Pontefract Based Physio and Podiatry Clinic

Claire was very professional and very pleasant, She relaxed me from the start and gave me much needed advice and reassurance brilliant experience from the booking with Alison to the foot treatment thanks to all 👍

Very good went about her work confidently and carefully

I can’t recommend Matt Heaton enough. I went in with a lot of tension and discomfort in my back and after the massage he gave me I felt a huge improvement. Matt is professional, knowledgeable and really takes the time to focus on the areas that need attention. The sports massage was one of the best I’ve had in all honesty, leaving my back feeling much looser and far more comfortable. On top of that the pricing is extremely competitive and offers fantastic value for the quality of treatment you receive. If you’re looking for an excellent massage therapist who delivers great results at a very reasonable price, I would definitely recommend Matt Heaton. Thank you Matt!!

Happy with the work Claire did on my corns and will be going back there👍

Had a sports massage with Liam focusing on my shoulders and neck, which have been a problem area for me. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain what was causing the tension. He also gave me some exercises to work on at home, and I've already noticed an improvement. Highly recommend Liam to anyone dealing with muscle tightness or discomfort.

I was in so much pain with the trapped nerve in my back , i could hardly walk , i went to Ali for acupuncture & six weeks on i'm walking much better & my pain is dramatically improved , she's friendly & profesional , i would definately recomend this practice

Testimonial for Ally – physiotherapist. After sustaining a multi break clavicle, seven broken ribs and a medial tear to my knee from a Skiing accident in 🇨🇭 Switzerland , I wanted to get back to full fitness within three months. After visiting Ally and having an initial consultation, the reply was if you stay focused and work with me, we will do our best together to get back to full fitness , my greatest concern was not being able to move my shoulder fully ever again and also maybe to have long-term pain. Having my own natural health business and working in the medical equipment field for many years, focus and honesty are high on my value scale, and after meeting with Ally , Ally gave me amazing guidance with regular ( gentle then later tough ) exercises to do and yes every time I went to see Ally I was very excited for the next stage, however, I knew that there was going to be some pain involved, but when I left every single time I had a little bit more movement in my shoulder. This combined with bone healing nutrition and a few targeted natural supplements , I was so pleased when after three months I could fully move my shoulder again after this major surgery. It’s been 4 years now, I am back to extreme hiking and hiking with a fully loaded rucksack !! I also went back to skiing a year after the accident, and although I had a bit of anxiety to go skiing again, I’m now fully confident and skiing those icy black runs again with confidence . With total confidence in my heart, Ally and her expertise in any situation of physiotherapy, knowing that she has the experience and the skill to adapt from Patient to patient. Thank you again Phil Pickles from Yorkshire 🤩

I first went to Ally for treatment for a back problem, and concerned about my weight loss she recommended I go to my GP. Within about 3 weeks I had been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and was starting hormone injections, which quickly brought down my PSA from 567 to 50.4. I have now started further treatment in tablet form in addition to the ongoing injections, to be supplemented soon by radiotherapy. I am extremely grateful to Ally for setting this chain of events in motion, enabling them to gain control of the cancer before it has had chance to spread too far. In the meantime I am going regularly for massage at the clinic which I find highly relaxing and would recommend to anyone.

Had an appointment last week it was 100% professional x from booking to my session with Mrs hickman x she has made so much difference to my toe which Had a trauma and it looks so much better x ty x

This was my first time at ropergate physio clinic, and it definitely won't be the last. I would recommend Matt to anyone. Not only was he friendly, and chatty, but he knew what my needs were and how he could improve them. The aches, pains and stiffness in my legs soon disappeared.

I go to Ally on a monthly basis, and feel that she keeps me more supple than would otherwise be the case. She can pinpoint problems and deal with them appropriately. Recently I sprained an ankle rather badly. Ally examined it, told me how long it would take to recover, and gave me excellent instructions; it's almost back to normal. I have no hesitation in awarding five stars.

Thank you Ali , I had a painful back issue and with help and advice from you I am so much better . Much appreciated Having returned with a lower back problem I had a sports massage with Matt . It has eased my back tremendously and giving the confidence to go on holiday . Thanks a lot John

Had a consultation with Liam and instantly put me at ease,the diagnosis that he gave me was to try and have physio / steroid injection to reduce the swelling of my right knee.

Clare is extremely knowledgeable and professional. My GP couldnt really help and Clare solved the problem on one appointment. Highly recommend for all things Podiatry

Liam was fantastic and really put me at ease right from the start of the consultation. He has healing hands, and is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. After 7 months of struggling with lower back pain my only regret is that I wish I had booked in sooner.

The receptionist was very friendly indeed. Claire was very good and sorted my bit toe nails out. thank you

Fantastic , very knowledgeable from all 3 therapists Definitely recommend *****

Would highly recommend Liam at Ropergate Physiotherapy, Very thorough assessment, and takes time to listen to what your symptoms are before ensuring any treatment starts.

Claire was very thorough in checking my feet. I felt that she had found all the problems on my feet and I will be making another appointment.

Very knowledgeable treatment has improved my pain after only one session.

Great experience – was seen on the same day. Had some pain from running but was able to get everything looked at and assessed which gave me the confidence I needed. Also was provided with an exercise programme too.

Claire was brilliant, she made me feel as relaxed as she possibly could. Very lovely lady, she made the very best of an awful situation with an infected ingrowing toenail

Very good experience in helping me understand my injury and now were working towards a successful recovery

I came here after running the London Marathon and was in absolute bits. Matt was amazing and sorted me out completely. Worth every penny and have recommended to many others who will be in the same position as I was! Thank you!

Thank you so much Liam for my first physio session, I’m already feeling the benefit so glad I made the choice to add on some private sessions to help recover from my injury. You’ve made me feel so much better about the recovery. Cant wait for the next one and to start seeing actual progress!! After having NHS physio I just felt it wasn’t enough, went to see Liam and I’m so glad I did 😊

I have used many physiotherapists and Ally is the best physiotherapist I have ever worked with. She is extremely knowledgeable and she’s helped me get back to my competitive sport sooner than I could have asked for! She’s a great person too. I couldn’t recommend Ropergate Physio and their services enough!

Excellent service . Liam explained everything clearly, about possible cause and subsequent treatment. Not the most enjoyable treatment but as gentle as he could be! Thank you

I’ve been seeing Ally for more than 6 months for an ongoing hip problem and I’ve got to say she’s been amazing ! She’s very knowledgeable and encouraged me to challenge myself. I wouldn’t have got as far as I have without her. I will definitely return in future if the need arises.

Very professional and explained everything very thoroughly. Really happy with the treatment from Liam and how comfortable he made me during the physio session

Went to Ropergate Physio for a sports massage with Matt after running the Manchester Marathon and dealing with some plantar pain and really tight muscles. Matt was great really knowledgeable and took the time to understand what was going on rather than just rushing through it. The treatment itself was spot on, exactly what I needed after the race. Woke up today feeling fresh and a big improvement already. Would definitely recommend and will be going back 👍

Had physio and acupuncture with Ally over last few months for low back/SI joint pain – an excellent physio and human. Lots of knowledge, care and empathy.

Would definitely recommend Claire she's been absolutely fantastic so lovely & good at her job. I'd not heard of podiatry before the doctors no longer treat issues with feet ect but Claire has worked wonders in just 1 appointment. I will be visiting again & look forward to the experience 😀

Really enjoyable experience, very knowledgeable person would recommend to anyone

We are really happy that we found this clinic. Ally is the best physiotherapist we had in years. Ally helped with several different issues and on a personal level it is genuinely pleasant experience.

Fantastic service and solved a long term issue Would use again, can’t recommend enough

Had a great podiatry appointment with Claire yesterday 👣 She was really thorough and gave me a clear plan to fix a long-standing toenail issue. My feet feel amazing – easily the best treatment I’ve had!

Ally is amazing. After surgery and a few left over complications I was feeling pretty broken. Ally listened to all my problems and came up with a plan. I feel like a different person today. Acupuncture, Physio and a work out plan have been a key part of my re-hab. I have been to see Claire too for myself and my kid who had an ingrown toenail. Claire was lovely and explained everything she was doing to put my kid at ease. We have not had an issue with the toe since. Book in asap, don't put YOU off any longer.

I came to Ally with a slipped disc in November. I was in agony. Ally was amazing. She took time to fully assess the injury, actually got hands on and manipulated my back and hip and gave me challenging yet manageable strengthening exercises that quickly helped my back to heal and strengthen. I would heartily recommend her and if I ever am unfortunate enough to suffer from issues in the future, I’ll definitely be a return customer.

Feel so much better

My appointment with Liam was excellent. He explained everything to me and gave me different options to do the exercises to suit me. I felt very comfortable as I was nervous. His expertise is second to none. Thankyou Janet Crosby.

Came to Ally with chronic ankle instability from years of sprains. Within 3 months I started to get confidence back in my ankles again for the first time in a long time, and have only gone from strength to strength since then. Cannot recommend her enough, everything was tailored to my own body and alignment, picking up other weak areas that we worked on as well. Couldn’t ask for more!

I share good first experience

We booked an appointment with Claire the Podiatrist. Right from the off set she made us feel welcome and at ease, she gave a through exanimation, treatment and follow-up steps. Would recommend – thank you!

I had my first appt with Liam who was brilliant. I’ve struggled with back pain for years and finally decided to do something about it. Liam was thorough and explained everything to me. I came away feeling relaxed and with a full care plan!

I’ve now had 2 appointments with Liam, and I couldn’t recommend him enough. He is very professional and knows his stuff well, I have been able to feel a great improvement in mobility and pain levels. Would highly recommend him!

Ally is simply an outstanding physio! As a runner I’ve always struggled with my achilles when increasing my distance which always impacted my performance. However, since meeting Ally I can happily (and gratefully) say I no longer have this issue. Her assessment and rehab is so incredibly personalised and you can really see her sport performance and biomechanics knowledge shine through which fitted me perfectly. The entire team are so incredibly friendly also. Would highly recommend this clinic from start to finish!

I’ve been seeing Liam for a shoulder injury which was very painful. From the start I felt very comfortable and Liam took time to understand my problem. I’ve had four sessions of physio and I have full movement and no pain. I would highly recommend Liam and Pontefract physio to anyone.

After speaking to Ally regarding an acute problem, a speedy appointment with Liam was given .A detailed professional consultation and initial treatment followed with a plan/advice for rehabilitation. Great positive attitude/care from the staff at this place.

Excellent experience with Matt. Can't wait to visit again. I've clearly been wasting money with other physios.

I had 6 session of acupuncture with Ally, after suffering for years with pain and discomfort in my lower back. She put together an exercise plan and made me feel so comfortable showing me how to do the exercises to relax muscles. After 6weeks of sessions and "putting the world to rights" with our weekly conversations im feeling loads better. Such a lovely & friendly person and service. Will be definitely recommending to anyone who is looking for physio or acupuncture

Claire the podiatrist did a fantastic job on my feet . She is such a lovely person too. . I'm now much happier golfing now my feet are comfortable . Claire is very knowledgeable and incredibly good . .my wife went too she is so happy with Claire too . Highly recommended . First class practice . Thank you

Was sceptical about going but need to try something as my back was unbearable and was unable to sleep most nights went Friday morning slept like a log Friday night

Can’t thank Ally enough for her help over the last few months with my sciatica like pain in my leg, after trying other places to no avail. very knowledgeable, helpful and you can have a laugh especially through a pretty miserable time! Struggled to tie my own shoe laces before the 1st session and now I’m almost pain free!

Nice friendly atmosphere, Claire was very good and explained everything clearly. Would highly recommend.

First class treatment given. Solved my mobility issues which has given me back my ability to continue my sporting activities. They also have massage appointments which aids full recovery . The staff are professional friendly and very attentive to the clients needs and difficulties. Wouldn’t hesitant to visit them again if neede .

I have genuinely received 5 star physiotherapy and acupuncture treatments both treatments have reduced my pain and inflammation in my joints allowing me more flexibility and movement. I would highly recommend Ropergate Physio clinic unconditionally for both there professionalism and there treatments truly a 5 star service

Initial podiatry appointment with Claire. Excellent care, left feeling ready to dance!

Excellent

Definitely one of the best physio’s i have ever seen. Knew exactly where my pain was and the home rehab program given to me was perfect. After a bad fall and a break in my patella actually got my back running after a few appointments. Could not recommend enough 👌🏼

I went to the physiotherapy centre and met Liam who was very helpful and I left with knowledge of my problem and a full plan in place to help my recovery, personally I feel it was worth the time and effort to make the appointment and take the next steps.

I first visited last year after injuring my Achilles. I struggled to walk pain free. Ally and the on site Pediatrist quickly and accurately diagnosed my problem. Now after a combination of Physio and sports massage from the team, im training for an Ultra Marathon in the summer pain free. Cant ask for better than that.

I’ve been seeing Ally for physiotherapy for my neck, back and shoulders for more than a year, and my experience has been fantastic. From the start, Ally took the time to really understand my medical condition and the ongoing challenges with my mobility. She combines expert, targeted training with exactly the right muscle release techniques, which has made a huge difference in managing pain and improving how I move day to day. Ally's approach is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, and I always feel confident that I’m in safe hands. I would highly recommend Ally to anyone who needs physiotherapy and wants long-term, effective results.

Ally was very knowledgeable about my situation and actually put into context what was happening to me. I'm currently having accuputure to improve blood flow after a collapse in the supermarket and sports massage to ease my tense muscles, not having realised how it was actually effecting other parts of my body. After medical advise, If you are still unsure about alternative therapies i would recommend it whole heartedly. After a couple of sessions I feel more like myself. I can't thank you enough.

Claire is very friendly making you at ease, she is very gentle so she doesnt hurt you. I went for two corns removed and she went the extra mile by removing hard skin and trimming nails. would really recommend her .

Ally has been amazing from start to finish of my whole physio process. She’s professional but also an absolutely lovely person to be around and have a laugh with. I had tore my meniscus and I’m really happy & impressed as to how quick of a recovery I’ve had. She’s been amazing with helping me get back to normal in the gym and achieving lifts again in CrossFit. If anyone’s looking for an affordable, knowledgable but also a friendly place to go I’d 1000% recommend Ropergate and Ally to anyone 🙌🏻💖

A relaxing experience & short toe nails

Matt made me feel so comfortable Great massage techniques

Excellent service from Claire. Definitely recommend.

Very helpful and helped out my poorly back. I was back on my feet in no time.

Great sports massage with Matt yesterday. We had a good natter whilst he released my tight muscles and I felt at real ease. Thank you! Feeling ready to smash an intense weekend of hockey!

I have been suffering with my lower back for around a year but worse over the past 6 months to the point I was struggling to bend and get dressed on a morning and having spasms throughout the day, it got to the point where it was completely debilitating. The doctors didn’t help and a previous physio gave me exercises but again didn’t help. I booked with Ally for acupuncture and she advised I needed physio instead. After the first appointment I could tell a difference, I’ve had numerous appointments of the past 3 months and can honestly say that I’m pretty much back to normal which I didn’t think would ever happen! I would 100% recommend Ally to anyone struggling and can’t thank her enough.

I had an excellent appointment with Claire. She explained everything clearly and went through the details about my needs and gave me her expert opinion. After the meeting I was able to walk without pain and I have been OK since then. I am looking forward to following up in a few weeks time so she can get my feet back on track! Brilliant stuff – thanks

The work that Ally has put in with me over the last 9 Months has changed my life. I went from years worth of pain and agony with lack of mobility and poor assistance from Doctors and guess work from hospital visits to being pain free and fully mobile again. In January of this year i started my journey with Ally's help to try find out what the issue was with my chronic pain in my lower back and right leg which caused me unbearable pain and lack of movement. Ally knew straight away from some tests with my what the issue was and said that once we had my MRI results back from the hospital she would be able to confirm but was certain of the issues i had. (Had seen multiple doctors previously all saying different things and none of there advised helped) MRI results came back and Ally was spot on with what she believe the issue was "herniated Disc that was trapping my root nerve". This stopped me from walking and standing straight with constant pain daily and made life incredibly hard. The work i did with Ally was amazing and every week i felt like there was small but amazing improvements to my pain relief and mobility leading to 4-5 months later i was up and mobile again with close to 0 pain and able to start going to the gym to help grow further strength from the lessons and bits Ally had taught me. 8-9 Months later and i am now with 0 pain fully and run daily and have completed a recent 15k and go snowboarding weekly. My life has turned around massively from all the help and lessons that Ally has taught me to help my body recover properly and cant recommend her enough, plan to see Ally now every couple of months to keep my body happy and working for me the way it should. Thank you for all your help Ally!!!

I went to Ally with a neck problem, seemingly from a car accident many years ago. Ally quickly diagnosed the problem and set to work with multiple exercises and movements to sort the problem. Within a few sessions I was in a much better position and also manage to regain a love for going to the gym, all thanks for the guidance and encouragement she gave as part of the sessions. Would 100% recommend to anyone who needs physio support!

Excellent service received, from the welcome to the end, Matt was informative and pleasant throughout the session and made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and return for a follow up session.

Excellent service 10++++++ definitely to return

Had beautiful foot treatment today by Claire Hickman.. she made me feel really welcome and was very thorough discussing my needs. Treatment was painless and relaxing… and my feet now feel amazing! Thank you Claire… see you again soon!

One life's better experiences, and Clare was very gentle and caring. My feet felt wonderful after my treatment and I will definitely be making it a regular thing.

Very responsive to my needs and got things sorted the day before I was due to fly to Florida for two weeks… what I thought could be a nightmare holiday with lost toenail was quickly resolved..cheers 👍

Sports massage with Matt, pain in hips and stiffness in knees for months and was losing hope. Wasn’t expecting miracles but the next morning joint pain gone, mobility increase and just slightly sore muscles from the massage due to the mess they were in but I’ll take that less than 24 later to feel this good I’ll be booking more

I would highly recommend Ally. I went to her with pain in my knee, she identified the issue very quickly, my knee actually felt less painful after one session. Ally is very professional and friendly too 😊

I had thumb nail surgery on 25/06/25 with Claire Hickman podiatrist at Ropergate Clinc best thing I have had done no pain anymore explained everything in detail to me and put me at ease. 3-weeks later it’s healing beautifully and no pain anymore . Thank you Claire