About Katherine
Experienced rehabilitation, carefully tailored to you
Katherine Sutherland
Chartered Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead
In Katherine's words
Why I do this work
I became a physiotherapist because I wanted to help people do the things that matter to them. For one person that means getting back on the mats after a shoulder injury; for another it is running again after having a baby, walking further after a stroke, or feeling strong enough for a long walk by the river.
Balance Physiotherapy is my own independent practice in the centre of Henley-on-Thames. It is a place where you will see the same experienced physiotherapist each time, where appointments are unhurried, and where rehabilitation is planned around you rather than a standard programme.
Clinical background
Katherine trained at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours. She has since built extensive experience across senior rehabilitation and neurological clinical roles, including senior NHS practice at Band 8a level.
Her work has centred on neurological rehabilitation and on supporting older adults to regain and maintain function, alongside experience in women's health rehabilitation. She has delivered both one-to-one treatment and group rehabilitation, and has previously run her own independent private practice.
Qualifications and registration
- Chartered Physiotherapist
- HCPC registeredHealth and Care Professions Council
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Senior NHS clinical experienceBand 8a level
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)University of Melbourne
Areas of interest
- Musculoskeletal and sports injury rehabilitation, including combat sports
- Mobility and healthy ageing
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Strength, balance and mobility
- Rehabilitation after illness or a hospital stay
- Women's health rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy-led group rehabilitation
Katherine is not a sports physiotherapist, and Balance does not offer sports injury treatment, massage, spinal manipulation or medical scans.
Approach
Why individual goals matter
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Your goals lead the plan
We start with what you want to be able to do. Rehabilitation is far more meaningful when it is built around your everyday life.
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Careful, thorough assessment
Time to understand your history, how you move and what may be holding you back — explained clearly, without jargon.
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Practical, progressive exercise
Exercises that relate to real activities, adjusted as you grow stronger, with a clear plan for practising at home.
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Working with the people around you
With your permission, family members or carers are welcome to be involved, so everyone understands how to help.
Where Katherine practises
In the centre of Henley-on-Thames
Take the next step with confidence.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, we're here to talk through what physiotherapy could offer.