What Is Physiotherapy?
The goal is to help you regain strength, move more freely, and return to your daily activities with confidence.
Integrated Care: The Best of Both Worlds
- Physiotherapy focuses on diagnosis, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery through targeted treatment and exercise.
- Massage Therapy helps relieve muscular tension, reduce discomfort, and support relaxation by working on soft tissues.
By combining both, we provide a more complete recovery pathway that supports both symptom relief and long-term improvement.
Conditions We Treat
Our physiotherapists support a wide range of conditions, helping you move better and feel more comfortable.
We commonly treat:
- Musculoskeletal pain: Helping to relieve joint and muscle discomfort affecting daily life.
- Sports injuries: Supporting recovery from strains, sprains, and activity-related injuries.
- Post-operative rehabilitation: Helping restore strength, mobility, and function after surgery.
- Mobility concerns: Improving balance, coordination, and overall movement.
- Postural issues: Providing guidance and exercises to address the effects of prolonged sitting or repetitive strain.
Your Appointment: What to Expect
Your First Visit
During your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will carry out a detailed evaluation to understand your symptoms, movement patterns, and goals. Your medical history will also be reviewed.
From this, a personalised treatment plan will be created, which may include:
- Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to reduce discomfort and improve mobility
- A tailored exercise programme designed around your needs
Follow-up sessions focus on treatment, progression, and monitoring your recovery. Your physiotherapist will adjust your plan as you improve to ensure continued progress.
Physiotherapy Pricing
Treatment
Physiotherapy and Your Membership
Members can use their membership towards physiotherapy at Reading. One credit covers a 45 minute initial assessment or a 30 minute follow-up appointment with either of our physiotherapists.
Because there are two physiotherapists here with different areas of interest, that also gives you some flexibility over who you see as your treatment progresses.
Private Health Insurance
Our physiotherapy team is recognised by major private health insurance providers, including BUPA, WPA, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and Healix.
If you have private health insurance, you may be able to claim for your treatment. We recommend checking with your provider before booking to confirm:
- Whether physiotherapy is covered
- If a GP or consultant referral is required
- How many sessions are included
Our Reading team will be happy to assist if you need further guidance.
Finding Us
Getting Here
Parking
You will find a number of car parks close by.
- Queens Road Car Park, two to three minutes on foot, a large 24 hour car park from around £2.30 for one hour or £4.40 for two hours.
- Broad Street Mall Car Park, four to five minutes on foot, covered town centre parking from around £2.10 for one hour or £4.10 for two hours.
- Saxon Court Car Park, five to six minutes on foot, with prices from around £2.00.
Why Choose The Massage Company for Physiotherapy
A full recovery pathway, not just a diagnosis
Help between your appointments
Why patients choose our Reading centre
- Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway connections
- Convenient for the Thames Valley business community
- A short walk from Reading Station
- Two experienced physiotherapists at one centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GP referral?
No, you can book directly with our physiotherapists. If you are using insurance, check with your provider as some may require a referral.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. For example, shorts for lower limb issues or a vest top for shoulder concerns.
Will I be given exercises to do at home?
Yes, your physiotherapist will provide a personalised exercise programme to support your recovery.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your condition. Your physiotherapist will outline a recommended plan during your first appointment.
Can physiotherapy help prevent future injuries?
Yes, by improving strength, flexibility, and movement patterns, physiotherapy can help reduce the risk of recurrence.
Can physiotherapy help with back, neck, or sciatica pain?
Yes, it uses targeted treatment and exercise to address underlying causes and improve mobility.
Will physiotherapy support recovery after surgery or injury?
Yes, it is an important part of rehabilitation, helping restore strength and function safely.
Can it help with joint pain or repetitive strain?
Yes, physiotherapy can reduce discomfort and improve function through treatment, exercise, and education.
Is physiotherapy suitable for mobility or balance issues?
Yes, it can help improve coordination, stability, and confidence in movement.