About Us

Here at First Line Physio, we are passionate about helping you understand the root cause of your pain, so that you can prevent future injuries and get back to doing the things you love with confidence.

Oakwell Health Centre, Cheltenham

Our Physiotherapy Clinic in Cheltenham

First Line Physio was established in March 2020. Our website and blog were set up during the COVID-19 pandemic to support people who were unable to access their usual care due to the lock down restrictions.

Our aim was to provide free access to advice, education and exercise videos, for a range of issues our patients were struggling with.

When the restrictions began to ease, we opened our first physio clinic, based in Cheltenham.

For more information on our location, or to get in touch, please visit our contact page.

physio assessment

We use a combination of hands on treatment, strength and mobility work and postural re-training. We have additional training in acupuncture and sports massage, which can be used to compliment your recovery. Take a look at our services page for a full list of available treatments.

We provide exercise programmes to accompany your treatment and ensure the benefits of your session are long lasting. We strive to address the root cause of your problem to prevent future injuries and keep you pain free.

We also offer online physiotherapy consultations, and believe that we can deliver an effective level of service to people who may be unable to get into the clinic. You can read more about the benefits of online physiotherapy in our blog.

Katie Gosling, Founder of First Line Physio

This is Katie, founder of First Line Physio. Katie grew up in Cheltenham, and graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy from the University in Birmingham in 2013.

She worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS, private practice and several sports clubs in Gloucestershire before setting up the clinic in 2020. She was also chosen to work as a volunteer with the physio team at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

If you want to get to know us a little better before coming to visit, head on over to our team page.

We are here to help, and would love to get you on the road to recovery. To get started, go to our booking page or click the button below.

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