Physio in Kensington: from the treatment room to the gym floor
Our Kensington clinic sits inside Virgin Active, three minutes from High Street Kensington station. Here’s how Tanvi, our senior physio, uses that to get you better faster.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google from 125 Kensington reviews
Quick answer: BOOST PHYSIO Kensington is a private physiotherapy clinic on the 3rd floor of Virgin Active, 17A Old Court Place, London W8 4PL. Senior Physiotherapist Tanvi Parikh treats back and neck pain, sports injuries and knee, hip and shoulder problems and helps people recover after surgery. Because the clinic is inside a gym, your rehab can move from hands-on treatment to supervised gym work as soon as you’re ready.
In this guide · 4 min read
If you live or work around Kensington High Street, you’ll know the rhythm. Long hours at a desk, a quick lunchtime gym session if you’re lucky, weekend runs in Kensington Gardens or Holland Park. And when something starts to hurt, finding the time to get it sorted can feel impossible.
That’s exactly why we love our Kensington clinic. It’s tucked inside Virgin Active on Old Court Place, so you can fit an appointment around your day and your rehab can happen right there on the gym floor.
Meet Tanvi, our Kensington physio
Tanvi Parikh is a Senior Physiotherapist with an MSc in Musculoskeletal Healthcare and Rehabilitation from UCL. She’s worked in both the NHS and private practice in London and has particular expertise in back and neck pain, scoliosis, chronic pain, shoulder instability and recovery after spinal and joint surgery.
Her approach blends detailed movement assessment, hands-on treatment, rehab exercise and Pilates-based principles, so you get relief in the clinic and the tools to keep improving between sessions.
I want every patient to leave clearer than they arrived, not just about their treatment plan, but about their own body and how to look after it.
Tanvi Parikh, Senior Physiotherapist
Meet Tanvi before you book
02 · Why the gym matters
Why rehab in a gym gets you better faster
Most injuries don’t fully recover with rest and a sheet of exercises. Tendons, muscles and joints get stronger when you load them gradually and progressively. That’s hard to do at home with a resistance band. It’s easy in a fully equipped gym with a physio beside you.
Hands-on first
Treatment in a private room to ease pain and get you moving, with a clear diagnosis and plan.
Onto the gym floor
When you’re ready, Tanvi takes your rehab into the gym, coaching your technique and loading.
Back to your life
A programme you can keep doing, whether you’re a Virgin Active member or train elsewhere.
03 · What we treat
What we help Kensington patients with
Back and neck pain
Desk work, commuting, scoliosis
Hands-on treatment plus exercise that fits your working day. Back pain physio.
Sports injuries
Running, gym, tennis, padel
From Hyde Park runners to reformer Pilates fans. Sports injury clinic.
After surgery
ACL, shoulder, hip, knee, spine
Structured rehab with gym access, linked with your surgeon’s guidance.
Long-standing pain
Pain for three months or more
A calm, step-by-step approach to get you moving and living fully again.
★★★★★
“I was referred to Tanvi Parekh at Boost Physio by my doctor for chronic tailbone and surrounding muscle pain that I had been struggling with for almost eight years… After dealing with this pain for almost eight years and trying different avenues without much success, seeing this much progress in just a month and a half has been amazing.”
Vaishnavi J, Kensington, Google review
★★★★★
“Boost physio is a great add on to our Kensington VA Club giving on site access for our members to an important health service.”
Alberto S, Kensington, Google review
04 · Getting here
Getting to BOOST PHYSIO Kensington
| Address | 3rd Floor, Virgin Active, 17A Old Court Place, London W8 4PL |
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| Tube | High Street Kensington (Circle and District lines), about 3 minutes’ walk |
| Buses | Many routes along Kensington High Street, a short walk away |
| Opening hours | Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6pm |
| Nearby areas | Holland Park, Notting Hill, Earl’s Court, South Kensington, Chelsea, Bayswater and Hammersmith |
| Phone | 020 8201 7788 |
A look inside BOOST PHYSIO Kensington
How we guarantee your best recovery
05 · The team behind Tanvi
The whole BOOST team behind you
When you see Tanvi in Kensington you also get the experience of our wider team. Every BOOST physio has a mentor they review cases with and we train together twice a month. If you’d find another clinic easier on certain days, you can also see us in Swiss Cottage, West Hampstead or Hampstead.
Ready to get moving again?
Book with Tanvi in Kensington and leave with a clear plan. Your Best Recovery, Guaranteed.
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Your questions
Your questions answered
Where is BOOST PHYSIO Kensington?
On the 3rd floor of Virgin Active, 17A Old Court Place, London W8 4PL, about 3 minutes’ walk from High Street Kensington station.
Do I need to be a Virgin Active member?
No. Anyone can book physiotherapy with us at Kensington. Just let reception know you’re there for BOOST PHYSIO.
Who will I see in Kensington?
You’ll see Tanvi Parikh, our Senior Physiotherapist, who has an MSc from UCL and expertise in back and neck pain, sports injuries and post-surgery rehab.
What are the Kensington opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm and Friday 8am to 6pm. If you need a weekend appointment, our other clinics, such as Swiss Cottage, may be able to help.
Can I do my rehab in the gym?
Yes. Being inside Virgin Active means your rehab can move from the treatment room onto the gym floor with Tanvi guiding you.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly online or by phone.
Do you accept health insurance in Kensington?
Yes. Our physios are recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva and WPA. Self-pay is also available.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your problem, but on average our patients reach their goals in around 5 sessions. You’ll get a clear plan at your first appointment.
Written by Steven Berkman, Chartered Physiotherapist and founder of BOOST PHYSIO, with Tanvi Parikh. October 2026. General information only, not a substitute for an individual assessment.
