Welcome to The Facial Rehabilitation Centre

We are expert facial therapists passionate about providing a research based and individually tailored facial rehabilitation programme to help our patients overcome facial palsy. We will work alongside you throughout your rehabilitation journey to maximise your recovery and achieve your personal rehabilitation goals.

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Providing the best expertise for your recovery

Welcome to the Facial Rehabilitation Centre. Our team of expert facial therapists are here to offer you rehabilitation and guidance at any stage as you overcome facial palsy.

We treat clients of all ages from all over the world either face to face, or online. We specialise in the management of all facial palsy patients from acute care through to the management and treatment of synkinesis. We also offer pre and post-surgical management.

Commencing appropriate facial rehabilitation as soon as possible following the onset of your symptoms will ensure that you have the correct knowledge and understanding of your condition and know what to do to get the best possible recovery. It does not matter how long you have had facial palsy; we can help you at any stage of recovery. We also offer botulinum toxin injections as part of a facial rehabilitation programme.

We have worked together as part of the specialist facial palsy multidisciplinary team at Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust for many years and are delighted to work together in The Facial Rehabilitation Centre. We are grateful to be able to offer timely access to expert facial therapy for everyone in need. We also offer expert help for overseas patients who may not have access to specialist services locally. Sadly NHS waiting times for specialist facial care are currently very long therefore we are happy to offer assessment and treatment for UK based patients whilst they are on the waiting list for specialist NHS services.

Our patient testimonials

Sadia Yusuf
I am extremely grateful to you as I thought my face would never recover but it did.
Mindy
Back in October of 2021 I came to Karen with synkinesis after having BP. At our first meeting (via zoom) I was quite anxious and concerned but Karen was very calming as she talked...
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Clare Cobbett
I was recommended to Trina by a friend of mine who was also suffering with Bell's palsy.  I was so glad to finally meet a true expert in this condition, who really understood the...
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Amanda Dias
Having come out of a brain op to find I had been left with a monstorous face, I did not recognise  was a devastating experience. Having no prior knowledge of facial palsy, I was...
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Poppy Ellis
I attended two private appointment with Trina in January and March after being diagnosed with Bell's palsy in November. Up until those appointments I had lost hope and had...
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Toby White
Tamsin Gwynn has been treating me for almost a year following an operation that impacted on the facial nerve that controls the right hand side of my face. I’m 21 years old and it...
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Helen Martin
It is not an understatement to say that the appointment with Trina was life-changing, following three months since my diagnosis of Bell’s Palsy. She brings a calm, measured and...
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Sophie Carver
I was feeling very vulnerable and alone following a major free gracilis transfer operation to correct my facial paralysis since birth. I am 45 years old. I had never received such...
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Laurie Gillow
Trina is a highly regarded expert in the field of facial palsy. She has treated me for a number of years and quite frankly I don’t know what I would have done without her. Her...
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Thierry Almayrac
Trina (Catriona) has been doing a fantastic job with my facial palsy (Ramsay Hunt syndrome). She made me feel instantly confident about my recovery. She has a very subtle approach...
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Suzanne Bendall
After a bout of Bell’s Palsy caused by Ramsay Hunt Syndrome I was left with synkinesis on one side of my face. Whilst not being too noticeable this caused me considerable...
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Sadia Yusuf
I am extremely grateful to you as I thought my face would never recover but it did.
Mindy
Back in October of 2021 I came to Karen with synkinesis after having BP. At our first meeting (via zoom) I was quite anxious and concerned but Karen was very calming as she talked...
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Our team

Catriona Neville

Extended Scope Practitioner Facial Therapist

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Karen Young

Advanced Facial Therapist

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Tamsin Gwynn

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Benefits of early therapy

There are many benefits to starting facial therapy early. When your nerve is not working or slowly recovering, the face quickly develops incorrect movement habits. These can cause long term problems, in particular synkinesis.

Research shows that early facial therapy can minimise the risk of synkinesis and improve your facial movement from a much earlier stage of recovery.

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Who we accept referrals from

At the facial rehabilitation centre, we accept referrals from all over the UK and internationally from patient self-referrals, consultants, and GP's. We see patients who have a lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy, such as those patients diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, Ramsey hunt syndrome, or after surgical procedures to name but a few.

NHS patients

Happy to support those transferring to the NHS

We are happy to take patients who are awaiting NHS services and happy to facilitate the transition between these two services.

We can treat patients who require facial therapy and chemo denervation treatments. We have the facilities to treat patients virtually or in person when required.