Begin Your Care
Welcome to Forté Physical Health
We’re committed to making your first visit comfortable, informative, and stress-free. Whether you are seeking relief from pain, recovering from an injury, or improving your overall mobility and wellbeing, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
What to Expect
During your first appointment, our practitioners will take time to:
- Discuss your medical history and current concerns
- Understand your lifestyle, movement, and health goals
- Perform a detailed assessment
- Create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs
Your session may include hands-on therapy, guided exercises, movement assessments, or recommendations for ongoing care depending on your condition.
4 Steps
Your First Visit
Here is exactly what you can expect during your initial 45-minute consultation and diagnostic treatment pathway.
01
We Listen
Here at Forte, your treatment starts with us taking a detailed case history. We like to hear your story, and understand your goals and how you use your body. This helps us build a treatment plan that gets you back to living the life you want to live.
02
Assess
You will then be taken through a careful assessment where we test your movement patterns, not just to see what hurts, but to see how your whole body moves. This helps us decide the best treatment style for you.
03
Treat
Hands-on treatment facilitates and accelerates recovery. We use massage, stretching and manipulation techniques, and some of our practitioners use tools like acupuncture and RockBlade techniques.
04
Your Plan
The most important part of a treatment is the exercise and lifestyle tips you take away. We want our patients to feel in control of their health, and the right education and advice is the way to do this. We encourage you to film exercises on your phone, so you always have them to hand.
Health is a journey, and it is our honour to help you along the way.
Private Health Insurance Covered
Osteopathy & Physiotherapy are often covered by private health insurance, but in some cases it is an additional element of the policy or you may need to get a referral from your GP or approval in advance. It is best to contact your insurer and ask about the details and process for your particular policy. We can invoice direct to the insurer if appropriate.
Testimonials
Patient Experiences That Speak for Themselves
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I saw Chris a few weeks about with a running gait appt. I’m glad I did, I got a bit lost over running and how to improve what plan to do etc. Chris looked at my running technique, listened to what I’m doing and looked at my Garmin results too. I walked away with a great running plan and have enjoyed starting it the last few weeks. Glad I booked the appt and got what I needed to improve running.Posted on Google aliceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful and painful but fingers crossed the treatment heals injury quickly.Posted on Google Zandra WestlakeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had not exercised properly for several years and struggled with frequent back pain that once in spasm, persisted for 4-8 weeks each time. Enough was enough! I saw Chris regularly for 3 months and joined a gym. It’s now 8 months later and I’m still using what I learnt with Chris in the gym 4/5 days a week. His guidance inspired me to keep going. And I feel so much better. I deliberately held off writing a review until now so I could be honest on the genuine impact it’s had. I haven’t been to Forte or had any contact with them for 4 months and still felt compelled to write this review of their fantastic service! Occasionally, my back still does go into spasm BUT, it’ll be because I’ve slightly overdone it in the gym or been working in the garden all weekend. The best bit being, it now only lasts 1-2 days instead of weeks! I would highly recommend Forte to anyone with an injury, discomfort or needing a change!Posted on Google Ryan JamesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Am under the care of 'Ash' the physio, and can't thank her enough for how she is helping me with my condition. I have been treated and advised by her for three week now, and my pain symptoms are almost non-existent. She comes across as very professional and has an extremely pleasing manner. Very, very knowledgeable. Thank you Ash.Posted on Google Sid HartTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Welcoming, professional and caringPosted on Google Tonny HuttingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really great initial session with Chris. He knew exactly what my issue was and how to fix it. He’s given me some good exercises to help too so very useful!Posted on Google Sam ShawTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I visited Chris with a bad back sprain which I got instant release from and came away with some exercises to help heal my back and hamstring. I felt I had an extensive examination with an excellent outcome. He understood my problem and gave me good instructions on how I can go back to the gym and care for my backPosted on Google Sandra SparrowhawkTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been going to see Chris for many years each time that I have injured myself. I fell backwards and injured my back last December. I saw Chris and, after a few weeks, he suggested that I saw Aishwarya, a physiotherapist who also does dry needling. I am back at the gym and am able to walk much further than I could initially. They are extremely knowledgeable, explain what they are doing and why and very friendly and polite. I would recommend Forte Physical Health highly.Posted on Google Margaret ParsonsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very friendly and professional staff that really helped with a calf strain. There's on-site parking which is very handyPosted on Google Steve MacVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more