The Clinic
The Alison Rostron Treatment Centre was established in 1985. It is a friendly clinic with a highly qualified team of experienced therapists, specialising in treatments using Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). In addition to the treatment of lymphoedema, lipoedema and other conditions which benefit from MLD massage, the clinic also offers a range of complementary therapies including sports and remedial massage, aromatherapy, Indian head massage and reflexology.
The clinic welcomes both self-funded and insured patients (It is a listed provider for BUPA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA). For those patients who are unable to access the clinic, we are able to offer mobile treatment whether at home or in a care home setting.
We look forward to welcoming you soon and are available to answer any questions you may have. Our Administrator, Hazel Blyth, will be pleased to help you initially.
Our Therapists
All therapists at the centre have been trained by Alison to ITEC standards and are all members of professional associations.
Alison Rostron
Alison Rostron has been practising as a therapist since 1984 and in 2001 she qualified as a practitioner in Dr Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). She now specialises in the treatment of lymphoedema, lipoedema and other conditions which benefit from MLD and she is passionate about her work in this area. She has treated many patients over the years, working closely with the medical profession who refer patients to her regularly.
Alison returns to Austria regularly to update her techniques which are used to alleviate lymphoedema, a condition in which excess fluid causes swelling in the tissues, and lipoedema, a condition of the fat cells. She treats many patients who have developed lymphoedema as a result of breast cancer surgery and is qualified to use scar release techniques which relieve tightness and discomfort post-surgery.
Alison has a keen interest in sport. She is a former fitness instructor and keeps herself fit through yoga, pilates and long-distance running. She has completed 7 London Marathons. She is also involved with local charities and in 2015 climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising money for Keeping Abreast, a local breast cancer charity.
Ursula Walker
Ursula trained with Alison in 1997 and is qualified in holistic massage, remedial massage, reflexology, Indian head massage, aromatherapy and Dr Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
She began working at the treatment centre in 2002, combining this with her nursing career and became a full time therapist in 2005.
She continues to be fascinated by the human body and particularly enjoys treating Lymphoedema.
Away from work, Ursula spends time exploring with her son, is a Spurs supporter and likes to have a physical challenge to keep fit, be it a triathlon, marathon or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro!
Lucy Grubb
Lucy trained with Alison in 2004 and is qualified in holistic massage and Dr Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She began working at the practice in 2015 after relocating to Norwich from London.
Lucy has a keen interest in the treatment of lymphoedema and lipoedema and regularly attends workshops and conferences to keep up with the latest treatment developments.
Outside of work, Lucy enjoys keeping fit with regular yoga practise and running. She enjoys exploring the best of East Anglia with her husband and two daughters.
Lysa Burgess
Lysa first qualified as a massage therapist in 2007 and has been working at the Treatment Centre since 2009. She is qualified in holistic massage, sports massage, aromatherapy and reflexology.
Lysa has continued to add to her skills by training in clinical massage and advanced myofascial release. Lysa combines these therapies to tailor each treatment to the client's needs.
Outside of work Lysa pursues her interests in fitness and health, travel and cooking.