Better - Soho

Physio sessions with Charlie at Better Health have been life changing in the space of 2 months. I had been struggling with chronic pain for almost 5 years and almost given up on any opportunity for improvement, Charlie played a pivotal role in changing that and getting me back to fitness, I am extremely grateful for all his help and guidance.

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Erin has been a vital part of my marathon training and injury recovery. I first went to her with knee and ankle pain brought on by consistent marathon training, and she was brilliant from the outset. Her approach was friendly, constructive and thorough, talking me through the possible causes and leaving no stone unturned in getting to the root of the issues. The strength testing was particularly helpful, and Erin gave me detailed, practical advice on how to address the problems whilst still maintaining my training plan. Her support played a big part in helping me recover, continue training and ultimately achieve my goal of running two sub-3-hour marathons this year. I highly recommend her.

Thorough and objective assessment which helped guide the coaching & program I had.

I first met Charlie Goodchild in 2024 when he helped me deal with sciatica. I was relatively fit from cycling and running, but completely underestimated how unidimensional that fitness was. Thanks to him and Jax Turner, I am much stronger and flexible. I look forward to seeing Jax weekly for a personal training session and never hesitate to seek Charlie's help. Charlie's holistic approach to health and longevity means that problems that crop up stay solved. I am really glad I met Charlie and am very thankful that it let to meeting Jax.

I have been seeing Charlie at Better Soho for the past few weeks now, to help me throughout my recovery for both a shoulder injury and a toe injury. Charlie has been nothing short of amazing, he takes the time to listen, adapt and explain in plain simple terms. He was able to create a rehab plan that is tailored to my needs and that takes into account my upcoming races, to make sure I am ready for them, and to prevent further injuries. Highly recommend Better!

I came to Better Physio with ongoing knee pain, particularly around my kneecap, which was affecting my ability to squat, run and train properly. Exercise is a big part of my life, so it was frustrating having to constantly limit what I could do and worry about making the problem worse. I’d already seen other physiotherapists, but I hadn’t really felt like I was making consistent progress or had a clear understanding of how to manage the problem. My experience with Better Physio Group and Charlie Goodchild was completely different. Charlie was excellent throughout my treatment and was particularly good at finding the right balance with my rehabilitation. He made sure I didn’t progress too quickly, while still giving me enough stimulation through the exercises to make real progress without aggravating my knee. One of the biggest breakthroughs was Charlie identifying that the immediate pain I was experiencing was coming from a swollen fat pad. He used taping to address this, and remarkably, most of the pain had gone away overnight. This made a huge difference and meant I could start training properly again while continuing to work on the underlying issue. I now have much more confidence in my knee and a much better understanding of how to manage it and progress my training safely. I’d definitely recommend Better Physio Group to anyone who has been struggling with an injury, particularly if you’ve already tried other treatments without getting the results you want. Having someone properly assess the problem and tailor the treatment and rehabilitation to you can make a huge...

I have been treated by Charlie Goodchild at Better for many months. Sessions are always thoughtfully prepared but modified to suit immediate needs, and my last visit was no exception. My overall treatment is described further down.

I booked a physio appointment with Simon after experiencing a lot of pain in my lower limb. In the hour long appointment, Simon was quick to pinpoint the problem, explain it in a clear, concise manner, and critically, gave me the knowledge to deal with my chronic joint issues. As this was an acute flare-up, he then proceeded to deal with the muscle guarding around my joint, which helped tremendously as I was on vacation and doing far too many steps a day. I was impressed enough to visit twice more before I had to fly home. The advice I received was unlike that of any other physiotherapist I have visited, and believe me I have spent a lot of time and effort attempting to deal with my joint issues. This included the need to work on specific muscle groups that I never knew I was ignoring, as well as tips for how to deal with long periods of sitting, which was useful for my long-haul flight home. Simon also observed how I do my squats, and was immediately able to point how I should be doing them instead so that they would avoid triggering my joints. It was by sheer chance that I had an appointment with Simon, as I simply picked whatever physio slot was open for the day. My only regret was not seeing him sooner!

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