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Premier Orthotics is a caring yet progressive company that seeks to provide the patient with an efficient and effective service. We are responsive to both patients needs and within the ever developing field of Orthotic materials.

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Practitioner

Mark Elmer

Mark Elmer has been practicing in the field of Orthotics for over thirty years now, and also in Private Practice for over 20 years.

He held the position of Head of Orthotics at the North Bristol NHS Trust for eight years and as a senior manager was responsible for the Orthotics Departments of most major and minor hospitals in the Bristol and Bath area.  He also practiced and specialised at  Bath’s Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases for ten years.

His clinical experience is comprehensive and includes Orthopaedics, Diabetic MDTs and Rheumatoid patients.  Additionally his career has always revolved around Paediatrics dealing with complex neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy; and increasingly in the field of sports orthoses.

Mark Elmer is a member of BAPO and is HCPC registered. The Health and Care Profession’s Council (HCPC) is the body that monitors and provides registration.  This is obtained following the  4 year degree course specialising in Orthotics and Prosthetics.  Mark Elmer is married and has two children.

Qualifications

bapo

BAPO MEMBER

Member of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

hcpc

HCPC Registered

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

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EWI Member

Member of the Expert Witness Institute

Enhanced DBS Check

Registered with a DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate
(Police Check)

Postgraduate Qualifications

Numerous Post-graduate courses and certificates

Lecturer

Lectures in Orthotics

Dip O.T.C

What Our Customers Say

Mrs S Beech, Bristol

Dear Mark,

I just wanted to give you an update on my progress and my thanks,  since I saw you in July last year. Your interventions have had a most positive effect, more than could have been dreamed of.

I can now walk, with my stroller, for over a mile in one go and potter, say if out shopping or visiting an attraction, for two to three miles.  You may remember that when I came to you, I could only manage about 50yds and mostly went out on a mobility scooter.

The improvement took quite a while to achieve, and I just managed the progress in gradual increments each day.  I am so pleased with this and am surprised at the absence of orthotic referrals from the surgical, physiotherapy and neurology specialist.

Thank you so much.

Mrs S Beech, Bristol

V Wilkes, Bristol

Dear Mr Elmer, Thank you for all you have done for me. It has made a huge difference to my life

R Devonald, Bath

Dear Mr Elmer, It is nearly a year since I had my right hip removed. Until last Monday when I took delivery of the raised shoe that you have constructed for me, I was never able to stand with my pelvis level. The difference I now experience is extraordinary. I am so pleased and grateful, but regretful that I have had to waste a year of correct posture and movement. Thank you.

Mrs R Mason, Bristol

Dear Mr Elmer, I felt I must drop you a line to tell you how pleased I am with my insoles, and it was considerate of you to have them made so speedily for my sailing in Scotland. It certainly helped my balance! They are light and fit perfectly.

Mrs D Ashton, Bristol / France

Dear Mr Elmer, I came to you with difficult and painful feet and I am writing to thank you for your expert advice and infinite patience, you made me smile again. Over the last four or five years your help has been paramount

Mr H Seager, Chippenham

Dear Mr Elmer, First of all, can I thank you for your very professional analysis of my condition. It was obvious to me that you are a true expert in the field of Orthotics and the way you were able to explain things to me, in terms of solving my problem, filled me with confidence. So, over the past two weeks I have been wearing my inserts on an increasing basis. At first they felt strange and quite different from my old inserts. However, I soon got used to them and now use them more or less all the time. They really are making a big difference.

G Holmes, Barnstaple

Dear Mr. Elmer I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how I'm getting on with the new Ankle Foot Orthosis that you made for me. It took a couple of weeks getting used to but now offers much more than I ever imagined; it's very very good. Many thanks for your invaluable help and advice. I am able to discard the original one you made 17 years previously. I am so pleased with it and I can't thank you enough for your time and help. With much appreciation.

Bridge Case Management

....David was so incredibly pleased with Mark’s input, please pass this on to him. It would seem that without Mark things may not have reached any satisfactory resolution – he’s so happy with the result, no more surgery, and feeling much more normal with his walking. Indeed, since Mark’s input David has been to college and got a job!  I wish he practiced elsewhere in the country.

Mrs F Still, Yeovil

I wanted to thank you for making me these wonderful orthotics for my shoes. As I told you, I have been to several Podiatrists/Orthotists over the years and never had a comfortable pair of orthotics which actually fitted properly into my shoes and helped the pain. I have to say the ones you made me are from a different planet! They fit beautifully into my shoes and from day one I hardly knew they were there. My foot pain has gone and I am enjoying some really good walks without pain. I may well contact you in the future to make me a second pair. Thank you for all your help.

Penni, Launceston, Devon

Just to let you know that my orthotics arrived safely today and I am delighted with them. Please pass my thanks to Mark in particular, and to his guys who do the sole raises! I have been walking around in the sandals and both pairs are absolutely perfect with the new insole and raise. The two boot raises are great too and the adjustment Mark made to my pale suede shoe is brilliant. Once again, my thanks and I am a very happy bunny!

Clinic Locations

Premier Orthotics Ltd
Bristol Nuffield Hospital – The Chesterfield
3 Clifton Hill
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1BN

The Nuffield Hospital are unable to admit children 3 and under.

Premier Orthotics Ltd
The Bath Clinic
Claverton Down Road
Combe Down
Bath
BA2 7BR

The Bath Clinic are unable to admit children 18 and under.

Premier Orthotics Ltd
London, Harley Street

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