GEMMA ROUS

BSc. MCSP

specialist Paediatric physiotherapist

Gemma qualified in 2007 from Brunel University, London and has gained broad experience working in a wide variety of paediatric posts, both in the United Kingdom and Overseas. She has worked in a number of environments across private practice, schools, charities and client’s homes. gEMMA has also been involved in the development of healthcare service provision within special needs educational settings both in London and in Bangladesh.
Gemma has a clinical interest in early intervention and treating neurodevelopment/ Neurological conditions in the growing child.
In order to develop her skill set she has partaken in a number of differ post-graduate courses.

She enjoys working with children of all ages & abilities.

Having competed at international level in sport, (and being on the receiving hand of many a therapy session) she understands the frustrations and can also empathize with young athletes on the road to recovery. She enjoys the challenge of being creative in rehab to support their return to sport or simply overcoming  life’s challenges.

Alongside her private work, Gemma currently works for the community paediatric team in North Devon, providing assessment & treatment for the 0-19 age group.  Her clinical caseload includes children with both neurological and orthopaedic conditions and she has extensive assessment, treatment and management skills.

​Gemma has previously worked privately in both London & Oxford and has been involved in medical legal work. She is excited about expanding her services with GRIPP across North Devon.