About
My name is Femke van Schelven BSc (Hons) MCSP
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Professional Memberships:
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Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
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Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP)
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Association of Charted Physiotherapists with an Interest in Neurology (ACPIN)
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Physio First
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Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI)

A Bit About Me
I am a passionate and highly knowledgable Neurological Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. With over 16 years of varied experience of working in the field of neurological rehabilitation, I have extensive experience of working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke, catastrophic injuries, poly trauma and other neurological conditions.
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I am Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP) trained Foundation and Neurological Conditions. Extensive experience over 8 years of delivery aquatic therapy to individuals with a wide variety of neurological conditions.
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I love my job and the ability to work with individuals to achieve their potential. Through the years I have seen the tangible benefits of a functional and engaging approach to rehabilitation. I have seen first hand the benefits of high intensity rehabilitation through individuals enjoying what they are doing. Isn’t it better if you can enjoy what you are doing? It means you are likely to be able to work even harder. I love working with individuals in the pool as it is such an ideal environment for people to really challenge themselves and try new things. I like to use the water to help individuals push their boundaries and do things they did not think were possible. ​
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Through my career I have worked in a variety of settings including, acute hospital settings, rehabilitation units and in the community. Over the years I have worked alongside and as part of the Calvert Trust where the ethos is about “what you CAN do, rather then what you can’t”. I love to work alongside other innovative forward thinking professionals, in order to help individuals makes real positive changes.
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Outside of work I am a keen outdoor enthusiast. I spend much of my time in the fells running and cycling, and lots of fun wild adventures with my young family.
Experience
2024
2020 - 2024
2008 - 2021
2013 - 2014
2004 - 2008
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Partner, Ripple Effect Physiotherapy.
Responsible for the delivery of specialist Aquatic Physiotherapy assessment and treatment of individuals with complex neurological presentations including, Acquired Brain Injury, polly trauma, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions.
Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist, Calvert Reconnections, The Lake District Calvert Trust
Developed and delivered a highly specialist physiotherapy neurological rehabilitation service to individuals with acquired brain injury, using the outdoors and adventurous activity to gain excellent clinical outcomes. I was responsible for the formulation, management and delivery of highly specialist Physiotherapy treatment programs for residential service users. I oversaw the development and delivery of a safe and effective aquatic therapy program for both residents and outpatients.
Specialist Physiotherapist, Eden Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Team Lead and Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, Eden Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust ​
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Junior Physiotherapist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust