By the time I went to see Sophie, I’d been suffering from pain in my ankles for quite some time. It was so bad that I was afraid to go down the stairs. I decided to go to Sophie because she was familiar with “sport”. Her approach was completely different to that of my previous physiotherapist and proved far more effective. Sophie works on the muscles manually, including my calves, which improved my blood circulation and meant I felt relief after just the first session. The sessions were always enjoyable too, and we’d often have a chat and a laugh. She also showed me some aids and gave me tips on suitable footwear to buy. What’s more, I was given homework and self-care exercises so that I could provide myself with relief whenever I felt pain. After just half the prescribed sessions, I was already pain-free. A massive improvement. I feel more confident going down the stairs and I’m incredibly grateful to Sophie.