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I am a Sports Therapist offering effective treatments for Muscle, Joint and Nerve Pains as well as Sports Injuries and general muscle dysfunction.
Over 280 Five Star Reviews on Google, Facebook, Bark and Yell.
Hands-on therapy for all ages and occupations, not just those who participate in sports.
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290 customer reviews
Kieran
I went for 1 session here with Achilles trouble, and in an hour he treated it in many different ways. After the session I came away feeling much bette than before and after a few days the pain had completely gone. Very accommodating and easy to talk to. More...
Osmen
I have had physical therapy from Achilles Healer and i have had positive results. Richard is a very friendly and experience person he will have you back in good condition. When i have a problem i always book my self in. If anyone has second thoughs. You are in good hands✋. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Osmen, glad i could be of service. Many thanks for the great review and recommendation. Much appreciated. Kind regards, Richard.
Garry Lomon
Richard has helped me out with Plantar Fasciitis problems and lower back pain. His range of treatments enable him to try and find what works best for treating the problem.
Highly recommended
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Garry, many thanks for the great review and recommendation. Much appreciated. Kind regards Richard
Emma
Excellent and professional service. Already seeing the benefits. Post care advice and videos have been extremely beneficial.
I would definitely recommend
Richards services.
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Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Emma, many thanks for the great review and recommendation. I’m pleased that the treatments and aftercare advice have been beneficial. See you soon. Best wishes, Richard
Dan Illingworth
Excellent service and great treatment. Acupuncture works wonder's. I would definitely recommend his services.
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Dan, Many thanks for the great review and recommendation, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Kirsty ford
Today I revisited Richard as a back issue I had a while ago was giving me trouble, every time I visit Richard he gets to the bottom of the problem - his knowledge of the body is second to none. My back is eased from just one session ! I would highly recommend More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Kirsty, Many thanks for the great review and recommendation, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Paul
Great guy , very knowledgeable listens carefully to the problem and does his best to have you back in working order pain free with ongoing advice, thanks again Richard.
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Paul, Many thanks for the great review and recommendation, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Tim
After my broken ankle had fully healed I needed treatment to rehab my muscles and tendons so I could get back to running. Richard is a superb professional who really knows his stuff
. After a course of treatment delivered expertly with witty banter I was able to resume long hikes and short jogs, well on the road to recovery.
I would highly recommend him.
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Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Tim, many thanks for the glowing review and recommendation. Much appreciated. Glad to hear that you’re well on the road to recovery. Best wishes Richard
Jane davidson
Delighted with my treatment by Richard.
Was in a lot of pain,& feeling quite desperate on first visit.
Even after my first session pain was less
Gave excellent advise,had several appointments,and in a much better place now.
Would highly recommend.
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Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Jane, many thanks for the glowing review and recommendation. I’m pleased I was able to ease your initial discomfort and help you on your road to recovery. Best wishes, Richard
Louisa
Richard is the consummate professional and gave me the confidence to know how to treat my sports injury. He is very friendly and easy to talk to.
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Louisa, Many thanks for the great review and recommendation, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Tracy Wright
Richard was very professional and listened and understood my issues. The sessions really helped my get back to full active life. I would recommend to anyone looking for great professional advice and treatment. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Tracy, I’m very pleased I could be of service. Many thanks for the great review. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Garry Carr
I have been coming to Achilles Healers for about 4 months now the treatment I have received is 100% perfect I now feel a lot better very little pain now . I would recommend Richard to anyone struggling with pain .Very friendly guy who will do anything for you More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Garry, many thanks for the great review, much appreciated. Glad I have been able to help! Best wishes Richard
Louise Eckersley
I had aching/throbbing pain in glutes/lower back, couldn’t bend with out discomfort. Pain while walking and couldn’t sleep. One session with Richard and after24 hours I felt immense relief. He was professional and made me feel so at ease and comfortable. He also sent me videos to help me stretch correctly. Will definitely be seeing Richard again. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Louise, Many thanks for the great review and recommendation, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Andy G.
Having put up with neck & shoulder pain for quite sometime a visit to AHST for massage and acupuncture has definitely started the process to clear me of pain - very professional and highly recommended for sure. I would confirm that AHST website details to be 100% accurate 👍 More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Andy, glad to be of service. Many thanks for the great review. Much appreciated. Regards Richard
Sarah goodram
Very professional & helpful. I had issues for weeks and noticed a big difference after one session. I would definitely recommend.
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Sarah, Many thanks for the great review and recommendation, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Mahbub Ahmed
Richard really helped me when I was almost housebound due to a slipped disk. I had instant relief after the session. He is really experienced and knows exactly how to deal with the specific pain issues I have. Will be continuing my treatment for the foreseeable future and I highly recommend him. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Mahbub, Many thanks for the great review and recommendation, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard
Jayne
I have visited Richard three times now, for neck and shoulder pain, upon personal recommendation from others. Richard is very knowledgeable and professional and immediately makes you feel at ease. I would say the pain has eased about 80% after just three sessions. Richard gives great advice for exercises in between sessions, even sending videos of how to do them. I am very grateful to Richard and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending his services to others. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Jayne, I’m very pleased that my treatments have helped you and that your back, neck and shoulder pain has reduced. Many thanks for the glowing review and recommendation. Much appreciated. Kind regards Richard
Kane
Had ongoing knee pain and been unable to run more than 2km for 3 months. After one visit that evening I managed an hour long run with no problems! Very good service and very pleased. Thanks Richard! More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Kane, I’m glad to hear that you’re able to run again with less knee pain and get your training back on track. Many thanks for the great review and recommendation. Much appreciated. Regards Richard
Jimmy Whittles
Whilst running, I was experiencing problems with my hamstring for a few weeks and it was very painful. I contacted Richard and got an appointment quickly. The service Richard provided was professional and he gave me some good advice and exercises on how to speed up my recovery. After visiting him several times, I noticed a considerable improvement and I’m back to running as before. As I was impressed with the service I received, I’m going to continue to visit Richard on a regular basis, therefore I’d highly recommend. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Jimmy, I’m very pleased that my treatments have been beneficial to you and that you’re back running again. Many thanks for the great review and recommendation. Much appreciated. Regards Richard
Sarah Dutton
I found Richard on Google and got a same day appointment with him for a trapped nerve in my neck. I was in agony and in tears. Thanks to Richards patience, kindness and professionalism I got the correct treatment that I needed. His level of service is excellent and I highly recommend him to everybody who is suffering. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Sarah, I’m glad to hear that you are feeling better. Many thanks for the great review. Much appreciated. Kind regards Richard
Nic
I’d been having problem with my knee for weeks and I had a dance show coming up. I contacted Richard and was able to get an appointment very promptly.
The service provided was extremely professional and helpful, and the treatment provided enabled me to perform in my show without any pain. I saw a significant improvement after 2 sessions.
Would highly recommended.
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Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Nic, I’m very pleased that I was able to help and allow you to perform without pain. Many thanks for the great review. Much appreciated. Kind regards Richard
Andrea
I managed to get a same day appointment at Achilles Healers . Richard was very professional helpful and managed to get to the root of my trapped nerve in just one session. He gave me a variety of exercises to do and sent me links . I would highly recommend booking in. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Andrea, I’m glad I was able to ease your discomfort. Many thanks for the great review. Much appreciated. Kind regards Richard
Mrs ilky Cook
I have been having severe leg cramps and difficilty walking and have been to many specialists, including at A&E; none of them were able to pinpoint my the cause of my cramps. Richard has been able to identify what areas to focus on his remedial therapy in our two appointments. I left Richard with my walking and cramps reduced. I hope to continue with Richard once I have had my MRI results. More...
Reply from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy
Hi Ilky, glad I could offer guidance on your issue and help in your rehabilitation. Many thanks for the great review. Much appreciated. Kind regards Richard
Nick Parnell
Very professional very helpful can recommend. First class.
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Helen Bywater
Fantastic service.would use again.. highly recommend
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Niki Mistry
Very professional and full of helpful tips and exercises for my back problems. I had the treatment for pretty much the full hour as Richard emailed me a copy of the forms I had to fill in prior to the appointment! Would definitely recommend!
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Trevor Mathews
Richard really does know his stuff...
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NikitaM-17
Very professional and full of helpful tips and exercises for my back problems. I had the treatment for pretty much the full hour as Richard emailed me a copy of the forms I had to fill in prior to the appointment! Would definitely recommend!
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DarrenW-448
Richard provides an excellent sports injury / therapy service and is very professional and knowledgeable. He provided a diagnosis and assistance to treat my injury & pain using various techniques. Highly Recommended.
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ChrisM-3044
Very good experience. Not only did I have pain relief I gained some valuable knowledge. Highly recommend.
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Darren Whittaker
Richard provides an excellent sports injury / therapy service and is very professional and knowledgeable. He provided a diagnosis and assistance to treat my injury & pain using various techniques. Highly Recommended.
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Chris Murphy
Very good experience. Not only did I have pain relief I gained some valuable knowledge. Highly recommend.
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BarbaraD-114
Found Achilles Healers Sports Therapy via PhysioPod as I needed a session of deep oscillation therapy prior to surgery. Richard was very friendly and professional and I would recommend him to my friends and family.
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Damien Cooley
I contacted Richard after 2 years of Achilles pain, told him my story and how much I've already spent trying to fix the problem. He was very sympathetic and sent me some general things to work on at home, if these dont make it any better I will definitely be making a trip over to see him in person as he is very knowledgeable and I've no doubt he'd be able to get me back on the karate mat More...
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adrienne hallsworth
I had a really painfull back and had visited my doctors twice, given two lots of pain killers that didnt move it all. My friend told me about Richard. It has been a life saver me, after two visits the pain is easing off and no pain killers required. I highly recommend Richard he really does the job. More...
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Duncan Morrissey
Very relaxed and professional experience and service.
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Stacy Hunter
After having back pain for quite a while & trying different methods to relieve it & it not been successful I was recommended to Richard & what a brilliant recommendation it was to. He found the problem & after one treatment I could already feel the difference. The aftercare was fantastic. Would highly recommend. More...
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RajK-103
Great service from RIchard. Felt totally different after my treatment. Definitely recommend him to others
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NicolaT-89
Booked a sports massage for my 16 year old daughter who plays a lot of sport and she benefited massively from it. Will definitely book again.
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Ian Allen
Richard really knows where to find the problem areas in your body and how to treat them. He also provides great advice on different stretching and exercise techniques you can do yourself to ease muscle pain and tightness. Highly recommended.
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Chris D17
Would highly recommend using Achilles Healers Done a fantastic Job on getting rid of my trapped nerve in my leg I underwent acupuncture treatment Totally professional Helped me with the recovery
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Girish Patel
I went to Richard at Achilles Healers after suffering with tight hamstrings, after a couple of treatments I was impressed with both the service and the outcome of the treatment. Richard was very friendly and provided useful aftercare advice in order to stretch out the hamstrings after exercising. He is a great physio and I strongly recommend him to anyone struggling with any aches and pains. More...
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Joanne Green
Excellent treatment, got me back in work today when I could hardly move on Sunday morning due to a bad muscle strain. So much better today. Thanks for that!
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Nette Houghton
Excellent experience ,with an informative, friendly, professional therapist - Richard Daley, With a variety of treatments offered. Would highly recommend
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MJB 1
Achilles was the only place that I was able to book at short notice when suffering from back and referred arm pain, he provided massage and accupunture treatment and included some bath salts to use at home later. The treatment helped to take the edge off the pain and I would recommend to others. More...
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Chezz Chezz
Excellent service!! Very professional! Would highly recommend! Excellent after care. Really cares about his clients
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MarieT-65
Absolutely fantastic! After one session the pain in my back was 90% better. Looking forward to my next session
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Adaammahmud .
I had a very painful knot in my upper back, I found Richard through google. When I spoke to him he sounded very professional and knew what he was talking about, he managed to treat me within hours. He is very reasonably priced and within 30 minutes I had received a diagnosis and Richard had treated me with acupuncture at no extra cost. Richard has said that pain would go 2 days later, it did I was back in the gym thanks to Richard and will no be going to see him regularly. More...
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AntonyG-43
Went with shooting pain in arm/shoulder. Only booked hour slot, but managed to find the problem and sorted it. Highly recommend
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JulieB-779
Richard was fantastic ,helpful and very professional. He helped my son after his knee operation and at such short notice . ..nothing was too much trouble ...thank you !! We would definitely reccommend !! More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I love getting feedback from clients telling me that my treatment for them has alleviated their pain and discomfort.
Receiving a Five Star Review tells me that my treatment has helped someone free themselves from their pain cycle and that they are now able to enjoy life once again.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was inspired by another therapist who was treating me for my calf and achilles pains. He gave me the confidence to enrol with in the training program (back in 2014) and it is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Why should our clients choose you?
I’m passionate about making people better and I have a great “bedside manner”. I will talk to you throughout the treatment session to get your feedback on discomfort levels but also tell you what exercises you can do yourself at home to help with your rehabilitation.
I am very customer-focussed and send out reminders regarding rehabilitation via e-mail or WhatsApp (if requested).
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
During lockdown I was able to help customers via Zoom or FaceTime. I was able to demonstrate how to self treat and how to perform stretches or strength exercises which would facilitate their rehabilitation.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
During Flu Restrictions I have a 25minute gap between clients and keep the room ventilated. I also wore an apron, mask, visor and nitrile gloves during treatment. I aim to get all paperwork completed electronically to save time in clinic.
55 minute Sports Therapy & Massage Treatment
Enough time to provide a full body massage or to effectively deal with any muscle, nerve or joint pain issue.
Home Visit / Mobile Massage
55 minute treatment in the comfort of your own home.