PHYSIOTHERAPY BELFAST
Located on Lisburn Road, Belfast, Formation Physio offers expert physiotherapy with a personalised approach to help you recover faster, move better, and feel stronger. Our highly skilled team tailors every treatment to your needs, ensuring the best possible results for pain relief, injury recovery, and peak performance.
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We apply our expertise to the following areas of physiotherapy treatment:
Recurring pain
Acute / sudden pain
eg. sprains and strains, whiplash
Complex chronic pain
eg. fibromyalgia, low back, neck pain, referred pain, sciatica
Treatment of headaches
Upper and Lower Limb Pain
eg. foot pain, shoulder pain
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Athletic performance
Women’s health
1. Ante & post natal care
2. Menopause management
Sports Injuries
Occupational Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Pre & Post Surgery
eg. total hip or knee replacement & Fracture
How it works
Step 1- A thorough initial assessment
Formation Physiotherapy provides expert, personalised physiotherapy, beginning with a thorough initial assessment, where our experienced team applies scientific expertise to not only relieve pain but also uncover and treat its root cause—going beyond isolated symptoms to restore full movement and long-term well-being. Your diagnosis is key and ensuring that you understand this at your initial assessment is paramount.
Step 2- Hands- on treatment
Each patient is unique and the pain they are experiencing requires a hands-on, tailored approach. We follow a patient-centred, holistic approach to treatment, ensuring that from your initial assessment and throughout your treatment plan you are making progress towards being pain- free and most importantly your goals.
Step 3- Goal setting
Goal setting is a crucial part of physiotherapy, keeping you focused and motivated throughout your treatment plan, ensuring steady progress toward a pain-free, stronger, and more resilient body.
Step 4- Treatment plan
At the heart of your treatment plan is you, our client, with a tailored approach that includes manual therapy, mobilisations, individualised exercise plans, clinical Pilates, education, and advice—strategically spaced to support your body’s natural healing process and recovery timeline.
Step 5- Long term value and rehabilitation
We prioritise long-term recovery by not only addressing immediate pain but also providing options like expert Pilates and personal training at the end of treatment, helping you maintain progress, build strength, and ensure lasting results.
Physiotherapy services
Physiotherapy Massage
Women Health Physiotherapy
Menopause management with exercise
Physiotherapist led personal training and coaching
Tailored exercise planning
Joint mobilisation
Sports taping
Kinesio- taping
5-Star Physiotherapy in Belfast
What Our Clients Say
Thomas McConaghie
Emma took time to help diagnose an ongoing niggle in my knee. She was thorough and actually enthusiastic about helping figure out what’s going on. The exercises prescribed were clearly demonstrated and also explained why they’re beneficial. The massage was painful, but good! I’m pretty confident that in a few months, I’ll be on a track to full knee health again. Cheers Emma!
Shauna Leonard
I attended Formation Physio with pain in my lower back. Emma is a very knowledgeable and friendly physiotherapist, and was able to diagnose my problem and provide soft tissue massage for immediate pain relief. During my follow-up appointments, Emma showed me exercises to do to strengthen the target areas in a safe and controlled way to avoid injury. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Sharon Kelly
An amazing team, especially Jill who worked so hard with me to get me back on track again. Her gentle, soft approach was amazing and what I needed. I will be forever grateful for all your expertise and commitment toward a positive journey for me. I highly recommend Formation Physiotherapy.
Tom Hughes
I went to Formation on a family member's recommendation - I had fallen on my back and was in a lot of pain. The booking system was really easy, I got an appointment very quickly, and when I arrived it was a lovely atmosphere and very welcoming. Owen McElhinney was a great physio who got me back to normal after 2 sessions, and left me pain free. The bespoke stretching routine through the online portal was really useful too. Highly recommend Formation :)
Rachel Swift
I went to see Emma at Formation for some preventative physio around working at an office job. For something healthcare professionals have previously dismissed or hurried me through, Emma’s knowledge and care was unmatched! I highly recommend!
Emma Sweeney
Super friendly, professional and accurate treatment from the team at Formation Physiotherapy. Jill helped identify the cause of my pain and gave excellent follow-up treatment plan over several sessions to not only stop the pain but strengthen my muscles. Thanks to you all.
Meet the Team
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Emma Bothwell
OWNER / PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BSc (Hons) MSCP -
Ruth Lewis
OWNER / PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MSc BSc (Hons) MSCP -
Jill Holmes
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BSc (Hons) MSCP
FAQs
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Your initial assessment will give us the opportunity to meet with you to listen to your problem and begin finding solutions. The majority of our initial assessments last for one hour, allowing us the time to discuss your medical history and cause of injury so can leave the clinic with an informed understanding of the way forward. We will use a variety of physiotherapy assessment tools all leading to a comprehensive diagnosis. It is important for us at Formation Physiotherapy to ensure that there is time for you to also get treated as part of your initial assessment.
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Yes. Our team of experienced Physiotherapists are available during working hours to chat through any questions you may have regarding your appointment.
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We accept most major health insurance referrals at Formation Physiotherapy. When making your first appointment, please inform us of your insurance referral. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure they have correct authorisation from their private health insurance company prior to their physiotherapy assessment.
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We understand that things come up and you may need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
If you need to cancel an appointment we would kindly ask that you give us 24 hours notice. Any cancellation made after this will be charged the full appointment fee. Please contact the Clinic (028 9066 0836) and leave a message if no-one can answer your call; or send us an email (info@formationphysio.co.uk) and we will be happy to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Missed appointments are considered to be cancelled appointments without adequate notice and therefore the full standard fee will be due.
If you arrive late for your appointment we will do our best to deliver your full appointment time but please bear in mind this may not always be possible if the diary is busy and the full appointment fee will stand.
“Formation really takes an interest into what’s happening across your whole body to ensure that they can give you the best start to recovery/feeling better & stronger.”
— Physiotherapy patient
