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As of October 2025, we’re proud to be able to offer a private physio service in Shepton Mallet. So, whether you’re recovering from orthopaedic surgery or have a sports injury that’s keeping you on the sidelines, our Practice Plus Group hospital, will be able to provide high-quality, tailored treatment designed to get you back on your feet.
Private physiotherapy at a glance
- Ways to pay: self-pay or insured
- Hospital stay: not required
- Procedure time: 30-45 minutes
Private physio in Shepton Mallet – fast, personalised care
From sports injuries to surgery recovery, our private physiotherapy appointments at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet are designed to get your back to your best as soon as possible.
What is private physiotherapy?
Private physiotherapy is a service designed to improve movement and physical function. It is typically provided by a licenced professional within a private practice rather than through the NHS.
What to expect at your first appointment
If you book yourself in for an appointment, you can expect to have a thorough assessment of your specific issue, followed by some treatment. This includes advice, helping you understand your issue and the possible reasons behind it, and exercises to help prevent a recurrence. Physical treatment will continue in follow-up sessions.
Our physiotherapy services
Following your initial appointment, treatment will continue during follow-up physiotherapy sessions. These will be arranged for a time and date that suits you.
The following are physiotherapy services we offer at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet:
- Musculo-skeletal physiotherapy – covers physiotherapy on all joints. Treatment includes a tailored exercise programme, manual therapy (if required), education about your specific issue, and advice about further prevention.
- Sports injuries – We’re able to offer sports injury physiotherapy to treat a range of different sports injuries. This is all with a view to getting you off the side lines and back into the action as soon as possible.
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, we can also offer physiotherapy services to post-surgery patients from other hospitals or clinics.
Post-surgery and rehabilitation services
It doesn’t matter if you had your surgery with us or not, at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, we are proud to offer rehabilitation services for all post-surgery orthopaedic patients.
Through tailored recovery plans and the setting of realistic goals, our physios work hard to get you on the road to recovery.
Private physio costs and appointment information
The following table shows the prices for self-pay physiotherapy services at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet:
| Appointment type | Appointment duration | Appointment cost |
|---|---|---|
| New patient | 45 minutes | £55 |
| Follow-up | 30 minutes | £45 (10% off when booking 6 sessions) |
If you’re planning on paying for your treatment at Practice Plus Group Hospital Shepton Mallet, you will need to do so in a one-off payment during your initial assessment.
Why choose Practice Plus Group for private physio in Shepton Mallet?
From 1-to-1 clinic rooms to physiotherapy experts, at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, we work hard to get you back on your feet. But why choose us specifically? Well, here are a few reasons:
Experienced, registered physiotherapists
Our private physiotherapy patients have direct access to orthopaedic and pain management consultants. If needed, these consultants can quickly refer patients for MRI scans or further diagnostic imaging.
Please note, any cost incurred by scans will be discussed in depth with the patient.
Modern facilities and accessible locations
Among the facilities and features of our private physio care include:
- 1-to-1 clinic rooms
- a friendly team ready to support you on your road to recovery
- flexible appointment times to suit you
- an easily accessible hospital in the beautiful market town of Shepton Mallet
- free parking and wi-fi for all patients and visitors.
How to book and what to expect
There’s no need for a GP referral to access our physio services. Simply give us a call on 0330 058 1804 or submit an online enquiry form and one of our team will be in touch to get you booked in at a time and date that suit you.
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Private physiotherapy FAQs
Not quite found the information you’ve been looking for? Our dedicated private physiotherapy in Shepton Mallet FAQs may be able to help.
What is the cost of private physio in Shepton Mallet?
An initial physiotherapy appointment costs £55 and lasts for around 45 minutes.
Follow-up sessions cost £45 each for 30 minutes.
Can I self-refer to a private physiotherapist?
Yes, you can. There’s no need for a GP referral, you simply need to call us on 0330 058 1804 or submit an online enquiry form.
What conditions can private physios treat?
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, we are able to offer the following:
– Physiotherapy for sports injuries
– Post operative rehabilitation
– Musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.
How soon can I get a physio appointment?
Typically, physio appointments are available within a week of submitting a booking enquiry. At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, physiotherapy sessions run every Wednesday.
What’s the difference between NHS and private physiotherapy?
Put simply, the waiting times for private physiotherapy are much shorter than those with the NHS. The appointments are also much longer, giving the physiotherapist more time with you to understand your issue and structure a tailored rehabilitation plan.
Do I need a referral for private physiotherapy?
No, you can simply self-refer. However, GP and consultant referrals are also accepted.
What happens during a private physiotherapy session?
During your initial physiotherapy assessment, your physiotherapist will work to understand your problem and structure a tailored rehabilitation plan.
Will physiotherapy help avoid surgery?
This depends on your specific circumstances and issue. Physiotherapy is a conservative (non-operative) treatment which is normally the treatment that is recommended first before surgery.
