Now, I have actually already given recommendation for James Ross Healthcare as a gym but feel my…read morerecent experience of the physiotherapy there deserves a special mention. I suffered from a knee injury related to marathon training and despite my reluctance to have to pay for physiotherapy I really had to bite the bullet and pay a visit to James. For sports related injury I think it's really worth going to someone based in a gym, they know about running so can advise from both sides. After a initial assessment he found the problem and I have had a few follow up treatment sessions - they are expensive (£40 for the assessment and £35 thereafter) but he seems very good at what he's doing and it's the sort of thing - if you need it then you need it. I would highly recommend.

At the back of temple meads, right under the train track, James Ross Healthcare is an excellent…read morelittle gym. Initially started as a physiotherapy centre, they expanded to offer gym services. The space isn't huge, so there's only one of each Cardiovascular trainers, and as such is more geared towards circuits and weight training than the treadmill machines. Having said that, it never gets busy, so the times I've been I've never not been able to get on the equipment I needed. There's a real sense of personal service though, which is its main selling feature. For £35 a month, they'll give you a 15 minute assessment, and give you a programme designed to help you towards whatever goal you're trying to reach. There's always a personal trainer around, and they really care to take the time to have a chat and make sure everything is going well each time you come in. They also offer martial arts and yoga, so it's a well rounded gym off the beaten track - well worth the effort.

Wow, I can only say life changing, I went to see Gareth after a few friends had recommended him…read more I've tried doctors and physio's had x-rays, mri etc. I've even seen a spinal surgeon. So i thought what have i got to lose and it was the best decision I've made. My bad back was not the problem it was the associated pain in my Hip, leg and dead foot. So I found exercise a chore and being overweight didnt help. I booked a package of sessions, where after two I'd already noticed a huge difference. I've now completed my treatment with Gareth and I can only say that he is a weird miracle worker, his methods seemed a little strange at first but as he works he explains everything as he go's along and all makes great sense. I now have no pain at all in my hip, I could barely stand for 15 mins and sometimes walking was excruciating. Now I've started to regain feeling in my foot, my calf is better than ever. I've been able to go running and I've lost 2 stone. I cant thank Gareth enough and several friends and family have now visited him for treatment, again with some amazing results.

Anca is based in the Phase One gym in the centre of Bath near to the Royal Victoria Park inside…read morethe gym her Beauty Parlour has a waiting area and private rooms off a separate corridor so you don't have to go into the gym at all. Anca is fantastic, she is very friendly and personable as well as professional and knowledgeable. She offers many treatments and all for extremely good prices, as well as loyalty schemes for more than one treatment or the same treatment each month is cheaper after the first visit etc. Very modern therapies and a relaxing environment.

The Family Practice is like a Mecca for all those suffering from acute back pain. I have been there…read morein various states of agony and always found treatment constructive, thorough and sympathetic. The practice is run by a team of very experienced osteopaths who all have a slightly different approach to their craft. But all use structural and cranial techniques. Their clients vary from the decrepit to the newborn and from the sportsman or woman to the couch potato. They offer a variety of treatment for sports injuries and employ several practitioners in complementary therapies from acupuncture and homeopathy to family counselling, reflexology and shiatsu. The excellent website has profiles on every practioner detailing their approaches and influences. And you can expect to be seen fairly promptly if you are in extreme pain. There is also a clinic on Saturday mornings.

I've been going to the Yewtree clinic for a number of years. I see Claire the lead osteopath for a…read moreknee injury. She has turned me from sceptic to true advocate of osteopathy. I have recommended her to a number of friends and all have had excellent outcomes. Although I have not used the other services such as acupuncture, chiropody or Alexander Technique training, it is clear that Claire has put great care in building a team of caring experts in each discipline to maintain a consistently high standard. The clinic is warm, comfortable and friendly. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

The Healing Rooms provide a calm and pleasant environment for practitioners and their clients,…read morewhich is perfect for the different types of therapy offered. Maureen at the help desk is very helpful and understanding. Plus it's in the middle of Gloucester road, so very easy to get to!

The Healing Rooms are managed in association with the Bristol Buddhist Centre, which occupies the…read moreground floor of the building. They offer a reasonable range of curative therapies, along with a few of the more superficial, 'faddy' treatments. The latter includes Hopi Ear Candles, which, having tried it once, I won't bother with again as I remain entirely unconvinced of the efficacy of the treatment, and didn't enjoy the experience. I'm also not a big fan of Indian Head Massage as I haven't experienced any perceptible benefits from the two treatments that I've had elsewhere. Prices are midrange, but vary from one therapist to another, so a visit to their website is essential unless you have managed to come by one of their flyers. Sessions can be booked with the individual practitioners, (a full list of phone numbers can be obtained form the well designed website, along with prices for the various therapies practiced), or you can use the messaging service on: 0117 9443173

Would highly recommend this company. I needed photos from some slides I found from long ago. They…read morewere very helpful and I was pleased with the results.

Although this clinic was only recently established this year, The Holistic Studio offers…read moreexperienced therapists and is professionally run in a calm and tranquil manner. The building itself provides a really pleasant environment, that is relaxing, allowing the stressed-out, over-worked clients to let their cares fall away whilst they are revived by their chosen therapist, There's a good number of curative therapies on offer including Thai Foot massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Aromatherapy Massage, Soft Tissue massage as well as life-style and nutritional advice. Not only will these alleviate the stresses and strains of the high-paced lives of the clientele, but they will also address deeper health issues, restoring balance to overworked systems. With such a long list of what's available you would think that quite a number of people work here. However, all of the therapies on offer are handled by one holistic practitioner and one beauty therapist... which makes them a pretty well qualified pair!!!

Sam was so special. He had a very gentle and grounding energy. I appreciated the care and attention…read moreto detail he took to learn about my situation before the treatment and while I was being treated he explained every point he chose (which was very welcome as I'm always curious). The clinic is right next door to a natural cafe and across from an aromatherapy shop. Very healing place. Thankyou Sam.