Physiotherapy in Altrincham
Private physiotherapy for Altrincham at our Hale clinic, WA15 9NN, five minutes from Altrincham Interchange.
HCPC-registered specialists led by Doug Jones (Health & Performance Director at Red Bull UK), with over 25 years at Premiership, international and Olympic level.
Registered with all major insurers.
Physiotherapy for Altrincham, from our clinic in Hale
Altius Healthcare’s physiotherapy clinic for Altrincham is at The Old Barn, 30B Park Road, Hale, WA15 9NN. From Altrincham Interchange it is about a mile and a half by road, five minutes in a car or taxi, and Hale station is a fifteen-minute walk from the door. Patients come to us from across Altrincham, Bowdon, Timperley, Hale Barns, Broadheath and Dunham.
Twelve clinicians take appointments at Hale, every physiotherapist among them registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. The clinic was founded by Doug Jones, Health and Performance Director at Red Bull UK, and the assessment and rehabilitation methods used here are the ones the team uses with professional athletes. You do not need a GP referral, we accept all major insurers, and you can book online in under a minute.
What patients from Altrincham come to us for
These are the treatments and conditions Altrincham patients most often book at Hale. Each link goes to the full page, with what to expect and who you will see.
- Pelvic floor and women’s health physiotherapy, led by Amy Hurst, including antenatal and postnatal care
- Shockwave therapy for Achilles, plantar fasciitis and tendon pain
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Knee pain, from runner’s knee to post-surgical recovery
- Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
- Ultrasound-guided steroid and Ostenil joint injections
- Post-surgical rehabilitation after hip and knee replacement, ACL reconstruction and shoulder surgery
- Sports massage
- Podiatry, chiropody and gait analysis
What to expect from us
Your physio team at Hale
Twelve clinicians take appointments at our Hale clinic. Every physiotherapist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), and you see the same clinician through your course of treatment. These are four of them.
Director and Founder
Doug Jones
Founded Altius at Hale. Health and Performance Director at Red Bull UK, with over 25 years as a sports physiotherapist at Premiership, international and Olympic level, including Sale Sharks, London Wasps and England Rugby. Sees patients at Hale for sports injuries, spinal pain and sciatica, post-surgical rehabilitation and hip and groin problems. HCPC PH78566 · CSP · MACP · AACP.
Clinical Lead and Physiotherapist
Woody Al-Zidgali
Twelve years across professional sport, Olympic and international level, and private practice. Based at Hale and Brooklands. Specialises in sports injuries, hip and groin, lower back pain, knee pain, return to sport and strength and conditioning. HCPC PH104088 · CSP · BSc · MSc.
Consultant Physiotherapist
Tom Lamb
Ten years across professional football, NHS specialist musculoskeletal services and private practice, with an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Practises from Hale only. Hip and groin, knee and ankle injuries, sports rehabilitation and return to sport. HCPC PH110241 · CSP · AACP.
Senior Physiotherapist, Women’s and Pelvic Health
Amy Hurst
Musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a specialist interest in women’s and pelvic health: pre and postnatal care, pelvic floor rehabilitation and core recovery, in one-to-one sessions and clinical Pilates. Practises at Hale, Manchester and Brooklands. HCPC PH140132 · CSP · BSc · MSc · APPI Pilates.
Hale, Altrincham
Getting to us from Altrincham
The Old Barn, 30B Park Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9NN
Call us on 0161 401 1000
We are on Park Road in Hale, just off Ashley Road. By car from Altrincham town centre, follow the A538 Ashley Road through Hale village and turn onto Park Road, about five minutes door to door. From Bowdon and Hale Barns it is under two miles. From Timperley allow ten minutes, and from Sale or Broadheath around fifteen.
- Altrincham Interchange (tram, train and bus): 1.5 miles, 5 minutes by car
- Hale station: 0.7 miles, 15 minutes on foot
- Altrincham Hospital: 1.2 miles
- Bowdon: 1.7 miles
- Hale Barns: 1.2 miles
- Timperley: 2.2 miles
- Broadheath: 3 miles
- Sale: 4.4 miles
Insurance
Prices and insurance
An initial assessment with a consultant physiotherapist is £110 and lasts an hour, long enough to take a full history, treat, and send you away with an exercise plan. Follow-up appointments are £60 for 30 minutes, £85 for 45 minutes and £110 for an hour with a consultant, or £95 an hour with a senior physiotherapist. A new pelvic health or postnatal assessment is £100. Sports therapy starts at £40. All prices are shown before you book, and there is nothing to pay until your appointment.
All major insurers accepted. We work with all major insurance companies including AXA, Bupa, WPA and Aviva. Contact us if you want to see if your insurance covers our treatments.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is your clinic actually in Altrincham?
Our address is Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9NN, and Hale is one of Altrincham’s villages, about a mile and a half south of the town centre. The clinic is The Old Barn on Park Road, off Ashley Road. It is a five-minute drive from Altrincham Interchange and a fifteen-minute walk from Hale station.
How do I get there from Altrincham Interchange?
By car or taxi, head south on the A538 Ashley Road through Hale village and turn onto Park Road, about five minutes. On foot it is a mile and a half, around half an hour. Hale station, one stop from Altrincham on the Mid-Cheshire line, is a fifteen-minute walk from the clinic.
How much does physiotherapy cost?
An initial hour-long assessment with a consultant physiotherapist is £110. Follow-ups are £60 for 30 minutes, £85 for 45 minutes or £110 for an hour with a consultant, and £95 for an hour with a senior physiotherapist. You see the price for every appointment type before you book.
Is private physiotherapy better than the NHS?
Not better, different. NHS physiotherapy in Altrincham is free at the point of use but usually needs a GP referral and a wait. Booking privately means you choose the clinician, you are seen within days, appointments are up to an hour, and you have the rehabilitation gym and the same physiotherapist for your whole course of treatment. Many of our patients use both, coming to us for the assessment and the early weeks while an NHS referral is processed.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly as a self-paying patient. If you are claiming through private medical insurance, check with your insurer whether they want a GP referral before your first appointment.
Which insurers do you accept?
We are registered with most private insurers including Bupa, AXA, WPA and Aviva. Bring your policy number and any authorisation code to your first appointment.