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Dulwich Physio have moved
After many, many years at Dulwich Medical Centre, Russell Campbell, owner of Dulwich Physio, and the Dulwich Physio team have moved to 369 Lordship Lane!
As Russell explains “The business has been established for 30 years and needed a home of its own with greater visibility and to allow us greater autonomy.”
The refurbishment took time with the original shop stripped back to the walls and re-designed with accessibility and sustainability in mind; “I wanted wood instead of plasterboard for a timeless and calming perspective” and this is certainly the feedback clients are giving. One reminder of the shop’s history is the Post Office safe – concreted into the floor, it was decided to leave it there!
The move allows Dulwich Physio to provide an all-round Physiotherapy service. As well as the “hands-on” approach the team are known for, there is a Rehab gym where clients can complete exercises with free weights, TRX, weight machines and floor mats.
The new premises is on one level allowing for easier accessibility throughout, and with the clinic based on Lordship Lane there are a variety of transport links from public transport, e-bike and bike bays and free parking on Lordship Lane and the surrounding roads.
Having our own space means Dulwich Physio can offer more services; one being a Nutrition and Dietetics clinic with the very experienced Anita Beckwith. Anita specialises in general nutrition with a focus on Women’s Health (including Fertility) and Diabetes (pre, Type I and II).
Another service in the pipeline is 1-to-1 Reformer Pilates with Kay – more details to follow!
Did you know that Dulwich Physio also has an on-site shop? Stock is steadily growing, and whilst nipping into Sainsbury's Local for supplies, pop into Dulwich Physio for rehab essentials such as Theraband and balance discs!
Southwark High Street winners!
Dulwich Physio are excited to announce that we’re one of 16 high street businesses to be awarded a ‘Southwark High streets beyond waste’ grant from Southwark Council and ReLondon! We’ll be using it to introduce activities into the business that will reduce waste and help London on its journey to become a low carbon city.
There are two activities the grant is helping to fund. The first is regarding treatment plinths and gym equipment hygiene, using eco friendly ant-viral and anti-bacterial cleaning products with a comparison of paper towel vs fabric towels. The project will compare the circular economy of paper versus fabric towels whilst maintaining high levels of hygiene.
One reason why this project was chosen is that traditional alcohol-based cleaning sprays can lead to cracked and split treatment plinths; costly to repair, unsightly and difficult to keep clean. Using fabric towels or paper rolls both have their pros and cons regarding buying and producing too much waste, and it is questionable which option is best. The grant has allowed us time to research and purchase supplies, with a full report to follow. The report can then be used to inform physiotherapy clinics, and other services such as beauticians, hairdressers and gyms of hygiene options.
The second activity concerns reusing walking aids or gym equipment within our client group and local community. Many of us will have a pair of crutches, knee brace or airboot which are no longer required but in good condition, or dumbbells masquerading as doorstops and exercise bikes as clothes horses!
We are often asked if we know of organisations where such items can be donated, or if we can provide crutches following an injury. The grant money will assist in the research and set-up of a “marketplace” where individuals can donate, safely source and reuse good quality rehab kit. This part of the project is very much work-in-progress, and if anyone would like to help with the legal and operational side of such a project, please get in touch.
