Meet the HLP Therapy Team
Welcome to HLP Therapy, a team dedicated to helping you recover well. Situated in Enderby, Leicester – we provide gold standard care.
Our Clinical Team have decades of knowledge and experience to bring you the best treatments and services.
The treatments we provide include:
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Physiotherapy (including Women's Health Physiotherapy and Pelvic Physiotherapy)
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Postnatal Assessments (The Natal Check),
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Scar Therapy, (including C-Section Scar Massage, Breast cancer scar treatment, Breast reduction or augmentation scar treatment
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Hysterectomy Check
Hannah
Clinical Director
Due to Hannahs teaching and PhD commitments, she will not be taking on any new clients in 2025. Please book in with either Charlotte or Carrie (Womens Health Physiotherapists and Scar Specialists).
Hannah Poulton is a Womens Health Physiotherapist, UK Leading Scar Specialist, C-Section Expert, Acupuncturist, Educator and PhD Student. Hannah is the Clinical Director of HLP Therapy Limited.
Hannah started her Physiotherapy career in 2002, with one goal in mind – to help individuals recover well. Her in-depth holistic treatments, incorporate aspects of a variety of treatment modalities to suit the client.
Using expert clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and the most up-to-date treatments and devices, Hannah is able to treat a wide variety of conditions.
So, if you are suffering with painful scars, had a traumatic birth, recovering from a hysterectomy, had breast cancer surgery, require a comprehensive postnatal assessment, or have a musculoskeletal injury, then we can help.
Carrie
Women’s Health Physiotherapist
& Reformer Pilates Instructor
Carrie is a dedicated Womens Health Physiotherapist with over 13 years of professional experience and a passion for women’s health and scarring. Her journey began with a degree in Physiotherapy from The University of Nottingham. For the first decade of her career, she served in the NHS, gaining extensive experience and honing her skills. Since then, she has transitioned into private practice, where she continues to pursue her passion for women's health.
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Carrie specialises in treating a wide range of Womens health issues, (through any stage of a woman’s life) including:
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Incontinence
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Prolapse
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Sexual dysfunction
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Diastasis recti
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LBP/Pelvic girdle pain
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Safe return to exercise after having a baby
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Recovery from perineal trauma
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Post-C-section recovery and scar therapy
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As is also a fully certified Mummy MOT practitioner and Scar Therapist. Carrie is committed to offering comprehensive post-natal check-ups and rehabilitation to ensure mothers regain their physical strength and well-being. Her membership in professional organisations such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP), the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP), the British Menopause Society (BMS), and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) reflects her dedication to maintaining high standards of practice and staying updated with the latest advancements in physiotherapy. Carrie is also a Reformer Pilates Instructor, having trained with the APPI. Carrie uses her Reformer knowledge and skills to help clients improve their strength, flexibility, pelvic floor and core.
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Beyond her professional life, Carrie is a proud mother of one and enjoys running. Her own experiences, including two miscarriages, gynaecological surgery and a C-section, have fuelled her belief that all women deserve better healthcare. It is this belief that drives her to provide personalised, effective treatment plans that empower women to lead healthy, active lives.
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To book your appointment please head to our online booking page.
Charlotte
Women's Health Physiotherapist
Charlotte Owen qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2006 from Coventry University. Since graduating Charlotte has worked in a variety of settings within the NHS and Private Practice.
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Charlotte specialises in the areas of Women’s Health, Pelvic Health, MSK, Pelvic Floor dysfunction, Scar treatment and Respiratory. She took an interest in Women’s Health after the birth of her daughter, after seeing first hand the problems women can present with.
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Charlotte has taken several post-graduate courses to further her knowledge and skills within this area. These have included specialist courses on incontinence, prolapse, bladder pain syndrome, pelvic pain, bowel health, scar management including C-section scars, The Menopause Movement certification (looking at menopause symptoms and how to treat these), Mummy MOT, Pink Ribbon Programme (breast cancer exercise specialist course) and Pilates.
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Charlotte has also completed training in visceral mobilisation. Visceral mobilisation is a gentle hands on treatment looking at restrictions in the tissues and organs. This can help with the management of endometriosis, bladder and bowel symptoms, pelvic pain, tummy gap, scars and breathing dysfunction to name a few.
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Charlotte is also a qualified acupuncturist and uses acupuncture plus electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture) for a wide range of symptoms including: Menopause symptoms, anxiety, migraines, hot flushes, pelvic floor dysfunction and so much more.
Charlotte enjoys treating clients with a holistic approach, focusing on them and their concerns and formulating an individualised treatment programme.
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Charlotte also treats a range of musculoskeletal problems, such as: lower back pain, frozen shoulder and tennis elbow.
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To book your appointment please head to our online booking page.
Leanne
Massage Therapist
Leanne is a qualified Level 4 Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy Massage Therapist with a BSc in Psychology with Education Studies from De Montfort University.
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Over the past few years, Leanne has been delivering exceptional massage treatments in Leicestershire. Now working at HLP Therapy, Leanne has found a place that aligns perfectly with her passion for women's health and massage therapy, allowing her to continue supporting clients through personalised care.
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Leanne's approach goes beyond physical improvement, focusing on promoting positive mental and emotional well-being for my clients. Along with massage, Leanne also offers dry needling for sports injuries.
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Outside Leanne's professional life, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her partner and two children, who bring joy and fun to her days. Leanne also has a passion for gardening, exercising, and baking, which keeps her grounded and energised.
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To book your appointment please head to our online booking page.
Kay
Massage Therapist
Kay is a level 3 sports massage therapist, she enjoys helping people ease their aches and pains with deep tissue massage.
She is also interested in pre and postnatal care, as well as scar therapy, being a c-section mum herself.
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Kay also runs an aerial circus studio, so is mostly found hanging upside down! Kay has extensive knowledge of the human body and how injuries can impact on a physical and emotional level.
Kay’s treatments are great for people with sporting injuries and postnatal mums (to help with tight shoulders, lower back pain).
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To book your appointment please head to our online booking page.
Grace
PA to Hannah Poulton & Administration Manager
Grace is highly experienced in administration with a background in HR and Learning and Development.
Grace understands (from a personal perspective), the need for excellence in postnatal care and the difference that scar therapy can make.
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If you have any queries regarding your booking, treatment or if you have registered for a HLP Therapy Course, please call Grace on:
0116 216 6088 and she will be more than happy to assist you.
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Nicola
Administrator
Nicola has a background in administration, marketing and customer service. As a C-section mum to three, she knows how important getting the best postnatal care can impact other areas of life.
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Stuck knowing which treatment you require or which product will help you?
Then give Nicola a call on: 0116 216 6088
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She will be more than happy to help you.
Leila
Physiotherapist & Pessary Treatment Specialist
Leila has been a physiotherapist for nearly 20 years, having graduated from The University of Manchester in 2005 with a BSc (HONS) Physiotherapy. She then completed her Masters degree in Rehabilitation Studies (Physiotherapy in Women's Health) in 2012 at the University of Bradford. She is a Specialist Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with 17 years' experience working in the NHS working in various Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal services and also leading a Pelvic Rehab Service.
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Leila is a full member of the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy Association (POGP).
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Leila has two young boys herself, and she is a keen exerciser and enjoys regularly running and strength training. Her passion is to be able to help women stay active and function well throughout their lifetime.
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Leila has set up the HLP Therapy Pessary Service, to be able to properly assess, fit and provide aftercare and support for women needing pessaries. Pessaries are supports for the pelvic organs that help to manage symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
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Please book directly through Leila's website: https://physioadvantage.co.uk or call her: 07813080223
Any problems please contact us.
Learn & Shop with HLP Therapy
HLP Therapy also offers training courses to educate Health Professionals in Postnatal Care, Scarring, C-Section recovery, Menopause and Hysterectomy advice and treatment. These courses are currently held across the UK and Europe, in person and online.
We offer online appointments worldwide, to help clients with their Physiotherapy and Scar Therapy requirements.
Our HLP Therapy Social Media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok) are packed full of free help, advice and support – right at your fingertips, 24hours a day.
Our Online Shop, provides a prompt delivery service of all the best Scar products on the market and the “first of its kind” Complete C-Section Recovery Kit.
All treatments can be booked via our booking link below.
Meet The Medical Devices...
HLP Therapy Limited use only THE BEST Medical devices to help enhance your physical recovery. These devices are INCLUDED in your treatment (we do not charge extra for them). This means, you are getting the BEST treatment and technology every time you book with us.
The ultrasound device is only used by Hannah Poulton.
HLP Therapy Recommendations:
Marta Downer: Physiotherapist & Scar Specialist in London
If you live in London but can not travel to HLP Therapy in Leicester for treatment, then we have the answer!
HLP Therapy are proud to have trained and collaborated with Marta Downer - Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Physiotherapist. Marta is highly skilled within Women's Health and offers the same "Positive-C-Section" scar therapy treatment and rehabilitation, as we do in clinic.
For more information: contact Marta at www.martadowner.com or call 07551698059
C-Sectionuk: Digital Online Course
The First of its kind ONLINE Course; delivered by Midwife Vic and the C-Sectionuk Team. Looking at preparation, c-section birth and recovery after a c-section. With support from Hannah Poulton on scar massage and pelvic floor, this course is a MUST for any c-section parent.
(click on logo to find out more).
