I woke up one morning some number of months ago and could barely get out of bed because my lower…read moreback was in so much pain. I'm still unclear whether or not I caused some trauma to it, or just sleeping on a craptastic bed for so many months had finally caught up with me. At any rate, I went about my everyday daily life, expecting that after a week or two I'd recover. Sadly, that didn't happen. In fact, a few -months- went by and my back was still bothering me. Some days were better; others... well... weren't. Enter: Graham Stones. At a recommendation from Larissa, and after seeing his Yelp ads on the site for awhile, I finally booked a physio session with him at the Light Centre. Upon my first visit, he asked some diagnostic questions before having me stand up. He placed his hand atop my head like you see the special religious people do before declaring, "You be healed!" He didn't actually say that, but somehow he was able to determine what my back needed and set to work pulverizing the pain. One session in (and many inappropriate grunts and moans from me as Graham unknotted my back), I was feeling much better. Three sessions later and a lot of self-care with the yoga poses Graham suggested, I was completely back to normal. Lemme tell you, not being in constant discomfort is priceless! The long and short of it is this: Graham Stones is the back whisperer. If you need a physio, look no further.

Have you got muscular pain?…read more Have you spent £20 on a 'massage' at Walk-In Backrub and promptly regretted it? Do you want someone to target your pain and beat your muscles into submission? Then Graham is the massage therapist for you. 'Cause this ain't your grandma's back massage. I've spent many an hour lying on Graham's massage table, whimpering and crying like a baby, as he managed to find the exact spot on my body wherein hellfire and brimstone furtively resided, waiting to be uncovered and unleashed onto the world with one poke of Graham's capable and unyielding ninja fingers. No, seriously, this man is THE BUSINESS, and I highly recommend him. He managed to cure my chronic shoulder pain over a course of treatments, and he was totally honest about the fact that he didn't WANT me to be a habitual customer. Sure, it might be better for him monetarily if I came in every week, week-on-week, indefinitely, but once I got to feeling better, that was the end of our masochistic relationship. That is, until many months later when the hellfire returned elsewhere in my body, hiding this time somewhere in the nether regions of my hips. I knew what needed to be done... I have an appointment with Graham later in the week during which I have no doubt he will be as brutal and satisfying a massage professional as ever. I can't think of another person I'd rather pay to hurt me so good.

My sports massages managed to remove all of my back pain within just a couple of treatments…read more Couldn't recommend enough!

From the owner: Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Remedial Massage, Soft Tissue Therapyread more

This clinic has been in business for the last 40 years and has many conventional practioners to its…read morename. Their expert team of physios are highly adept and skilled in manipulative therapies,electrotherapies and exercise management.Home visits also possible.

From the owner: Our Chartered Physiotherapists who are all HCPC registered provide individual physiotherapy…read moretreatment in pleasant surroundings for spinal problems, sports injuries, rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery, exercise advice and help with arthritic problems. Acupuncture is available for pain control. Hydrotherapy in a private pool is also available.

Fantastic experience at Pilates Clinic; the Physiotherapists are highly profesional and experienced…read morein both Phsiotherapy and Pilates. Thank you so much for helping me to overcome my back pain and my fear of exercising, I am greatfull to have started Pilates as I am now in better shape and feeling great!

If you in any way want to improve your sporting or physical performance you should consider coming…read moreto Balance for one of their classes. I have been training for years and my workouts can occasionally get stale. I do an open Industrial Strength Class and I leave pumped, feeling awesome and full of new techniques. You can be doing anything from fluidity and flow exercises, kettlebell conditioning, strength circuits, mobility, sandbags, heavy bag, tyre and sledgehammer, towing ropes, bands etc etc... What is great about the session is that the majority of people there are athletes in some form or other. This keeps the sessions intense, engaging and you are pushed to the limit. Whether Jon is leading the group or we are all adding to the circuit, not a single class has let me down. It really doesn't matter if you are a martial artist, power lifter or gymnast, the way the sessions go means everyone can take something from it. For a truly inspiring workout, in a great studio that has EVERYTHING you need to push beyond what you thought you could, you have to try out Balance. Oh I should mention, the Industrial Strength class costs an incredible £3. Wow!

Another great program of strength and conditioning. You can't go wrong with this place!read more

It literally took me years to figure out that the mirror fronted premises on Old Street with the…read moremodel spine above its awning was an osteopathy clinic. Stupid perhaps, slow, most definitely. Since discovering the Central London Osteopathy & Sports Injury Clinic however, I have not looked back. Now I'm no Olympiad but I did suffer a lot of back pain as a student huddled over my requisite Powerbook. And as such, the Central London Osteopathy & Sports Injury Clinic, and David Annett in particular who also gave me a lesson in 'the ergonomics of studying with a laptop' were nothing short of a Godsend. With a handful of impeccably trained osteopaths, an acupuncturist my mother swears by called Ann Bradford, naturopaths, kinesiologists, and yoga and pilates classes, the list of this clinic's merits and services could go on and on. At the risk of sounding overzealous, the Central London Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic is nothing less than a one stop shop for natural fixes to well worn problems and I, personally, cannot recommend it highly enough.

I have been suffering from back pain for about 10 years. I could not sleep more than 5 hours…read morebecause of it. That was how severe it was. I have tried all the good clinics in London and nobody could fix me completely. Honestly, I almost gave up on my back. I have heard about how amazing Torben was from my husband's boss. I gave it one more try to see it will actually improve my back! I am so glad I did! I could feel the difference on my first visit. He really is amazing. Now I just had my 4th session and I can finally fly! (haha!) I am so free from the pain now. I definitely recommend him to everyone who is suffering from all different kind of pain. Thank you, Torben!

These guys are great. got a referral from a gp and went here as was having problems with my back…read more Basicly the prob was my work are too mean too buy us proper chairs lol so I had back and neck problems. I had 6 appointments and exercises had to do in between and it worked a treat. Could do with an app or something so you can remember the exercises you have to do outside the sessions.

Peace and solitude is the only way to describe this therapy center. The team here specialises in…read moreergonomic work station checks,podiatry,core fitness instructions and much more. They also do diagnosis treatments and rehabilitation of muscles joints and soft tissue.

Really good bunch of people here. Needed to get my back straytened out as I sit badly at work. I…read morethink it's fairly standard to have a course if about 6 appointments (my insurance paid) but it really worked. They seem to have quite good availability too. All in all I think they are really good

From the owner: We are one of London's largest and most respected physiotherapy companies…read more We also specialise in hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, women's physiotherapy, vestibular and respiratory physiotherapy, paediatric physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, neuro-rehabilitation and hypermobility. Other services include sports and deep tissue massage, Pilates, acupuncture, personal training, ergonomics assessments, manual handling training.

When it comes to glowing and beautiful skin, some can call themselves lucky, while others need an…read moreextra effort. I am one of the latter. A week before the Bank Holiday weekend, I have decided to book myself in for a peel in preparation for a short city break with my sister and best friend. I have called up Aesthetics Lab and booked myself in for a consultation, followed by the peel. At arrival I was greeted by a very friendly receptionist who gave me an online questionnaire to fill in. It took me 10 to 12 minutes to finish. I did arrive early for my appointment, so I had plenty of time to kill. Joanna, very lovely and extremely helpful, discussed with me my skin history, problems and needs. Once we agreed on the treatment for my skin (we both agreed that my skin is dull & congested), I have been taken to the treatment room, where I met a very lovely aesthetician. I lied down on the bed, got tucked in & was ready for my peel. First my skin was preped by cleaning my skin & cleansed. A simple procedure, however it feels really nice when done by somebody else. Its time for the peel! A specifically selected (for my skin type) liquid peel was smoothly brushed on my skin. I had to stay with the peel on my skin for couple of minutes. It felt a bit itchy and stingy as it was working its way into my skin. The peel was removed & my skin was prepared for the 2nd part of my treatment: LED lights. This was my favourite part as it felt like you were bathing under the sun. After the treatment my skin felt a bit tight, however this went away after couple of hours. I have to say that that my skin feels like a baby's skin and very happy with the end result. The whole treatment lasted around an hour & even my black heads from my nose were removed. I have not seen my skin so clean & smooth for a long time. Higly recommend Aesthetics Lab.

Amazing service and treatments for every concern. Treated my skin (acne and pigmentation) and did…read moreCoolsculpting and cellulite treatments with them. Couldn't recommend more!