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newcastle physiotherapy
jesmond · gosforth · newcastle upon tyne

welcome to newcastle physiotherapy.

whether you're a young, elite athlete facing a race against time to get fit for competition — or a senior keen to stay fit, healthy and pain free — we'll listen first, then get you there.

22 years
in practice
2 clinics
jesmond + gosforth
9 treatments
under one roof

what we do

what we do, in plain english.

Nine ways we'll help you move better, recover well, and keep doing what you love — whether you're easing an everyday ache or returning to elite-level sport. Every treatment is delivered by an HCPC-registered clinician.

the team

the people who'll actually treat you.

Every member of our team is HCPC-registered and CSP-chartered, and we're dedicated to giving you the kind of thoughtful, unhurried care that every appointment should feel like.

darren wigg
clinical lead · injection therapist

darren wigg

founder and director. former international swimmer, team gb physiotherapist at the 2012 london olympics. graduated northumbria 2005, established newcastle physiotherapy in 2011.

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iwona trzecinska
physiotherapist · bsc (first class hons)

iwona trzecinska

graduated university of sunderland 2024, awarded the ede and ravenscroft prize. holds a master's from the polish academy of physical education.

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daniel farnell
clinical specialist · injection therapist

daniel farnell

inspired to physio by his grandfather's stroke recovery. previously worked with children at hadrian school.

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chanté melville
clinical specialist · injection therapist

chanté melville

south african-trained physiotherapist with over 9 years of musculoskeletal experience. interests in biomechanics and functional movement.

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fatma elmahdi
physiotherapist · msc physiotherapy

fatma elmahdi

msc from brunel university london (2021); bsc kinesiology from the university of calgary (2018). relocated to newcastle from canada.

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taylor smith
physiotherapist · hcpc registered

taylor smith

graduate of university of sunderland. hospital and sporting injury experience including football.

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steven workman
clinical specialist · bsc (hons) physiotherapy

steven workman

sheffield hallam 2009. three years at chesterfield royal hospital covering msk, hands, orthopaedics and rheumatology.

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david fothergill
clinical specialist · bsc (hons) physiotherapy & sport science

david fothergill

dual degrees from northumbria. experience across nhs, private practice and sporting environments.

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tal yishay
clinical specialist · bsc (hons) physiotherapy

tal yishay

graduated university of haifa, israel in 2016. holistic approach centred on posture, connective tissue and wellness.

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ann-marie ballantine
clinical specialist · 8+ years in msk

ann-marie ballantine

university of liverpool (2009). nhs and elite-sport experience, specialising in musculoskeletal care.

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rachel zibe
dietitian · ioc sports nutritionist

rachel zibe

11 years of nhs and private consultancy experience across clinical nutrition, sports performance and lifestyle care.

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chris neale
practice manager · jesmond clinic

chris neale

bsc fitness & personal training and bsc sports science. interests in functional fitness and sports science.

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understand your body

the first person to know something's wrong — is you.

plain-english guides to the conditions our waiting room fills up with most weeks. what they are, why they hurt, and how we help.

not sure what's going on? call reception — we'll match you to the right clinician, or book a 45-minute assessment and we'll work it out together.

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kind words

the stories we're most proud of.

4.9★ across 312 google reviews. these are the moments that make us glad we do this work — recoveries that didn't look likely, and small wins that changed someone's week.

★★★★★
mike goldinglower back, neck and shoulder pain
darren inspired confidence from the first consultation. he takes time to understand and has worked wonders.
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mike golding · lower back, neck and shoulder pain
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our clinics

two clinics, one standard of care.

same team, same approach, same warm welcome — at the end of both metros and a short walk from town.

jesmonddrake house · burdon terrace

jesmond clinic

drake house burdon terrace jesmond, newcastle upon tyne ne2 3ae

hoursmon–fri 8–8 · sat 8–1
directions
gosforthfeatherstone grove · newcastle great park

gosforth clinic

75 featherstone grove melbury, newcastle great park gosforth, newcastle upon tyne ne3 5rf

hoursmon–fri 8–8 · sat 8–1
directions

book an appointment

first session, within the week.

tell us a bit about what's going on and reception will ring you back within the hour. most patients are seen within three working days.

  • 45-minute first assessment
  • jesmond or gosforth
  • hcpc registered · insurer-ready

request an appointment.

straight to reception. we'll reply within the hour during opening times.

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