Our clinicians
Viji Arumugam
Neuro PhysiotherapistSpecialist in Neurorehabilitation, Spasticity management, Splinting and 24-hr posture management
Sybella Wilson
Occupational therapistSpecialist Occupational therapist with experience in learning disabilities, care of the elderly, cardiology, palliative care, general medical and complex neurological conditions for over 12 years in the community and residential Care setting.
Vijay Padmanabhan
Respiratory PhysiotherapistSpecialist in Respiratory medicine, Independent prescriber, leads Acute Integrated Respiratory (AIR) team in a renowned NHS trust
Rasheed Meeran
Neuro PhysiotherapistSpecialist in Disorder of Consciousness, Botulinum injector, PG certificate in Posture management, managing people dependent on ventilators and tracheostomies.
Anto Jose
Specialist PhysiotherapistWith 10+ years of clinical experience across the UK and abroad specialising in musculoskeletal, neurological, post-operative and palliative rehabilitation. Most recently worked as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in East London, managing diverse caseloads including MSK, sports injuries and post-operative patients, delivering evidence-based treatment.
Consultants and specialists
Consultant Respiratory Nurse
Experienced in managing people with neurodisabilities and people dependent on tracheostomy, invasive/ non-invasive ventilation; weaning people dependent on tracheostomy and ventilators.
Consultant Neuropsychologist
Extensive experience in working with people with brain injuries and people with behavioural issues. Experience working at centres of excellence
Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Over 20 years experience in medicine, working as a Consultant in rehabilitation Medicine in a NHS trust, specialising in spasticity management and Geriatric medicine
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Extensive experience in working with patients with swallowing difficulties and patients dependent on tracheostomy, FEES and swallowing disorders
Frequently
asked questions
About the Hope Rehab team
Who are the physiotherapists at Hope Rehab?
Hope Rehab's physiotherapists include Viji Arumugam and Rasheed Meeran (Neuro Physiotherapists), Vijay Padmanabhan (Respiratory Physiotherapist) and Anto Jose (Specialist Physiotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, post-operative and palliative rehabilitation).
Does Hope Rehab have specialists in spasticity management and Botox?
Yes. Viji Arumugam specialises in Neurorehabilitation, Spasticity management, Splinting and 24-hr posture management, and Rasheed Meeran is a Botulinum injector. Our Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine also specialises in spasticity management.
Can the team support people with a tracheostomy or on a ventilator?
Yes. Rasheed Meeran manages people dependent on ventilators and tracheostomies, and our Consultant Respiratory Nurse is experienced in tracheostomy, invasive/ non-invasive ventilation and weaning. Our Specialist Speech and Language Therapist also works with patients dependent on tracheostomy, including FEES and swallowing disorders.
Do you have an occupational therapist?
Yes. Sybella Wilson is a Specialist Occupational therapist with over 12 years of experience in learning disabilities, care of the elderly, cardiology, palliative care, general medical and complex neurological conditions in community and residential care settings.
Which consultants work with Hope Rehab?
We work with a Consultant Respiratory Nurse, a Consultant Neuropsychologist, a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.