Physiotherapy is a highly skilled, evidence-based healthcare profession focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving function after injury, surgery, or illness. It uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, education, and rehabilitation to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Physiotherapists in the UK are regulated medical professionals, educated to degree or master’s level, with extensive clinical training. It’s one of the most competitive and academically demanding allied health careers, requiring a deep understanding of anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, and clinical reasoning.

At Chris Heywood Physio in Northampton, sessions are 60 minutes long—allowing time for a thorough assessment, hands-on treatment, and clear advice. Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, managing long-term pain, or simply want to move better, physiotherapy offers personalised care grounded in science and experience.

All sessions with Chris Heywood Physio are 60 minutes long—considerably longer than the standard 20–30 minute appointments offered by many clinics. This extended time allows for a detailed assessment, hands-on treatment, tailored rehabilitation advice, and the chance to answer your questions properly without feeling rushed.

Longer sessions often mean better outcomes in fewer visits, potentially saving you time and money in the long run. It also reflects Chris’s belief that high-quality physiotherapy requires both expertise and time—something that’s often missing in more rushed, high-volume settings.

It depends — and anyone who tells you otherwise at your first appointment isn’t being honest.

At Chris Heywood Physio, treatment is based entirely on what you actually need, not on a pre-set block of sessions. Some patients feel significantly better after just one or two visits, especially with the right education and rehab plan. Others may benefit from a few follow-ups, depending on the complexity of the issue.

I strongly believe in treating patients like people, not profit streams. Sadly, it’s not uncommon in private practice to hear patients being told they “need eight sessions” before anyone’s properly assessed them. That’s not how we work.

Here, you'll be given the time, information, and support to understand your condition and take control of your recovery—often meaning fewer sessions, not more. I believes high-quality physiotherapy should empower people, not tie them into unnecessary treatment plans.

Booking is simple and flexible. The quickest way is to use the online booking system—you can choose your service, select a 60-minute appointment that suits you, and confirm in just a few clicks.

If you're not sure which option to choose, you can also fill out the contact form, and Chris will call you back personally as soon as possible. You’re also welcome to WhatsApp the clinic number for a quick message or question—just please note that calls won’t be answered during clinic hours, as treatment sessions are never interrupted.

There’s no receptionist, no call centre—just honest, straightforward care.

No — the clinic is a fully equipped, purpose-built treatment space located in a detached building at my home in the beautiful village of Scaldwell, in Northampton. It’s completely separate from the house and built to modern housing standards, offering the same level of comfort and professionalism you'd expect in any private practice.

The clinic provides a large, private space for assessment and treatment, with excellent natural light and peaceful garden views—something most high-street clinics can't offer. You get the full benefit of a professional clinical environment, without the crowds, noise, or parking stress of busy medical centres.

Not at all. On clinic days, all personal vehicles are moved from the driveway so you can enjoy easy, off-road parking directly outside the clinic. There’s no need to hunt for a space or worry about time limits like you might in a town centre practice.

Appointments are also spaced out deliberately, so there's no overlap—you won't be arriving as another patient is leaving, helping maintain privacy and reducing any stress. Everything is designed to make your visit as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

The preferred payment method is by card, which can be done easily at the clinic at the end of your session.

Cash is accepted, but only with advance notice, as large amounts of cash are not routinely held on-site and may require a trip to the bank. For security and logistical reasons, card payments are strongly encouraged.

All self-paying patients must settle their fee on the day of treatment, before leaving. Unpaid sessions will incur a 50% surcharge, in line with our terms. This policy helps keep the clinic running smoothly and fairly for everyone.

Usually, yes—but only if exercises are appropriate for your condition at the time. Physiotherapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all service, and not every problem benefits from exercises straight away.

During your 60-minute session, you’ll receive a thorough assessment, and if exercises are likely to help, they’ll be tailored specifically to you. I use Zygote Body, an advanced 3D anatomy tool, to help you understand your condition and why certain movements matter. This is extremely well received by patient, who in my experience are normally offered little in the way of education at other practices.

If further investigation is needed—such as scans or specialist referral—I will help arrange this, and exercise prescription may be delayed until a clearer diagnosis is available.