About Us

The physiotherapy practice was set up by John Turnbull in 2003 in the centre of Southampton. Hazel Dorman joined the practice in 2004 as a hand, wrist and elbow specialist - running Hampshire Hand Therapy 

We are based in a G.P. surgery close to  Bedford Place; it's easily accessible and with ample parking  close by. Our clinic offers two fully equipped, pleasant, private treatment rooms, a comfortable reception area with toilet facilities and disabled access.( These facilities are at present closed due to COVID restrictions - please see home page for details of our satellite clinics)

John treats all musculo-skeletal problems with specialist expertise in sports injury management, upper limb injury, back and neck pain and work related conditions.
Hazel treats all upper limb injuries, including injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow 

Our commitment is to the highest standards of patient care and we are registered with our relevant regulatory bodies 
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John Turnbull MCSP, chartered physiotherapist


John Turnbull

After graduation from the University of Southampton in 1996 I spent two years at Southampton General Hospital as a junior physiotherapist before moving to the Wessex Nuffield Hospital where I was actively involved in the Wessex Knee and Sports Injury Unit as well as working in elective orthopaedics.

I started Walnut Tree Physiotherapy in 2003 to help clients with a wide range of musculo-skeletal problems. In 2004 I gained my Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice from the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (formerly the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine).

I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and I am also registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Over the years I have worked with British Swimming, British Gymnastics, British Diving and the British Olympic Association treating elite athletes in training and competition.
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Hazel Dorman, MCSP, BAHT chartered physiotherapist


Hazel Dorman

I graduated from Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh in 1983.  Having spent a number of years at a senior level in the NHS treating musculoskeletal injuries, I specialised in 1988 in upper limb rehabilitation. Since qualifying I have worked for a number of private practices across the country, involving the treatment of top level athletes in a wide range of sports including premier league football. From 1999 until 2009 I was employed to manage the hand service in the Wessex Nuffield Hospital, Chandlers Ford before becoming a partner in Walnut Tree Physiotherapy in April 2004. I now run a specialised hand, wrist and elbow service  - Hampshire Hand Therapy which has included contracts with the NHS, New Hall Hospital, Salisbury and the BMI Sarum Road Hospital, Winchester. 

I now work closely with the Southampton Treatment Centre, Royal South Hants Hospital to treat NHS postoperative hand patients. I have a special interest in work place injuries and complimentary therapy and hold a post graduate qualification in acupuncture.  

I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.