Sports physio near Hampstead and Hampstead Heath
By Geoff Scott, Founder & Senior Physiotherapist, Hauora
By Geoff Scott, Senior Physiotherapist and founder of Hauora. Reviewed by Jason Oliveira, Senior Physiotherapist. Last updated 14 November 2026.
Looking for a physio near Hampstead? Hauora is a senior-led sports physiotherapy clinic in Primrose Hill, two stops down the Northern line from Hampstead. Every patient is seen by a senior physiotherapist who has worked in elite sport, and a lot of the people we see run, swim and train on Hampstead Heath.
Getting to Hauora from Hampstead
You’ll find us at At The Core, The Courtyard, 44 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8JD.
- By Tube: two stops from Hampstead to Chalk Farm on the Northern line (Edgware branch), then about five minutes’ walk.
- By bus: the number 1 runs from Hampstead Heath down Haverstock Hill, through Belsize Park, to Chalk Farm.
- On foot: around 30 to 40 minutes from Hampstead village, mostly downhill, which makes it a good walk home after an appointment.
Hampstead’s active life, and the injuries that come with it
Hampstead has some of the best places in London to be active, and our job is to keep you doing them.
- Hampstead Heath parkrun: a free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am. The two-lap course takes in the ponds and Parliament Hill. It’s a great first event, and a good way to measure your progress when you’re coming back from injury.
- Parliament Hill and its track: one of the steepest climbs in London for hill reps, and the athletics track that has been home to Highgate Harriers since 1939. The club trains there on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The track reopened at the end of 2023 after a £2 million refurbishment, and it hosts the Night of the 10,000m PBs.
- Cross country: Parliament Hill’s mud is famous. It hosted the English National Cross Country Championships in February 2025 and the London Cross Challenge in February 2026.
- Year-round swimming: the Heath’s bathing ponds, and Parliament Hill Lido, an unheated outdoor pool that has been open since 1938 and stays open all year.
Hills, mud and cold water each bring their own injuries. Repeated hill running loads the calf and Achilles tendon. Long downhills load the front of the knee, a common trigger for runner’s knee. Uneven, muddy trails catch ankles, and a sprained ankle that isn’t rehabbed properly tends to go again. Swimmers who build up their distance quickly can irritate the shoulder, which is where our rotator cuff rehab comes in.
Getting you back on the Heath
We use the same approach Geoff used for two decades in the Premier League: a thorough assessment, a clear diagnosis, a staged plan and objective tests before you go back. For runners, that means checking your strength against the other side, building your running back in steps and only adding hills and speed once you’ve earned them. Our guide to running injury physio explains the process, and return-to-sport testing covers how we decide you’re ready.
A practical tip if you’re coming back from injury: start on the flatter paths of the lower Heath before you take on Parliament Hill, and treat parkrun as a progress check rather than a race until you’re fully back.
Rehab after surgery
Many of our Hampstead patients come to us after orthopaedic surgery, whether at the Royal Free, one of the private hospitals in St John’s Wood or elsewhere. We’re happy to see you whoever performed your operation. We follow your surgeon’s protocol, measure your progress at every stage and keep your surgeon updated. Post-operative rehab is one of our specialities, especially after ACL surgery, hamstring repair, knee replacement and hip replacement.
Who you’ll see
- Geoff Scott, founder, spent around 20 years as Head of Medicine and Performance at Tottenham Hotspur and was Director of Medicine and Performance at Nottingham Forest.
- Jason Oliveira, Senior Physiotherapist, spent seven years as a senior physio at Saracens and leads our concussion assessments.
We back an active Hampstead
Hauora is the Māori word for health and wellbeing, and staying active is one of the best things you can do for both. Whether it’s your first parkrun, a winter of cross country or a daily swim in the ponds, we would much rather help you keep going safely than tell you to stop. If you run a local club, school team or running group, get in touch. We’re always happy to talk about how we can help your members stay injury-free.
Appointments and fees
A physiotherapy consultation is £155, and same-day appointments are often available. You don’t need a referral to book. If you’re claiming on health insurance, check with your insurer first, as some ask for a GP or specialist referral. See fees and insurance for more.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a sports physio near Hampstead?
Yes. Hauora is in Primrose Hill, two stops from Hampstead on the Northern line, and we see many patients from Hampstead, Belsize Park, Swiss Cottage, Camden and St John’s Wood.
How do I get to Hauora from Hampstead?
Take the Northern line two stops from Hampstead to Chalk Farm, then walk for about five minutes. The number 1 bus also runs from Hampstead Heath to Chalk Farm.
Can you help me get back to parkrun after an injury?
Yes. We’ll find out what’s causing the problem, give you a staged plan to rebuild strength and running, and set clear targets so you know when you’re ready to run the Hampstead Heath course again.
Do I need a referral to see a physio at Hauora?
No, you can book directly. If you’re claiming on health insurance, check with your insurer first, as some ask for a GP or specialist referral.
Book your appointment
Whether you’ve turned an ankle on the Heath or you’re building up to your first cross-country season, book an assessment at Hauora in Primrose Hill. Book online at hauora.com/book or call 020 4541 8924.
Finding us: Hauora is based inside the At The Core building, but we’re a separate business from At The Core. We share the building and the phone number, so when you call, please ask for Hauora.
We also see patients from Belsize Park, Camden, Swiss Cottage and St John’s Wood and Regent’s Park.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis. If you’re injured or unwell, see a doctor or physiotherapist.