Our Approach Makes the Difference
The unique combination of physiotherapy, health coaching, rehabilitation, acupuncture and a lifestyle approach creates personalised treatment plans that address your specific needs. Sessions can be delivered in person or online
You will receive individualised care that combines evidence-based techniques with cutting-edge pain science to help reduce pain, improve energy, and help you return to the activities you love and the life you want to live
How I Work With You
Free 20-minute consultation to discover how we can work together
Extended Assessment (up to 80-minutes) to better understand your unique situation
Comprehensive Treatments (up to 60-minutes) to enable multiple treatment approaches in one session
Personalised Treatment Plan which is regularly reviewed
Ongoing Support and accountability
What Our Patients Say
"After years of pain and frustration with treatments that didn't work, Nicola's integrated approach finally gave me the tools to manage my condition and return to activities I thought I'd never do again."
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How I can help you
I support people living with persistent pain to feel more confident in their bodies and move more freely again.
If you've tried treatments that haven't worked, felt stuck in a cycle of flare-ups, or are unsure what to do next, you're not alone.
My role is to help you make sense of what's going on in your body and guide you towards meaningful, lasting change, using a whole-person, evidenced-based approach.
Sharing a recent 5-star review from someone who recovered after a car accident and gained confidence to move again.
Personalised care is really at the heart of the work I do.
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May is EDS & Hypermobility Awareness Month 🧡
I work with many people living with hypermobility (hEDS/HSD) and persistent symptoms that aren’t always easy to explain or see.
Awareness matters, because feeling understood is often the first step towards change. 🦓
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So grateful for lovely feedback.
If you’re living with chronic fatigue, pain or hypermobility and not sure where to start, you’re welcome to get in touch.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
Some people prefer a more structured, supported approach, especially when living with persistent pain, fatigue or hypermobility.
When we work within a programme, I can plan your progress more cohesively, knowing we have time to build gradually, adjust as needed, and move forward with clarity rather than reacting week by week.
Programmes include:
• A clear, structured plan with progression built in
• Consistency and continuity of care
• Exercises and equipment provided as needed
• Priority booking within the programme period
• An integrative approach tailored to you
The focus is on meaningful, sustainable change — not short-term fixes.
If you’d like to explore whether a programme might suit you, you’re very welcome to get in touch or visit my website to find out more:
www.integrative-physiotherapy.co.uk
www.integrative-physiotherapy.co.uk
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𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲.
More and more people are travelling from surrounding areas for specialist support with hypermobility and persistent pain.
I also offer virtual appointments, as well as hybrid options combining in-person and online sessions.
So if distance has been putting you off, please don’t assume it’s a barrier.
If you’re not local but feel this approach might be what you’ve been looking for, I’m always happy to talk through the options.
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New Video!
I’ve just uploaded a gentle movement routine for hypermobility, focusing on slow, controlled movements to help the body feel more supported and connected.
Let me know how you get on in the comments below:
youtu.be/ChZzwQNzyB0
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆?
With hypermobility, symptoms can move around — so treatment needs to look beyond the joint that’s loudest that day.
Instead, we focus on building foundations:
• Improving joint control and body awareness (proprioception)
• Using breath to reduce unnecessary tension
• Gradual strength and load tolerance
• Reducing fear around movement
• Managing fatigue alongside activity
But it doesn’t stop there.
We also look at the bigger picture — helping you understand your symptoms, pace activity, manage stress and sleep, and build sustainable self-care habits.
Where appropriate, hands-on treatment, taping or acupuncture can support the process.
The goal isn’t perfection — it’s sustainability.
It’s about supporting you as a whole person, not just a collection of joints.
If you’d like to explore whether this approach might suit you, feel free to get in touch.
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𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 “𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘆.”
For many people, it can come with pain, instability, fatigue, reduced joint control, tension, and a range of other symptoms.
My approach isn’t about pushing you further into flexibility - or avoiding exercise for fear of damage.
Instead, we focus on building stability, confidence and safety in movement, helping your body feel more predictable over time.
If you’re living with hypermobility and feeling unsure where to start, you’re very welcome to get in touch or visit my website to find out more.
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So lovely to receive feedback like this. It means a lot when the work we do together makes a real difference to daily life.
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Living with hypermobility, hEDS or HSD isn’t just about being flexible. It’s about navigating a body that can feel unpredictable, painful, and easily exhausted — even when everything looks “fine” from the outside.
In this second video of my Focus on Hypermobility Series, I talk through what actually helps when you live with hypermobility.
Not specific exercises — but the principles that make movement feel safer, more sustainable, and more confidence-building.
Click below to watch:
youtu.be/sllmhZta1mQ
Do reach out if you have any questions or comments - I'd love to hear from you!
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🎥 New video alert!
As we start the year, I wanted to share some information about something I’m seeing more and more often in clinic: conditions related to joint hypermobility — particularly HSD and hEDS.
This video is the first in my new Focus on Hypermobility series, where I talk about the spectrum of hypermobility and why symptoms can go far beyond just being “bendy” or having joint pain — including fatigue, flare-ups, and feeling misunderstood.
👉 Watch the first video here:
youtu.be/up6gozXJ3MU
If this resonates with you, or someone you know, please feel free to share.
Knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference. 💛
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🎄 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸!
Thank you to everyone who has supported my clinic this year - I’m so grateful for the people I work with every day.
A big thank you to Annie from the local EDS support group for the illustration of the clinic at Christmas 🙏
Best wishes,
Nicola ✨
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As we head into the busy run-up to Christmas, it’s so easy for our bodies to slip into tension without us even realising.
I’ve recorded a short Whole Body Breathing exercise to help you pause, reset, and give your nervous system a gentle moment of calm.
It’s only a few minutes long, but it can make a real difference to how grounded and relaxed you feel.
If you need a little breather today, you’re very welcome to try it. 💛✨
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Finding the balance between education and reassurance with practical solutions.
If you would like to find out more about how working with a specialist physiotherapist could benefit you, then click on the webpage below:
www.integrative-physiotherapy.co.uk/
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𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗺𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms are unpredictable and difficult to manage.
I offer specialist support for people with fibromyalgia, including:
• Gentle, personalised movement plans
• Nervous system regulation techniques
• Fatigue and flare-up management
• Education to help you understand your symptoms and ways to move forward
• Coaching to rebuild confidence and routine
If you’re looking for a calmer, more compassionate approach that works with your body rather than pushing through, I’d love to help.
Check out: www.integrative-physiotherapy.co.uk/fibromyalgia-physiotherapy-swindon/ to find out more.
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If you’re living with ongoing pain and not sure where to turn, you’re not alone.
At Integrative Physiotherapy, I support people with:
• Persistent back or neck pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Hypermobility (HSD/hEDS)
• Menopause-related pain
• Chronic fatigue
• Stress-related or unexplained pain
• Pain following illness or complex orthopaedic trauma
My approach blends physiotherapy, pain science education, coaching, pain rehabilitation and lifestyle modifications to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body again.
If you’d like support that looks at the whole picture, appointments are available in Swindon or online.
Check out: www.integrative-physiotherapy.co.uk to find out more.
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💜 Focus on Fibromyalgia
Fibro can affect every part of life — but you are not alone.
This free guide offers a compassionate, evidence-based overview of what fibromyalgia is, and how you can take small, sustainable steps towards feeling more in control.
👉Start here:
Focus on Fibro: A guide to living well with Fibromyalgia - Integrative Physiotherapy
www.integrative-physiotherapy.co.uk
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💬 Do you know the power of the words you use to describe yourself?
So often, I hear people talk about their “bad leg,” “broken spine,” or “body that’s falling apart.”
They describe themselves as “old before their time,” or “useless.”
But the words we use matter — they shape how we see ourselves and how our bodies respond.
In my sessions at Integrative Physiotherapy, I often explore how shifting our language can open the door to change — helping people move from frustration and self-blame towards self-compassion and possibility.
A few small shifts that can make a big difference:
🔸 “My bad knee” ➜ “My knee that’s learning to trust movement again”
🔸 “My back is broken” ➜ “My spine is learning to support me again” or “My spine is strong and adapting”
🔸 “I can’t do that anymore” ➜ “I’m working towards doing that again”
🔸 “My body’s falling apart” ➜ “My body’s been through a lot, but I’m learning to support it”
And it’s not just about the words — it’s also about what you imagine is happening in your body.
Rather than picturing a worn-out joint, could you imagine fluid gently lubricating and nourishing it as you move or take each step?
Changing your language doesn’t mean ignoring pain — it’s about creating space for hope and progress
✨ Try noticing the words you use this week — what story are you telling your body?
If you’d like support to rewrite that story and build trust in your body again, you can find out more about my approach here:
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱…
Many of the people I work with have already tried physiotherapy — sometimes several times — but found it hasn’t worked for them.
They often have complex, overlapping symptoms that don’t fit neatly into one diagnosis - pain that fluctuates - fatigue that seems out of proportion - or a body that feels unpredictable.
What they often need isn’t more of the same, but a different approach — one that takes into account the whole picture.
At Integrative Physiotherapy, I work with people who need time, understanding and a plan that adapts with them. Our work is slower-paced, steady and personal — focused on function, confidence and long-term progress, rather than quick fixes.
If you’ve felt that physiotherapy hasn’t worked or joined the dots, and you’re looking for something more individual, holistic and sustainable, this is where I find we can make the most meaningful progress together.
➡️ Book a free 20-minute introductory call to see if this approach feels right for you:
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Great to hear how the sessions are helping!
If you would like to find out how physiotherapy could make a difference for you, do get in touch and click on the webpage below:
www.integrative-physiotherapy.co.uk/
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New 5-star review from the clinic!
“Nicola is very knowledgeable and professional, but also friendly and has always made me feel at ease. The treatment I have received over the last 18 months hasn't only helped me manage my ongoing neck and shoulder pain, but has reduced the discomfort greatly. Nicola has also helped with a holistic approach to my health, giving me tips and advice on healthy eating and positive thinking. I am very grateful for the help she has given me and strongly recommend her to everyone”.
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🎉 I’m delighted to share that I’ve completed Level 1 & 2 SIRPA training (the Stress Illness Recovery Practitioners Association) and am now recognised as a SIRPA Informed Practitioner.
👉 You can view my profile here: www.sirpa.org/informed-pro/nicola-brown/
As a pain-specialist physiotherapist and certified health coach, I’ve spent over 25 years supporting people living with persistent pain and fatigue to rebuild trust in their bodies, restore confidence, and enjoy life again.
This SIRPA training has deepened my understanding of how the mind and body interact — and how powerful it can be to address pain from a whole-person perspective.
💡 What this means for you:
✨ A compassionate, integrated approach recognising that pain, stress, emotions and the nervous system are all connected.
🧠 Education and self-discovery to help you feel safer in movement and more in control of your recovery.
🌿 Practical mind-body tools and lifestyle strategies to support healing and resilience.
🔄 Flexible support options — in-person, online, or a blend of both.
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🌟 Ready to explore a different approach to persistent pain or fatigue?
If you’d like to understand your symptoms better and start feeling more empowered in your recovery, I’d love to help.
👉 Email, message or book a free 20-minute introductory call to find out how this approach could support you at:
www.integrativephysiotherapy.co.uk
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️Focus on Back Pain
Persistent back pain can feel frustrating and uncertain.
This guide helps you understand what’s happening, why the pain lasts, and what steps you can take to regain confidence and ease.
💡 A must-read if back pain is affecting your day-to-day.
👉 Download here:
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