About Us
We understand that pain and injury can have a profound impact across your life, from being unable to engage in sports or exercise to preventing simple but important activities of daily living such as playing with a grandchild. That is why we take a compassionate and caring approach that starts with listening carefully to your whole story to fully understand the problem and your treatment goals.
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We take you through a detailed clinical evaluation to help form a diagnosis and establish current fitness levels. A plan of treatment is developed together in partnership that connects your journey to the present and then where you would like to be. We use expert hands on techniques, individualised exercises rehabilitation and education to help maximise outcomes while building strength and resilience that gives you confidence and tools to prevent recurrence.
Founder and Director
Stephen Panchal, BSc (Hons), MSc, MCSP, HCPC
After graduating from University in 2014 with a First Class Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy, Stephen spent several years in the NHS working across acute hospital wards before specialising in sport, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal practice. Here he quickly progressed to senior clinician, working to help people across the age and fitness spectrum recover and rehabilitate from pain and disability. This includes getting injured elite GB athletes back to full fitness, through to helping people recover from occupational pain or better manage long-term conditions such as osteoarthritis. Stephen's passion and enthusiasm led him to specialise further and complete a Master's degree in neuromusculoskeletal practice while maintaining full-time clinical work. This allows him to utilise advanced knowledge and skills to ensure that patients have the best chance of successful outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Stephen has also completed and published empirical research in scientific international peer-reviewed journals focussing on assessment and diagnostics. Before training as a physiotherapist, Stephen worked as a mountain leader guiding expeditions both in the UK and overseas. He also spent several years serving with the MOD across the globe. From these experiences, Stephen has gained a deep understanding and insight into health, injury, and recovery, which has shaped his approach to helping others, ensuring they receive compassionate care and expert guidance. Alongside private practice, Stephen holds an NHS role as an advanced musculoskeletal practitioner. In his spare time, Stephen likes walking or climbing in the mountains, but most of all, loves spending time with his three young daughters.
​University of Central Lancashire
Distinction | 2023
University of Central Lancashire
Merit | 2022
University of Nottingham
Distinction | 2021
Sheffield Hallam University
First Class | 2014
Joint and Soft Tissue Steroid Injections
Independent Prescribing Advanced Certificate
Masters of Science in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Practice
Bachelors of Science with Honours in Physiotherapy