Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physiotherapy Partner in Heswall
Established in 2014, Chris Malkin Physio is a family-run physiotherapy practice serving the Wirral community. Our team of experienced specialists delivers expert care for musculoskeletal conditions, with particular expertise in sports and exercise rehabilitation. Led by Chris Malkin, a Chartered Physiotherapist with over two decades of clinical and managerial experience in private healthcare and elite sports, we combine advanced diagnostic techniques with personalized treatment plans. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates acupuncture, pelvic health physiotherapy, and sports injury rehabilitation, supported by strong partnerships with local GPs and orthopaedic consultants.We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous postgraduate education, including Chris's Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy. Our commitment to patient-centred care ensures evidence-based treatments tailored to individual needs, with flexible appointment availability and accessible facilities in Heswall.
Services
Sports Rehabilitation
Acupuncture
Pelvic Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Speech Therapy
Personal Training
Womens Health
Hearing Services
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We combine 20+ years of elite sports physiotherapy experience with clinical leadership in private healthcare
- Our multidisciplinary team holds specialist postgraduate qualifications in sports and exercise physiotherapy
- We maintain direct referral pathways with local orthopaedic consultants for rapid specialist consultations
- Our clinic offers evidence-based treatments validated through clinical research and patient outcomes
- We provide comprehensive post-natal rehabilitation programmes including Mummy MOT assessments
Associations and certifications
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
What people say
Fantastic service
Significant progress
Wonderfully motivating
Local family run business
Highly recommend
Services
Sports Rehabilitation
Specialist treatment for sports injuries combining musculoskeletal assessment with tailored rehabilitation programmes. Our approach addresses both immediate injury management and long-term prevention strategies. We work with athletes at all levels to restore function and optimize performance through evidence-based techniques including sports massage and Pilates-based rehabilitation.
Acupuncture
Ancient Chinese medicine technique involving precise needle placement to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. This treatment addresses chronic pain conditions, stress-related disorders and musculoskeletal imbalances through individualised treatment plans. Our practitioners combine traditional diagnostic methods with modern biomedical understanding to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Pelvic Physiotherapy
Specialist treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction including incontinence and post-natal recovery. Our physiotherapists employ advanced manual therapy techniques and biofeedback to address complex pelvic pain conditions. The service includes comprehensive post-natal assessments and rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual recovery needs using evidence-based, biopsychosocial approaches.
Counselling
Client-led therapeutic support addressing mental health challenges through empathetic, non-directive sessions. Our accredited counsellor specialises in men's mental health and gender-related issues, employing a person-centred approach that respects individual experiences. The service integrates life experience with clinical expertise to address anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
Psychotherapy
Specialist treatment for psychological trauma and sexual health issues using evidence-based modalities including EMDR and schema therapy. Our accredited psychotherapist addresses birth trauma and sexual compulsivity disorders through integrated approaches combining cognitive behavioural techniques with compassion-focused therapy. The service maintains NHS clinical standards in private practice settings.
People
Chris Malkin
Director & Principal Physiotherapist
MSc qualified physiotherapist with 20+ years elite sports experience, formerly Head Academy Physio at Nottingham Forest FC. Combines clinical leadership at Spire Hospital with private practice expertise in sports injury rehabilitation and musculoskeletal care.
Jennifer Jones
Acupuncturist
Diploma-qualified acupuncturist registered with the British Acupuncture Council, specialising in traditional Chinese medicine techniques for pain management and holistic health improvement through energy balance restoration.
Colin MacGregor
Counsellor
BACP Accredited counsellor with specialist focus on men's mental health and gender identity issues. Combines person-centred therapy with extensive life experience across diverse industries to address anxiety, depression and relationship challenges.
Kate Walsh
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
PG Cert qualified specialist with 20+ years NHS and private experience in pelvic floor dysfunction treatment. Clinical lead at Liverpool Women's Hospital, offering Mummy MOT assessments and advanced manual therapy for complex pelvic pain conditions.
Emma Mathews
Psychotherapist
Accredited psychosexual therapist with specialist training in EMDR and trauma therapy. Combines NHS perinatal mental health experience with private practice expertise in treating birth trauma and sexually compulsive behaviours through integrated therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What specialist physiotherapy services do you offer?
We provide sports rehabilitation, pelvic health physiotherapy, acupuncture, post-natal recovery programmes, and musculoskeletal treatments delivered by specialist practitioners with postgraduate qualifications.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes, our practice specialises in sports injury rehabilitation with physiotherapists experienced in treating elite and recreational athletes using evidence-based recovery programmes.
Are your practitioners qualified?
All our therapists hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and professional accreditations including HCPC registration, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership, and BACP accreditation.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Wirral including Heswall, with patients also travelling from surrounding areas for our specialist physiotherapy and complementary health services.
