Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physiotherapy Partner in Bolton & Whitefield
Established in 2005, our practice has served the Bolton and Bury communities for over 18 years, specialising in individualised physiotherapy solutions for all ages. Our mission focuses on helping patients recover from pain, injuries, and surgeries through tailored treatment programmes that prioritise long-term wellness. With clinics in Bolton and Whitefield, we combine clinical expertise with state-of-the-art facilities including hydrotherapy pools and gym equipment to deliver comprehensive care. Our team of HCPC-registered physiotherapists brings extensive experience in musculoskeletal conditions, sports rehabilitation, and post-operative recovery, treating each patient as a unique case rather than a generic diagnosis.We maintain strong partnerships with major health insurers and offer flexible appointment times to accommodate modern lifestyles. Our approach integrates evidence-based practice with traditional techniques like acupuncture, ensuring treatments address both immediate symptoms and underlying causes. As active members of Physio First, we stay at the forefront of industry advancements while maintaining our core philosophy: treating the whole person rather than just their condition.
Services
Physiotherapy
Sports Rehabilitation
Sports Massage
Acupuncture
Hydrotherapy
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 'Physio for the whole family' treating patients from childhood to later life
- Our team includes HCPC-registered physiotherapists with specialist sports rehabilitation expertise
- We utilise advanced treatment facilities including hydrotherapy pools and fully equipped gyms
- We guarantee individualised treatment programmes tailored to personal recovery goals
- We provide flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends
What people say
Experienced physios
Flexible appointments
Effective home exercises
Friendly service
Great results
Services
Physiotherapy
Our comprehensive physiotherapy services address musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and mobility issues through evidence-based techniques. Combining manual therapy with tailored exercise programmes, we treat patients of all ages at our Bolton and Whitefield clinics. With access to hydrotherapy pools and gym facilities, our HCPC-registered physiotherapists create individualised treatment plans that promote long-term recovery and prevent future injuries.
Sports Rehabilitation
Specialist sports injury rehabilitation helps athletes return to peak performance. Using advanced gym equipment and hydrotherapy pools, our physiotherapists develop sport-specific recovery programmes. We treat all ages and abilities, from school athletes to professional sportspeople, combining manual therapy with progressive exercise regimens to ensure complete recovery and injury prevention.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy sessions utilise warm-water pools to facilitate pain-free movement and accelerated recovery. Ideal for post-operative rehabilitation and chronic conditions, our hydrotherapy pools provide buoyancy support while resistance training builds strength. Treatments are supervised by experienced physiotherapists and tailored to individual recovery goals, making this therapy accessible to all fitness levels.
Sports Massage
Delivered by chartered physiotherapists, our sports massage therapy improves circulation, reduces muscle tension, and prevents injuries. Available daily at both clinics, treatments combine deep tissue techniques with aftercare advice on stretches and mobility exercises. This service benefits both athletes seeking performance enhancement and individuals managing muscular discomfort from daily activities.
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Comprehensive rehabilitation programmes support recovery from joint replacements, ligament repairs, and spinal surgeries. Our gym-based clinics provide access to specialist equipment including CV machines, weights, and indoor tracks. Physiotherapists design progressive exercise plans that transition patients from early mobility to full functional recovery, with pre-operative conditioning available to optimise surgical outcomes.
People
Richard Hulbert
Lead Physiotherapist
Qualified in 2006 with a Masters in chronic pain, Richard has led physiotherapy services at both clinics since 2008. Specialising in sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, he serves as Honorary Membership Officer for Physio First while maintaining clinical practice.
Stelios Nicolaou
Senior Physiotherapist
A Senior MSK Physiotherapist with a Cyprus degree, Stelios brings expertise in sports injuries and chronic pain management. His experience spans private clinics and gym settings, combining manual therapy with exercise rehabilitation to treat shoulder, knee, and back conditions.
Elisheba Abraham
Physiotherapist
HCPC-registered with a Huddersfield degree, Elisheba specialises in musculoskeletal and womens health physiotherapy. Her client-centred approach addresses root causes of pain while advocating for inclusive healthcare through NHS equity initiatives.
Questions
What physiotherapy services do you offer?
We provide physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, sports massage, acupuncture, and post-operative rehabilitation at our Bolton and Whitefield clinics.
Do you treat patients of all ages?
Yes, we treat the whole family from children to older adults with individualised treatment programmes tailored to each patients needs.
Are your physiotherapists qualified?
All our physiotherapists are HCPC-registered with specialist postgraduate training in areas like sports rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy.
Can I use private medical insurance?
We work with all major health insurance providers and can assist with claims processing for your treatment.
What facilities do you have available?
Our clinics feature hydrotherapy pools, fully equipped gyms, and specialist rehabilitation equipment at both Bolton and Whitefield locations.
Do you offer flexible appointment times?
Yes, we provide evening and weekend appointments to accommodate work commitments and personal schedules.
Reviews (5)
Dh
May 06, 2021
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Richard professionally diagnosed my issues and provided skilled relief to enable my mobility to return and a route to normalisation. Highly recommended.
Mike Whelan
Feb 02, 2021
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Never needed Physiotherapy before....I was very happy with results.....nice people...good info...would recomend whole heartedly.
Phil Bainbridge
Jan 03, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic. The team are friendly and helpful. I had a fantastic set of treatment and feel better thanks to the team. Thank you Active Physiotherapy.
Enjoy Yourself
Nov 11, 2020
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Fantastic team and couldn't do more for their patients with great treatment from both clinic and admin teams. They've completely helped put my recovery on the correct path, having previously had physio with the NHS at Bolton and Salford (or at least their version of it) which was of no help to me and even ignoring injuries. Moving to Active was definitely the right choice.
Olivia Holt
Jul 27, 2020
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Highly recommend Richard. I've been seeing him on and off for years after a back injury in 2018, then car accident in 2019. He is fantastic and helped me recover, I am now not needing pain medication when previously I was on (at times) 3 different prescription pain meds to try and get through the day. After having regular treatment I am able to train back at the gym doing exercises such as deadlifts, squats and leg press. I have recommended him to several friends and family for multiple different issues from migraines from muscle tension to general muscle aches/pains. I still see him once every
