Team Category: Physiotherapists
Ann Colleran-Welsh
About Ann Colleran-Welsh
Juliette Neylon
About Juliette Neylon
I am excited to be joining the SNAPS team as a physiotherapist!
I qualified in 1989 and early on worked in a rehabilitation hospital specialising in adult neuro rehab. We had a great hydro pool and this is where my interest in hydrotherapy started! I had a career break while my 3 children were small (now all grown up!). When I came back to work I took the opportunity for a change in direction as I had always wanted to work in paediatrics – my first paediatrics role was in Leeds where I was introduced to rebound therapy- brilliant!
I have worked as a paediatric physiotherapist in York for the past 14 years, initially at Applefields School. The last 8 years I have been based in the Child Development Centre at York Hospital where I work with children who have a range of neurodevelopmental needs.
Hydrotherapy and Rebound Therapy are such fantastic ways to work with children, to see them make progress and have fun. I am really looking forward to getting to know you all!
Sarah Cantwell
About Sarah Cantwell
I qualified as a Physiotherapist in June 1999 and specialised in children’s physiotherapy in 2001. I have worked with children with a wide range of conditions within hospitals and the community setting and currently work for the NHS with children who have Neurological or developmental problems within special schools, mainstream schools, nurseries and at a Child Development Centre.
I became involved with SNAPS when it was starting out in 2005 and began working regularly for SNAPS in 2007. The reason I’ve worked here for so long is that I really enjoy it; I love being able to work with the children regularly and see them progress. SNAPS is such a relaxed and friendly place where families can meet others who are in a similar situation, share experiences and support each other.
The Hydrotherapy and Rebound Therapy sessions SNAPS offer are designed to complement your child’s NHS Physiotherapy; during your first few sessions we will discuss what goals you and your child would like to work towards during the term. We aim to provide a fun session that your child will enjoy whilst developing their physical, social and communication skills.