About the clinic
Two physiotherapists and a front desk, in Hoole since 2016
Hannah opened Limberwell after eleven years in NHS musculoskeletal clinics, wanting longer appointments and the same physiotherapist at every visit. Dev joined in 2019 to look after the runners and club players. Carys keeps the diary, the phone and the two of them in order.
Who’s who
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Hannah
Founder and physiotherapist
Hannah spent eleven years in NHS musculoskeletal clinics before opening Limberwell in 2016. She sees most of our backs and necks and nearly everyone recovering from an operation. She thinks most exercise sheets are too long, and writes hers on a single card.
Chartered physiotherapist, registered with the regulator
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Dev
Sports physiotherapist
Dev looks after runners and players from clubs around Chester, and spends a fair few Saturdays at the side of a pitch. He runs himself, slowly by his own account. He will want to see your trainers.
Chartered physiotherapist, registered with the regulator
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Carys
Front desk
Carys answers the phone, runs the diary and knows which of the two you should see. If you’re not sure whether physio is what you need, start by telling Carys.
The person who answers when you ring
What you can expect from us
- The same person every time
- You see Hannah or Dev at every visit, not whoever happens to be free.
- A number at the start
- At your first appointment we say how many sessions we expect it to take. If that changes, we tell you why.
- Exercises you’ll actually do
- Two or three, written down, chosen to fit the day you really have.
- An honest “not us”
- If physio isn’t the right thing for you, we say so and suggest who to see instead.
Your first appointment, step by step
It lasts 45 minutes. Come five minutes early if you can: Carys will have a short form for you.
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Before you come
What to wear and bring
Something you can move in: shorts for a leg, a vest top for a shoulder. A list of any medicines, and any scan reports or hospital letters you have. If you’re using health insurance, your authorisation number.
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0 to 10 minutes
We talk
What happened, what it stops you doing, and what you want to get back to.
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10 to 25 minutes
We look
How you move, what’s stiff, what’s weak and what hurts. We’ll ask before anything hands‑on, and you’re welcome to bring someone with you.
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25 to 30 minutes
We tell you what we think
What it is, how long it usually takes and how many sessions we expect. If it isn’t one for physio, this is when we say so.
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30 to 45 minutes
We start
A first treatment, and two or three exercises to take home.
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Afterwards
Carys takes over
She books your follow‑up, if you need one, and emails your exercises. You pay on the day, by card or cash.
Prices
What you pay is what’s listed here. There’s no joining fee and no course to sign up for.
| Appointment | Length | Price |
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| First appointment | 45 minutes | £58 |
| Follow‑up | 30 minutes | £46 |
| Five follow‑ups, paid together Saves £20 | 5 × 30 minutes | £210 |
| Sports massage | 30 minutes | £40 |
| Home visit after surgery In the first fortnight | 45 minutes | £75 |
- No referral needed
- You can book without seeing your GP first.
- Health insurance
- We’re recognised by the main health insurers. Bring your authorisation number to your first appointment.
- Can’t make it?
- Give us 24 hours’ notice and there’s no charge. With less, we charge half the fee.
Ten minutes’ walk from Chester station
We’re in Hoole, with a step‑free entrance and street parking that’s free for 90 minutes. Request a time online, or ring Carys and she’ll find you one.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday
- 8am to 7pm
- Friday
- 8am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 1pm