoga class.

Drop me a msg below or DM to find out more and join the waiting list 🙌

Monday evening 6.30pm-7.30pm
Friday morning 9.45-10.45am

Starting next week!