If you’re a Didsbury resident, you may have noticed our striking teal sign pop up outside the beautiful old bank on Palatine Road. At the newly launched Wellbeing & Rehab co., we have re-designed this space as a holistic wellness centre, offering everything from physio through to counselling and exercise classes. We’ve designed the centre to take you on a long-term health journey, whatever stage you may currently be at. So, what exactly are we offering?

Women’s Health

Our Women’s Health service is provided by specifically trained Women’s Health Physiotherapist, who has an understanding of the effects pregnancy, childbirth and menopause has on women. 

We will carry out an initial assessment which will include a thorough subjective and objective examination. Treatment and management is provided for a wide range of pelvic floor conditions, back and pelvic pain, muscle dysfunction, deconditioning and hormonal symptoms. 

 We place an emphasis on education, support and exercise to help you to achieve your health goals.  

Pregnancy and Postnatal Coaching and Pilates

We also offer coaching; this can be done on a 1:1 or in a group of up to 4. The first session will be to clarify your specific goals and set a programme that suits you and your needs. These sessions are great for those that want to lift weights and exercise safely throughout pregnancy and post birth. Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates courses are also available which allows expectant and new mums to come together and exercise in a safe and supported environment.

Health Psychology 

We offer 1-2-1, one-hour sessions with a qualified Health Psychologist who can support you with the complexities of behavioural change and maintaining health and wellbeing. This might include support coming to terms with a diagnosis, strategies for living with a long-term condition, help with addictive behaviour, or addressing challenging factors underlying your health, such as a lack of motivation.

 Health Coaching  

We offer 1-2-1 sessions with a health coach from our clinical team. We who will complete a comprehensive health and wellbeing assessment and work with you to make relevant and realistic health goals. You will be provided with advice, education and support including physical rehabilitation, symptoms management and emotional wellbeing. Educational resources on various health topics, including pain management, stress, physical activity and sleep will be provided and group based activities encouraged. We are currently offering dedicated programmes to people living with cancer, long-covid, or obesity. Health coaching support can also be provide to individuals who are medically well but want to make improvement =s to their general wellbeing. This service is similar but less support is required.  

Counselling

We offer person-centred counselling which can help you address low mood, anxiety or create an opportunity to work through significant life events you are experiencing. Our confidential appointments are held with an experienced counsellor in the calm environment of our building on Palatine Road.

Exercise Classes 

We offer a range of classes, which are a great way to manage stress, build social connections and prevent future illness. You can find a range of group activities including yoga, pregnancy and post-natal Pilates, Barre classes and more. Our classes are either exercise instructor or Physiotherapy led depending on the nature of the class.

Sports Massage

Our Massage Therapy service offered at W&RC provides a range of therapeutic, massage interventions designed to meet your health and wellbeing needs. ​

The aim of massage therapy is to relieve symptoms, encourage healing, help manage a health condition and/or enhance your wellbeing. 

Menopause

We offer women’s health coaching support to women experiencing symptoms of the menopause. This can be in the form of education and support to manage symptoms as well as exercise rehabilitation to improve bone health, preventing future problems and improve overall quality of life. 

Mummy MOT

We offer a specialist postnatal examination for women post c-section or vaginal delivery.  The Mummy MOT is a 1-hour postnatal health check, suitable from 6 weeks postnatal and beyond.  

This includes an assessment of posture, tummy muscles and Diastasis Recti assessment, and pelvic floor muscles. Your specialist Mummy MOT physiotherapist will provide you with gentle exercises and treatment to get you on track with your fitness goals. 

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Our Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation service provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and long term health conditions. ​

The focus is in on prevention, symptom management and rehabilitation, using manual therapy techniques, exercise, education and support. We aim to help you build confidence, understanding of you condition and return to normal activity. ​