Your Health Roots

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Ruth highly enough. Her focused, dedicated, and genuinely person-centred approach makes every session feel tailored and supportive. I’ve been working with her one-to-one for over three months, and the experience has been exceptional.

Fantastic experience: Ruth creates a calm and supportive atmosphere in her classes. Each week builds on aspects of yoga which have been practised before and thus you feel you are progressing. She always offers alternative postures to support those who have issues or who want to work that bit harder. Relaxation at the end of the class is welcome and allows you to have time to yourself in a busy world. She is intuitive, kind and compassionate. I rarely miss her classes which is a testament to the culture and ethos of her sessions.

Fantastic experience: I visit Ruth’s yoga classes weekly with my daughter and we both really enjoy it. Ruth is really experienced and takes you through a variety of yoga and stretching. She takes time to explain things and plays some great music ! She has a wide knowledge of the body and explains things as you travel through the class. I have also visited Matt who treated me for a back problem and was also very experienced and knowledgable, he gave me lots of information and excercises and took time to explain my results and how to deal with my problem. They are both a breath of fresh air and lovely genuine people.

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Your Health Roots highly enough. Over the past six months, I’ve worked with Matt for physiotherapy and Ruth for nutrition, yoga, shiatsu and coaching while facing some particularly difficult health challenges. What stands out is how genuinely personalised and holistic their approach is. Every session has been tailored to what I need, combining physical treatment with practical support for my wider wellbeing. They have supported me throughout the journey and have even checked in between sessions. I’ve found their assessments, treatments and ongoing support incredibly valuable. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here — everything is thoughtfully adapted to the individual. I’m enormously grateful to Matt, Ruth and the whole Your Health Roots team for their care, expertise and support. Sent from Outlook for Android

Fantastic experience: I have partaken in breath work, meditation, physi-yo, physi-flex, gentle yoga and Nidra yoga and sound healing many times. Both Ruth and Matt are professional, informative and inclusive in their delivery. They are both friendly and approachable. Through these classes, I have increased flexibility and balance and have found new coping strategies to help manage anxiety and increase lung capacity to help with asthma. I highly recommend Your Health Roots to assist you with mental and physical health and wellbeing. (My age group is 55-60)

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Matt at Health Roots. I had front shoulder pain, and the exercises he recommended helped improve my movement and relieve the pain. They also use a well organised app and platform, which makes the workouts easy to follow and understand. I’d definitely recommend Matt and Health Roots.

Fantastic experience: I have thoroughly enjoyed the yoga sessions and sound meditation held by Ruth! She’s super friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. There’s a brilliant focus on wellbeing and would throughly recommend

Fantastic experience: I regularly attend Ruth’s yoga and sound bath classes through The Kingfisher, and they are honestly brilliant!‍♀️✨ Ruth is amazing, and her classes are even better. She creates such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere and you always leave feeling so much more relaxed and grounded. If you’re yet to try one of her classes, definitely go and give one a go — you won’t regret it✨

Fantastic experience: Matt has been so helpful with my running injury and really gone above and beyond to help, i'd really recommend Matt if you are looking for a physio!

Fantastic experience: I am having great results from doing the breathe work. I didn't know a lot about it before I did the class but I am finding it very beneficial and enjoyable.

Fantastic experience: What a great experience. Helpful, holistic and insightful into how recovery might unfold.

Fantastic experience: Matt is super friendly and knowledgeable. I have hadn niggles, aches and pains that I have had for over a year and have experienced instant relief in my first session. I still have lots of work to do but feel really well supported. I am excited and hopeful that I can move about pain free for the first time in a long time.

Fantastic experience: I have attended classes at Kingfisher Health Club with both Ruth & Matt as well as having private sessions (Matt- Physio & Ruth - Nutrition). I joined the gym following a period of rehab after an accident ( fall from a height December 2022 breaking my back & damaging my left shoulder). Ruth's yoga class was the first class that I very apprehensively went to & cried afterwards due to a combination of anxiety & relief. Ruth & Matt are both lovely - Kind, helpful, knowledgeable & encouraging. They have played a big part in getting me to where I am now. I am amazed at what I am able to do again. I regularly do Matt 's 'Beginner's Strength' & 'Physi-yo' classes on a Saturday morning which are excellent for adults of varying ages & abilities, particularly those recovering from injuries. I love Ruth's yoga classes which are never the same & tailor made for the participants. Ruth's experience & passion shines through. Her meditation classes are deeply immersive - A fantastic way to unwind. There is yoga in the form of gentle relaxing movement by candle light & a yoga 'sound bath' which is very slow-paced to physically release tension, followed by an array of vibrations from crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to calm the nervous system. Many thanks

Fantastic experience: Love the sessions offered by Your Health Roots. I always feel so welcome and come away feeling so rejuvenated. My fiance is a relative novice and has felt welcome and at ease across the three sessions he's tried (both Ruth and Matt). I love Ruth's yoga classes and the variety of flows we do across all levels. I love the sound meditation sessions too - the amount of kit that gets used is fantastic - a brilliant experience. I'd recommend anyone pop down to one of Ruth's and Matt's classes!

Fantastic experience: Ruth's yoga classes are a key part of my retirement routine. The sessions are excellent for recovery before and after playing golf, and they really help me stay active. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Yoga and physi-yo classes are great. Always feel energised after. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Ruth and Matt are knowledgeable and dedicated to their work.

Fantastic experience: Excellent yoga class that I’ve been attending weekly for 2 years which helps running form, reducing injuries and helping avoid previous back problems. You’ll be able to learn and do your own individual routine at home between classes. Suitable for everyone, you’ll soon pick it up and feel the benefits! Thanks a lot Ruth!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructors, so knowledgeable and helpful. Always feel great after sessions

Fantastic experience: Matt's classes are excellent. Improved my mobility

Fantastic experience: I attend a mobility class Matt offers at the Waterside. He is great. Clear instructions and attention to details. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Really like this class.... my only critisism wd be a little bit of variety would be good , even though I now understand that repeating the same movement results in improvement .

Fantastic experience: Great classs, stretches are amazing.

Positive experience: I used Your Health Roots for support following a traumatic hip replacement. Matt is very personable and approachable. Importantly, the personalised exercise regime he drew up had my glutes strong and functioning again . Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Amazing yoga sessions!

Fantastic experience: Ruth’s yoga classes are truly inspiring and grounding - a great reset for the body and mind! I’ve been coming to her classes for a few years now and keep coming back. Ruth’s warm and friendly approach provides clear guidance, with a large variety of postures and flow combinations for all abilities. I particularly like how she shares the benefits that different postures provides for awareness and the combination of physical movement but also mind and breath worth exercises - proving an all-round wellness class. Always coming away leaving relaxed, refreshed and inspired. Thanks Ruth.

Fantastic experience: I have recently joined the waterside gym. I am really enjoying Ruth’s yoga classes. She always gives options for different levels. And I like it warm.

Fantastic experience: I suffer from Plantar Fasciitis. Matt gave me Shockwave Therapy and really helped me out with my pain. I would recommend YHR any day of the week. Really professional, real expertise and knowledge and so friendly. It was a pleasure to deal with Matt and he really knows his stuff.

Fantastic experience: They are both professional and friendly. They always provide an excellent service and willingly give you additional advice when asked. I would highly recommend Your Health Roots to all my family and friends.

Fantastic experience: Excellent care and attention with very knowledgeable people

Fantastic experience: The Physiotherapist Matt provided an understandable explanations of technical and medical aspects of the proposed exercise programme.He was informative and focused on putting the patient at ease

Fantastic experience: I visited Matt for a physio consultation after joining the gym. He's been really helpful with my rehabilitation after shoulder surgery and I like that Your Health Roots take more of a holistic view of physical well being. Rather than just being a sports injury clinic Matt and Ruth can help with all aspects of well being as well as mobility, flexibility and pain management for everyday life, for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Fantastic experience: Matt's classes are fantastic, they really help with my movement

Fantastic experience: Coming to mats class helps with stretching ,and also helps that he's a physio . Doing the physioflex and gentle yoga is my happy place .keeps me suplex.

Fantastic experience: I have found Matt's classes, physi yo, physi flex and especially his strength classes to be hugely beneficial in my attempt to improve my fitness levels. And they are all really enjoyable too. Matt is knowledgeable and approachable.

Fantastic experience: I love the class and circuits. Exercises all parts of the body and exercises can be adjusted, different weights etc. Matt is very encouraging making sure the exercises are done correctly and i feel I am getting stronger doing this class. The class is suitable for all as you can go at your own pace.

Fantastic experience: Most definately building my strength and stamina. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I regularly attend the over 50s strength class run by Matt at Kingfisher Health Club. It is wonderful in every way. You do various circuits all designed to strengthen your body. The class is very well run and always well attended as it is so popular. Matt explains things so clearly and treats everybody so well. He is calm, pleasant and very professional. He has a lovely manner so that you feel comfortable. It lasts one hour and you feel so good afterwards and the health benefits are enormous. Everyone is always so happy to be there and we appreciate Matt's endeavours for us all. Thank you Matt.

Fantastic experience: Excellent help and advice from Matt, clear explanations and stretches/exercises tailored for my specific needs. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I've had physio from Matt for a couple of different sports injuries over the years. I've really valued Matt's expertise and depth of experience. His advice has been tailored to my activity routine as well as my injury, and I've found him to be very knowledgeable and supportive. He uses an app which shows your programme of exercises and allows you to track your activity and progress which I've found really useful. Matt's always there if you have a quick question and never puts any pressure on you to book follow-up appointments that you don't need.

Fantastic experience: Matt is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate when it comes to physio. In only a short amount of time with him, I learnt so much more about my current injury, and left with a better understanding of what exercises to do in the short term as well as long term recovery. Definitely give him a visit for any and all physio needs! Thanks again

Fantastic experience: Honestly can say Matt and Ruth are like a breath of fresh air to me after spending a lot of money on physios to have this In Your gym is a godsend

Fantastic experience: My recent appointment with Matt helped me immensely. Everything was explained to me so I gained an understanding about my condition and consequently I feel more confident about making a full recovery. I am looking forward to following the excersise programme I received as I know it will improve my life. I strongly recommend a visit if you are having any problems and need help

Fantastic experience: . He examined my history thoroughly and following a detailed physical examination identified the problem and a set of exercises for me to follow.

Fantastic experience: I had problems with my shoulder. Matt, the physio, conducts his work with diligence and care. My shoulders already starting to feel better only a-few days in. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Had to see a physio for my elbow. At the gym where I'm a member, I so the sings for Your Health Roots and asked the receptionist how to book on. She Give me Mat's number, I sent him a text, he got back to me very promptly with a link to book on . Availability was great . I so him on the day chosen by me . He was very helpful . Answered all my questions, explained the condition in a language that I understood and Give me the exercises that I am to do . The whole process was simple , stress free and overall a positive experience . Furthermore, as a member of gym, I got the i itial consultation free of charge .

Fantastic experience: Awesome place and set up. Matt was very generous with his time and advice, even for the free intro assessment. Highly recommended! Do not hesitate to sort your injury out here!

Fantastic experience: Very informative consultation Matt. The exercises, via their app are easy to follow with a very helpful video of how each of the exercises should be performed.

Fantastic experience: Matt is reassuring, friendly and very professional. He examined my history thoroughly and following a detailed physical examination identified the problem and a set of exercises for me to follow. I am looking forward to using the app he has provided to work on the programme designed to resolve my problem.

Fantastic experience: Ruth is just amazing and I have been doing classses with Matt at Kingfisher which has helped me build confidence and strength since breast cancer . Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Excellent service. I felt Matt really listened to the issue, explored what I wanted, took into account my individual circumstances. And then offered not just some concrete activities and plans, but a new way to think about training and recovery going forward. Very helpful indeed, would 100% recommend.

Fantastic experience: Very impressed with my session did exercises that I thought I couldn't do . I shall be booking another session very soon .

Fantastic experience: I have seen Matt 3 times now and each time has been great, hes very attentive, and takes care to diagnose the issue properly and doesnt try guessing at what might be going on (which ive had from other physios). his exercises are well designed and not too time consuming.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely superb. The session was informative and professional. I walked in feeling like a bit of a wreck, having a problem with my lower back and my ankle. After playing padel for years I had started to think that maybe at 58 it was time to call it a day and start playing a bit more darts and snooker. How wrong was I. I walked out of the first session feeling like a new man, motivated and was given a realistic rehabilitation programme to follow. Can’t wait to get back on court and start having fun again. Thanks Matt. So professional and inspiring. Couldn’t recommend this highly enough. If anyone asks for a physio session yours is the first number I’ll give out. Thanks once again. I’ll keep you posted!

Fantastic experience: Excellent knowledge service....exercise programme sorted quickly. Total faith in diagnosis. Here's to getting back playing quickly!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant session with Matt, detailed assessment and questions around the injury and now working on my programme. Can already feel an improvement in my back

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic first session with Matt. He took the time to properly understand my issues and history. Took me through some very effective exercises. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Visited Ruth today at the clinic, this was my first 'official' appointment let's say. I have been checking with Ruth on the topic of healing my underactive thyroid and she has been giving me little pointers and nuggets of advice along the way. All of which have helped immensely. The big thing that she encouraged me to do was to ask my GP to help me discover the reason my thyroid blood work has been progressively in decline, despite following the medical protocols prescribed. After nearly 2 years of waiting I finally had an antibodies test with the conclusion that the root cause of my underactive thyroid is an autoimmune condition and not that my thyroid isn't functioning. (Ruth explains this really well, so if your struggling with something similar, it's worth having an initial chat or consultation with her just to get your head around it) With these results it means that Ruth and I can really start to address and heal the actual root cause of my condition, rather than just throwing some medication at it and hoping for the best. So today feels exciting and liberating, I am fully on board with taking responsibility for my own health and healing and this is where Your Health Roots are the perfect partners, as one of their values is that we work in partnership to recover health and wellness. I have ordered my food intolerance tests and can't wait to meet again with the results and for us to work out the next steps. The great thing about working with these guys, is there is no pressure or expectation, they work holistically and in flow with each person and realise that health is a journey that can't be rushed. You won't suddenly find yourself committing to appointments or products that don't feel right. So I would encourage anyone interested in making a step towards better health and/or recovery, to just reach out. Have that first conversation and see where it goes from there.

Fantastic experience: I had an appointment with Matt today and after examining my elbow, he made an immediate diagnosis and advised regarding exercises and aids to help me. Matt is very professional and personable and gave me hope that I will soon recover from my injury. I would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I have met with both Matt ( physio) and Ruth ( yoga and nutritionist) both provide a lifestyle led, holistic approach to health and are extremely effective. If you want to improve your health, these guys are knowledgeable, they listen and provide the tools you need to manage / prevent further problems. My teenage boys have been with basketball injuries. I have used for nutritional info regarding hormone issues/ menopause, neck pain and recently a frozen shoulder. They don't demand lots of payments, they do provide lots of support. Highly recommended. ( Public Health Commissioning Manager )

Fantastic experience: Matt is honestly excellent. Very educational and made me feel comfortable too. Would 100% recommend to anyone! Ive started to make some great progress with his help.

Fantastic experience: Had an introductory physio session with Matt which was really enlightening and helpful. He was really thourough and gave very useful info and demonstrations. Looking forward to working the tailored excercise plan!

Fantastic experience: So far had one session of shockwave for elbow pain. Very impressed by Matt's holistic approach and a very reasonable price.

Fantastic experience: Matt was instrumental in helping with my knee tendon, a problem I’ve had in it for years was solved almost instantly by his knowledge and understanding. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Matt has expertly and patiently helped me understand my knee injury and current limitations and is helping me adjust my exercise routines accordingly. He has also developed a physiotherapy programme for me to follow. I really appreciate his professional and friendly approach. It’s early days but I cannot recommend Health Roots and especially Matt highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Had my Initial session with Matt at ‘Your Health Roots’ this week and was massively impressed; we discussed the issue then Matt performed some physical checks before discussing a set or exercises which were emailed through with links to an app containing videos and all the details on repetitions and sets of reps, this is then all logged for the future with the ability to input feedback. Stunning..! Highly recommend

Positive experience: Very positive experience with Matt. I like his holistic approach, determining the root cause of my issues and advising small changes to my routines and offering a realistic programme of exercises and stretches that I feel I can manage. I feel hopeful that over the next few weeks, if I follow Matt's advice, my issues will be resolved. I was able to get an appointment very quickly and the amount of videos and mp3s Matt has supplied is really helpful.

Fantastic experience: Matt listened very attentively in this first session. His conclusions made good sense and I left feeling more optimistic about my prospects of recovery under his care than I have at any time since my operation.

Fantastic experience: I've been seeing Matt for my stubborn hamstring tendinopathy. I'm not out of the woods completely but I've turned a big corner and now have faith I'll make a full recovery. With the main focus being rehab and having shockwave therapy as an adjunct I can finally say ive seen a big improvement. Matts a great listener and has kept me positive during the low points of the injury. Thanks so much for all your help and knowledge!

Fantastic experience: Great experience. Matt really took the time to understand my issue and gave me some fantastic help/advice. Fully recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I went to see Matt regarding an ACL / MCL injury. It was my first session, and Matt was friendly, welcoming and had extensive knowledge of sports related injuries. We had an action packed session - talking through my injury, testing extent of the injury, checking my ROM and did a variety of rehab exercises that proved helpful in just the first session! This is somewhere I will definitely be going back to, to continue my rehab!

Fantastic experience: Ruth is an excellent yoga instructor, if you're happy for her to do so she will correct your posture and give you guidance throughout the class. I always leave her classes feeling accomplished and relaxed, she's also always mixing it up and keeping us on our toes!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been attending Ruth’s Yoga classes for the past few years and can genuinely say they’ve revolutionised my life. From a physical perspective (increased flexibility AND strength) but also in terms of developing a strong meditative and well being panorama. She’s very experienced in this field and her teaching methods help foster trust and personal growth. I’d be lost without these weekly classes and I’m now a huge advocate of practicing yoga.

Fantastic experience: Ruth teaches great vinyasa classes. We do a different routine each week which is good to learn new flows/poses. Ruth also provides different variations for the poses so it is suitable for everyone :)

Fantastic experience: Yoga with Ruth is amazing, the practice is the best I’ve been to, my posture is improving I love that she incorporates mindfulness..and I sleep like a baby after every session.

Fantastic experience: Having struggled with a lack of flexibility and lower back pain from long days of standing, I have benefitted immensely from yoga practice with ruth. Renewal yoga has allowed me to develop my mobility, whilst Vinyasa sessions give the opportunity to add flow and faster movement. Highly recommend if you’re finding that your mobility isn’t what it used to be.

Fantastic experience: Ruth and Matt make the best team. I look forward to Ruth's yoga class every week and her meditation sessions helped me through a tricky few months when I really needed to learn how to relax. Ruth has a calm and soothing manner and is a skilled instructor. Matt's Physi-yo class was amazing - I was struggling with a bad back and just one session eased it. They are lovely people who are really good at what they do. Thank you both!

Fantastic experience: While I was pregnant I did pregnancy yoga with Ruth which was excellent. The sessions were very much tailored to the needs of those who were in the class. Not only did it support my body throughout pregnancy but really helped the birth itself. Since my daughter was born we have been attending parent and baby Yoga we both love it. The yoga is helping me strengthen my body post birth and my daughter loves all the elements that are designed for the babies.

Fantastic experience: Love Matt’s Physiflex class. It doesn’t feel overly exerting, but it really helps range of movement, and eases those niggly aches and pains (hips and knees for me)

Fantastic experience: I made an appointment with Matt after visiting various physios. The treatment and knowledge from Matt was great. He was so professional and reassured me that he can get me back to full fitness playing golf again very soon. I have further appointments booked and would definitely recommend using Matt

Fantastic experience: Very thorough, Matt listened and was very helpful with advice.

Positive experience: Very knowledgeable, took time to listers to my complaint and ask lots of questions to aid in diagnosis, sent videos and diagrams via email as promised for exercises and streatches, good all round consultation

Fantastic experience: I went to see Matt because I have tennis elbow (apparently one of the few sufferers who actually plays tennis!). After getting a bit overwhelmed trying to do my own research on the internet, he directed me to stretches and exercise that have actually helped. Matt is friendly and obviously experienced; he took the time to answer all my questions in a clear way.

Fantastic experience: Went to see Matt, the physiotherapist, this morning regarding a sprained ankle. Matt was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and offered thorough treatment and advice. He didn't encourage further treatment unless needed, despite the opportunity to make money. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Excellent. Matt was really empathetic, professional and listened well. He was able to give me some great advice and an exercise programme which should enable my recovery.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience with Matt after breaking my foot, would 100% recommend. Brilliant physio who explained things and gave me a structured exercise plan to work through. Has helped my recovery and given me the confidence to get back to what I was doing before the injury. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Matt is a great physio. Very knowledgable and goes out of his way to help the rehabilitation process. I would highly recommend him to any one.

Fantastic experience: Matt was welcoming and informative. Listened and then asked more questions, explained things and well and in a friendly positive way. Came up with a plan and sent out resources as agreed. Can't fault him

Fantastic experience: I had some physiotherapy sessions with Matt and they really helped so much. I highly recommended him and I accessed it through the Be Well service. I saw him because of serious pain and fatigue I experience from hypermobile joints, he is knowledgeable, understanding and helped me start to understand what's going on on my body and how to manage the pain and fatigue. I've been so happy to be able to start gradually building up activity. I'm managing it better and will definitely keep practicing what I learnt. I'm able to do the exercises with less pain and even though I still have many frustrating moments where it stops me, I've improved a lot on how distressed I'm getting when I have to stop/pace myself and more open to accepting when I have to find a way around something that I can't do at that moment rather than fighting through and causing myself more pain like I was doing previously. I'm a lot more hopeful that I'm on my way to getting back to doing some of the activities I was doing before I deteriorated and will be able to get back to work. For now, I feel very happy with the progress I've made since being immobilised at points last year and this is mainly down to the physio sessions, so big thank you!

Fantastic experience: Matt the physio is a really professional and supportive practitioner. I have seen him a number of times over several years for help with running related injuries and he has always given me advice and a range of exercises that have helped me to return to activity rapidly, to improve flexibility and to strengthen any weaknesses.

Fantastic experience: I took my teenage son to Your Health Roots following a persistent sports injury. Matt was very good, providing clear information and a treatment plan which was easy to follow for my son and he felt comfortable and at ease throughout. At the end of the treatment we were provided with advice which really helped. I would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: 5 star service!! Had a long standing ankle injury, got it diagnosed and was given a recovery plan and some wise words. I am now running pain free!!

Fantastic experience: I have seen Anna several times, for various treatments and she is always professional, knowledgeable and friendly

Fantastic experience: I have received excellent sports massage treatments from Anna Mitchell of Your Health Roots for several years and would highly recommend her based on her professionalism, patient care and exceptional knowledge of her chosen field.