Assessment
A detailed history, then a thorough examination of movement, strength and the affected area. You leave with a working diagnosis you understand and a plan agreed with you, not handed to you.
Musculoskeletal Care
Physiotherapy in London
A clear diagnosis, hands-on treatment and progressive rehab from chartered physiotherapists who settle your back, neck, shoulder or joint pain, then rebuild the capacity that keeps it away, across our five London clinics.
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- Self-referral; no GP letter needed.
Physiotherapy can help to:
Settle pain and calm a flare-up
We find what is driving the pain, ease it with hands-on treatment, and give you a clear plan so it settles rather than keeps coming back.
Recover from a sports or overuse injury
From a rolled ankle to a stubborn tendon, we diagnose it accurately and load it progressively so the tissue rebuilds the capacity your sport demands.
Rebuild strength and control after injury or surgery
Graded rehab restores the strength, range and confidence you lost, with every exercise demonstrated so your technique stays right between visits.
Get to the cause, not just the symptom
We look at how you move, work and train, so we treat what is actually driving the problem rather than chasing the pain around your body.
Return to sport, work and training on your terms
We keep going until you have the strength and the tools to stay well on your own, with clear milestones so you know you are ready.
At your first appointment we work out what is really holding you back, then agree the plan with you before you leave.
Your initial visit runs 45–60 minutes: a detailed history, then a thorough examination of movement, strength and the affected area. We explain what we find in plain English and agree a working diagnosis together.
Treatment starts the same day, and you leave with the first exercises of a plan built around your goal.
Our physiotherapy team
David Thomas
Founder & Chartered Physiotherapist, MSc, BSc
Augustin “Gus” Hadonou
Co-Founder & Chartered Physiotherapist, MAACP, BSc
Brad Donnelly
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Charlie Briers
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Stefanie Yeh
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Jubilee Viforj
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Liam Thornton
Paediatric Physiotherapist
David helped me when I started to have a strong tibia pain only 5 weeks before the marathon. I genuinely thought at some point that I wasn’t going to be able to do it and I did my PB!
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After suffering with terrible back pain, Gus has helped me make huge improvements. Very professional and happy to explain the processes and treatments. Many thanks
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Couldn’t recommend this physio team enough! They helped me recover from a knee injury 3 weeks before the London Marathon which I thought was going to prevent me from running it! Everyone was really friendly, supportive and genuinely cared about helping me reach my goal. Special thanks to Charlie, Gus, Brad and Stef!
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I came to Dave with an ongoing injury that I’ve been struggling with for months! He helped sort it out straight away, also giving me some exercises to help target the area to get back to full strength. I’m now back to running pain-free already and training properly — I’ll definitely be recommending Kaizen Physiotherapy to my clients!
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Gus worked miracles to get me running a marathon after being injured 6 weeks out. He worked out the issue really quickly and provided a clear and actionable plan to deal with it. The sports massages were the best I’ve ever had too — thanks Peggy! Can’t recommend Gus and Peggy enough.
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I had such a positive experience working with Brad at Kaizen. He supported me through a meniscus tear and got me all the way back to running a half marathon and HYROX training. Everything was structured, progressive, and easy to follow, and I always felt like I was in safe hands.
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Physiotherapy fees and insurance
Book online through Jane and self-refer, with no GP letter needed. If you are using private health insurance, check your policy first: some insurers ask for a GP referral before your first session.
- Initial assessment and treatment: £155 for a full 45–60 minutes
- Follow-up treatment: £93, with your plan progressed at each visit
- Sports massage: £115 for 60 minutes, £155 for 90 minutes
- Performance MOT & Screening: £300 for a 90-minute screen with force-plate testing and a written report
- Recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Cigna, WPA and Allianz
Your journey
with Kaizen
Everything starts with a proper assessment. We find what is driving the problem, treat it, and build the strength that keeps it fixed, so you finish performing, not just pain-free.
Treatment
Hands-on care to settle symptoms and restore movement: manual therapy, with acupuncture, shockwave or soft-tissue work where they genuinely help. The first home exercises go with you the same day.
Rebuild
Progressive exercise that returns strength, control and load tolerance, from Reformer Pilates to strength and conditioning. Each follow-up reassesses against your baseline, so progress is measured rather than guessed.
Perform
Criteria-based milestones return you to work, sport and training. Discharge happens by mutual agreement once you can manage independently, with a Performance MOT available to catch the next weak link early.
Better than yesterday. Kaizen means continuous improvement: small, repeatable gains, built session by session, until you are back to what you love and no longer need us.
- One team across five London clinics: Soho, Liverpool Street, Marylebone, Canary Wharf and Wimbledon Village, plus online appointments.
- Rated 5.0 on Google across 218 reviews.
- Founded in 2022 by David Thomas and Gus Hadonou. You see the same physiotherapist at every visit, so each session builds on the last.
We specialise in:
- Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy
- Western medical acupuncture (AACP)
- Physiotherapy-led Reformer Pilates
- Specialist hand therapy and splinting
- Shockwave therapy for stubborn tendons
- Strength and conditioning for rehabilitation
- Running and gait analysis
- Performance MOT and movement screening
5 Locations
Physiotherapy across our 5 London clinics
- Canary Wharf 30 South Colonnade, London E14 5HX View location →
- Liverpool Street 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4RB View location →
- Marylebone 1 Orchard Street, London W1H 6HJ View location →
- Soho 111 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT View location →
- Wimbledon Village 39b High Street Wimbledon, London SW19 5BY View location →
Written and medically reviewed byDavid Thomas, Founder & Chartered Physiotherapist · HCPC-registered · MSc · 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 Jane online booking page. If you are claiming on private health insurance, your insurer may ask for a GP referral first, so check your policy. Self-funding patients never need a referral to see us.
How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?
It depends on your condition, but many acute problems settle within three to six sessions over several weeks, while long-standing or post-surgical cases may need more. We discuss a realistic plan at your first appointment and reassess every visit. We will not recommend sessions you do not need, and you can stop whenever you choose.
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 neck or shoulder issues. We have private treatment rooms at every clinic. Bring any relevant scan or test results, insurer details if applicable, and a list of medications you currently take.
Where are your physiotherapy clinics?
All our clinics sit inside fully equipped fitness spaces. Our flagship Soho clinic is at 111 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT, a short walk from Tottenham Court Road station, with further clinics at Liverpool Street, Marylebone, Canary Wharf, and Wimbledon Village. The same clinical standards apply at every site, and you can book any location through our Jane online booking page.
What conditions does physiotherapy treat?
Physiotherapy treats musculoskeletal problems: low back pain and sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, sports injuries, tendinopathy, and post-operative rehabilitation. NICE recommends it as a first-line option for many of these, including low back pain and sciatica. Treatment blends manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and education so you understand and manage your condition.
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