Assessment
A detailed history, then a thorough examination of movement, strength and the affected area. You leave knowing what is wrong, why it happened, and exactly what we are going to do about it.
Musculoskeletal Care
Physiotherapy in London and Essex
Get a clear diagnosis and a plan that gets you back to the work, sport and life you love: our HCPC-registered, chartered physiotherapists combine hands-on treatment with progressive exercise and honest education, so you understand what is driving your back, neck, joint or sports pain and leave each visit a step stronger.
At your first appointment we look for the cause, not just the sore spot: your history, how you move, and what your work, sport and life ask of your body.
Your first visit is a full musculoskeletal assessment: a detailed history, then testing of movement, strength and the affected area. We explain the working diagnosis in plain English and agree a plan with you before any treatment begins.
You leave with a written summary of what we found and a home exercise programme built around your diagnosis and your goals, so progress keeps going between visits.
Physiotherapy can help to:
Ease your pain and move freely again
Hands-on manual therapy settles the painful, guarded phase of back, neck, shoulder and joint problems, in line with NICE first-line guidance. We calm symptoms early so you can keep moving through your day rather than putting life on hold.
Get back to your sport
We assess how your training loads your body, then rebuild the strength, control and confidence a return to running, lifting, golf or team sport demands. The plan is built around your goal, so you come back ready rather than tentative.
Recover well after surgery
A graded, progressive programme guides you through post-operative rehabilitation at the pace the healing tissue needs. We track your range, strength and function at each visit so recovery keeps moving without pushing too hard, too soon.
Understand what is driving your symptoms
Clear education is part of every session. We explain your diagnosis in plain English and show you what to change and what to keep doing, so you stay in control of your recovery between appointments instead of guessing.
Stay strong and cut the risk of the next flare
Progressive exercise rebuilds the load tolerance your body needs for desk days, training and daily life. Finishing your rehabilitation and keeping the strength you have gained is the most reliable way to reduce how often problems return.
I saw Amanda for a problem I've been having with a painful shoulder. She explained to me what the problem was, did a thorough treatment session and gave me some exercises to do to improve it. Very professional and friendly, I highly recommend her.
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I booked with Michelle for my first appointment. When I stood up I said to her it feels like heaven as my continuous back pain had totally gone. I was totally pain free for 7 hours so bless you Michelle.
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I first visited Amanda following a maisonneuve fracture. That day I walked 107 steps in a camboot with two crutches. I have visited weekly. Yesterday I walked 13,315 steps (no crutches, no boot). The transformation is truly amazing.
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After my son's sports injury we spent many months trying to get help from various other doctors. It was so reassuring to finally speak with someone who really understood what was going on. Michelle was worth every penny!
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Michelle was absolutely amazing during my pregnancy with the multiple issues I had. She diagnosed and treated pain in my knee and my back, and got me from a place where I couldn't kneel at all, to fully weight bearing in a short space of time.
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Excellent treatment of my lower back and related sciatica injuries from CrossFit. Definitely my go-to therapist when in dire need of pain relief.
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Physiotherapy fees and booking
You can refer yourself, with no GP letter needed, and book online in a couple of minutes at whichever clinic is easier for you to reach.
- Self-referral: book directly, no GP referral required
- Two clinics, both led by our chartered physiotherapists
- Open Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm
- Two minutes from Liverpool Street station, with free parking at our second clinic
- A written summary and a home exercise programme after every appointment
Your journey
with The Physio Rooms
It starts with finding the cause. Whether you are a City professional stuck at a desk or a weekend athlete chasing a comeback, we treat what is driving the problem, then build the strength that keeps it fixed.
Hands-on treatment
Manual therapy chosen for your presentation, with Western medical acupuncture added where it helps. Treatment is not the goal in itself: it creates the window to move more freely and load the tissue.
Rebuild
Progressive, coached exercise rehabilitation restores the strength and load tolerance you lost. Both clinics have full gym facilities, and this is the stage that decides whether the fix lasts.
Stay well
Each follow-up reassesses you against your baseline. We discharge you when you have the strength and the tools to manage on your own, with clinical Pilates and TPI golf screening on hand to keep you moving.
Back to the work, sport and life you love. We settle the pain, get to what is driving it, then rebuild the strength that keeps it away, so you leave each visit a step stronger than the last.
- Based in the City of London, inside UNTIL at 280 Bishopsgate, with a second clinic in Essex.
- Rated 5.0 on Google across 11 patient reviews.
- Chartered, HCPC-registered physiotherapists with more than ten years of combined clinical experience.
We specialise in:
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy for back, neck, shoulder and joint pain
- Progressive exercise rehabilitation, with full gym facilities at both clinics
- Western medical acupuncture within the AACP framework
- Clinical Pilates with Pilates by Janie
- TPI golf physiotherapy movement screening with Amanda
- Post-operative and sports-injury rehabilitation
- Home-based rehabilitation, supported and progressed remotely
2 Locations
Physiotherapy across our two clinics
- Liverpool Street 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4RB View location →
- Wickham Bishops 7 Wooldridge Place, Witham CM8 3LW View location →
Written and medically reviewed byAmanda Yardley, Physiotherapist & Co-Founder · HCPC-registered · Chartered Society of Physiotherapy · Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
FAQ
FAQs
Do I need a GP referral to see a physiotherapist?
No. UK physiotherapists are first-contact practitioners, so you can self-refer and book directly through our Cliniko online booking page. If you are using private health insurance, your provider may require a GP referral first, so check your policy. Self-funded patients never need a referral to see us.
How many sessions will I need?
Most acute injuries settle within three to six sessions over four to eight weeks. Chronic conditions such as long-standing low back pain, recurring tendinopathy, or post-surgical rehab typically need six to twelve. We discuss a realistic course at your first appointment and reassess every visit. We will not sell you sessions you do not need.
What should I wear and bring to my appointment?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that lets us assess and move the affected area: shorts for lower-limb problems, a vest top for shoulder or neck issues. We have private treatment rooms at both clinics. Bring any relevant scan or test results, insurer details if applicable, and a list of any medications you currently take.
Where are your physiotherapy clinics?
We have two clinics. Our London clinic is at 280 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4RB, inside UNTIL Liverpool Street in the City. Our Essex clinic is at 7 Wooldridge Place, Wickham Bishops, CM8 3LW. The same clinical standards apply at both sites, and you can book either location through our Cliniko page.
What does a physiotherapist actually treat?
We treat musculoskeletal problems: back pain and sciatica, neck pain, sports injuries, tendon and muscle injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and arthritis. Physiotherapy is recommended by NICE as a first-line option for most of these. Treatment blends manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and education so you understand and manage your condition.
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