Physiotherapist in Hemel Hempstead
HCPC registered physiotherapy with Lee Laird, based at Watford Tactical Fighting on Sovereign Park. Open to everyone, not just members - whether you are nursing an acute injury, living with persistent pain, recovering from surgery, or you simply want to move better.
About Lee
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist · BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, First Class
- HCPC Registered - Health and Care Professions Council registered physiotherapist
- First Class BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
- CSP Insured - insured through the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy scheme
- 15+ Years Instructing - aerial acrobatics, amateur to semi-pro
I'm Lee (Leanne Laird), a HCPC registered physiotherapist with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and CSP insurance.
I work with people of all backgrounds and activity levels, from complete beginners to seasoned athletes. Whether you're dealing with an acute injury, persistent pain, recovering from surgery, or simply want to move better and feel more comfortable in everyday life, I'm here to help.
How I Work: The Bigger Picture
My approach is based on the biopsychosocial model, recognising that we're more than just the sum of our parts. Rather than focusing solely on an injured muscle, tendon or joint, I look at the bigger picture: how your movement, activity levels, previous injuries, sleep, stress, recovery, lifestyle and personal goals all influence your pain and healing. By understanding these factors together, we can create a treatment plan tailored to fit you.
In practice that means a proper conversation before anything else, an assessment that looks beyond the sore spot, and a plan you can actually fit around your work, training and sleep.
What People Come to See Me About
Acute injuries
Something that has just happened, and you want to know what to do about it.
Persistent pain
Long-standing niggles that have not settled on their own, or keep coming back.
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Structured, graded work to rebuild after an operation.
Sports and training injuries
Grappling, lifting, running, aerial - injuries that come from doing the thing you love.
Strength, mobility and movement
Moving better and feeling more comfortable in everyday life.
Getting back to it
Returning to sport, training or work with a plan and some confidence.
If you are unsure whether physiotherapy is the right call, send a message and Lee will tell you honestly.
Who I Work With
People of all backgrounds and activity levels, from complete beginners to seasoned athletes. You do not need to train at the gym, do martial arts, or be sporty at all - a good share of Lee's clients come in purely for physiotherapy.
That said, being based on the mats has its advantages. If you grapple, lift or train aerial, you are being assessed by someone who understands the demands of what you actually do and what "back to normal" needs to mean for you.
From Aerial Acrobatics to Physiotherapy
Before qualifying as a physiotherapist, I spent over 15 years as an aerial acrobatics instructor, working with people from amateur to semi-pro levels with a strong focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
This experience has given me an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of how to rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence in people of all abilities.
Book an Appointment
Appointments are arranged directly with Lee, not through the gym. Send an email or an Instagram message with a short description of what is going on and what you are hoping to get back to, and she will come back to you with availability and rates.
Nash House, 15 Sovereign Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DA
Common Questions
Do I need to be a member of the gym to see the physio?
No. Lee's clinic is open to everyone. You do not need to train at Watford Tactical Fighting, or do martial arts at all. Plenty of people come in purely for physiotherapy.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. Physiotherapy in the UK is a self-referral profession, so you can get in touch directly. If you plan to claim through private health insurance, check with your insurer first, as some require a GP referral before they will authorise treatment.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear something you can move comfortably in. Shorts and a t-shirt or vest work well, so the area being assessed can be seen and moved. Bring any relevant scan results, discharge notes or surgical information if you have them.
Do you only work with athletes and grapplers?
Not at all. Lee works with people of all backgrounds and activity levels, from complete beginners to seasoned athletes, and with people whose goal is simply to move better and feel more comfortable in everyday life.
What happens in a first appointment?
It starts with a conversation. Lee will ask about your symptoms, previous injuries, activity levels, sleep, stress and what you are trying to get back to, then carry out a physical assessment. You will leave with an explanation of what is going on and a plan built around you.
Where is the clinic, and how do I book?
Inside Watford Tactical Fighting, Nash House, 15 Sovereign Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DA - a short drive from Watford, Berkhamsted, Kings Langley and St Albans. Appointments are arranged directly with Lee by email or Instagram message.
Lee is an independent practitioner working from the Watford Tactical Fighting premises. Nothing on this page is medical advice, and physiotherapy is not a substitute for urgent medical care. If you have severe or worsening symptoms, contact your GP or call NHS 111.