Joanne Drake is an HCPC registered and qualified Orthotist/Prosthetist based in Kingston, with a primary focus on the treatment of plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and related conditions. She is also a rare specialist who practises helmet therapy for craniosynostosis following endoscopic cranial surgery.
Joanne qualified in 1998 with a BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Salford University. She began her career as a prosthetist at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore and later joined the rehabilitation team at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, where she served as a Senior Prosthetist.
In 2004 she left the NHS to specialise solely in the treatment of plagiocephaly and has become one of the UK’s foremost clinicians in all areas of corrective helmet therapy. Her expertise lies in the management of plagiocephaly, including repositioning techniques. She was instrumental in developing some of the first clinical protocols for plagiocephaly in the UK and, more recently, in implementing the use of cranial remoulding therapy post-operatively for babies with craniosynostosis.
Throughout her career, Joanne has demonstrated a commitment to individualised care, tailoring her treatments to suit each patient’s unique needs. Her professional approach, empathy, and deep understanding of the challenges patients and their families may face enable her to deliver exceptional results and a positive treatment experience.
