Lucy Monson

MHCPC, MCSP, BSc (Hons).

Lucy is the new Physiotherapist at Hito Holistic Health.

Expertise

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Qualifications and professional membership

Bachelors in Physiotherapy from Oxford Brookes University.
HCPC & CSP registration.

Background and previous job/roles/experiences

I have undertaken clinical work in numerous broad, diverse multidisciplinary teams across NHS Trusts and private practices in assorted locations.

I distinguish my work within Musculoskeletal Outpatient Departments as a key contributor to expanding my knowledge in producing long-term coaching and sport-specific programs surrounding therapy management of musculoskeletal trauma, degenerative diseases, and sports injuries.

Q&A

Some interesting insights from Lucy

The last course you attended and how you put it into practice

I’m actually studying at the Kings College London for a MSc in Applied Physiology and I already found the way to implement that overall with clients affected by jaws pain, dizziness, vertigo and headache/migraines.

The most challenging client's conditions you have treated

I’ve had the privilege to reflect on many aspects of my work within both the NHS and private practice; As a junior physiotherapist, I delivered a training presentation on Whiplash Associated Disorder, ‘An analysis of the effects of profound physical force on physiology’, to the Orthopaedic Department, where I reflected on my work as a physiotherapist with road traffic accident victims, pre/post-operative trauma patients.

What are your next professional and personal goals

My passion for pursuing research emanates beyond my academic endeavours and clinical work. Throughout my undergraduate degree, I enrolled on The Oxford University Air Squadron (RAF).

Poignantly, my undergraduate research dissertation best portrays the pinnacle of my intrigue in aerospace and Environmental Physiology amalgamating within my academic work.

Through conducting the systematic review: ‘The Effectiveness of the Anti-G Straining Manoeuvre (AGSM) on G-Tolerance in fast jet pilots exposed to significant +Gz conditions’.

I am due to start an MSc in Applied Physiology through Kings College London in September, to continue my academic pursuits in aerospace physiology.

What is your best professional achievement

Having worked across three intensive care units, notably the Cardiothoracic Critical Care and Neuroscience Intensive Care during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am familiar with clinical work surrounding a highly pressurised, complex, and periodically distressing setting. Exposure to this environment reaffirmed an attribute I consider a strength: The ability to uphold a high standard of practice, reasoning, and judgment under pressure. Furthermore, this experience facilitated my development to recognise personal stress, a skill that continues to improve my professional performance.

I am grateful for the opportunity the pandemic posed. In part, the IT skills honed as my education evolved online; notably, it enabled my introduction to developing clinical research via observing interdisciplinary scientists and assisting in collecting patient data that improved treatment and care during an unprecedented time.

What is your best personal life achievement

Following in my father’s advice; Follow your passion! So, I learnt to fly gliders and ride a motorbike.

Your best advices

Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. You might surprise yourself – My dad

What's your dream

To pursue a career in research.

Hobbies

Flying gliders, Riding motorbikes…anything that requires an adventure and keeping active.

Favourite food

My mum’s vegetable lasagna.

Holiday destination

Kotor in Montenegro which is amazing for hiking.