Hello, I am Katy
BSc, MSc, CSP, AACP
MSK and Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, navigating pregnancy and postpartum changes, or simply seeking to optimize your overall well-being, I offer personalized physiotherapy solutions tailored to your unique needs.
About Me
I am Kadriye Acil Gulcu. You can also call me Katy.
As a HCPC and CSP registered Turkish Physiotherapist since 2017, I offer my services in two locations in Beckenham and Greenwich. Living and working in an overseas country has always been a dream of mine. I am very happy that I made it.
My commitment is to provide personalized, evidence-based care that empowers you to achieve your unique goals. Every individual is a story, and your body tells a unique one. Through a comprehensive assessment, I collaborate with you to understand your specific needs, injuries, and goals. Whether it’s recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking to enhance your performance, I craft a tailored plan that addresses the root cause of your limitations.
I enjoy helping people with advice and lifestyle choices to prevent their injuries from repeating, whilst continuing to do all the activities and hobbies they love. What I also truly love is building that connection with people, understanding what they want to achieve with their rehabilitation and doing my best to help them achieve their goals.
As I a physio, I combine manual therapy, exercise prescription, and the power of Pilates to create a holistic approach that tackles pain, builds strength and flexibility, and improves your overall movement patterns. Pilates, in particular, plays a key role in my philosophy. This method not only strengthens your core and improves posture, but also enhances proprioception and body awareness. But healing goes beyond the physical. I recognize the mental and emotional toll of pain. That’s why I provide guidance on self-management strategies, pain education, and lifestyle modifications to equip you with the tools to stay healthy and pain-free for the long term. My patients are partners in their own recovery. I believe in open communication, collaboration, and celebrating every milestone along the way. Witnessing your progress is the greatest reward, and I am invested in your success every step of the journey. Ready to unlock your full potential?
- Explore my website to learn more about my services and approach.
- Read inspiring stories of how others have overcome pain and achieved their goals through physiotherapy.
- Schedule a consultation to discuss your unique needs and embark on your path towards a pain-free, fulfilling life.
My Experience
Physio Katy - Beckenham (current)
I am a highly qualified and experienced physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, women’s health, and sports injuries. I opened Physio Katy in Beckenham to provide patients with personalised and effective treatment plans to help them achieve their optimal health and well-being. Here’s what I offer at Physio Katy:
- MSK and Sports Injuries: I treat a wide range of MSK and sports injuries, including back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and sports-related injuries.
- Running Assessments and Treatment: I offer specialised running assessments to identify any biomechanical weaknesses that may be contributing to pain or injury. I can then develop a personalised treatment plan to improve your running form and prevent future problems.
- Women’s Health: I have a particular interest in women’s health and treat a variety of conditions, including pre and post-natal care, pelvic floor dysfunction, and incontinence. I am also a qualified Mummy MOT practitioner.
- Variety of Treatment Techniques: I utilise a variety of evidence-based treatment techniques, including manual therapy, acupuncture, visceral manipulation, soft tissue mobilisation and manipulation, and sports massage, to create a holistic treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Greenwich Chiropractic & Physiotherapy (current)
Treating a variety of patients, from sport-related injuries, Mummy MOT, women’s health to chronic pain using manual therapy, acupuncture, taping and rehabilitation programmes.
Bodyset Harley Street
Worked as a senior physiotherapist with variety of patients including women’s health, Mummy MOT, MSK and Shockwave therapy.
Touchline Physio Clinic
Worked as a senior physiotherapist with variety of MSK patients. Used treatments such as manual therapy, acupuncture, massage and rehabilitation programmes.
Sammy Margo Physiotherapy
Worked as a senior physiotherapist with different types of patients including neuro, MSK and elderly in clinic and home environment. Alo carried out one-to-one and group classes.
Bromley Healthcare
Worked as an intern at physio falls, community and neurology departments at St. Paul’s Cray Clinic and Queen Mary’s Hospital.
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Worked at many departments, including MSK, neurology, outpatient and cardiopulmonary. Assisted patients recovering from a wide range of orthopaedic conditions (sports, fall or joint conditions) and created personal exercise regimes including ACL exercises, balance exercises and Mckenzie back exercises.
Turkish Military Rehabilitation and Care Centre
Worked at a highly disciplined environment with rigorous rules (military officers) and dealt with military injuries such as negligent discharge of firearms and collisions involving military vehicles. Provided neurorehabilitation and orthopaedic rehabilitation, including hydrotherapy, bobath and manual skills.
APPI Ante and Post-Natal Pilates
Mummy MOT Visceral Abdominal Manipulation
Running Repair Training by Running Physio
Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Post-Natal Physiotherapy Mummy MOT
Neuro Pilates - APPI
Pilates Mat Level 1 and 2 - APPI
Dry Needling - OMT Training
What People Say About Me?
Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscle
Mommy Tummy SOS: Diastasis Recti
