REVIEWS

“He thought you were wonderful”

Thank you so much for the help you gave to Stan during the first 6 months of this year. He thought you were wonderful. It made his last 6 months more tolerable and gave him some comfort and relief from his breathlessness. (Written by C. R, his wife)

S. R - Male, AGE: 79, 2024


“You have helped me get my independence and confidence back”

Thank you for the physio you have taught me to make my body stronger. I’m so grateful and appreciate your help. You have helped me get my independence and confidence back after my life-changing accident. I never thought I would be able to walk independently again. After your help I am able to walk to the park on my own, which is a dream come true.

C. H - Female, AGE: 68, 2024


“Vera's advice and guidance were very easy to understand and she answered my questions in a way I could easily understand and make sense as to why I was feeling so continually exhausted and in extreme discomfort”

Vera was recommended to me by the consultant who diagnosed my Long Covid. I was pleased when she was able to fit me in very quickly.  On my first visit she assessed my demeanour, breathing and I completed a questionnaire regarding how I felt using a scale in order that comparisons could be made at a later date.  Vera showed me breathing techniques and a further appointment was quickly scheduled.
Vera's advice and guidance were very easy to understand and she answered my questions in a way I could easily understand and make sense as to why I was feeling so continually exhausted and in extreme discomfort.
Over the next few appointments I was thrilled to make progress with breathing and fully understood the need to plan my schedules to best manage my limitations. Any questions and issues I encountered were always explained with manageable advice given with kindness and humour. 
I looked forward to my appointments as I knew I would come away with increased knowledge and capabilities.
I would have absolutely no hesitation to anyone who has need of a physiotherapist in highly recommending Vera."

C. D - Female, AGE: 61, 2024


“I implore anyone with breathing difficulties to seek help from Vera. She has made such a difference to my life.”

Having been a chronic asthmatic when I was a child & from my mid teens been symptom free for 50 yrs, Covid then struck 4 yrs ago. I’ve been struggling with my chest since then & been given various inhalers to use which weren’t as effective as I had hoped & I seemed to be deteriorating as it also irritated my palpitations as well.
I was referred to a Respiratory Specialist in the first instance who recommended my seeing Vera. Such a relief….
She has helped me so much with learning to breathe properly & has taught me rather than reach for my Ventolin & breathe from my upper chest, but to practice diaphragmatic breathing which has made such a difference.
Vera is such a lovely & very professional & personable lady who really cares & has helped enormously with my recovery. She shows a great interest & has given me greater confidence.
I implore anyone with breathing difficulties to seek help from Vera. She has made such a difference to my life.
Thank you so much.

M. B - Female, AGE: 71, 2024


"Your guidance has really helped a long standing problem"

I am now feeling much better and feel that the exercises and  walking each day under your guidance has really helped a long standing problem, So grateful for your expertise given with such understanding, well done to a very professional lady.

M. D - Female, AGE: 86, 2023


"Nearly a year on I am largely symptom free and have a much greater knowledge of how my breathing affects my overall health, which I feel is hugely beneficial"

I was referred to Vera by a Long Covid Consultant after 8 months of unexplained chest pain following a bout of covid. At this point I had stopped doing the exercise I loved, as this made it worse, and I was pretty desperate to get well again. It was a huge relief when Vera was able to diagnose and explain the pain within a few minutes of me arriving at the appointment, and subsequently to provide me with exercises and advice on how to solve the problem. It wasn't a quick fix but within a few sessions I was feeling the benefits and 6 months later I was back to running. Nearly a year on I am largely symptom free and have a much greater knowledge of how my breathing affects my overall health, which I feel is hugely beneficial. I would recommend Vera without hesitation - she is very knowledgeable in her subject area and put me at ease straight away. 

J. C - Female, AGE: 37, 2023


"From having no energy to even get out of bed, I went to being able to walk 19000 steps and climb up to the Acropolis in Athens"

I was very ill at the beginning of the year with extreme breathlessness and pain in my upper chest, which caused me to be in and out of hospital over the course of 6 weeks. The hospital was unable to give me a diagnosis, hence could not give me any strategies to help. 8 weeks after first falling ill, I was finally diagnosed with long covid and a respiratory doctor referred me to Vera.

Vera was an absolute god send. She carefully explained what had gone wrong with my breathing and what I could do to retrain my body. Over the course of 4 sessions she taught me various strategies that helped me regain normal breathing patterns, which then helped reduce the pain and fatigue. I use her strategies on a daily basis to manage my life now and found them extremely useful. From having no energy to even get out of bed in February, I went to being able to walk 19000 steps and climb up to the Acropolis in Athens at the beginning of May. 

I would throughly recommend Vera to anyone and everyone. 

H. A - Female, AGE: 51, 2023


"Vera has helped me get my life back"

Having been diagnosed with Long Covid, I had suffered breathlessness and fatigue for a number of months coupled with the set-back of a recent bout of pneumonia. To my surprise, the hospital informed me that I was not breathing correctly and advised seeing a respiratory physio. I contacted Vera Davison as I had read that she had had experience with dealing with covid related breathing issues. She clearly and simply explained what correct breathing was and how mine differed, causing strain on my body. It was quite enlightening to learn that my problems were caused by my breathing. I visited Vera regularly over a two-month period, practising the various exercises she had set for me. Once I was back at work, she gave recommendations for how to control my breathing in different stressful situations as these had triggered irregular breathing again. When I had completed my course of physio, I was overjoyed to feel more like my normal self and still continue to use some of Vera's techniques when going on more strenuous walks. I really feel that Vera has helped me get my life back and I can't recommend her services enough.

C. D - Female, AGE: 39, 2023


"Vera is very encouraging and provides excellent instruction so I understand what to do but also why I am doing it"

Vera is very knowledgeable and carefully explains each breathing aspect. Who knew there was so much detail involved in optimal breathing? Since seeing Vera I can now effectively clear my chest (once in the morning and once in the evening) significantly reducing the incessant coughing my asthma used to involve. I’m now working on how I breathe, with the hope I can more easily walk and talk. It will take time, but Vera is very encouraging and provides excellent instruction so I understand what to do but also why I am doing it. Highly recommended. 

N. B - Female, AGE: 42, 2023


"She gives you confidence to meet everyday challenges"

My dysfunctional breathing syndrome was very manageable after therapy sessions with Vera at her lovely home.
She is very calming any gives you confidence to meet everyday challenges, especially stairs and hills.  She is to be highly recommended.

J. C - Female, AGE: 72, 2023


"I no longer rely on my inhaler"

I was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis at the age of 47, continual chest infections requiring both antibiotics and steroids along with the persistent cough, was having a significant effect on my work and personal life.  I was referred to Vera for respiratory physiotherapy, something I had previously not heard of however feeling as low and unwell as I did, I was determined to give it a go.  Vera taught me breathing exercises and techniques which has dramatically improved my health. I follow the exercises religiously and am now able to clear my air ways which means I no longer rely on my inhaler which I was taking upwards of 10 times a day.  We are now working on changing my breathing pattern to further improve my health.  I am so very grateful for Vera's experience and expertise and highly recommend her.

C. M - Female, AGE: 47, 2023


"I would most definitely recommend that you invest in your lungs and book in with her – you will not be disappointed."

I started my treatment respiratory physiotherapy plan with Vera after suffering from breathing issues after an accident. My symptoms were quite severe; I experienced shallow breathing, shortness of breath and constant coughing. At the start of my one-to-one appointments Vera conducted a full examination and assessment of my breathing in addition to a couple of patient health questionnaires which gave her a comprehensive measure of how I was feeling.  From this Vera then compiled a thorough plan which not only showed me how I should be breathing, but also educated me, which was invaluable.  After each session I proactively applied the techniques which Vera had shown (and explained to me) , and when I returned to her the week after she assessed my progress.  After just two appointments I started to see a distinct improvement in my breathing (as did my family!), this filled me with confidence as I then felt more able to carry on with my day to day life.  During this breathing journey Vera not only analysed and coached me sitting down, but she also listened to the importance to getting back to my physical training, so she included a session outside in the correct environment whereby she could so me how to adjust my breathing patterns in line with my exercise.  After 5 weeks I completed the health questionnaires once more which I had initially completed when I arrived for my first appointment.  All my breathing assessments had improved significantly. Vera is a wonderful professional in this specialised area, her experience in this field shines through and if you have any issues with breathing, I would most definitely recommend that you invest in your lungs and book in with her – you will not be disappointed.

M. H - Female, AGE: 44, 2023


"You're a wonder!"

I would like to mightily thank you for the breathing help you have given my daughter. In one session you have addressed an issue that afflicted her life with literally years of coughing and spluttering. The result is amazing...Two days of conference lectures in an air-conditioned hall and no coughing!The relief for her makes me so happy.You're a wonder!

M. K - Female, AGE: 63, 2022


"Vera has been life changing!"

I first caught Covid in April 2020 and was very ill. This developed into Long-Covid. I was unable to work for 2 years. I could not exercise or attempt any sort of social activity. I was on heavy pain relief: morphine patches, tramadol and oromorph but none of them helped. I was referred to Vera after my  third bout of Covid. Vera has been life changing!She has given me techniques, exercises and stretches that have made a significant impact on my breathing and pain. She has trained me to breathe properly. I am now back working part-time, exercising as and when I can and have been steadily building my life back up. She has made such a positive difference to my health and I am so incredibly grateful. 

S. V - Female, AGE: 33, 2022


"Thank you for fixing me"

Thank you for fixing me! As a Long-Covid sufferer it 's strange learning to breathe again!Vera made this really easy to understand what I was doing wrong and helped me to practice a new method. My breathing and energy levels haven't been this good for 2 years and my Asthma medication has been reduced. This lady is really magic.

S. K - Female, AGE: 41, 2022