Supporting Development, Empowering Families
Who We Are
Welcome to Kids First Physio, your trusted mobile clinic dedicated to providing specialized care for children in the greater Swansea area. Our experienced team focuses on neurodisability, developmental delays, and musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring that your child receives the best support tailored to their needs. We're here to make physiotherapy accessible and convenient, at your doorstep.
OUR VISION
At Kids First Physio, our vision is simple – to provide the highest quality care for children and their families, delivered with honesty, compassion, and expertise. We believe the NHS is one of the greatest gifts we have, and we are not here to replace it.
Instead, we see ourselves as partners, working alongside NHS teams to add extra layers of support where it’s needed most.
We know that waiting times, limited appointment slots, and the complexity of services can sometimes leave families feeling anxious or unsure about what to do next. That’s where we can help – offering timely, specialist input that complements NHS care, helps keep children progressing, and reduces stress for families and services alike.
Our approach is grounded in transparency and trust. We will always give clear, honest advice, recommend only what’s needed, and ensure that every family feels confident in the value they receive. Above all, we want parents to feel empowered, informed, and reassured, knowing their child’s development and wellbeing are in the very best hands.
Our Expertise
Developmental Delay
If you’re worried your child might be a little behind in their development, we’re here to help. With experience across both community and specialist services, we use a variety of trusted assessments to understand your child’s unique strengths and challenges. Our Baby MOTs are perfect for giving you clear answers and a personalised, child-focused plan, created together with you. We’ll also guide you on how to get the very best from the wonderful support the NHS provides, so you feel confident every step of the way.
Neurological Conditions
With many years of experience working with children with complex neurological conditions, both in the community and specialist centres, we understand how important the right support is. At KFP we are trained in early intervention, CPIPS monitoring, and a range of specialist techniques to help children reach their potential. Physiotherapy can play a key role in improving movement, strength, and independence, as well as preventing future complications. We work closely with families to create practical, personalised plans that fit into everyday life, giving your child the best possible opportunity to thrive.
Muscoloskeletal Conditions
At Kids First Physio, we provide expert assessment and treatment for children with a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) concerns, including sports injuries, joint pain, hypermobility, postural issues, and growing pains. We understand that children are not just “small adults” — their bodies are developing, and they need care that’s tailored to their stage of growth and activity. Our approach combines detailed assessment with age-appropriate, engaging therapy sessions, including hands-on techniques, targeted exercises, and movement retraining. We focus on helping children recover fully, build strength, and return to the activities they love with confidence. Families are an important part of the process, so we provide clear advice, home programmes, and practical strategies to make sure progress continues well beyond the clinic.
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) Rehab
At Kids First Physio, we provide expert, personalised rehabilitation for children following Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery, helping them build strength, improve movement, and maximise their progress. Our Clinical lead, Rebecca, has worked extensively with children post-SDR, both in the community and at Great Ormond Street Hospital, where she delivered intensive therapy during the critical first weeks after surgery. This specialist experience means she knows how to keep children engaged, how to adapt therapy to each stage of recovery, and how to work alongside your NHS team to ensure your child receives the highest level of care and support.
Meet the Team
Clinical Lead/Highly Specialist Physiotherapist
Rebecca Nicolson
Rebecca brings a wealth of experience to Kids First Physio. After graduating from the University of Brighton, she began her career in the NHS in Swansea where she specialised in paediatrics. Her journey took her to London, where she first worked in community paediatrics before joining Great Ormond Street Hospital as a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in the Neurodisability Team. There, she worked closely with doctors on toxin assessments and provided intensive rehabilitation following Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery.
She founded Kids First Physio to deliver specialist assessments and rehabilitation, while also empowering parents to feel confident in supporting their child’s development.
Children's Physiotherapist
Nico Castradori
Nico first completed his degree in Sports Science at the University of Greenwich where he also coached a variety of youth football teams. He then completed his masters in Physiotherapy at St. George's University of London. He brings a wide variety of experience from his time working with children in the community and in an outpatients setting as well as more acute work in the NHS. He now continues to work in the NHS alongside his work with Kids First Physio aiming to deliver high-quality, family-centred care. He is particularly passionate about working with children with Down Syndrome and developmental delays.
Administrator
Alex Williams
Alex has many years of experience working in administration, including with large UK companies such as BT. She is highly organised and looks after bookings, enquiries, and day-to-day admin at Kids First Physio. Alex’s role is to support both families and clinicians, helping everything run smoothly so children can get the care they need.
Appointment Types
Initial Assessment Our appointments begin with a comprehensive initial assessment (60 minutes), suitable for a wide range of children’s needs. We commonly see babies and children with developmental delay, neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal concerns including hips, feet, posture or sports injuries, torticollis, plagiocephaly, and those needing follow-up after prematurity. The session includes a clear and structured subjective history, an in-depth objective examination, collaborative goal setting, and tailored recommendations, with exercise programmes provided where appropriate. Every family also receives a written report summarising the assessment and agreed plan, at no extra cost.
Baby MOT Our Baby MOT (60 minutes) is a thorough developmental check designed to give parents peace of mind. We look at your baby’s movement, muscle tone, joints, and overall development to make sure milestones are on track. The session includes advice, reassurance, and practical strategies to support your baby’s growth, with simple exercises or activities suggested where helpful. Families also receive a written report summarising the assessment and recommendations at no extra cost.
SDR Rehab Our SDR rehab service builds on extensive experience working in both acute and community settings, including specialist knowledge from Great Ormond Street Hospital. Sessions are carefully adapted to your child’s ability and goals, with a focus on engaging, fun, and meaningful therapy. We work closely with your local NHS and community teams to ensure continuity of care, providing tailored programmes, advice, and support to help your child achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their SDR journey.
Follow Up Appointments Our follow-up appointments (45 minutes) are offered where appropriate, ensuring that therapy is tailored to your child’s ongoing needs. Each session includes a review of progress, goals, and outcomes, with treatment adapted as required to keep your child moving forward. We continue to provide advice, progression of programmes, and strategies to support your child’s development, always working towards the goals that matter most to your family.