Education
Heather qualified in London with a Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy in 1983 and quickly found her niche in musculoskeletal and Sports physiotherapy.
Career
She developed her practice working for the NHS and then spent many years working for the Army before opening her own private practice which she grew and expanded over 16 years. In 2017 she moved to Scotland where she has worked with MacFarlane Physiotherapy since her arrival.
She retired as an Army Reservist in February 2023 having served for over 19 years. She served alongside other deployed medical personnel in operations in Iraq and on field hospital exercises. She was attending physiotherapist for the British and Army Nordic ski championships for several years running.
Interests
A keen amateur sports woman Heather initially started as a club and district hockey player. She is a mountain leader and ski instructor. Heather’s spare time is spent road, gravel and cross-country cycling, back country ski touring, recreational running, and mountain walking. Her passion for sport provides an understanding of training requirements and injuries related to those involved in the sports arena from elite athletes to recreational participants and all those in-between.
Approach
Heather’s ethos is that every patient is an individual with differing needs. Her many years of experience is underpinned by a sound training, continuing updating of professional development and application of practice. Thorough assessment of each patient, understanding of the causes of injury and appropriate and targeted treatment leads to tailored approach for every individual. She explains her reasoning on the anatomy of the injury, treatment of choice and rehabilitation goals. An understanding of patient expectations from treatment, whether to return to high level competitive sport, be able to garden or walk the dog or hill walk at the weekends is key.
Therapist Qualifications
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.Physt)
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists Registration: 041893
Member of the Health & Care Professions Council Registration: PH30867
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Stuart Allison3 September 2026
Received physio from Heather helped me immensely and was one of friendliest treatments I've ever had recommend her services highly.
john McGregor1 June 2026The physiotherapist Heather that worked on me was very friendly and easy to talk to, I felt like I have known hur for years and really help me with my problem I would definitely be using this place again. I will recommend it to anyone look for a physiotherapy to use.
Rs3 8v18 May 20265 star treatment by Heather can’t recommend high enough thank you 🙏
Rs3818 May 2026
Quality service received by all especially Heather can’t recommend high enough thank you 🙏
AnneM-57218 November 2020From my initial phone call to book treatment until my discharge all staff were very friendly and helpful. Thorough attention was given to the need for patient safety due to covid at every visit. After initial assessment of my shoulder pain Heather provided treatment and an excercise plan. After 3 visits my shoulder pain was resolved and I was discharged from treatment with advice to continue excercises as necessary. I would definitely recommend MacFarlane Physiotherapy
Kirsty Crockett23 December 2019recommends
My 13 year old son had a number of sessions with Heather after tearing a ligament in his wrist. Her treatment was excellent, and had a lovely friendly personality which made my son feel at ease. He is now ready to get back onto the rugby pitch!!
Geni BadHe23 July 2019Wouldn't go anywhere else! Heather is lovely and very good at what she does. I am now pain free!
Gordon Millar29 May 2019Excellent treatment and friendly informative explanation of the problems. Exercises working well and whilst not yet pain free, great improvement. No hesitation in recommending Heather to anyone who is suffering with aches and pains.Load more