Swindon Physiotherapy Alternative

Frustrated with pain that keeps coming back?

We help people in Swindon get out of pain and back to doing the things they love — whether that's sport, work, keeping up with the kids or simply getting through the day without discomfort.

Who we are

If you’ve tried resting it, been told nothing is wrong, or had treatment that only helped for a while – you’re in the right place.

At Swindon Sports Therapy we do things differently. We take the time to listen to your story, understand what’s really driving your pain and build a plan that’s genuinely built around you. We’re not here to process appointments – we’re here to make a real difference.

Drawing from both sports therapy and physiotherapy, we’ve spent over 20 years helping people across Swindon get out of pain and back to the life they want to live.

Our approach

Here's what working with us looks like:

1. We listen first

Before we look at your body, we want to hear your story — your history, your goals and what you want to get back to.

2. We assess your whole body

The area that hurts is frequently not the area causing the problem. We look at the whole picture to find the true underlying cause.

3. We identify what's holding you back

We'll explain what we've found in plain language — because when you understand the why behind your problem, you're far more likely to get a lasting result.

4. Hands-on treatment

Sports massage, joint mobilisation, myofascial release, muscle activation - targeted at the areas that are actually driving your pain.

5. Exercise rehabilitation

Hands-on treatment creates short-term change. Exercise rehabilitation creates long-term change. We do both.

6. Self-management

Our goal is never to make you dependent on us. We give you the tools to stay pain-free well beyond your sessions with us.

Swindon Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy

Assessment-led, whole-body treatment to find and fix the true underlying cause of your pain — not just the symptoms

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Sports Massage Swindon

Sports Massage

Deeper and more targeted than a relaxation massage — addressing muscular tension, restriction and dysfunction that builds up through training, repetitive movement or daily life. 

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Sports Injury rehab

Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Structured, progressive rehabilitation for acute injuries and post-operative recovery — with clear goals at every stage.

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Muscle Activation make pain disappear

Be Activated - Muscle Activation

A structured system to identify and restore inhibited muscles — producing immediate improvements in pain, movement and performance.

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Dan Elisgood Clinical Director and Sports Therapist
Stu Hillis Sports Therapist
Will Gibbs Sports Therapist

Meet the team

Our therapists bring clinical experience and a genuine passion for helping people get better — and every client gets their full attention, every time.

What our clients say...

After literally years of reoccuring problems with both running and my shoulder from weight training, I decided to reach out for help with Swindon Sports Therapy and without a doubt it was the best decision I've made. Following a telephone consultation i was able to express my frustrations and problems and was promptly booked in for an assessment with Dan. He was professional and sympathetic and reassured me throughout. Dan was able to help identify some leading causes to my problems and advised of exercises, showing me in person and following up with video links in email post session. The sports massage was tough but i found great releif in the weeks following, supported by excellent aftercare via email and the whole time i felt like i could contact at any time for further advice. After just a few short sessions i've seen improvements that id almost lost hope on. I couldn't recommend enough. 10/10 service!!
I have been to see Stuart a few times now and he has really helped with some ankle pain I have been having during training!
So I unfortunately sprained my ankle in December and was highly recommend to use Stuart at Swindon Sports Therapy. I'm really glad I acted on the recommendation. Stuart has done a fantastic job in a short window of time. From start to finish he has put me at ease with the process and its been a delight going to have the treatment with him. I'm almost sorry that my treatment is coming to an end. If I have any further injuries requiring physio then I will 100% be coming back to Swindon Sports Therapy. Cannot recommend these guys highly enough.
Something niggling which prevents you from doing the exercise you love (in my csse, running)? This is the place to come too. Real progress made by me thanks to regular messages and a not-too-onerous stretching routine supported by YouTube vids.

Those Who Inspire Us

Our approach has been shaped by some of the most progressive thinkers in sports therapy, physiotherapy and human movement — we're grateful for their influence

Douglas Heel

Leading physiotherapist and founder of Be Activated — a revolutionary approach to immediately improving the way the body moves. Douglas’s work sits at the heart of how we assess and restore muscle function at Swindon Sports Therapy.

Dave O'Sullivan

Pro sport physiotherapist and founder of The Go To Physio approach — a step by step system that helps therapists deliver exceptional and consistent results. Dave’s mentorship has been instrumental in shaping how we think about assessment and treatment.

Jamie Webb

Sports therapist and owner of Brighton Sports Therapy. Jamie founded Swindon Sports Therapy in 2004 and has been instrumental in building the clinic and developing the therapists working here today.

Dr Thomas Myers

Author of the pioneering Anatomy Trains — a whole body road map that helps us understand and explain why the cause of pain is so often found somewhere other than where you feel it.

Ready to get started?

Call us, email or book online — we'd love to help.