About Us
Aspire Rehab Limited is an independent rehabilitation company, specialising in providing expert Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Speech therapy to individuals living in their own home or a care home.
We specialise in home based Neurological and Elderly Care Rehabilitation.
We also provide clinic based Neurological services at the well renowned Longfield Poly clinic, Kent (Longfield integrated care centre)
We are proud of our reputation and high quality of care. We aim to not just satisfy our clients but to amaze them with our results and hence lots of referrals are generated by word of mouth recommendations and through other therapy colleague.
why choose aspire rehab?
- We offer multi-disciplinary approach – involving experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists with specialised knowledge.
- We are quick to respond and can bridge the gap if you are on an N.H.S. waiting list for Community Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy or Speech and Language Therapy.
- We provide an affordable and high quality service, if you want to continue your Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy or Speech and Language Therapy after discharge from hospital or NHS community service.
- Convenience – we come to you.
- Flexible working hours (including weekends).
- Evidence based practice and adherence with national guidelines.
- We provide active rehabilitation and disability management. We believe in a team approach, involving you, the client and a family member/carer, to promote self management.
- We protect your confidentiality and dignity at all times.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to provide cost effective, high quality and evidence based rehabilitation in a clients place of choice.
Meet The Team
At Aspire rehab, we only have senior therapist with experience in the NHS and the private sector.
Our therapists are fully insured and registered with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and relevant professional bodies. We can provide the profile of the therapists working in your area, prior to you booking the session.
Sateeshwaran Palanisamy
DIRECTOR AND LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MPT, PSI, MCSP
Sateesh completed master’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2002 (specialising in Neurology) and he is a qualified Postural stability instructor (2007, at Later Life Training, UK). He is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 19 years of experience (includes NHS and private sector). Sateesh developed wide knowledge and experiences in Neurological Rehabilitation through various courses (Master’s Degree, Bobath and Movement Science, Splinting, FES, Taping for Neurological conditions, GAS goal planning, Bridges self management, coaching for health, Independent prescribing) and working in a variety of hospital and community settings. Sateesh has extensive experience in elderly care and Falls prevention, running falls groups and Parkinson’s Groups, and won outstanding contribution of the year award for his work on falls prevention and booklet development.
Sateesh has participated in Proact 65+ research as a postural stability instructor. He also completed Independent prescribing at Hertfordshire University (UK), and gained specialised knowledge and experience in pain and spasticity management. He is proficient in use of Acupuncture, TENS, FES, Saebo, Neuroball and other technologies for Neuro Rehabilitation. Sateesh believes in an integrated approach and collaboration working with family/carers to maximize the functional recovery.
HUBERT SAKKARIYAS
NEURO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
BOT, MSc Psychology, PG Dip Neurology
Hubert is a highly specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist with more than 19 years’ experience of working in the NHS and private sector. Hubert has a Master’s Degree in Psychology and has completed a further postgraduate diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation from Oxford Brookes University.
He has particular specialisation in neurological rehabilitation and also has a wide range of clinical experience in the rehabilitation of people with spinal injury, brain injury, Stroke, amputations and multimorbidity management. He is skilled in completing complex needs assessment, goal setting and treatment planning including seating and postural management, home adaptations and provision of equipment.
He also works as an Expert Witness, preparing Rehabilitation costing reports in personal injury and medical negligence cases and has completed Expert Witness training. Hubert has special interest in functional rehabilitation and Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) incorporating technologies like Saebo, NeuroBall and Functional Electrical Stimulation.
LUCILLE PAYET
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
QUALIFICATIONS
Lucille has 32 years of experience as a chartered Physiotherapist, specialising in Neuro-rehabilitation for the last 23 years in the NHS and private sector. She has extensive experience in rehabilitation of Stroke, head injury, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. She uses various approaches and treatment techniques including Constraint induced Movement therapy, movement science, Bobath approach and she is proficient in posture and seating assessment, tone management and splinting. She has a special interest in Parkinson’s disease and stroke rehabilitation.
GOPISHANKAR MARUGESAN
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MPT, MCSP
Gopishankar is a highly specialist Physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the NHS and private sector. He has been mainly working in Elderly care and Neurological Rehabilitation at inpatient and community settings. He has a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (2002) and also completed independent prescribing (Hertfordshire University, UK) with special interest in pain and spasticity management.
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
We have partnered with a specialised speech and language therapists to provide multi disciplinary approach in rehabilitation of people affected by Neurological conditions at home/care home and clinic base. Please contact us for the profile of the speech and language therapist in your area.
PSYCHOLOGY
We work closely with Neuropsychologist in management of complex needs of people affected by Neurological conditions.
OTHER PROFESSIONALS
FREE CONSULTATIONS
We offer a free of charge, no obligation consultation over the telephone to support you in making decision about your rehabilitation needs.
If you require any information or treatment outside of our expertise, we will be happy to signpost you to other relevant agencies..
HOW TO BOOK:
We accept self referrals, referrals from family/carers, health and social care professionals, case managers/solicitors and nursing homes. To discuss the referral or book an appointment, please email contact@aspirerehab.co.uk or call 07723332426 / 02039835146.
what do people say
We use comments/feedback from customers, family/carers and partner organisations to improve our services. You can view recent comments about our therapy service below.
Contact Us
get in touch if you require a free phone consultation.
for clinic appointments
Longfield Integrated Care Centre
(Longfield Polyclinic)
Tuppence House, Brickfield Farm,
Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PJ
