Member stories
Behind every therapy session is a personal journey.
Our member stories share the experiences of people living with neurological and long-term conditions and the role the Centre plays in their lives.
From navigating diagnosis to finding new confidence, these stories reflect the strength, resilience and community that define Kent Neuro Therapy Centre.
Read our member stories
My story living with MS
Exercise has become a vital part of his routine. For the past four years, Mark has taken part in classes at the Centre, including Balance Warrior on Mondays where he sees real improvement in his stability and enjoys the “penguin waddle” exercise. He also does HIIT (high intensity interval training)…read more →
MS and Me: My Story
Over the last 16 years I’ve leaned on Kent Neuro as a place to continue my rehabilitation and share experiences. I started off with a Pilates class in the old Centre and then once the new Centre was built I began to explore the other beneficial therapies on offer. Even…read more →
The Centre and what it means to me
As far as the therapy goes, each and every one of the hydro therapists have now made such a positive contribution to my wellbeing through their professionalism, skill and care that it’s hard to put into words. I left school age 16 with less than promising results. From there I…read more →
Come in – the water’s lovely!
The Kent Neuro Therapy Centre’s hydrotherapy team is brilliant – consistently kind and encouraging, with many years of experience. In my initial assessment session, they put together a programme of exercises that were tailored to my needs; this has been adjusted as I’ve grown stronger. It is a bright summer…read more →
My Stroke Journey: Four Years of Recovery and Rediscovery
Looking back over the past four years I am amazed at how far I have come. The journey has been filled with highs and lows, but each step has been a testament to resilience and determination. The support from the Centre, my therapists, family and friends has been invaluable. The…read more →
Tanya shares her story with MS
My name is Tanya Roots. I was born in Westminster in London where I spent my first years, moved to Wimbledon Common and spent my later years in Surrey until I met my husband and moved to Kent. I am married to Malcolm, and we have two lovely children Dominic…read more →
How oxygen therapy has helped my fibromyalgia
In 2021, while we were still in and out of Lockdown, I rather unexpectedly got diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I’d known something was wrong for over a year by this point: I was tired all the time, my muscles ached after very little exertion, and I was only able to tell…read more →
Making steps with mobility
Wendy Reid is a full-time wheelchair user and one of our MS Members here at KMSTC. She has been married to her husband Ray for 53 years. Together they have three sons along with four grandchildren, three boys and one girl. They moved down from Crystal Palace to Gillingham in…read more →
