Helping Hemi Hands has been curated to help parents of children with the diagnosis of Hemiplegia who want to be more hands-on in their child’s CIMT and bimanual therapy.
When speaking to parents I hear common complaints including:
Feeling abandoned and unsupported with exercise programs
Frustrations with long waiting lists
The cost of private one to one specialist therapist support isn’t affordable
We offer standalone educational modules to encourage you to learn the science and theory behind upper limb therapy alongside practical modules with examples of exercises designed with particular movement goals in mind.
We also have the Helping Hemi Hands membership, which provides a support and safe community alongside the educational and practical modules.
Our monthly membership educates and empowers you to complete therapy programmes suitable for your child with confidence.
Nikki qualified in 2007 and has always had an interest in Neurology, specialising in Paediatric Neurology in 2012 with a passion for evidence based treatment and technology.
Nikki set up her company Children’s Physio Northwest in 2016 with the belief that therapy should be enjoyable for children (and the therapist!). Nikki is dedicated to making this a reality. She enjoys supporting families and empowering them to help their child reach their full potential.
Having access to timely treatment has become even more important over the past few years and Nikki provides this within the Helping Hemi Hands membership.
Jen Connolly qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2015, earning a first-class BSc Honours degree from the University of Cumbria.
Jen trained in Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Therapy during her early years in paediatrics, which have remained central to her practice. She is also trained in the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) and Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI), allowing her to provide early identification and support for children with neurological and upper limb developmental concerns.
Jen has worked with Helping Hemi Hands for several years, gaining extensive experience in treating children and babies with hemiplegia. Her passion for supporting children’s functional development through evidence-based therapy and play is evident in every session, and families greatly value her supportive, engaging, and practical approach.
Not ready to commit to the membership or only interested in certain area's of therapy? Our stand alone modules can be found below.