Physio in North London: top-rated clinics and what to expect
Clinic ratings from Google Maps (September 2026), checked against each clinic's own website on 1 October 2026.
Reviewed by Harvir Ubhi, HCPC-registered physiotherapist. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.
North London has dozens of well-reviewed physio clinics, from Islington and Camden up to Finchley and Hendon. Here are three of the best rated. If you'd rather not choose, tell us your postcode and a physiotherapist on our team will match you for free.
Top-rated physio clinics in North London
PRAX Physio
Partner clinicArchway, St John's Wood and Belsize Park
★ 4.9 (Archway) and 5.0 (St John's Wood) on Google
Open seven days, with a return-to-sport clinic
BOOST Physio
Swiss Cottage
★ 5.0 · 296 Google reviews
Lists Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna
Compass Health Clinic
North Finchley
★ 5.0 · 142 Google reviews
Same-day and next-day appointments
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What we found across North London
- Most clinics score 4.9 or 5.0 on Google, so the stars won't separate them. Appointment length and specialism will.
- About half publish prices online. When we checked, most first appointments were roughly £80 to £135. Prices change, so always confirm with the clinic before you book.
- Weekend slots are limited. A few clinics open on Saturday mornings, and PRAX Physio opens seven days a week.
- Most take the big insurers: Bupa, AXA, Aviva and Vitality come up again and again.
- NHS waits depend heavily on your borough. Islington and Haringey are among the longest in London, and Barnet among the shortest.
Areas we cover in North London
Islington, Highbury and Angel · Camden and Kentish Town · Hampstead, Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage · St John's Wood · Archway, Highgate and Finsbury Park · Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Wood Green · Finchley, Hendon and Golders Green
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Worth looking in another part of London?
Work in town? Central London has more well-reviewed clinics than anywhere in the city, so an appointment near work can be easier to fit in. If cost matters most, clinics in Outer London tend to charge less.
NHS physio in North London: it depends on your borough
In Islington and Haringey, Whittington Health reports an average wait of 35 weeks for a first NHS physio appointment. In Barnet, almost nobody on the list had waited more than 18 weeks at the end of July 2026. You can refer yourself in Barnet, Islington and Haringey, and going private doesn't cost you your place on the NHS list. NHS physio waiting times across London.
Not sure which one? Let a physio pick for you
- Tell us what's going on. Where it hurts, how long it's been, your postcode, your insurer if you have one, and when you can get to appointments. It takes about two minutes.
- A physiotherapist reads it. Not an algorithm. A HCPC-registered physiotherapist on our team reads every enquiry. If what you describe needs a GP or A&E rather than a physio, they'll tell you that instead.
- You hear back, usually within 24 hours. We email you the clinic that fits your problem, your area and your budget, and why.
- You book directly with the clinic. You pay the clinic, not us, and you don't have to book at all.
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Get matched freeQuestions about physio in North London
How much does a physio cost in North London?
It varies by clinic and appointment length. When we checked, most first appointments in North London were roughly £80 to £135. Prices change, so always confirm with the clinic before you book.
Is there a sports physio in North London?
Yes. Several North London clinics treat sports injuries, and PRAX Physio runs a return-to-sport clinic. Tell us your sport and injury and we'll match you with a physio who treats it.
Can I see a physio on a Saturday in North London?
Yes, though slots are limited. A few clinics open on Saturday mornings, and PRAX Physio is open seven days a week.
Do I need a GP referral to see a physio in Islington or Camden?
Not for private physio. You can book directly. For NHS physio, Islington and Haringey residents can refer themselves online.
Is private physio better than NHS physio?
The main differences are speed and choice. Privately, you choose your physio and your appointment length, and you can usually be seen sooner. NHS physio is free, but waits vary a lot by borough. You can do both.
Which North London physios take Bupa?
Several do, including PRAX Physio and BOOST Physio, which list Bupa on their websites. Check your cover with Bupa first. Bupa physiotherapy guide.
Don't book a physio. Get urgent help.
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have back pain or sciatica and:
- sciatica in both legs
- numbness or weakness in both legs that's severe or getting worse
- numbness around or under your genitals, or around your bottom
- you can't pee, can't start peeing, or can't control when you pee
- you can't tell when you need a poo, or can't control it
These can be signs of cauda equina syndrome, which needs treatment within hours.
Sources and disclosure
- Clinic ratings and review counts: Google Maps listings, September 2026.
- Opening hours, insurers, services and typical prices: each clinic's own website, checked 1 October 2026. Prices change, so always confirm with the clinic before you book.
- NHS waiting times: NHS England, Community Health Services Waiting Lists, July 2026 data (published 10 September 2026).
- NHS, Sciatica (nhs.uk/conditions/sciatica).
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This page is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about your symptoms, speak to a GP, call NHS 111, or in an emergency call 999.