Farshideh Bondarenko Owner & Lead Physiotherapist of Birkdale Paediatric & Adult Neuro Physio Clinic is NHS trained and qualified (1977), she has worked in many centres of neurological excellence, including The National Hospital for Neurology, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Cheyne Hospital. In 1987, she set up The Birkdale Clinic, responding to the demand – which the NHS cannot currently afford to fulfil – for the longer term, consistent, interventions needed to improve a client’s quality of life.
Farshideh studied and continues to, a broad range of physical therapy approaches, including Bobath, Peto, Carr and Shiatsu with many of the leading exponents of these disciplines . She has developed an effective and innovative approach to complex neurological presentations in both the adult and paediatric populations that may be tailored to each individual.
Her area of special interest lies with children and young adults. She has extensive experience of most childhood conditions and their integration with family life over long time periods. Farshideh is a member of the MCSP, the OCPPP, and ACPIN.