Activ Physiotherapy - Derbyshire Private Sports Injury Clinic in Hope Valley
Founded in 2007 by Andrew Okwera, Activ Physiotherapy is a highly rated, award-winning physiotherapy clinic located in Hope Valley, serving the wider Sheffield and Derbyshire community. As a leading private sports injury and musculoskeletal clinic, we are trusted by thousands of local patients, elite athletes, and insurance companies for our evidence-based, hands-on approach to recovery and performance enhancement.
Our dedicated team consists of fully chartered, HCPC-registered physiotherapists with extensive experience in the NHS, private healthcare, and professional sports, including work with the Sheffield Steelers. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist services tailored to individual needs, including advanced sports injury rehabilitation, women’s health therapy (pre- and post-natal), neurological rehabilitation, and treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. For patients seeking faster recovery, we provide cutting-edge treatments such as acupuncture, shockwave therapy, and Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound with guided pain-relieving injections.
Conveniently situated in Totley with easy access by car, bus, and train, our facility features a fully equipped on-site rehabilitation gym, electrotherapy technology, and private changing rooms. We understand that modern life is busy, which is why we offer flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, as well as convenient home visits for those who cannot travel to the clinic. Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or looking to return to sport, Activ Physiotherapy is committed to helping you live life to the full. Recognized by all major insurers including BUPA, AXA, Aviva, and Westfield Health, we invite you to book an appointment today and take the first step towards a pain-free future.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-18h
- tuesday: 8h-19h
- wednesday: 8h-19h
- thursday: 9h-19h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: 9h-13h
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A patient-centered approach to sports and physical injuries
Activ Physiotherapy in Hope Valley is recognized by patients for its highly professional and personalized service. Reviewers frequently praise the team’s ability to get to the source of problems rather than just treating symptoms. Patients value the thorough assessments that lead to tailored treatment plans, ensuring that each session is specific and effective for their unique condition. The clinic is noted for offering a relaxed but professional atmosphere where patients feel at ease from their first visit.
Expert practitioners and diverse therapeutic techniques
The clinic boasts a team of experienced practitioners, with names like Georgina, Sujay, and George frequently highlighted in patient testimonials for their extensive knowledge and caring approach. The staff is commended for being friendly, approachable, and attentive to patient needs. Treatments often combine manual therapy with advanced techniques, including acupuncture, cupping, ultrasound, red light therapy, and sports massage. Patients appreciate the hands-on approach and the expert use of equipment to facilitate recovery.
Effective recovery for complex and chronic conditions
Many patients report significant improvements in chronic pain, sports injuries, and mobility issues. Testimonials highlight successful management of conditions such as sciatica, frozen shoulder, knee injuries, and back pain. One patient noted a return to normal walking and stair climbing after years of discomfort, while another regained full mobility after a severe ankle injury. The combination of clinical treatment and prescribed home exercises is seen as key to long-term improvement and preventing recurrence.
Convenience, accessibility, and holistic support
Activ Physiotherapy is praised for its efficient appointment scheduling, often providing same-week bookings. The service extends to home visits for patients with mobility issues or caregiving responsibilities, bringing full equipment to the patient’s doorstep. The clinic also offers video consultations and provides visual aids and follow-up phone calls to ensure correct exercise performance. Patients value the competitively priced services and the supportive guidance that empowers them to manage their health actively.
Services and Treatments
Activ Physiotherapy - Derbyshire Private Sports Injury Clinic in Hope Valley: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
5,0 out of 5 from 55 reviews
Fantastic experience: Georgina Hollingworth and staff are amazing, sorting all my broken bits
Fantastic experience: Georgina really helped me with a frozen shoulder that I'd struggled with for months. Her sessions really helped and it was such a relief! I'm now back to exercising and can move my shoulder almost as normal, which is huge progress. Thank you Georgina!
So pleased that we were able to help you sort it.
Fantastic experience: An extremely experienced, knowledgeable, thorough and caring service. Whilst the conventional approach through my GP prescribed pain relief, but no resolve. This clinic looked for the cause and treated accordingly, I highly recommend and thank Activ Physiotherapy for their professionalism and service. Really made a huge difference to my outcome.
Thank you so much for your great review. So pleased that we were able to help.
Fantastic experience: What fantastic treatment from Georgina for very bad sciatica in my leg. I couldn’t walk and I am back walking and exercising again. Thankyou Georgina xx
Thanks you Margaret for your lovely kind review and the great chats! you take care x
Fantastic experience: First class practitioner. Sorted my issue in one visit! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind review. So pleased that Nikki could help!
Fantastic experience: I had an excellent course of treatment with Dr Sujay Agarkar for a sore ankle which I developed while training for a 10k run. Thanks to the treatment my ankle recovered and I was able not only to participate in the 10k but to complete it without pain and in a much better time than I had expected.
Thanks John for your kind review. Wishing you all the best in your ongoing recovery.
Fantastic experience: Easy to get an appointment. The staff are very friendly, professional and efficient. I would recommend.
Thank you Lisa for your kind comments. We are pleased you had a good experience at Activ. ☺️
Fantastic experience: After visits to my GP I was diagnosed with soft tissue damage in my knee and given exercises on a sheet of paper to follow. So decided to use Activ. After 18 months of sever knee pain I saw Nikki. She was amazing , had a one to one to discuss the problem, she carried out acupuncture, ultrasound, cupping and recommended specific exercises. After 5 visits I was practically pain free and now I can carry on with my life without having to think how to navigate stairs and steep hills. Thank you all so much
Fantastic experience: I had struggled with intense shoulder pain for over six months. As I have caring responsibilities I couldn't get to a physiotherapist. So I rang Activ Physiotherapy and they were SO HELPFUL. Nicky came to my house, brought all her equipment with her! She did an assessment and came up with a brilliant treatment plan. With massage, red light therapy, acupuncture and exercises I could do daily, my shoulder is back to normal and I am pain free!!! I am thankful for Nicky! I can now do my caring work and garden and sleep without any pain. THANK YOU!
This is great news. So pleased that Nikki could help.
All the best.
Fantastic experience: Amazing service , got to the source of my problems , good follow up exercises given
Thanks Andy. Hope you’re keeping well!
Fantastic experience: Extremely helpful, accommodating and effective. Sujay restored my lower back to its normal self after just a couple of sessions. The staff were also very good at finding an appointment for me at short notice when I needed it most. Definitely recommend
Thank you Andy for your kind review. So pleased Sujay could sort your issue. All the best!
Fantastic experience: My treatment alleviated my pain. Great staff. I would certainly return if I ever experience problems in the future.
Thank you for the lovely review Christine. So glad that we could help.
Fantastic experience: I had back problems and managed to get an appointment very quickly. Georgina was very thoroughly, providing very helpful therapy, advice and exercises to do at home, with a follow-up phone call a week later. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Georgina has been absolutely amazing. I've had 1 injury after the other, and she has helped me through it all, using lots of different treatments, which combined have got me back to enjoying my running injury free. I would highly recommend Georgina and the other staff members at Activ Physio
Thanks for the lovely review Andrea. So pleased that we could help. Happy Running!! X
Fantastic experience: After three years of discomfort and several months of acute pain I can now walk and climb stairs comfortably. This means such a lot as keeping moving to me, is key to ageing well. Thank you Sujay.
Linda that is so great to hear. Pleased that Sujay was able to work his magic!
Fantastic experience: I had an excellent treatment & my back feels so much better. Highly recommend.
So pleased that Sujay was able to work his magic!
Fantastic experience: My knee is recovering
That’s great to hear John. Glad we were able to help.
Fantastic experience: Great staff and facilities, a real understanding about my issues and my targets.
Thank you Neville for a great review!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Activ Physiotherapy! All of the staff are friendly and professional, the rooms are clean and comfortable and I immediately felt at ease. Sujay has been a great help in easing the tension and pain in my upper back and shoulders. I have so much more more movement now and the exercises he provided will help to maintain this. I have also received treatment for PGP whilst pregnant, as I suffered a lot during my first pregnancy. This time around (thanks to Sujay), I have hardly noticed any discomfort! I will definitely be returning for more appointments in the future!
That’s great to hear Aimee-Jo. Thank you so much for your kind review.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and highly professional. I injured my back and hips whilst mountain biking and could hardly walk. After 30 minutes with Andy I was back on my feet, moving around much more comfortably, and made a swift recovery. Highly recommended. Jared
Thank you for your kind review. Glad we could help.
Fantastic experience: George has been brilliant helping me with my knee injury. Her exercises are easy to follow, I was given video and visual aids to make sure I was doing them correctly. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Thank you Fleur for such a lovely review x
Happy to help if we can with a video consultation x
Fantastic experience: Activ Physio in Hope offer an excellent service: appointments are kept punctually, my problem was carefully analysed and a personalised treatment plan developed. I loved their friendly, reassuring and professional approach. As I said on departure, I hope NOT to be back but I’ll miss them!
Thanks for the great review Laura. So glad that the team could help. X
Fantastic experience: While on holiday in the area I went in with lower back pain and was seen immediately, after treatment I was able to enjoy the rest of my holiday, a big thank you to Sujay and the rest of the Activ team
Glad that we could help! Thanks for the fab review.
Fantastic experience: First visit a few days ago and the difference that Sujay has done to my shoulders/back is crazy. Definitely will be back
Amazing. So pleased that Sujay was able to work his magic!
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and physio treatment - would definitely use again!
Thank you Nicki, great that things have remained settled. Many thanks for the fab review x
Fantastic experience: Thoroughly recommend this practice. My knee problem was dealt with effectively by Georgina, who advised me on appreciate exercises to support my recovery.
Thank you Andrew for your kind review. Glad things are still good and that you managed to enjoy your walking holiday. Take care
Fantastic experience: Fantastic care and specialist treatment - would not hesitate to come back again if I get any other problems
Thank you Wendy for your fab review. X
Fantastic experience: Active Physiotherapy Hope has helped me on a number of occasions. The team there including Sujay and Georgina are friendly and excellent at what they do. I wouldn't hesitate to go back there for treatment.
Many thanks Andrew for your kind review. So glad that we were able to help you. Always happy to see you again.
Fantastic experience: I started going to Activ Physiotherapy in Hope with a painful knee which then developed into pains in both knees and hips. My ability to walk and function normally was severely impaired and I started to prepare for a life where I was housebound, unable to walk my dogs, and thinking of which mobility scooter would best suit my needs. Georgina at ActivPhysio in Hope started a course of rebalancing my body, with massage and suites of exercises. This removed all the pain, restored my walking to normal and I regained my active life. I can't stress how grateful I am to her and her colleagues.
David this is great to hear. Thank you so much for the fab review. I’m so pleased that we could help x
Fantastic experience: I was recommended by a neighbour to Activ Physiotherapy and have found that Georgina has been extremely helpful in every way with the problems with my neck. She is very approachable and listens to everything you say.
Lynda, thank you so much for your kind review. I do hope that you are keeping well. All the best!
Fantastic experience: Georgina and her team are great at listening to you regarding the issues you are experiencing with your body...They then offer a wide range of treatments depending what is most suitable to get you moving pain free as quickly as possible
Clive. Thank you so much for your kind words. So pleased that we were able to help.
Keep on running!
Fantastic experience: I undertook a course of treatment for painful sciatica. I can't recommend Georgina any more highly. A combination of her expert 'healing hands', acupuncture, a referral to my GP (made by her) for stronger short term pain relief and some easy to follow stretching exercises to do at home has (currently) reduced my pain levels to virtually nothing. Thank you so much. This has improved the quality of my life and everyday activities immeasurably. It may recur in a few months (it usually does) but I would have no hesitation in going back for more sessions. A friendly and professional practice.
Thank you for your lovely review Alison. I hope that you are keeping well.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Nice relaxed but professional atmosphere. Both times I’ve used Activ I’ve had an appointment the same week and the follow up was superb. Very competitively priced. I was recommended by a family friend
Thank you George for your kind review. Pleased we could help and offer a convenient appointment. All the best!
Fantastic experience: My 12 year old daughter does gymnastics. We visited the clinic and saw George after an injury. George was professional, reassuring and managed to talk to Isabel about exercises and the need to stretch. I highly recommend the clinic.
Many thanks Elisabete, so glad that Isabel is getting on ok. All the best!
Fantastic experience: I visited Georgina with walking and balance problems and she has helped enormously. She is very friendly and professional and her room is comfortable and warm.
Thank you Christine for your kind review. I hope that all is going well.
Fantastic experience: This is the best physiotherapy clinic I've ever been to. Professional, considerate and caring. I've recommended it to friends and they have all been very thankful and satisfied. And I have to give a big shout out for George.... she's a marvel.
Aww Meem, thank you so much for your kind review and your big shout out. It means a lot. x
Fantastic experience: I'd had long standing neck/shoulder pain and limited movement for 7 or 8 years following on from a lifting incident. Over that time I'd had NHS physio twice and seen a chiropractor but never fully sorted the issue. Activ Physio have been amazing. Every session has been very specific and detailed with a very hands on approach (totally different to my NHS experience of physio). Each session differed slightly as did the 'exercises' I was given to do at home. I could feel progress from the first session and then the spacing of future sessions, through to the final one, were perfectly tailored to how my progress went. No pressure as in you've had enough sessions now or to keep returning unnecessarily. The practice is a pleasure to deal with in all respects and I would thoroughly recommend them for their professionalism and expertise. Definitely money well spent.
Thank you so much for your really great review. I'm so happy that we could help and we wish you the best in your ongoing recovery. All the best!
Fantastic experience: Visited Georgina for Sciatic nerve problem. Was excellent in providing hands on treatment and planned exercises to carry out at home.
Thank you for your review. Hope things continue to improve.
Fantastic experience: Very professional patient centred service at Activ. George listens and responds sensitively to what the patient presents, offers a range of interventions and treatments and GP follow up required. It’s great to have such quality services in the Hope Valley . Thank you
Thanks Fiona for your kind words and recommendation.
Fantastic experience: Treatment here can always be relied upon - prompt, effective and smiling! The treatment room is warm and comfortable. Strongly recommended - it's clear that the experts here know what they are doing.
Thank you Barbara for your lovely review.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Completely cured my back pain and will definitely use again if needed.
Thank you Rachel for your lovely review. We try our best to help our patients and appreciate the fact you have made the effort to recommend us.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful service. Now pain free.
Wonderful news - we are so glad to hear that you have recovered! Thank you for your lovely review Christine
Fantastic experience: Always have everything explained to me, always friendly and professional. Every time I have been I go away with a positive result. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review Laura!
Fantastic experience: Georgina worked on my weakened shoulder and removed the serious twinges it kept kiving me. The App with focused exercises for my shoulder is a great way to remind me of exactly how to keep up the work on my shoulder to try anad prevent any recurrence. Good professional service, as ever.
Many thanks for your kind comments Dave. All the best!
Fantastic experience: Really recommend this physio, extremely friendly staff and great service.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you had a good experience with us.
Fantastic experience: Very happy with my treatment.
Thank you Tony. You always brightened my early Thursday starts!
Fantastic experience: Always attentive and price is right.
Thank you David. Good to get positive feedback.
Fantastic experience: Possibly the best a round. Simon is a great physio and Karen for a sports massage can work wonders ...
Thank you very much for your kind comments Phil
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