Elizabeth Watson-Rose

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Elizabeth Watson-Rose

BSc (Hons) MSc MCSP MAACP MPPA HCPC Registered

Company Director
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist

Elizabeth is the director and lead physiotherapist of Nebula Physio and Wellbeing Ltd. She has over thirteen years experience of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has worked in both the NHS and private sector. She also has a post-graduate masters degree in Advanced Physiotherapy through the University of Hertfordshire.

Through her links with the University of Hertfordshire and research conducted for her master’s dissertation, Elizabeth has had a journal article published: Exploring the business skills, experiences and preparedness of UK-based physiotherapists when establishing and developing a physiotherapy business: a hermeneutic phenomenological study. A copy of the article can be found here.

She also has a second article from her master's dissertation currently undergoing peer review for publishing entitled: Exploring the experiences of UK-based private physiotherapists when running and progressing a physiotherapy business: a hermeneutic phenomenological study.

Following completion of her master's degree, Elizabeth has been working part time as a research assistant with the University of Hertfordshire musculoskeletal research unit in collaboration with Bradford University on a project regarding maternal physiotherapy. During this research she co-authored a scoping review entitled Musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice and maternal health: a systematic scoping review (currently in draft prior to submission for publication).

In March 2024 Elizabeth will be starting a part-time PhD through the University of Hertfordshire entitled: Exploring the views and experiences on physiotherapy-related musculoskeletal health of women living with either Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder or Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome throughout pregnancy and up to one-year post-partum, a mixed methods study.

Elizabeth is experienced in all areas of adult musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has experience in vestibular/dizziness conditions and temporo-mandibular joint disorders/jaw and facial pain.

Complex spinal conditions, headaches/migraine s and disorders affecting the pelvis and hips are the areas Elizabeth specialises in. In particular she has a special interest in working with people who are suffering from chronic pain and is a member of the PPA (Physiotherapy Pain Association). Elizabeth also has training in the management of pain-related sleep disturbances. Elizabeth offers physiotherapy-led pain management coaching sessions.

Fully trained in medical acupuncture, Elizabeth is able to incorporate this into treatment sessions. She is a member of the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) and attends regular acupuncture CPD training events to continually progress her skills. She also offers acupuncture during pregnancy.

In addition, Elizabeth has a Level 5 Advanced Certified Nutrition Diploma certified by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Her background in physiotherapy and chronic pain management allows her to offer a unique and holistic approach to nutritional advice.

Elizabeth also has training in psychological therapies for persistent pain conditions. She has training in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Integrating these skills into both physiotherapy and nutritional advice management strategies allows her to provide a holistic approach to maximise long-term improvements.

Additionally, Elizabeth is trained to teach physiotherapist-led clinical Pilates (APPI), including antenatal and postnatal Pilates.

Please note: Elizabeth does not offer paediatric physiotherapy or home visits.