Filip Swietlik
Director, Physiotherapy AssistantFilip is director and co-founder of Footsteps Centre. Filip received his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the Academy of Physical Education in Poznan, Poland. He has been working with children for over 20 years providing individual, play (fun)-based, functional therapy. Filip has experience working with children with varying diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, genetic diagnoses, developmental delay, undiagnosed disorders as well as orthopaedics or musculoskeletal conditions. Filip, in his work uses elements of various therapeutic methods to make therapy effective and attractive for every patient. Filip has a certification in Paediatric NDT Bobath, he completed a PNF course (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), M.A.E.S. Therapy Introduction Course and other workshops.
Malgorzata Swietlik
Head HCPC PhysiotherapistMalgorzata Swietlik graduated with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from the Academy of Physical Education in Poznan, Poland. She has over 20 years of paediatric experience treating and supporting patients with neurological and developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy, genetic syndromes as well as orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Malgorzata values an individual approach to each patient and combines a variety of therapeutic methods and techniques to follow the personal needs of each child. Malgorzata is certified in Paediatric NDT Bobath, she completed PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) Basic, Advanced and PNF in Paediatrics, M.A.E.S. Therapy Introduction Course, Sensory Processing and Integration in Children. Malgorzata is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), and the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP). Malgorzata is one of the co-founders of The Footsteps Centre and is known as Gosia.
Mark Kirwan
Physiotherapy AssistantMark received his BSc in Physiotherapy in VPU Lublin, Poland. He has several years experience in Paediatrics and completed the M.A.E.S therapy introductory course. Mark puts an emphasis on enjoyment for all children and strives for the best results while ensuring a fantastic time is had during therapy.
Kirsty Dawson
Centre Manager Email kirsty@footstepscentre.com
Kirsty has worked as the Centre Manager at Footsteps since 2012. She is responsible for the daily running of the Centre, bookings, invoicing, accounts and everything business focused. Previously Kirsty was an Events Manager working in Graduate Recruitment, and prior to that she served in the Royal Air Force as an Air Traffic Control Officer.
Please contact Kirsty with any questions about The Footsteps Centre.
Claire Hyde
Community Fundraiser Email claire@footstepsfoundation.com
Claire started at Footsteps Foundation in 2024 after working in a primary school for 18 years. Claire’s role includes social media, the contact for local community groups, individuals and corporate fundraisers as well as the co-ordinating community events.
Claire’s previous roles have been in various administration/secretarial positions, nannying and primary school TA.
Please contact Claire with any questions about community fundraising.
