What Six Physio does

Six Physio is a UK private physiotherapy group operating 14 clinic locations across London (Borough, Chelsea, Finchley Road, Fitzrovia, Kensington, Mansion House, Monument, Moorgate, Parsons Green, Putney, St James's, and the forthcoming Wimbledon) plus sites in Dorset (Ashley Cross / Poole) and West Sussex (Lindfield), with a home-visit service ("Six at Home") covering Central, West, and South West London and Dorset. Founded in 1996 in Parsons Green, the company delivers manual therapy, movement re-education, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions alongside a broad specialist portfolio including Women's and Men's Health (pelvic floor, pregnancy, erectile dysfunction), Hand & Wrist Therapy, TMJ, Vestibular, Oncology / Lymphoedema, Sports and Performance Physio, Diagnostic MSK Ultrasound, and Focused Shockwave Therapy. Equipment-based Pilates (Stott reformers, Blk Box) is offered as 1:1 and small-group classes, and dedicated Marathon Runner packages target the amateur athletic segment. A Consultant Physiotherapist tier (1hr initial at £190) sits above standard London pricing (new patient 1hr £140; follow-up 30 min £98), with non-London sites priced materially lower.

The business is fully direct-to-consumer and self-pay (with health insurance accepted at most sites, no GP referral required), generating revenue per appointment across ~18 distinct service lines and a separate home-visit channel; no NHS-commissioned or corporate contracts are disclosed. Patient acquisition runs through the sixphysio.com website, TM3 online booking, Instagram, and a 9,500+ review base driving organic referral. The company has been a subsidiary of Ascenti Health (PE-backed by bd-capital) since April 2022, operating under the Six Physio brand with a leadership team of Eddie Smith (Managing Director) and Mike Shaw (Finance Director). Headcount sits in the 101–250 range across the 14-site network.

Name

Six Physio

Legal name

Six Physio

Website

https://sixphysio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Six Physio is a UK private physiotherapy group operating 14 clinics across London and southern England plus a home-visit service, offering MSK, women's/men's health, sports, Pilates, and specialist rehabilitation on a direct-to-consumer self-pay basis since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Home Health Care Services (62161), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT (HSADAIAO), Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Sports massage therapy
• Women's health physio
• Manual therapy
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Services: One-time professional service appointments for physiotherapy assessments and treatments, including specialist services (Women's Health, Men's Health, Hand Clinic, TMJ, Vestibular). Revenue generated per session with varying durations (30-60 minutes).
2. Pilates Classes: Equipment-based Pilates classes (1:1 and small group sessions) using Stott Pilates reformers and Blk Box equipment. Booklets available for purchase at 10% discount.
3. Sports Massage: Sports and pregnancy massage therapy sessions available in 30, 45, and 60 minute durations.
4. Home Visit Physiotherapy: Home visit services across Bournemouth, Poole, and Central, West and South West London areas for patients who cannot attend clinics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Six Physio delivers in-person physiotherapy assessments, manual therapy, rehabilitation, equipment-based Pilates, sports massage, and home-visit physiotherapy through a network of 14 clinics across London and the South of England. The offering spans core musculoskeletal physiotherapy alongside specialist services in women's health, men's health, hand therapy, TMJ, vestibular, oncology, paediatric, joint replacement, and shockwave therapy, supported by diagnostic MSK ultrasound and online booking.

Product overview

Six Physio is a physiotherapy provider offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services across London and the South of England. The company operates 14 clinics and a home visit service, providing core physiotherapy treatments alongside specialist services including pelvic health (women's and men's health), hand therapy, sports physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. The service portfolio includes equipment-based Pilates studios, diagnostic ultrasound, shockwave therapy, and oncology support. Founded in 1996 in Parsons Green, London, the company was acquired by Ascenti Health in April 2022 and continues to operate under the Six Physio brand with a focus on curative rather than pain management approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physiotherapy Services Manual therapy, movement re-education, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, and joint issues. Offered to individual patients via initial assessment and follow-up sessions at all clinics.
• Six Pilates (Equipment Pilates) Expert-led, kit-based Pilates using Stott Pilates reformers and Blk Box Performance equipment, delivered as 1:1 sessions or small group classes tailored to individual body needs.
• Pelvic Health (Women's & Men's Health) Specialist physiotherapy covering pelvic floor conditions, women's health, men's health, and related services including shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction.
• Hand & Wrist Clinic Specialist hand therapy services for musicians, athletes, and desk workers, treating wrist, finger, and thumb conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Home Physio (Six at Home) Home visit physiotherapy across Central, West and South West London, Bournemouth, and Poole, delivering the full clinical experience to patients' homes, offices, or care settings.
• Sports Massage Sports and pregnancy massage therapy sessions in 30, 45, and 60 minute durations for niggles, race preparation, post-surgery recovery, or general wellness.
• Sports Physiotherapy Specialist sports physiotherapy including sports assessments and running assessments for athletes and active individuals.
• Performance Physio High-performance physiotherapy focused on athletic development, performance optimization, and return to sport.
• Shockwave Therapy Focused shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal conditions and women's/men's health applications including erectile dysfunction treatment.
• Diagnostic Ultrasound Musculoskeletal (MSK) diagnostic ultrasound imaging for accurate diagnosis of injuries and conditions.
• TMJ Physiotherapy Temporomandibular joint (jaw) physiotherapy for TMJ disorders and related conditions.
• Vestibular Physiotherapy Specialist treatment for vestibular (balance and dizziness) conditions.
• Oncology Physiotherapy Specialist physiotherapy support for cancer patients including lymphoedema treatment and oncology massage.
• Joint Replacement Physio Pre and post-operative physiotherapy for joint replacement surgery patients.
• Physio for Children Paediatric physiotherapy services for children.
• Marathon Packages Specialist physiotherapy packages for runners preparing for marathons, including assessment and treatment.
• Pregnancy Massage Specialist pregnancy massage therapy for expectant mothers.
• Lymphoedema and Cancer Care Specialist lymphoedema treatment and oncology care services.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ascenti HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix Physio was acquired by Ascenti Health in April 2022. The acquisition expanded Ascenti's presence and capabilities in physiotherapy services. Transaction details were undisclosed. Six Physio continues to operate under its brand while being part of the Ascenti Health network, which is backed by private equity investors including bd-capital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pure Sports Medicine: London-based multi-clinic sports medicine and physiotherapy group offering MSK physio, specialist services, sports massage, and Pilates. Directly comparable to Six Physio in location, customer base (affluent London), and specialist-led premium positioning.
• Bodyset: Multi-site UK physiotherapy chain offering MSK physio, sports injury, and rehabilitation. Comparable to Six Physio as a direct-pay, multi-clinic outpatient PT brand, though with broader UK footprint and more mass-market positioning.
• Octopus Clinic: London physiotherapy and sports injury clinic offering specialist MSK, sports rehab, and pelvic health services. Directly comparable on specialist service mix and London private-pay customer base.
• Total Physiotherapy: UK outpatient physiotherapy clinic group offering MSK, sports, and workplace physiotherapy services. Comparable as a multi-site private PT operator with overlapping customer segments (self-pay and corporate).

Broad incumbents

• Ascenti Health: Parent company of Six Physio and one of the UK's largest independent MSK physiotherapy providers, with NHS contracts, occupational health, and a national clinic network. Comparable as a scaled outpatient PT platform with overlapping services.
• Connect Health: UK's largest independent provider of community MSK and physiotherapy services, predominantly NHS-commissioned. Comparable as a scaled outpatient PT operator; differs in funding mix (NHS-led vs. Six Physio's private-pay core).
• Nuffield Health: UK-wide hospital, fitness, and physiotherapy network offering outpatient physio, sports injury, and rehabilitation alongside broader health and wellness services. Comparable on physiotherapy delivery but operates as a broader incumbent.
• Bupa Health Clinics: UK health insurer and clinic operator offering physiotherapy, MSK, and rehabilitation services through its own clinic network. Comparable on outpatient PT services, though Bupa operates as a broad incumbent within a vertically integrated insurer-clinic model.
• Spire Healthcare: UK private hospital group offering outpatient physiotherapy and MSK services alongside surgery and diagnostics. Comparable on private-pay PT delivery but as a broad hospital-group incumbent rather than a specialist PT brand.
• Circle Health Group: UK private hospital operator offering outpatient physiotherapy, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. Comparable on UK private outpatient PT services but as a broad hospital incumbent rather than a specialist physio brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sixphysio
• Xx.com/sixphysio
• Facebookfacebook.com/SixPhysio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/six-physio

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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