Physiotherapy · Hampstead, London · 5 Ella Mews, NW3
Senior physiotherapy in Hampstead, London
Physiotherapy for strength & longevity. We help adults aged 65 and over stay strong, mobile and confident in their bodies, so you can continue living actively for years to come. HCPC-registered care at 5 Ella Mews, NW3, designed around your body, your lifestyle and your goals.
Physiotherapy for active ageing
Strength & longevity, designed around you
As your body changes with age, aches and pains can begin to affect how freely you move and live. Our senior physiotherapy is designed to support active ageing through personalised programmes tailored to your body, lifestyle and goals.
Many of our clients come to us with age-related aches and physical changes such as arthritis, joint stiffness, back pain or neck pain, reduced balance, muscle weakness, or concerns about falling. Others simply want to maintain their strength and mobility so they can continue enjoying the activities that matter most to them. Our programmes are designed not only to treat pain and injury but also to prevent future problems, helping you maintain strength, stability and confidence in your movement.
Recognise yourself?
What senior physiotherapy helps with
If any of these sound familiar - whether you're managing a specific issue or simply want to stay strong and confident - physiotherapy can help.
- Arthritis and age-related joint stiffness
- Back pain that has become a regular feature with age
- Neck pain, postural changes and reduced upper-body mobility
- Reduced balance or concerns about falling
- Muscle weakness from injury, illness or a less active period
- Foot & ankle pain affecting your confidence when walking
- Maintaining strength and mobility for walking, travel, golf, tennis or gardening
- Staying ahead of age-related change, preventing problems before they limit you
Benefits
Benefits of Senior Physiotherapy
Staying strong, mobile and confident becomes increasingly important as we age. Physiotherapy can help you maintain strength, balance and mobility, manage pain or physical changes, and continue doing the things that matter to you.
Whether that's walking, travelling, skiing, playing golf or tennis, gardening or simply staying independent in everyday life, your treatment is designed around your body, your goals and how you want to live.
Maintain strength & mobilityKeep your body strong, capable and moving well as you age.
Improve balance & stabilityBuild greater control and confidence while reducing your risk of falls.
Stay active & independentKeep doing the everyday activities, exercise and hobbies that matter to you.
Support long-term physical healthBuild and maintain the strength, movement and physical resilience that support healthy ageing.
Our approach
What your treatment could include
Your physiotherapy programme is designed around your body, current activity level and what you want to achieve. Following a thorough assessment, we combine hands-on treatment, movement and strength training to help you stay strong, mobile and confident as you age.
Posture & alignment
We assess how you stand and move, addressing changes in posture, mobility and alignment that may be contributing to pain, stiffness or reduced movement.
Functional strength training
Targeted strength work to maintain muscle, improve balance and stability, and build the physical capacity you need for everyday life, exercise and the activities you enjoy.
Targeted physiotherapy
Hands-on treatment and targeted rehabilitation for joint pain, stiffness, injury and age-related changes, helping restore mobility and keep you moving well.
Soft tissue therapy
Hands-on treatment to reduce muscular tension and stiffness, improve mobility and help your body move more freely.
Your programme
What your treatment may include
Your physiotherapy programme is designed around you, your current activity level, and what you want to achieve.
No.1
Back Pain Physiotherapy
Through low impact exercises and targeted treatment, back pain physiotherapy helps address both acute and chronic discomfort, improving mobility and reducing pain.
No.2
Neck Pain Physiotherapy
With careful attention to the sensitivity of the neck, we create a programme of gentle mobility and strengthening exercises to relieve tension and restore movement.
No.3
Foot & Ankle Pain
Your practitioner will guide you through stability and strengthening exercises alongside targeted treatment to relieve lower body pain and improve confidence when walking.
No.4
Postural Alignment
By strengthening the muscles that support your spine and improving mobility, we help address age-related postural changes and reduce associated discomfort.
No.5
Gentle Pilates
Using mat or reformer based exercises, gentle Pilates focuses on core strength, balance, and mobility to improve posture and support everyday movement.
No.6
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can help relieve muscular tension, improve circulation, and support greater comfort and ease of movement.
What to expect
How it works
Four principles that shape every session - whether you're recovering from surgery, managing chronic back pain, or returning to sport.
Step 1
Initial consultation
A 60-minute first consultation. We'll discuss your history, your symptoms, and what you want to be able to do again. Hands-on assessment plus, where clinically relevant, Kinvent technology to give us objective data.
Step 2
Your treatment plan
A personalised plan built around your back, your life, and your goals. Combining hands-on therapy, movement rehabilitation and, where it serves you, coaching, massage or strength work from the wider SF Studios team.
Step 3
Recovery & progress
Follow-up sessions guided by measurable progress. We share the data, we share the reasoning. You'll leave with a clear understanding of your body and the tools to take care of it long after treatment ends.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Highly skilled and personable. Whatever brings you in, you'll work with someone genuinely invested in your progress.
Founder • Director physiotherapist
Suz Ferreira
Physiotherapist, coach and movement specialist. BPhysT · APPI · ICF · IFS · Gestalt · Strozzi.
25+ years helping people recover from injury, overcome pain and build lasting resilience - treating the whole person, not the symptom.
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Senior Physiotherapist
Tamas Kariko-Toth
MSc Physiotherapy, Semmelweis. Sports injuries, back pain and post-surgical rehab.
Sports injuries, chronic pain, post-surgical rehab and senior care, with a strong focus on educating every client.
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Physiotherapy pricing
All sessions at 5 Ella Mews, Hampstead NW3. Clear bookings and follow-up packages available - designed to keep you on track with your treatment.
New clients
Physio Intro Package
£225
1-hour assessment + 3 × 30-min follow-ups with Tamas.
Book this packageFirst assessment with senior physio
£135
Initial 60-min consultation. Expert-led assessment & hands-on treatment with Tamas.
Book with TamasFirst assessment with director physio
£195
60-min consultation with Suz. Senior-level care for complex cases and strategic rehabilitation.
Book with SuzFollow-up sessions
From£100
Packages: 12 × 30-min from £90/session ・ 6 × 60-min from £145/session. Valid for 7 months
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Private medical insurance
Our physiotherapists are registered with Aviva and WPA. We operate on a self-pay basis and provide a detailed invoice for reimbursement. Clients have also claimed with providers including Vitality, Healix, and others, depending on their coverage.
If you are planning to use private medical insurance, we recommend checking with your provider in advance to confirm your level of cover and reimbursement eligibility.
FAQ's
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to see a physiotherapist for senior physiotherapy?
No. You can book directly with a private physiotherapist, no referral needed. Just book an initial consultation through our website or by phone.
How many sessions will I need?
Most acute issues respond within 3–6 sessions. Chronic or complex cases may require more. After your initial consultation, your physiotherapist will give you a realistic treatment plan with an expected timeline, no surprises, no open-ended treatment.
Is physiotherapy covered by insurance?
Many private health insurance providers (Bupa, AXA, Vitality, Cigna and others) cover physiotherapy. Check your policy or contact your insurer directly. We can provide invoices and clinical notes to support your claim.
What's the difference between Tamas and Suz?
Both are HCPC-registered. Tamas (Senior) provides expert-led, hands-on assessment and treatment for sports injuries, back pain and post-surgical rehab. Suz (Director, founder) provides Director-level clinical care for complex cases that benefit from strategic rehabilitation across her wider expertise in coaching and movement. Not sure which is right? Get in touch, we'll help you decide.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Bring any relevant MRI or X-ray results and a list of current medication if you have one. None of this is essential, but it helps your physiotherapist build a fuller picture from the outset.
Can you relate to these?
Other conditions we treat
Click a condition to see how we treat it - symptoms we recognise, the approach we take, who you'll work with, and what to expect from your first visit.
- Back painChronic, acute and posturalView
- Neck PainDesk strain, headaches, mobilityView
- Shoulder PainRotator cuff, frozen shoulder, instabilityView
- Knee PainACL rehab, sports injuries, strengthView
- Foot & ankle painLigament injury, balance, gaitView
- Sports physiotherapySports massage, ACL rehab, performance recoveryView
- Pre & post-surgeryRehab & recovery, build back strongerView
- ACL injuryReconstruction rehab, return to sportView
- All PhysiotherapyConditions, team and pricingView
Ready to stay strong and mobile?
Book your first consultation, or start with the Physio Intro Package, £225 for an assessment plus three follow-ups.