Personal care. Practical progress.
Professional, personalised rehabilitation in clinic and online, sports and therapeutic massage, and holistic treatments for everyday life and sport.
A welcoming space in Connah’s Quay, where your goals, your comfort and your wellbeing come first.
Degree-qualified rehabilitation practitioner · FHT member
Treatments
You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit. We’ll find an approach that suits you and what you want to get back to.
Individual assessment, tailored exercise programmes and progress reviews to support movement, strength and confidence. In-person and online appointments available.
Hands-on treatment shaped around your needs, whether you’re active, working hard or carrying muscular tension.
A calmer pace, with treatments chosen for your comfort and an opportunity to relax.
Beyond sport
Support for children, young people and adults of different activity levels: young athletes, recreational exercisers and sportspeople, desk-based workers, people with physically demanding jobs, older adults, and those returning to activity after injury or surgery. Your health history, needs and goals guide the approach.
Individual support, centred on your movement and goals.
Meet your practitioner
I’m the owner of The Functional Care Clinic. My rehabilitation journey began in 2017, bringing together study, NHS experience and my work in private practice. I have worked across physiotherapy services for the NHS in various departments. My experience spans older-adult care, outpatient and community settings, alongside my training in rehabilitation and holistic therapies.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Rehabilitation & Injury Management and a Level 3 qualification in holistic therapies, and I’m a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
I work with children, young people and adults, including sporting and non-sporting clients. Whether you want to return to activity, manage a common musculoskeletal problem or take time for relaxation, I’ll listen to what matters to you.
Experience, care & clarity
A practitioner who takes time to listen, explain and build care around you.
My rehabilitation journey started in 2017. My experience across NHS physiotherapy services includes older-adult care, outpatient and community settings, and informs the way I support people with different needs and goals.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Rehabilitation & Injury Management and a Level 3 qualification in holistic therapies. I’m a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. Your care is offered within my training and professional scope.
Your clinic appointments are with me. I listen to your concerns, explain assessment findings and discuss suitable treatment options with you. Your comfort and consent matter throughout, and you can ask questions or stop treatment at any time.
Rehabilitation is tailored to your assessment, ability and goals, with digital home exercise plans through Rehab Guru where appropriate. Follow-ups are recommended according to need. If you need medical review or specialist care, I’ll explain the appropriate next step.
Feel free to head over to my Instagram account, @functionalcareclinic, and read my client reviews. You can also follow the clinic for updates, advice and a closer look at what I offer.
Read reviews on Instagram ↗Rehabilitation wherever you are
Personalised rehabilitation from the comfort of your own home. Video appointments offer a convenient way to discuss your concerns, review suitable movements and build an exercise plan around your goals.
From managing everyday muscle and joint difficulties to returning to activity after injury, your programme is adapted to your space, equipment and current ability. Follow-up appointments help review progress and adjust your exercises.
A digital home exercise programme (HEP) is included, delivered through Rehab Guru. Your exercises and guidance are reviewed and progressed during booked appointments.
As your rehabilitation progresses, you may need additional equipment or a gym membership to access suitable resistance or facilities. We’ll discuss this with you first; any equipment or membership costs are separate from the appointment or package price.
Pre-assessment screening is required. Online rehabilitation is suitable for previously diagnosed conditions where remote support is appropriate. Online suitability is discussed before booking. Where hands-on assessment or medical review is needed, I’ll advise you on the appropriate next step.
View online prices & packages ↘
A plan that progresses with you
Start with an assessment or book review sessions following a suitable assessment. Every programme is tailored to your needs.
60-minute video appointment
5 × 45-minute appointments
Initial assessments are booked individually. The need for follow-ups is discussed after assessment and depends on your progress; you may only need one follow-up. Individual online follow-ups are £40 for 45 minutes. Follow-up blocks are optional and recommended only where appropriate. In-clinic clients can also book five 45-minute rehabilitation follow-ups for £175. Packages are paid in advance and normally used within three months. See the cancellation policy and terms before booking.
Care at your address
Initial assessments and massage appointments at home, subject to location, availability and suitability.
An initial rehabilitation assessment can take place at your home. We’ll discuss your concerns, health history and goals, and assess suitable aspects of movement and function. A digital HEP is provided where appropriate, with ongoing rehabilitation delivered in clinic or online.
Ongoing rehabilitation sessions are available in clinic or online. I do not deliver ongoing, supervised rehabilitation sessions in clients’ homes.
Mobile massage appointments bring your chosen suitable massage treatment to your home. Please enquire about space, access and availability when booking.
The appointment price is the same as the individual session price below, plus a travel charge. This varies with your location and the distance travelled from Connah’s Quay. The travel charge and full appointment total are agreed with you before the booking is confirmed.
Travel charges apply to each mobile visit, including appointments booked as part of a massage block.
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial rehabilitation assessment | 60 minutes | £55 + travel |
| Sports / remedial / deep-tissue massage | 30 minutes | £35 + travel |
| Sports / remedial / deep-tissue massage | 45 minutes | £45 + travel |
| Sports / remedial / deep-tissue massage | 60 minutes | £55 + travel |
| Sports / remedial / deep-tissue massage | 90 minutes | £85 + travel |
| Other suitable mobile massage treatments | As listed in the holistic menu | Listed treatment price + travel |
Mobile availability is agreed before booking. Not all treatments or equipment can be provided at home. Travel is quoted for your address; the total charge is confirmed in advance.
Time to restore
Thoughtful treatments for relaxation and wellbeing, selected around your preferences and suitability.
Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage and lymphatic drainage massage, with pressure and treatment areas tailored to you.
Tool-assisted soft-tissue massage is also available as part of an appropriate massage session.
Discuss your massage ↗Reflexology, head and scalp massage, and Hopi ear candling with a short head and scalp massage.
Reflexology from £30, head and scalp massage from £30, and Hopi ear candling with a short head and scalp massage £30. See the price menu for appointment lengths.
Explore your options ↗A neck, chest and shoulder massage combined with a compression-boots session, for a dedicated upper-body treatment and time to unwind.
Treatment areas, draping and consent are discussed beforehand. Compression boots are offered following suitability screening.
Enquire about this session ↗Enhance your appointment
Available as an optional add-on to any massage session, subject to suitability.
The facial collection
Three holistic facial options, from a quick refresh to a relaxing treatment with hot towels and scalp massage.
A short holistic facial for a little time out and a refreshed feeling. This express appointment does not include a mask.
A relaxing holistic facial with a face mask included, offering a moment to slow down and care for your skin.
A holistic facial with a face mask, comforting hot towels, and a head and scalp massage for a moment of calm.
Appointments & packages
Choose a service below for appointment lengths, prices and what to expect.
Muscles, joints & movement
I assess, diagnose and treat common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and injuries, including sporting injuries and everyday muscle and joint problems. Care is tailored to your symptoms, assessment findings and goals.
Your appointment includes a discussion of your symptoms and medical history, followed by suitable movement, strength and functional assessment. We discuss the assessment findings, diagnosis where appropriate, and a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Treatment may include therapeutic intervention and/or exercise, with a digital home exercise programme where appropriate.
Care is offered within Nicola’s qualifications and professional scope. Some symptoms require a GP, specialist or further investigation before rehabilitation is suitable. Online rehabilitation is available for suitable previously diagnosed conditions following screening. Follow-ups are recommended only when needed.
In-clinic care
Individual support for movement, strength and function, before surgery or during recovery from injury or surgery.
Your initial appointment includes a discussion of your symptoms, relevant medical history, lifestyle and goals, followed by suitable movement, strength and functional assessment. For common MSK conditions and injuries, assessment informs diagnosis and an individual treatment plan.
An in-person rehabilitation appointment may include therapeutic intervention and/or exercise, depending on your assessment, preferences and what is appropriate that day. This may include hands-on soft-tissue treatment alongside guided exercise and practical self-management advice.
Prehabilitation focuses on suitable preparation ahead of planned surgery or treatment. Postoperative care follows your treating team’s guidance.
Included in your rehabilitation care
You receive an individual home exercise programme (HEP), delivered digitally through Rehab Guru, with exercise instructions and prescribed repetitions or timings.
Your plan is reviewed and progressed during booked follow-ups. The initial phase may cover around 7–10 days, with timing adapted to your needs. Exercises between appointments form part of your rehabilitation.
Programme delivery and routine updates at booked reviews are included in the appointment price. For children and young people, exercises and guidance are adapted to their needs, with parent or guardian involvement.
Five follow-ups cost £35 each, saving £25 against five individual £40 appointments. An initial assessment is booked separately.
Enquire about in-clinic care ↗Individual treatments
Choose your treatment and length. Suitability, pressure, products and consent are discussed before treatment.
Hopi ear candling includes a short head and scalp massage within the 30-minute appointment. See the holistic packages below for blocks of selected treatments.
View holistic packages ↘Individual massage sessions
Suitable for sporting and non-sporting clients, tailored to your comfort and treatment goals.
Regular care, clearly priced
Choose individual appointments or a block of 3, 5 or 10 sessions. Savings are compared with the standard single-session price.
Standard rate £35
Standard rate £55
Standard rate £85
Packages are paid in full in advance and normally used within three months. Near-infrared light add-ons are £10 per session. Mobile travel charges are additional and agreed for each visit. See the terms for cancellation, refund and extension arrangements.
A regular moment for yourself
Blocks of selected treatments, with each appointment tailored to your preferences and suitability.
Individual appointment £60
Individual appointment £30
Individual appointment £30
Individual appointment £40
Packages are paid in full before the first session, are for one named client and normally expire three months after purchase. Cancellation charges are based on the package’s per-session value. Fair refund and extension arrangements are explained in the terms. Light therapy is an optional £10 per suitable massage session; mobile travel charges are additional.
Children & young people
Individual rehabilitation support and sports massage for young people aged 12–17, with a parent or legal guardian involved throughout.
Support is adapted to the young person’s age, needs, activity and goals. An initial assessment helps establish whether clinic care is appropriate and whether input from their GP or a specialist is needed.
Where suitable, appointments may include therapeutic intervention and/or exercise, with a digital home exercise programme (HEP) and guidance for the child and their parent or guardian.
In-clinic rehabilitation uses the standard rates: £55 for a 60-minute initial assessment and £40 for a 45-minute follow-up.
A 20-minute sports massage appointment for young people aged 12–17, with suitable pressure, treatment areas and positioning agreed first. The appointment includes a brief health and suitability check, discussion with the young person and their parent or guardian, and appropriate hands-on treatment.
Sports massage is not offered to children under 12. Treatment is offered only where appropriate, within Nicola’s training, insurance cover and professional scope. The child’s comfort comes first: they can ask questions, pause or stop at any time.
Three tailored sports massage appointments for a young person participating in sport or regular activity.
3 × 20-minute appointments
£18.33 per session · save £5
Appointment time includes discussion and checks. This is a massage package; an initial rehabilitation assessment and exercise programme are booked separately if needed.
Enquire for your child| Appointment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Young-person sports massage (ages 12–17) | 20 minutes | £20 |
| Initial rehabilitation assessment | 60 minutes | £55 |
| Rehabilitation follow-up | 45 minutes | £40 |
| Young Athlete Package | 3 × 20 minutes | £55 |
All children’s appointments must be agreed as suitable before booking. The standard package terms and cancellation policy apply. Mobile availability and any travel charge are discussed separately.
Comfort, consent & safeguarding
Clinic policy requires a parent or legal guardian to attend and remain present throughout every under-18 appointment. Written parent or guardian consent is obtained, and the young person is involved in the discussion and agreement to treatment. A parent’s agreement does not override a child’s refusal.
Treatment areas, positioning, clothing and draping are explained in advance. Only the necessary area is exposed, with privacy respected. An appointment can be paused or stopped at the young person’s request.
Clients of any age may bring someone with them, but must tell Nicola in advance. The clinic cannot provide a chaperone. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout their appointment. Treatment will not proceed without the required arrangements. A companion or parent is not automatically a trained independent chaperone.
Read the full chaperone policy ↗Inside The Functional Care Clinic
A closer look at assessment, guided exercise and massage at the clinic.
Your appointment
Clear guidance, a comfortable pace and room to ask questions.
We’ll talk about your concerns, your health history and what you want from your appointment. Assessment and screening help establish what’s appropriate.
Your care may include rehabilitation exercises, suitable hands-on treatment or a relaxation-focused therapy. We’ll discuss options and your consent first.
Where rehabilitation is needed, we’ll review progress and adapt your plan. You’ll have practical guidance that fits into your daily life.
Your wellbeing is more than movement.
Sometimes it’s having the space
to pause, breathe and reset.
A few helpful answers
Not sure what to book? Contact me and we can talk through the options.
Yes. Children’s rehabilitation and sports massage are available following suitability checks. A parent or legal guardian must remain present throughout under-18 appointments. Children’s sports massage is £30 for 30 minutes; the Young Athlete Package is £85 for three appointments. Please discuss the child’s age, needs and goals with Nicola before booking.
Yes. Please tell Nicola when booking. A parent or legal guardian must attend all under-18 appointments. The clinic cannot provide a chaperone. You may bring someone with you; please tell Nicola in advance. Read the chaperone policy.
No. I work with sporting and non-sporting clients, including people with everyday muscular discomfort, joint stiffness and movement difficulties, as well as people seeking relaxation.
Comfortable clothing is useful for rehabilitation appointments. When you enquire, I can advise you on what’s suitable for your treatment and any relevant information to bring.
Facials are £20 for 25 minutes, £30 for 30 minutes, or £40 for 45 minutes. Near-infrared light therapy can be added to any suitable massage session for £10. All individual treatment and package prices are listed in the price menu. Mobile appointments have an additional travel charge agreed before booking.
Please get in touch to discuss your needs. Where appropriate, support is planned in line with your treating team’s instructions and within my qualifications and professional scope.
Call, email or use the enquiry form below. Appointments are arranged directly with Nicola; please check current availability before visiting. Arrive at your booked time: there is no waiting room or client toilet. Driveway parking is available; enter through the gate and into the conservatory.
I work within my training and professional scope. If your needs require another clinician or urgent medical attention, I’ll explain that and advise appropriate onward care.
Care around your goals
Focused choices from the existing treatment menu, with a plan that suits you.
For women wanting a little extra time for themselves around PMS or menstruation, when muscular aches, tension or feeling stressed make everyday life less comfortable. Pressure, positioning and treatment areas are adapted to how you feel on the day.
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxing Swedish or aromatherapy massage | 30 / 60 minutes | £40 / £60 |
| Freshen Up Facial — the basic facial, without a mask | 25 minutes | £20 |
| Cycle Comfort Ritual — 60-minute relaxing massage + Freshen Up Facial | 85 minutes | £75 |
The combined ritual is £75, saving £5 against the £60 massage and £20 facial booked separately.
Aromatherapy is offered alongside massage to support relaxation and de-stressing, subject to suitability. This is wellbeing support around your cycle; it is not advertised as treating PMS, menstrual cramps or water retention. Please mention pregnancy, allergies or new symptoms before booking. Severe, unusual or worsening period pain, or unexplained swelling, needs medical advice.
£210
3 × 85-minute Cycle Comfort Ritual appointments.
£155
3 × 60-minute sports massage appointments.
£155
3 × 60-minute sports massage appointments.
The Cycle Comfort package includes massage and facials. The runners’ and cyclists’ packages include sports massage. They do not include a rehabilitation assessment or a prescribed exercise programme. For an injury or return-to-sport plan, book an assessment separately (£55, 60 minutes). Any follow-ups are recommended according to need: £40 for 45 minutes, with an optional five-follow-up block at £175 where appropriate. Packages follow the existing payment, expiry and cancellation terms.
Perimenopause & menopause
A movement-led approach to feeling confident and capable through this stage of life.
Individual mobility and stretching work, progressive strength training, balance exercises and education around activity, pacing and recovery. Your plan is adapted to your current ability, symptoms and goals.
Support with everyday strength, mobility and balance, including suitable weight-bearing and resistance exercise. Falls prevention strategies are included where relevant to your needs, rather than assuming that everyone needs falls treatment.
Exercises are prescribed digitally through Rehab Guru, with progression at booked appointments. General healthy eating and hydration advice can accompany your exercise education.
A personalised combination of exercise reviews, education and suitable sports, therapeutic or relaxation massage, planned together after assessment. The balance of exercise and massage is chosen around what you need.
Initial assessment booked separately: £55 · 60 minutes.
Exercise reviews: £40 · 45 minutes. Sports or therapeutic massage: £35 · 30 minutes or £55 · 60 minutes. Swedish or aromatherapy massage: £40 · 30 minutes or £60 · 60 minutes.
Your package contents, appointment lengths and total price are agreed before you book. There is no requirement to buy a package or a fixed number of follow-ups. Existing eligible block prices can be discussed once your needs are established.
Care focuses on movement, muscular comfort and wellbeing. Hormonal, pelvic-health and gynaecological concerns are managed with your GP or relevant specialist. Pregnancy, osteoporosis, fractures and other health considerations are discussed before exercise or treatment.
Discuss your goals ↗Assessment · preparation · progression
Clear advice for everyday niggles, preparing for a season or working towards sporting goals.
£55 · 60 minutes
A full MSK appointment for posture and movement assessment, everyday niggles and muscular discomfort. We discuss your history and goals, then assess relevant mobility, strength and function.
£55 · 60 minutes
For recreational and competitive athletes preparing to return to training or start a new season. Review previous injuries, current symptoms, training demands and your goals.
Screening cannot predict or guarantee prevention of injury and is not medical clearance to compete.
Enquire about pre-season screening ↗Assessment: £55 · 60 minutes
Review: £40 · 45 minutes
Individual strength, conditioning and rehabilitation exercises for the demands of your sport, prescribed after assessment.
Plans are tailored to your ability, injury history, equipment and training schedule. Gym access or equipment may be needed as you progress. Online appointments depend on suitability; injury rehabilitation and return to sport may need further clinical review.
Discuss your sport ↗Under-18s require a parent or legal guardian throughout appointments. Assessments are booked separately, and additional reviews are recommended according to need.
Older adults · strength · confidence
Individual support to improve strength, balance and confidence with everyday movement.
A discussion of your falls history, health, mobility and goals, followed by suitable assessment of movement, strength and balance. Your plan combines progressive strengthening, balance, coordination and everyday functional tasks, tailored to your ability.
You receive a digital home exercise plan and exercise prescriptions through Rehab Guru. Education can cover safe movement, pacing, home hazards, footwear and general healthy eating and hydration advice within Nicola’s training. Specialist dietary needs are referred to an appropriate clinician.
Repeated falls, blackouts, unexplained dizziness or other medical concerns may need GP or specialist assessment before or alongside exercise. Exercise support does not guarantee that falls will be prevented.
Initial assessment: £55 · 60 minutes
Booked separately to establish what support you need. In-clinic assessment is available; online suitability is discussed first.
Individual review: £40 · 45 minutes
In clinic, or by video when suitable. Reviews can include patient education, general nutrition and hydration advice, exercise technique and programme progression.
Optional falls prevention follow-up package: £175
5 × 45-minute appointments · £35 each · save £25. A mix of education and exercise reviews, with Rehab Guru plan updates. Offered only after assessment if this amount of follow-up is appropriate.
There is no requirement to buy a package. Any equipment or gym access is discussed before it is recommended. An accompanying person may be helpful; please arrange this in advance. Clinic access and the absence of toilet facilities must be considered before booking.
Discuss falls prevention ↗Approach informed by NICE guidance on falls assessment and prevention, with referral for wider assessment where needed.
The clinic journal
Practical articles from Nicola. New topics will be added here monthly.
October 2026 · Staying steady
Wet leaves, fallen branches and darker evenings: practical steps for safer autumn walks and a safer home, what NHS guidance says to do after a fall, and what the latest local reporting tells us.
Read the October article ↗Rehabilitation guide
How your digital plan works and how booked reviews help adapt it to your progress.
Read the rehabilitation guide ↗Your visit to Connah’s Quay
4 Monet Close, Connah’s Quay, Flintshire. Visits are by appointment only.
There is space to park on the driveway. At your appointment time, come through the gate and down to the conservatory, where the clinic is based.
There is no waiting room. Please arrive promptly at your appointment time and avoid arriving early. If you are delayed, contact Nicola. Late arrival may shorten your session so the next client can be seen on time.
There are no client toilet facilities at the property. Please plan accordingly and contact Nicola before booking if this affects whether an appointment is suitable for you.
There is a bus stop on Golftyn Lane near the high school, a short distance from the property. Contact Nicola before booking to discuss access needs or the route through the gate to the conservatory.
Booking information
Please give as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or rearrange.
If you are unwell, please contact Nicola promptly and do not attend. Your appointment will be rescheduled. Any payment already made will be carried forward to your replacement appointment rather than refunded.
If you arrive at the clinic unwell, you will be asked to leave and your appointment will be rescheduled for another time.
Repeated last-minute cancellations due to illness will result in the full treatment fee being charged.
Package appointment charges use the discounted per-session value. Travel that has not been incurred is not charged.
Please call 07359 287323 or send Nicola a direct message for short-notice changes. Email is also accepted; within 24 hours, please call or message as well to ensure it is seen promptly.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to Nicola about what you’re looking for and which clinic service may suit you. Choose a phone call or video call, arranged in advance at an agreed time.
This is a brief introductory conversation, rather than a clinical assessment, diagnosis or treatment appointment. There is no obligation to book treatment.
Please include your preferred call format, contact details and a few suitable times. Nicola will confirm the arrangement manually.
Get in touch
Tell me what you’re looking for and we’ll discuss the right appointment for you.
You’re welcome to message at any time. I may not reply before 9am or after 5pm, or while treating clients. These are message-response hours, not appointment opening hours.
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Your treatment options
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