The Crescent Clinic

Fantastic experience: Amazing Physiotherpy -Bespoke service have just completed what has turned out to be my final physiotherapy session with Ian Brewer at the Crescent Clinic, following major shoulder surgery involving a rotator cuff repair and tendon graft/augmentation. The difference between where I started and where I am now is quite remarkable. I have regained excellent movement, strength and function, and most importantly my shoulder is comfortable and feels dependable again. I am back at work in a physically demanding clinical role and able to get on with normal life without constantly thinking about my shoulder. Ian has been an absolutely integral part of that recovery. From before my surgery through every stage of rehabilitation afterwards, his treatment has been completely individualised. He has known when to push me, when to be cautious, and how to adapt my exercises as my shoulder healed and strengthened. Every appointment felt purposeful and based on where I actually was in my recovery rather than simply following a generic rehabilitation timetable. As someone who has spent my entire professional life working in the NHS, I have enormous respect for NHS physiotherapists and the work they do. However, I am also realistic about the constraints under which NHS services now operate. I genuinely don’t believe I would have achieved this level of recovery, this quickly, had I relied solely upon the standard postoperative physiotherapy pathway. The timely appointments, continuity, hands-on assessment and truly bespoke rehabilitation Ian has been able to provide are simply difficult for an overstretched NHS service to replicate. What I particularly appreciated was Ian’s combination of expertise and pragmatism. He listened, explained what he was doing and why, set realistic expectations and gave me confidence in what my shoulder could safely do at each stage. I never felt I was being kept attending unnecessarily either — reaching the point where he can now say that I no longer need him is perhaps the best endorsement of all. After significant shoulder surgery, achieving the level of strength, comfort and functionality I now have feels like an outstanding result. I am enormously grateful to Ian for the part he has played in getting me here and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone facing rehabilitation after injury or surgery. Five stars genuinely doesn’t feel quite enough.

Fantastic experience: The Crescent Clinic was recommended to me and with good reason. Having suffered from various injuries over the years, having someone I trust to help me is important and Dani has become that person. All of the team are so welcoming, friendly and generally brilliant, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Negative experience: Went here for shockwave treatment for plantar fasciitis. After 3 sessions. I found it was making it worse. Worked out expensive. £70 for 7 minutes. So stopped. For me this treatment did not work. So would not recommend it .

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend James and the Crescent Clinic enough. A fantastic physiotherapist and Tess on reception is so welcoming, which certainly helps when you’re having a difficult day. After breaking a couple of bones in my ankle and damaging the tendons I was seriously worried that there would be no more snowboarding or sports for me. The Crescent Clinic was recommended by a friend, and James was fantastic. It took lots of work, dry needling and patience, but the end result was excellent. I’m back to full flexibility and snowboarding again.

Fantastic experience: The treatment I have received has been excellent, effective, and massively beneficial to my overall wellbeing - it has also been extremely warm, friendly, and non-judgemental. The dry needling in conjunction with the consultancy and tailor made supply of Podoactiva custom insoles has been bordering on miraculous in relieving significant ongoing pain, avoiding recommended surgery, and getting me back to playing sport. I heartily recommend and am super grateful to James for making a meaningful and demonstrable difference to my life.

Fantastic experience: Cassie Satt worked magic on my tired muscles after 11 consecutive cricket games, tired and sore all over and multiple site cramps but Cassa one hour of sports massage rejuvenated to the extent another 10 games is no problem Felt excellent Thank you very much Cassie great work

Fantastic experience: Miracle workers! I had severe lower back pain and a colleague suggested I ring the Crescent. They fitted me in straight away and I could hardly walk into the treatment room. I met with James, who talked me through the issue with sensitivity and humor, helped me perform some stretches and then gave me a massage and acupuncture. I walked out of the clinic a different man, upright and mostly pain free. I have kept up with the exercises and stretches James suggested and I feel almost back to normal after 48hrs. I will certainly return but I hope the back pain doesn't.

Fantastic experience: For nearly 2 months I had been struggling with quad pain following a triathlon. I visited two different physios in the area but had no luck finding a solution. After just a 40min session with James, he had diagnosed the issue and undertaken a round of dry needling. Within just a few days the pain had subsided and I was back training again. I wish I had come here sooner! I will certainly come back here when I inevitably injure myself again.

Fantastic experience: Saw James about some issues I was having with my knee. Was unable to train or work properly due to it for a long time; so upon a friend recommendation I approached the Crescent Clinic. James quickly worked out the issue as quad tendinitis and worked me through specific exercises during the sessions and gave me things to do between visits. During the visits he also did massage and needling. From start to finish I felt as though James fully understood my issues and what could be done to help rehab me back to normal. Always felt like I was in excellent hands and that James was extremely knowledgeable and professional. The rest of the team I encountered including Tess on reception were also always very helpful and professional. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Good professional help.

Fantastic experience: Ian has helped me a lot with my back pain. He has been a really good professional and I would definitely recommend everyone to go!

Fantastic experience: From minor aches and pains, through to physio support for national and international athletes, the whole team at Crescent Clinic are quite exceptional.

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Tess for spending a long time amending all my daughter's appointments after the bus company changed their timetables! Much appreciated.

Positive experience: excellent massage and treatment of tight muscles today from Dani. Donut face hole a bit uncomfortable , need to ask for more towels/padding next time. But impressed by skills and technique.

Fantastic experience: I have been to The Crescent Clinic multiple times both for physio and sports massages. Can recommend Ian’s physio services very highly and had the best massage I’ve ever had from Danielle! Tess is also a very friendly face on reception.

Fantastic experience: Had a full gait analysis and must say that James at The Crescent provided a first class experience. He explained what was involved, kept me informed during the whole process and patiently ran through the results and prognosis. Having had a very poor and almost opposite experience at another clinic in Taunton, this was certainly a huge relief. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Crescent.

Fantastic experience: Can’t thank James enough. I had an injury no one get to the bottom of for months, James managed to diagnose me correctly within 5 minutes and gave me continual support to help my recovery.

Fantastic experience: An excellent deep tissue massge from Becky.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend James at the Crescent Clinic. I went to James with extreme pain in my foot which he treated and then recommended the podoactiva insoles for a long term solution. These insoles are not cheap but they are well worth the price. They are thin and comfortable and really work to solve gait issues. Since wearing them I’ve had no further pain in my foot and they have also helped with knee and hip pain I was experiencing that I didn’t realise was resulting from issues with my foot. I would definitely go back to the Crescent Clinic for any further treatment required.

Fantastic experience: Having suffered for nearly two years with plantar fasciitis, I was a little sceptical that James could improve it for me. After exercises, a thorough 'foot & gait' assessment, and designing supportive inner soles for me, I am now pain free and enjoying walking again! I can't thank him enough and would definitely see him promptly with any other problems.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend the Crescent Clinic anymore- it was by far one of the best massages I have ever experienced. After feeling quite tender and achy afterwards (and the following day) I am now feeling absolutely incredible. The tension around my neck has completely disappeared with the range of movement increasing, my posture feels better and I feel like I am sleeping better and waking up with no aches or pains. Really looking forward to booking myself in again!

Fantastic experience: Amazing place and amazing people. They were so helpful and quick and sorted everything I needed. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: The team at The Crescent Clinic are all absolutely amazing - I highly recommend. Dani and Becky are both experts at fixing broken bodies - I wouldn’t go anywhere else ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience: I wouldn't think of going anywhere else other than the Crescent Clinic, they are always so helpful to me and more importantly manage to sort out my back problem! I thoroughly recommend them, 5 stars!

Fantastic experience: First visit yesterday, saw James. Very professional, and accommodating to the fact that I had a parking issue. Friendly receptionist. Would recommend

Fantastic experience: Fantastic! I suffered a herniated disc in late 2022, losing my mobility and freedom. The physiotherapy treatment/advice that I received from James Tyrell was first class and restored my health in a matter of weeks. A big thank you to James (and Tess for putting up with my rescheduling!). Highly recommended. I shall return to The Crescent Clinic for a Sports Massage very soon…

Fantastic experience: The service I have received has been excellent with much care, concern and consideration by all employees within the business. I highly recommend this particular practice.

Fantastic experience: Excellent service and extremely professional care would highly recommend, I have been seeing James from the Crescent Clinic for the past couple of months and had some really great advice and direction on how to fix my back pain and other sports injuries.

Fantastic experience: A deserved 5 stars for Ian Brewer at the Crescent Clinic. He certainly knows his stuff and I came away feeling I’d had a really thorough professional examination on a knee injury with several fully explained exercises to do myself. I wouldn’t hesitate to see him again and would highly recommend the Crescent Clinic. Well done!

Fantastic experience: I have had the most amazing sport massages with Dani. I've gone from being in agony and not being able to move my neck to being pain free and having full range of movement in just 2 sessions! She is a miracle worker!

Fantastic experience: James has been excellent with his care and therapy. I wholly recommend this clinic, I’ve been to a few in town and this by far has had the best impact in such a short number of visits.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend the Crescent Clinic enough! I was suffering with a tendon injury in my ankle and was quickly supported with a physio/acupuncture session. This service was great at releasing the pain and it gave me the ability to follow the personalised strengthening programme provided. James took care and attention to my athletics schedule and goals and ensured he gave me the best possible programme to fit my needs. I returned twice to check my progress and together we assessed the improvements, making adjustments to the strengthening schedule to move forwards. I am very grateful for all the time and thought put into getting me back to my best and really encourage anyone that’s feeling a “slight niggle” to go and get it checked out with the best team. I am excited with my new strength and confident knowing I have followed a brilliant programme. It was always lovely to be welcomed in by the reception staff and great clinic format. As the patient you are put first and your needs are met quickly. Thank you Crescent Clinic!

Fantastic experience: I suffered a shoulder injury playing rugby 10 years which had affected my quality of life. I sought treatment from a number of physios, who gave me a massage to relieve the symptoms but never solved the problem. Thankfully, I tried the crescent clinic and was treated by Ian Brewer, who alleviated the pain and recommended targeted exercises (programme) to improve the stability of my shoulder. My shoulder is so much better and I’m no longer in pain. I cannot recommend the physio services of Ian enough, absolute expert in sports physio!!!

Fantastic experience: For any physio treatment, I wouldn't go anywhere else. Ian's knowledge is second to none and his confidence and demeanour is massively reassuring. His vast experience in the sporting world means that there aren't many issues that he hasn't previously encountered and so I know that I am in safe hands.

Fantastic experience: Best physio have seen in my life to date hands down.

Fantastic experience: Shoulder issue was causing me havoc and great pain, was seen at short notice, session and exercises that followed have made a world of difference. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Great Acupuncture today! I got a same day appointment and was able to park at the clinic too.

Fantastic experience: Great sports massage from Dani, felt a difference immediately. Can't believe where the time went and will certainly be back.

Fantastic experience: The most knowledgeable and professional physical therapy centre in Taunton and the surrounding area.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place with amazing people. Don't know how I would have coped these last few months without Dani and her amazing hands. Thank you so much.

Fantastic experience: I was recommended here by a couple of different people and found both the service and the treatment excellent. Quick appointments, parking available, really thorough and professional service and some exercises tailored for my injury/lifestyle. I've tried a few other physios in Taunton and this was the best to date. Also recommended for podiatry/orthotics

Negative experience: Hi The worst sports massage I ever had in my life by Dani @ The Crescent. Do not waste your time n money. I would NEVER EVER go back to this Place as I felt someone was rubbing n pressing not massaging me. The Physio Ian Brewer was good and thought I would try the sports massage but I felt I made a BIG mistake.

Fantastic experience: I initially came across Emma when I was looking for a chiropractor for my dog and Emma duly treated him (and all my subsequent dogs) with great success. She has a fantastic way with animals and the treatments that she gave them were very effective. I then discovered that she also treats 'two legged animals' and I've not looked back! I've had a number of complex problems with lower back particularly and this had impacted my ability to walk long distances, run and more importantly - ski (my big passion in life!). Emma was the first chiro (and believe me, I've seen dozens) who was not only able to diagnose the actual problem(s) but over a period of time made fantastic progress for me. I can now walk without pain and my skiing has come on leaps and bounds. I can't recommend Emma highly enough, she took time, trouble and effort to explain everything very clearly (in idiot-proof lingo!), make recommendations, give advice on everything from seating/desk arrangements to exercises and stretches to carry out whilst always mindful of keeping costs to a minimum. In all honesty, she has made a massive difference to my quality of life - and I'll always be grateful that she 'went the extra mile' to get me fixed. I still see Emma on a regular basis... just to ensure that I don't slip back into my bad old ways and acceptance of a life being lived with pain - take it from me - you don't have to live with it!

Fantastic experience: The Crescent was recommended to me, and I have suffered with bad back and neck problems since a car accident and have had to undergo treatment for this on a regular basis. My usual clinic where I go is a bit of a distance to travel so thought I would give this a try. I was seen by Emma and looked after and dealt with in a very professional way, after explaining what my issues were she treated my back and neck, and I would have to say that I felt instant relief, I have been back since that occasion and will continue to do so as and when I need to. I would recommend to any who need treatment.