Private Physiotherapy · Dorset
Your body, sorted.
Private physiotherapy in Dorset for athletes, active people, and anyone who just wants to feel right again.
Maybe you’ve twisted your knee playing Sunday football. Maybe your shoulder’s been niggling for months. Or maybe you just want to stay on top of your game. You’ve come to the right place.
The Physio Dorset gives every patient access to the same standard of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation used in professional sport. No waiting lists. No referrals needed. Just expert physio, when you need it.
How we work
A different standard of care.
Expert Assessment
Every session starts with understanding what’s actually going on, not just where it hurts. Thorough evidence-based assessment that gets to the root of the problem.
Objective Testing
We use technology to measure strength, identify imbalances and track your progress with real data, not guesswork. This is how professional athletes are managed, and it’s available to every patient here.
Results-Driven Rehab
Treatment is just the start. Structured rehab programming means you don’t just recover. You come back stronger and more resilient than before.
About
The person behind the practice.
Hi, I’m Lewis Rowe. I’m a Chartered Physiotherapist and the founder of The Physio Dorset, and I genuinely love what I do. I’ve spent years working with athletes at the highest level of sport, and what I found is this. The way elite athletes are assessed, tested and rehabilitated is fundamentally better than what most people ever receive.
I started The Physio Dorset with one goal. To make that standard of care available to everyone. Whether you’re a club footballer chasing a scholarship, a 60 year old golfer who wants to keep playing, or a tradesperson who simply cannot afford to stop working, you’ll be treated with the same focus and the same quality of care.
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy · Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) · HCPC Registered
Who we help
Physio for real life. Whatever your level.
There’s a common misconception that private physiotherapy is only for serious athletes or serious injuries. It isn’t.
The Weekend Warrior
You play sport, you train, you stay active. When something goes wrong, or you want to make sure it doesn’t, we’re here. Fast assessment. Clear plan. Get back to it.
The Active Over-50s
Golf, cycling, walking, gardening. Staying active is everything. Regular check-ins, early intervention, and someone who actually listens. That’s what we offer.
Young Athletes
Speed, power, return to sport. Young athletes respond brilliantly to the right rehab. Objective strength testing and structured programming. Under 21? 20% off every appointment.
Self-Employed & Manual Workers
Your body is your income. Saturday appointments available. No GP referral needed. Just book.
Objective Testing
Backed by data, not just instinct.
Most clinics will assess you, treat you and give you some exercises to take home. We go further. We use objective strength testing to measure exactly how strong your muscles are, identify left to right imbalances, and track your progress with real numbers, not just how you feel on the day.
Most injuries come back not because the treatment was wrong, but because the underlying weakness that caused them was never properly addressed. Objective data changes that. It’s the standard used in professional academies and elite athletics, and it’s available here, for every patient.
Reviews
What our patients say.
Free phone consultation
Not sure if physio is for you?
I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation for anyone unsure whether physiotherapy is the right next step. No charge, no commitment, just an honest conversation about what’s going on.
Ready when you are.
No waiting lists. No GP referral needed. Book online in under a minute.
Initial Assessment · 60 min
£65
Follow-up · 30 min
£45
Extended Follow-up · 60 min
£70
Post-Event Recovery · 60 min
£60
Under 21? You receive 20% off, automatically applied at booking. Weekend and evening appointments available.