Welcome

I’m Maggie Dawson BSc (Hons) MCSP, HCPC PH89725, a highly specialised paediatric physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the UK and overseas. I provide friendly, flexible and professional physiotherapy tailored to your child’s unique needs.

I work with children from newborn through early adulthood, offering clinic, home, school and virtual sessions across Dorset.

📍 Clinic: Hamworthy, Poole (BH15)

 Core Services

Baby MOT (0–24 months)
Quick, affordable developmental checks for babies, ideal if you’re facing long NHS wait times or want peace of mind. [Learn more → Baby MOT section]

Neuro & Developmental Therapy
Specialist support for children with developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, acquired brain injury and more.

Musculoskeletal & Sports Injuries
Assessment and treatment for pain, hypermobility, post-fracture rehab and sports injuries — with an understanding that children are not just small adults.

Intensive Therapy Blocks
Focused short-term programmes using advanced techniques like Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI), electrical stimulation (NMES/TASES), dynamic splinting (Second Skin, DMO, Turtle Braces) and the NeuroSuit.

Expert Witness & Tribunal Support
Medico-legal assessments, reports and testimony for solicitors, councils and parents. Experienced in negligence, quantum, liability, EHCP tribunal support and successful outcomes.

Why Choose Us?

• Over 15 years of paediatric physiotherapy experience
• Specialist training: DMI, NMES/TASES, orthotics, NeuroSuit, postgraduate diploma in paediatrics
• Experience across UK NHS, private practice and international settings
• Child-centred, play-based approach to make therapy fun and effective
• Flexible options: clinic, home, school and virtual appointments

Testimonials

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I’m proud to have built a reputation for professional, friendly and effective care.

Check out my 5-star Google reviews to see what local families say about Children’s Physio Dorset.

Maggie has been fantastic with my 21 month old. She made the sessions fun and interactive and has given us some really useful tips and exercises to take away.

Would highly recommend, very knowledgeable and got on great with both of my children!

Rachel, Dorset

                            Children are not just small adults