It's Time To Get 360° Fit

Whether you’re new to fitness or a professional athlete, physiotherapy in Bristol with me, Sarah Bryan, can help you reach beyond your goals.

Physiotherapy

 

All physiotherapy treatment starts with a subjective and objective initial assessment/examination that lasts 60 minutes:

 

  • I will talk with you about your history and ask you questions relating to your injury or problem, including what your symptoms are and what makes you feel better or worse
  • I will ask about previous injuries, other current or past medical conditions, as well as your daily activities such as work, sports and hobbies in order to determine factors contributing to your problem
  • I will then do a physical assessment and bio-mechanical exam to assess your movement and problem areas.  Along with your history, this will help me determine the cause of your pain and dysfunction and how to treat it most effectively and efficiently
  • A diagnosis will be discussed, along with the reasoning behind my conclusions.  Treatment is always explained in detail, and home exercises are issued if deemed appropriate. Treatment varies and can include soft tissue release, massage, and joint mobilisation.  Movement pattern analysis, gait re-education, strength training, muscle function re-education are also areas that may need to be explored. On the rare occasions physiotherapy may be unsuitable, I will always suggest alternative routes to well being.

I see my physiotherapy patients at my clinic in Monarch House, Unit 7, 1-7 Smyth Road, Bristol, BS3 2BX.

     

    Physiotherapy Fees:

    • £80 for an initial assessment – 60 minutes
    • £60 for a face-to-face follow up consultation – 40 minutes

    Physiotherapy FAQs:

     

    Do I need a GP referral? You can self refer to physiotherapy and as such you don’t need a referral from your GP.  However, if you have private medical insurance your policy may need you to be referred by a doctor (please review your policy details).  Please note that most health insurance patients are seen, but AXA and BUPA referrals are not accepted for the time being.

    What is your cancellation policy? We require 24 hours notice for cancellation of your appointment so your time may be filled by someone on the waiting list. If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, a cancellation fee of 50% of the visit fee will be charged.

     

    What do I need to bring? Please bring any test results or specialist reports you might have already. If you are using health insurance to pay for your treatment then please bring your membership number and pre-authorisation number with you. It’s also useful to bring a pair of shorts with you.  Ladies, please wear a regular bra, not a sports bra. Please also bring any footwear that may contribute to your symptoms and/or orthotics that you are currently using for support. Ideally, it’s best not to bring children to your appointment so you can fully focus on your session, but if that’s a problem please let me know.

     

    Pilates

    In addition to physiotherapy, at 360Physio Pilates we can help strengthen your core and take the pressure off your back and joints. Our classes help you move beyond those niggles and injuries towards a healthier, fitter and happier you. You will have an initial assessment at Monarch House (a 1-2-1 session), then the class options will be discussed. You will commence at the start of a term that runs in line with the local school authority.

    Currently being held via live in hall classes (usually at Bishopston and Southville locations). I run five Pilates classes a week on:

    • Tuesday at 7pm and 8pm
    • Friday at 9.15am, 10.15am and 2pm
    • Additional Pre-Recorded Pilates sessions are also available for those attending Pilates or those who have attended Pilates with Sarah before

    Pilates Fees:

    • Price per class is £13 at a hall and £7.50 for Pre-Recorded. The total price will be dependent on the duration of the term.

    For more details and availability of my Pilates classes please contact me on 07522 891193 or email sarah@sb360physio.com

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    The 360° Approach

    My name is Sarah Bryan and as a qualified, experienced Physiotherapist, I’m here to help you break through your own ceiling of expectation with regards to health, fitness and achievement. Whether you’re a new mum, a recreational tri-athlete, or a sports professional, I’m here to help you move beyond those niggles and injuries towards a healthier, fitter and happier you.

    Everyone has a different perception of what they need from physiotherapy.  My role is to listen and treat the short term immediate pain or injury, but longer term to identify what has led you down this path and to minimise re-occurrences. The focus from my treatment is always to give everyone the tools to self-manage and to be able to maintain the improvements, but be here, ready and available if this isn’t enough.

     

    Pilates can be of enormous benefit to those struggling with back issues as it focuses on strengthening the core muscles, providing that much needed support for your back and joints.

    Why 360? Because I believe in the importance of complete physical care, and I’m here to make my patients fit enough to break through the ceiling of your own expectations, going beyond what you initially thought was physically possible. I get great results too and I’m extremely proud of my patients’ achievements:

      • A complete beginner runner achieved their dream of running the Mont Blanc ultra marathon
      • A suspected ‘career ending injury’ didn’t mean the end of a career – in fact it led to qualifying for a national team
      • A patient suffering with lower back pain due to bio-mechanical deficiencies now copes with driving for two hours without inhibition, and undertakes a job that requires regular commuting
      • A patient able to return to her cardio regime of 3.5km runs a week with an independent self-care plan.

      Above are just a few examples of the effectivement of physiotherapy.

      Don’t let back pain, bio-mechanical issues, poor posture and other musculo-skeletal problems hold you back from achieving your fitness goals. For Physiotherapy or Pilates enquiries and bookings please call me on 07522 891193 or email me at sarah@sb360physio.com

      About Me

       

      I have worked as a Chartered Physiotherapist for many years, initially qualifying with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and a postgraduate MSc in Sports Physiotherapy. I am also skilled in Acupuncture (AACP) and have trained to teach pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI).

      I have worked at several international and national level sports competitions including three Commonwealth Games. I was also a team Physiotherapist at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for ten years and the Welsh Netball team for six. I really enjoy placing the skills I have learnt into my clinic-based individual programmes for each client to diagnose and treat the immediate pain, restoring normal function and then aiming to return each client to a better than ever expected 360 degrees of wellbeing and fitness.

      As a further interest I have completed a certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy and have a high caseload of those struggling with debilitating pelvic, hip and lower back pain.

      Quite the journey!

      Sarah has been a fantastic help for me over the past year. I came to her with really bad back pain and complex problems around women’s health and during our sessions together we have worked towards strengthening my back, and I have developed a deeper understanding of the root cause of my issues. I have gone from being in debilitating pain with no idea of what’s going on, to having a much better understanding of my body and the relevant exercises to help my pain subside and my back recover quickly. It’s been quite the journey, but Sarah’s encouragement and positivity plus her realistic approach to what can be done to suit my lifestyle has been such a drive for me. I really couldn’t have done it without her and I can’t thank her enough! – Lucy R

      Exemplary treatment …

      I have found both the diagnosis and explanation of any issues excellent.
      Exemplary treatment and then a well-planned rehab has minimised the recovery time required, from a very thorough practitioner! – Graham C

      I’ve never stuck to an exercise class for longer!

      My experience of Sarah Bryan’s Pilates classes is absolutely fantastic. Sarah is so thorough in her planning of classes, she ensures that everyone is suitably and safely challenged, and caters the lesson to a range of experiences and needs. I’ve never stuck to an exercise class for longer than a few months before coming to Sarah’s classes – this is now the fourth year that I have attended her classes every week. Since coming to Sarah my core is stronger, my balance and posture are better and I generally feel in much better shape. I really miss her classes during holiday breaks! – L Lloyd

      She understands and cares

      I started Sarah’s Pilates class several years ago having had physio treatment with her for an Achilles injury and lower back pain. She is an excellent physiotherapist and Pilates teacher and I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

      Sarah’s Pilates classes are fun and really well planned so that each week is different but builds upon the work previously done. She encourages us to challenge ourselves but within our own limits, which she knows well as she understands ( and cares about) our individual needs. – S Cullum

      Without a doubt, the best…!

      I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She is without a doubt the best Physio and Pilates instructor I have ever come across, and I have seen several of both!

      We met when I had had two failed back operations for a slipped disc and Sarah carefully and methodically put me put back together, after other Physio’s had failed. She is incredibly thorough with her assessments and detailed in her work. From the minute you walk in the room she is noting every move you make. She often picks up on things you might not even be aware of yourself. Sarah is a hands on physio and will try different techniques until she gets the results she wants.

      Her Pilates classes are different every week and designed around each person in the class and their particular needs, they never get boring and are always enjoyable and sociable.

      Sarah is a genuinely lovely person, who always has time for everyone and I am indebted to her for what she has done for me (and my body) over the last 4 years.  – Bryony S

      Essential Pilates

      Pilates has been an essential part of my fitness and well-being.  It has enabled me to strengthen and focus on my body as a whole. It has also supported and complimented my other fitness regimes and strengthened any weak areas. Sarah’s extensive knowledge and passion for Pilates is brilliant – she is able to help individuals develop and improve. It’s my favourite ‘me time’ of the week.  Karen E

      Back On The Football Pitch!

      Sarah has helped me get back on the football pitch after a number of serious injuries (muscle and tendon). I can’t recommend her physio enough! Not simply for working on the injury but also explaining what it is clearly, working with me to agree a sensible rehab plan and finally designing my ongoing warm up and warm downs for different sports. I have never had a recurrence of any injury she has helped me with, and she always remains a positive force, working through my injuries when I’m thinking my footballing days maybe coming to and end!  Mr E Cox

      A Lifeline

      You were a lifeline, so thank you. Mrs Bruce

      By far the best Physio!

      Sarah Bryan is by far the best physio I have ever had the pleasure of working with.  Given that I have a chronic joint condition and have worked with numerous physios, this is really saying something.  Sarah has a warm and friendly manner.  She has the ability to listen and also to explain her perspective and knowledge.  She tailors her treatment to the individual and is responsive to feedback.  She has empowered me to self-manage and to continually move forwards whilst also being realistic about setbacks.  I would wholeheartedly recommend her.  Z Hawes

      Pinpointed the exact problem

      Sarah is clearly a very professional, highly knowledgeable and skilled practitioner and I have no hesitation in recommending her wholeheartedly to those who need physiotherapy.  In particular, I would like to highlight Sarah’s diagnostic abilities which pinpointed the exact problem from which I was suffering and brought me pain free days and nights.  Zoe Cox 

      Significantly improved

      I had a serious lower back disc issue shortly after giving birth.  As a new mum and someone who exercises regularly I was desperate to get myself ‘fixed’. I saw three different physiotherapists who all treated surface symptoms, but when I saw Sarah it was completely different.  She really listened but it was also clear she had very unique knowledge and experience and very quickly pinpointed the real issue, meaning after just one treatment I felt significantly improved.  As well as treating the local injury, she treated me as a ‘full being’ for the longer term to ensure I balanced and strengthened to prevent injuries in the future.  She got me back to where I needed to be, but also changed the whole way I think about my body.  I could not recommend her highly enough.  Clare Conroy

      Contact Me

      To book a physiotherapy appointment, Pilates class or just to have an initial conversation about your requirements, please get in touch.

      Parking is available for free on the streets around Monarch House, or you can purchase a parking ticket for an allocated time frame in the Southville (SE) region. There is a car park at Aldi also available but please be aware of the time and parking regulations should you use this.

      The number 24 bus is regular to the area and it is a 3 minute walk from the nearest bus stop. The local train station is either Parsons Street or Bristol Temple Meads.

      Please note: There is one step into the building and a flight of stairs to access the physiotherapy clinic. If you require level access this can be easily arranged with prior notice.

      Monarch House

      Unit 7, 1-7 Smyth Road

      Bristol BS3 2BX

      07522 891193

      sarah@sb360physio.com

      Opening Hours

      Monday 8am -5pm
      Tuesday 8am - 6pm
      Thursday 8am - 6pm
       
      (Other appointment days/times sometimes available.)