Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Henriette Valmestad

Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist Henriette Valmestad

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About me

Henriette completed her BSc degree in Physiotherapy at Oxford Brookes University, UK in 2014. As part of the degree, she completed her training hours within the Oxford University Hospital, allowing her to develop both experience and knowledge within neurological, respiratory and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Shortly after this, she moved to London and worked in the musculoskeletal outpatient setting within both the NHS and private practice and later on completed a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and Exercise Medicine at Middlesex University. Henriette has specialised further and completed a PGC in Women’s Health at The University of Bradford which has allowed her to become a full member of the Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP). This has brought a unique skill set, being able to provide specialised physiotherapy treatment for all conditions impacting abdomen, pelvis, hips and pelvic organs, including issues related to pregnancy and postnatal recovery, menstruation, endometriosis and menopause. In addition, she is also trained in Clinical Pilates through the APPI and offer this through both a clinical 1:1 setting as well as group-based pilates.

Personal Bio

Henriette is new to the UAE and moved to Abu Dhabi in 2022. She is originally from Norway and love an active lifestyle including anything from gym based strength training, Crossfit to tennis.

Current Professional Memberships

  • MSCP – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (UK)
  • HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council (UK)
  • POGP – Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapy (UK)

  • HAAD – Health Authority Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Additional Qualifications

  • APPI Pilates
  • ATACP Accredited Foundation Programme in Aquatic Physiotherapy
  • POGP Complex Pelvic pain
  • RunningPhysio’s Running Repair
  • Sporting Hip and Groin
  • Grade 5 manipulations