FAQ

A medical approach to restore movement, function, and relieve pain using hands-on techniques, exercises, and education

No. You can self refer to physiotherapy.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including but not limited too, back/neck pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, arthritis, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff problems, post joint replacement rehabilitation, reduced mobility.

An initial physiotherapy assessment with Dr Zo typically lasts 45 to 60 minutes. This allows time for a thorough assessment of your problem, diagnosis, hands-on treatment, and planning your rehabilitation program. Follow-up sessions are usually 45 minutes. Online sessions via Zoom are available and follow the same structure. A free 15 minute phone consultation is also available.

A self-funded initial online physiotherapy session costs £65. Follow-up online sessions are £57. Face-to-face pricing is available on our services page. We also accept patients using BUPA, AXA and Aviva health insurance. A free 15-minute phone consultation is available to discuss your needs before booking.

Yes. Dr Zo The Physio currently accepts patients covered by BUPA, AXA and Aviva health insurance. If your insurer is not listed, you can pay for your session and we will provide a receipt for you to claim back from your provider. Please check with your insurer first that they will cover the cost.

Wear comfortable clothes, you may be asked to remove some so we can fully assess your problem, however we will only work with what you are comfortable with. If your problem relates to running injuries, wearing/bringing your normal running shoes is helpful. If you have had a recent operation/scans please bring any notes/reports with you. Please bring a list of any current medications you are taking.

"Yes. Dr Zo offers online physiotherapy sessions via Zoom, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and a personalised rehabilitation programme from the comfort of your own home. Online sessions are ideal for many musculoskeletal conditions and exercise-based rehabilitation. Prices start from £57 for a follow-up and £65 for an initial assessment.

Dr Zo The Physio is based at Dr Zo The Physio, Waterside Therapy Rooms, Hardwick, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7QF — on the edge of the Cotswolds. We are conveniently located for patients from Witney, Abingdon, Standlake, Eynsham, Stanton Harcourt and the surrounding Oxfordshire villages. Online appointments are available nationwide.

Dr Zo The Physio is open Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30pm. The clinic is closed on Mondays. Evening and weekend appointments are available to suit working patients. Book online or call 07932 808925 to arrange your appointment.

Dr Zoe Bamber holds a PhD in biomechanics and ankle injury prevention from Loughborough University, an MSc, and an MRes. She is a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has 15 years of clinical experience spanning NHS and private practice, and has lectured doctors and physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham Medical School.

Clinical Pilates is a form of Pilates prescribed and supervised by a qualified physiotherapist. Unlike gym or studio Pilates, clinical Pilates is individually tailored to your specific injury, movement dysfunction or rehabilitation needs. Dr Zoe Bamber is a qualified Clinical Pilates Instructor who uses it as part of a wider rehabilitation programme to rebuild strength, improve posture, and prevent re-injury.