Mr James Charlish

I had an excellent experience with James. He quickly identified the likely issue around my T5–6 region and explained it in a clear, practical way without overcomplicating things. The treatment approach was structured and logical — focusing on improving mobility, reducing muscle tightness, and rebuilding strength in a controlled way. What stood out was the balance between hands-on work and longer-term thinking. The sessions weren’t just about short-term relief; there was a clear emphasis on conditioning, proper loading, and understanding how the issue developed in the first place. Over the course of treatment I saw a noticeable improvement in movement, strength and overall symptoms. I also came away with a much better understanding of how to manage and prevent similar issues going forward. Highly professional, knowledgeable and effective — I would not hesitate to return if needed.

I’ve had consistent knee pain for quite some time now and James was great in helping me reduce this pain significantly. His explanations were very clear and he tried to make the exercises as fun as possible. I loved seeing my progress and James was really encouraging at every step.

Couple of weeks ago, couldn’t run 20 seconds and yesterday just completely my Half Marathon. Thanks so much for all the help!

I recently had James as my physiotherapist, and I couldn’t rate my experience with him highly enough. I’ve seen various physios over the years, but none have come close to James’ knowledge and professionalism alongside his warm and friendly nature. He’s given me very specific and targeted treatment for my injury which has allowed me to reach my physical goals and feel pain free doing it too! 5 star experience with a 5 star physio!!

5/5 - Back on the pitch! ⚽ A huge shoutout to Dr. James for getting me back in the game! He put together a perfect plan tailored just for me and was constantly tweaking it to make sure I was actually making progress to recover my left MCL. My knee feels 100% again and, honestly, both my legs feel even stronger than before the injury. If you need a physio who really cares and gets results, James is your man. Thanks for everything, Doc!

I cannot recommend James Charlish highly enough. After picking up a knee injury post-Ironman, I reached a point where I’d lost hope of getting back into training. James quickly identified the issue, educated me on what was going on, and built a tailored plan. His understanding of biomechanics, muscle imbalances and joint loading is outstanding, and every session has been a thoughtful adjustment of workload and exercise progression. Thanks to his professionalism, attention to detail and constant encouragement, I’m now back up and running and training hard again. If you’re dealing with muscle, knee or joint issues, James is THE MAN!!

This was my first time trying physio because of a hamstring issue, and it was such a great experience. James is super passionate and really patient. He explained everything clearly and set up different exercises each week to help me recover. After just six weeks, I was back to running with no problems!

Very knowledgeable, accommodating and professional throughout oroviding clear examples of recommended approaches to the road of recovery

James is always patient, listens to your concerns and what you've tried. Doesn't jump to conclusions or tell you you're doing it wrong and always constructive about a way forward.

I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better physiotherapist. From day one, James impressed me with his exceptional understanding of biomechanics and how clearly he applied that knowledge to my specific issues. He didn’t just treat the symptoms — he carefully analysed, isolated, and addressed the root cause with precision and expertise. It was clear I was in extremely capable hands. What truly sets him apart to me, is his positive attitude and his commitment to helping me understand what was happening in my body. He took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense, empowering me with knowledge and practical tools I’ll honestly use for the rest of my life when it comes to exercise, movement, and staying fit. The combination of deep technical expertise, thoughtful treatment, and genuine encouragement made the entire experience outstanding. I’m incredibly grateful for his help and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a physio who goes above and beyond!