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• Helen Skehan

  MSc, BSc Hons. Physiotherapy, MCSP, MMACP
  Practice Principal

Qualifications and Experience

Helen Skehan is a Chartered Physiotherapist and the founder of Physio Solutions, which she established in Islington, London in 1998. With over two decades of experience across both the NHS and private practice, Helen brings a calm, thoughtful, and practical approach to helping people move better and live well.

Helen trained at Trinity College Dublin, qualifying with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, and later completed an MSc in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy at University College London. She has extensive experience assessing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, with particular expertise in persistent and complex pain problems.

Her treatment approach is grounded in evidence-based, patient-centred care. She combines hands-on manual therapy with progressive, tailored exercise rehabilitation to help patients achieve meaningful functional goals and long-term improvement.

Helen is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and is a member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP), PhysioFirst, and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE).

See Helen Skehan Professional Profile

Special Interests

Helen's clinical interests include spinal conditions, particularly neck pain and chronic low back pain, shoulder disorders, joint hypermobility, and work-related musculoskeletal injuries such as repetitive strain and overuse conditions. She also has specialist experience working with injured musicians, delivering pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, supporting healthy ageing in older adults, and providing ergonomic workstation assessments.

Ongoing professional development is a core part of Helen’s practice, and she regularly attends postgraduate courses and national and international conferences to ensure her work remains current and evidence-informed.

Clinic Days

Helen is available to see clients on Monday and Thursday afternoons

"Thank you very much for your help, you've made my shoulder even better than before the injury!"

Francisco