Suzanne Hamilton

Suzanne is one of a handful of podiatrists in the UK and one of two in Northern Ireland to obtain a post graduate qualification from the William Harvey Research Institute at Queen Mary University, London in Podiatric Sports Medicine. This qualification was based on the philosophy that total care for the athlete requires a multi-disciplinary approach underpinned by evidence-based medicine; a philosophy which Suzanne passionately believes in and endeavors to work closely alongside consultants, physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches and soft tissue therapists.

Suzanne has worked in private practice over the last 5 years, working with a range of clients from elite athletes to recreational runners. She has a passion for helping people and educating people on podiatric sports medicine and enjoys speaking publicly on topics related to podiatric sports medicine and its growing role within the sporting environment. She currently works full time between Active Health Solutions and Crusaders Football Club.

Suzanne Hamilton
Podiatrist

Her further training has enabled her to gain experience in diagnostic ultrasound of the foot and ankle which she uses routinely during clinical examination, guided injection therapy, shockwave therapy, rehabilitation, gait/running analysis and foot orthoses. In June 2016 she attended a function running assessment and gait re-training workshop at Pure Sports Medicine, Canary Wharf, along with other coaches and health professionals from the running industry.

Suzanne has particular interest in football medicine and during her post graduate training had the opportunity to spend time at Chelsea Football Club learning the ethos and injury management strategies adopted by their sports medicine team. She has been part of the medical team at Crusaders Football Club since 2015 providing sports massage and podiatric sports medicine services to players.

Qualifications:

BSc Hons Podiatry

PGCert Podiatric Sports Medicine

Sports Massage

Special Interests :

Heel pain

Lower limb Running injuries

Forefoot pain

Achilles Tendon pain

Professional Memberships

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

College of Podiatry (COP)

British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASEM)

Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA))

Contact :

Email: suzanne@activehealthsolutions.co.uk
Twitter: @SuzannePod

Renata Fitzpatrick

I went to see a podiatrist for a free assessment appointment and the person - Caroline was her name - was thorough, patient, kind, and even wrote a letter to my GP suggesting a blood test. She also sent me exercises to do for my feet, and recommended I see a specialist. She went far beyond my expectations. The receptionist was very nice as well and contacted me before and after the appointment - excellent place to go.

Ruth Bromley

I have had a series of appointments at Active Health with Lucy and it has been a great experience. Not only has my pain gone but the treatment I received from walking in until leaving was really positive with friendly, helpful staff and top physio treatment. Thank you!

My Fabulous Fitness

I have suffered with post-concussion syndrome and whiplash symptoms for a year. I went to see David and he has reduced my symptoms massively within a month and I’m now back to exercising as normal. My neck pain is also gone. Magic

Sandra Campbell

I was extremely happy with my treatment at Active health and will be recommending it to my friends. I was always treated professionally and everyone was very friendly.

Julie McCusker

The team at Active Health are friendly and professional and the Bangor clinic is smart and welcoming. Claire was fantastic at getting to the root of my ongoing shoulder pain and I feel confident that our treatment plan will give me the relief and results I need. I would highly recommend Active Health.

Ralph Richards

I can not recommend the physiotherapy enough. Tom has been superb with me. On my first appointment I could barely walk, after 8 sessions I have a much greater range of movement. Great people, great personalities and truly professional. Thank you all so much. Kindest regards.. Ralph.

Paul Clarke

This was my third time to call upon Active Health’s excellent services over some 10 years and once again I have nothing but praise for all of the staff, whose professionalism is evident in every aspect of the practice. Rachel’s authoritative assessment and Lucy’s skilful treatment with targeted exercises gave great confidence as well as producing significant results, helping me to live more comfortably with arthritis in the neck. If all physiotherapy was like this, waiting lists would be a thing of the past! I would like to have awarded you 4.9 stars had that been possible, my only tiny quibble being that the consulting/treatment rooms have fairly thin walls and so are maybe not as private as they might be. However, I would have no hesitation in recommending Active Health to others (and indeed already have on several occasions) so thank you again.

Deborah Lyness

I have just concluded 8 months of physio with Lucy after a horse riding accident in April 2022 resulted in a fairly serious talus break as well as significant knee damage. With Lucy's expertise and positivity I have progressed from 2 crutches (Sept 22) to one (Nov 22) to none, having been previously told from a completely separate health care source that my progress at Sept 2022 might be as good as it would get! Thank you Lucy, for your, quite literally, life changing work to get me moving - and believing there were and still are gains to be made! Also to the wider team and Charlotte in particular, thank you for such a friendly and highly professional experience.

Paul McCormack

Tom my physiotherapist worker wonders on my knee pain , could not thank him enought and I'm now off all my morphing pain killer. thank you Tom for your wonderful skill and therapy

Elaine B

Had a podiatry appointment with Matthew today. I would highly recommend.