Swell Physiotherapy and Pilates

James is professional and very knowledgeable. The sessions are targeted to my needs and a great workout. They are also fun!

I suffered a back injury four years ago and received treatment from three different physiotherapists with no success in finding a long-term solution. A sports specialist then recommended James at Swell Physio & Pilates who took a comprehensive approach to my treatment, looking for a long-term solution rather than just temporary relief.I’m now the most pain-free I’ve been in four years, have stopped anti-inflammatory medication and am doing Pilates to build strength so I can return to running, surfing and yoga. I highly recommend seeing James if you’re looking for a physiotherapist who is committed to your long-term health and that will take the time to listen to understand your individual needs.

James has incredible knowledge and a great deal of empathy.I would not hesitate to recommend him as he is genuinely interested in getting to the cause of problems/pain and providing relief and management.He has the most wonderful manner and ability to put you at ease.

I started seeing James @ Swell for a hip injury, that had me side-lined from various sports.James’ assessment on my injury was thorough and he was fantastic at helping me comprehend the mechanics behind it.In the initial weekly sessions James would manually correct/release problem areas. His focus was on the body as a whole, rather than just giving temporary relief of the problem area (e.g. Improving my foot, to allow my hip to move more optimally).He developed a treatment plan (in studio work, plus exercises to do at home) that really worked and has had long lasting effects.James was attentive during the in-studio sessions; always engaged and monitoring my movements.Not only have I recovered from my injury, but thanks to James I feel I have become smarter, stronger and I have seen an improvement in my performance (compared to before I was injured).James is highly knowledgeable and has a great understanding of the body. I highly recommend Swell Physiotherapy and Pilates!

I was fortunate enough to receive treatment from James at Swell following a car accident where someone ran into the back of me. After initially seeing a different physio who exacerbated my symptoms, James' bedside manner put me at ease from the start. James took a completely different approach and spent a lot of time understanding my upper back pain, my previous injuries, and explaining the causes of my pain. He not only gave me exercises to help in my recovery, but also gave me practical exercises and stretches to alleviate my pain whilst at work or doing normal daily activities. This helped enormously in my recovery.James has a genuine interest in his patients, never makes you feel rushed, and has a wealth of knowledge. Having seen numerous physios in the past, I cannot recommend James highly enough.

James took the time to really understand my hip issue, so much so, he worked out it was a lower back problem. Three visits later ,following his strengthening exercises (yes, do the homework!), I am loving exercise again and the joy I have from MTB riding and hiking. Total professional and a lovely human too. Thanks James, I will be back, if I ever need to.

My pain level has reduced dramatically since attending James at Swell Physiotherapy, he works on the whole back, not just the affected area, as it's all connected. The exercises James gave me to do have been fantastic, I feel a lot stronger walking up hills, kayaking now is very enjoyable, no more daily pain killers. Life is great without pain.

My first appointment with James was to address lower back problem,I have several bulging disks. Where I found even coughing or sneezing quiet uncomfortable and it frightened me as the pain was acute. I struggled to get up in the morning.James took time to understand my personal needs regarding life style as i enjoy being active and I felt my back has restricted me.He showed me different ways of strengthening areas of my back and using different muscles to support my back.James also connected with my personal trainer and described different techniques to work on in support of my back.I now can wake up in the mornings without pain.I attend Pilates which is held by James in a small group, this is so James can focus on all individuals involved.I would highly recommend James and Swell Physiotherapy.Vicki

James provided treatment for my lower back pain. The advice and knowledge he provided has been invaluable.and will assist me in managing the problem. James dedication to his role is obvious with a relaxed and pleasant disposition. There was almost an immediate improvement after my first appointment, The pain subsided relatively quickly with exercises to assist and now I am moving again with more ease and confidence. Thank you James! Highly recommended!

Have bounced around Shire physiotherapists for a while and am very happy to have found James and Swell Physiotherapy and Pilates. James was able to provide an holistic understanding of my issues and manage them with a simple and easy to implement plan. I am definitely feeling stronger and more capable in my body to be an active Dad for my young son (and even play football again). I highly recommend James if you want to step back into life after years of false starts.