Sapphire Children's Therapy

Bringing children's physiotherapy to the comfort of your own home

Sapphire Children's Therapy provides specialist physiotherapy at home to make your child feel comfortable and get the most out of their sessions.

Our therapists are experienced in working with children with a disability, under case management, medical negligence cases, and providing expert witness reports. We are also very experienced in the EHCP tribunal and hearing process.

Children

we see

Genetic Syndromes & Mutations

Genetic syndromes such as Trisomy 21, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Rett Syndrome and other rare conditions.

Neurological Conditions

Children with neurological conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and acquired brain injury.

Delayed Development & MSK

Children with delayed development and common problems such as Torticollis, Talipes, Flat Head Syndrome, reported pain and poor posture.

Neurodivergent Children

Autistic children, those with ADHD, Dyspraxia, and other neurodivergent profiles. Therapy adapted to how your child experiences the world.

Sensory Processing Needs

Children who struggle with sensory input: finding the world too loud, too bright, too much. Our therapists are experienced in sensory processing.

Babies & Infants

Not reaching milestones, feeling floppy or stiff, preferring one side, flat head. Specialist infant massage for babies with complex needs.

What

we offer

Neurodevelopmental Therapy

Building strength, balance, coordination, and motor skills through play-based therapy tailored to each child's developmental stage and goals.

Hydrotherapy & Rebound Therapy

Water-based and trampoline-based therapy for children with neurodisability, delivered at your facility or a third-party setting.

Specialist Infant Massage

Clinical, therapist-led massage for babies and young children with complex needs. Evidence-based and delivered by qualified physiotherapists.

EHCP Reports & Tribunals

Independent physiotherapy assessments and reports for EHCPs (covering up to age 25). Experienced in the tribunal and hearing process. See our Information for Families page for a full guide to how physiotherapy fits into EHC plans.

Expert Witness

Independent reports for children's neurodisability medico-legal cases, working with case managers and solicitors.

Ongoing Therapy Programmes

Bespoke therapy plans with regular home visits, progress reviews, and family education. Block packages available.

Our practice is sensory processing informed. If your child has sensory needs alongside their physical presentation, we can factor that into their physiotherapy rather than it needing a separate professional.

Conditions we work with

Cerebral Palsy

Specialist physiotherapy to support movement, posture, and function from infancy through childhood.

Down Syndrome

Physiotherapy to support motor development, strength, and coordination at every stage.

Autism

Sensory-informed physiotherapy adapted to each child's communication and sensory profile.

Sensory Processing Difficulties

Assessment and therapy for children who are over- or under-responsive to sensory input.

Developmental Delay

Support for children not yet meeting movement milestones, with therapy tailored to their pace.

Hypermobility

Strengthening and stability programmes for children with joint hypermobility and associated pain.

Neuromuscular Conditions

Physiotherapy for Duchenne, SMA, and other conditions affecting muscle strength and function.

Torticollis and Plagiocephaly

Early intervention for head shape and neck movement difficulties in babies.

Acquired Brain Injury

Rehabilitation for children recovering from brain injury, supporting movement and independence.

Genetic and Chromosomal Conditions

Individualised physiotherapy for children with rare conditions affecting physical development.

If your child's condition isn't listed here, please get in touch. We work with children with a wide range of physical and neurological needs.

Therapist and child's hands working together with a sensory ball during physiotherapy

Specialist interventions

Our physiotherapists deliver a full range of specialist, evidence-based interventions in your home, your child's school, or a community setting.

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)

An intensive, evidence-based approach for children with hemiplegia, where the stronger arm is gently constrained to encourage use and development of the affected arm and hand. Delivered as a structured, child-friendly programme.

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)

A therapeutic technique that provokes a specific active motor response through defined exercises, used to improve postural control, strength, and functional movement in children with motor delay and neurological conditions.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) Rehabilitation

Pre- and post-operative physiotherapy for children undergoing SDR surgery. Intensive strengthening, gait re-education, and functional training to maximise the outcome of surgery.

Functional Strength Training

Targeted strengthening built around the everyday tasks that matter to your child: standing, walking, climbing stairs, and keeping up with peers.

Hydrotherapy

Physiotherapy delivered in water, which supports the body and allows movement that may be difficult on land. We deliver hydrotherapy sessions at a pool arranged and funded by the family.

Rebound Therapy

The use of a trampoline to facilitate movement, build strength, and provide sensory and vestibular input. Delivered using a trampoline arranged and funded by the family.

Postural Management

A whole-body approach to supporting posture across the day, including advice on seating, sleep systems, standing frames, and positioning to protect joints and support function.

Positional Talipes and Torticollis

Early assessment and treatment of foot positioning differences and neck muscle tightness in babies, including stretching programmes and parent guidance.

Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Structured rehabilitation following orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures, working closely with your surgical team and following their protocols.

Neuromuscular Conditions

Physiotherapy for children with muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and other neuromuscular conditions, focused on maintaining function, comfort, and participation.

For hydrotherapy and rebound therapy, families arrange and fund the pool or trampoline. We bring the clinical expertise and deliver the session. If you are not sure whether an intervention is right for your child, please get in touch and we will talk it through with you.

What families say

"My nine-year-old daughter has started walking and no longer needs crutches. Thank you for constantly problem-solving around her and never giving up."

Gittel, Canary Wharf

"I was surprised that a few simple exercises fixed my girl's posture so quickly after the biomechanics assessment."

Chloe

"Our physio was lovely and great at convincing our son to actually do his therapy."

Parent, Maze Hill

Fees

One-to-one physiotherapy (senior therapist)£120/hr
One-to-one physiotherapy (associate physiotherapist)£100/hr
Therapy assistant£40/hr

We are committed to helping families access funding. If cost is a barrier, our lists grant and charity funding options that may help.

Home and community visits within a 30-minute radius of our base are included at no additional charge. For visits beyond this area, a travel supplement of £30 per additional 30 minutes applies.

If you have private health insurance, we can provide receipts and documentation to support a reimbursement claim with your provider.

EHCP assessments, independent reports, and expert witness work: fees depend on scope and complexity. Please contact us for a tailored quote.

Resources for families

UNDER 5S

Tummy Time: Why it matters

EHCPS

Physiotherapy and EHC Plans

MSK

Flat feet in children

Get in touch

Book a free phone call or text conversation to discuss whether we can help.

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