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---Physiotherapy & holistic care
Our physiotherapists and holistic therapists work together, so you get one clear plan for your recovery, not a list of appointments.
Tell us what hurts and we'll match you with the right therapist. Most people are seen within three days.
What brings you in?
Holistic therapies
Ayurvedic massage, herbal heat therapy and acupuncture in a quiet studio, alongside expert physiotherapy.
About us
We started as a small physiotherapy practice and grew by listening to our patients. Today our team brings modern rehab and time-tested holistic care under one roof.
Conditions
Why it happens, what helps, and how we can get you moving again.
Two calm, accessible spaces in Riverside and Old Town.
Book a visit
Choose a time online, call the front desk or send us a WhatsApp. We'll confirm the same day.
Book online, call or WhatsApp. Same-week appointments are usually available.
Where does it hurt?
Choose an area to see the conditions we treat there.
Conditions
Pick what's bothering you to see how we treat it.
Aching or stiffness low in the back, often after lifting, sitting for long hours or a sudden twist.
How we can helpPain that runs from the lower back down one leg, sometimes with tingling or numbness.
How we can helpTight, sore neck and shoulders from desk work, phones or poor sleep, sometimes with headaches.
How we can helpPain around or inside the knee from wear, sport or an old injury, often worse on stairs.
How we can helpA shoulder that slowly gets painful and stiff, making it hard to lift your arm or reach behind you.
How we can helpStiff, aching joints that make everyday movement harder. Gentle, regular care can keep you moving.
How we can helpSprains, strains and overuse injuries from running, gym work or team sports, and getting back to it safely.
How we can helpWhen stress settles in your body as tight muscles, poor sleep and constant tiredness.
How we can helpTreatments
A full first appointment: we find out what is going on and agree a plan with you.
Hands-on joint and soft-tissue work to ease pain and help you move more freely.
Rehab and strength work to get you back to running, training or playing.
Physiotherapy in your own home, for anyone who finds it hard to travel.
Warm herbal oils and compresses to soothe stiff joints and tired muscles, in the Ayurvedic tradition.
Fine needles placed by a trained practitioner, often used alongside physiotherapy for pain.
Prices
£55per session
For a one-off problem or a check-up.
£2756 sessions
Our most chosen plan for back, neck and joint problems.
£90per visit
For anyone who finds it hard to travel.
We accept most major health insurers. Please give us 24 hours' notice to change or cancel, or the full fee may be charged.
| First assessment60 minutes | £65 |
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| Follow-up session45 minutes | £55 |
| Home visit60 minutes, within 5 miles | £90 |
| Herbal heat therapy45 minutes | £50 |
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| Ayurvedic oil massage60 minutes | £70 |
| Free 15-minute phone chat | Free |
Prices include VAT where it applies.
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 – 13:0016:00 – 20:00 |
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| Saturday | 9:00 – 14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on bank holidays. For an urgent problem out of hours, call 111.
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday – Wednesday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 14:00 |
Find us
Our main clinic, with four treatment rooms and a rehab gym.
A quiet studio for massage and holistic treatments.
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 – 13:0016:00 – 20:00 |
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| Saturday | 9:00 – 14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Our team
Ayurvedic therapist
Acupuncturist
Massage therapist
4.9 from 380 reviews on Google
I'd had back pain for two years. After six sessions with Anika I'm back to gardening, and I finally understand what to do when it flares up.
Tom got me from a sprained ankle to my first 10K in three months. Clear, honest and always on time.
The heat therapy with Meera was the first thing that eased my stiff knees in years. Such a calm place.
They treated me as a person, not a problem. I came in barely able to turn my head and left with a plan I could actually follow.
Most lower back pain is not caused by serious damage, and most people feel much better within a few weeks. Staying gently active usually helps more than resting in bed.
Call a doctor straight away if you have numbness around your groin, trouble passing urine, or weakness in both legs.
Our approach
Our physiotherapists assess how you move and why it hurts. Where it helps, they bring in our holistic therapists: heat therapy to ease stiffness, massage to release tension, acupuncture alongside exercise.
You get one plan, agreed with you, and one team who talk to each other.
Online, by phone or on WhatsApp.
We find out what's going on and agree a plan with you.
Hands-on care in clinic, simple exercises at home.
First visit
How it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you'd like to get back to.
Gentle tests of movement, strength and posture. Wear something comfortable.
Usually hands-on care to ease pain, so you leave feeling some difference.
What we think is going on, how many sessions you may need, and exercises for home.
Dr Anika Rao opens a small physiotherapy room above a Riverside pharmacy.
We move into our own clinic with four treatment rooms and a rehab gym.
Ayurvedic therapy and acupuncture become part of every patient's options.
A second, quieter space opens for massage and holistic care.
FAQ
Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp us.
No. You can book directly with us. If you're claiming on health insurance, check whether your insurer needs a referral first.
Something comfortable you can move in. For back or leg problems, shorts are helpful. We have private changing space.
It depends on the problem. Many people need three to six sessions. We'll give you an honest idea at your first visit.
Yes. Many of our plans combine both, and our recovery pack can be used for either.
Anywhere within five miles of either clinic. Further away? Ask us and we'll do our best.
Just a little space to move and a firm chair. Your physiotherapist brings everything else.
Health tips
Two minutes, five moves, no equipment. A simple routine for stiff necks and tired backs.
How to know you are ready, and a gentle four-week plan to rebuild without setbacks.
Warm oil, slow strokes and a lot of quiet. What to expect from your first session.
Two minutes, five moves, no equipment. A simple routine for stiff necks and tired backs.
Request an appointment
Prefer not to book online? Send us a few details and we'll call you within one working day.
From our own patient survey, 2025.
Physiotherapists, massage and holistic therapists.
Early mornings, evenings and Saturdays.
Book a free 15-minute phone chat with a physiotherapist.
Home visits
For anyone who finds it hard to travel, our physiotherapists can treat you in your own home.
What happens, how long it takes and what to bring.
