Belsize Park · South Hampstead · Primrose Hill · NW3 and NW8

Physio near Belsize Park, South Hampstead and Primrose Hill

If you live or work around Belsize Park, South Hampstead, Primrose Hill or St John’s Wood, our Swiss Cottage clinic is one of the closest places to get expert help for pain, injury or recovery after surgery.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google from 305 reviews of our Swiss Cottage clinic

By Steven Berkman and the BOOST PHYSIO team · Updated November 2026 · 4 min read

Gym-based rehab session at BOOST PHYSIO Swiss Cottage
Same dayappointments, 7 days a week
Swiss CottageSwiss Cottage Leisure Centre, 4a Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF
Insured?Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA and Aviva
13 clinicsacross North London and Hertfordshire

Quick answer: BOOST PHYSIO Swiss Cottage is inside Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, 4a Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF, a short walk or bus ride from Belsize Park, South Hampstead and Primrose Hill. We see patients 7 days a week, often the same day, with no GP referral needed, and we are recognised by the main health insurers.

Where we are and how to get here

Our clinic is inside Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre on Adelaide Road, right beside Swiss Cottage station on the Jubilee line. From Belsize Park it is roughly a 15 minute walk down Belsize Road or Haverstock Hill, from South Hampstead station about 10 minutes, and from Primrose Hill around 15 minutes on foot. Buses along Finchley Road stop outside.

Being inside a leisure centre matters. After your assessment we can take you straight into the gym to test and train the movements that hurt, so your rehab looks like the life you want to get back to.

Boost Physio Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre

BOOST PHYSIO in Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre

Address Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, 4a Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF
Nearest stations Swiss Cottage (Jubilee), South Hampstead (Overground)
Areas we see patients from Belsize Park, South Hampstead, Primrose Hill, St John’s Wood, Chalk Farm, Finchley Road
Opening 7 days a week, same day appointments often available
Referral No GP referral needed. Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA and Aviva

What our Swiss Cottage physios help with

Back and neck pain

Desk work, lifting, sciatica

From stiff necks after long days at the laptop to sciatica down the leg.

Sports and gym injuries

Running, football, tennis, lifting

Hamstrings, knees, ankles and shoulders, with rehab in the gym next door.

Rehab after surgery

ACL, knee and hip replacement, shoulder

Structured programmes from your first week home to returning to sport.

Joint pain

Knee, hip and shoulder

Arthritis and tendon problems, with exercise that builds confidence.

Get help this week

Same day appointments are often available at our Swiss Cottage clinic.

What happens at your first appointment

  • A full conversation about your pain, your history and what you want to get back to
  • A thorough physical assessment so we find the cause, not just where it hurts
  • A clear explanation of what is going on and how long recovery usually takes
  • Hands-on treatment where it helps and a short, realistic exercise plan
  • A plan for follow up, with most patients reaching their goals in around 5 sessions

The patients who do best are the ones who understand their pain. Our job on day one is to explain it clearly and give you a plan you believe in.

Meet your Swiss Cottage physios

Our Swiss Cottage team is led by Travis, with Jason, Setareh and Dan, and every one of them treats patients from Belsize Park, South Hampstead and Primrose Hill each week.

Jason Hui, Senior Physiotherapist at BOOST PHYSIO

Jason Hui

Senior Physiotherapist

Swiss Cottage NW3Sports injuries and surgery rehab

Jason treats sports injuries and guides patients through rehab after surgery, using hands-on treatment, acupuncture and shockwave where it helps.

Meet Jason

Setareh Radfar, Chartered Physiotherapist at BOOST PHYSIO

Setareh Radfar

Chartered Physiotherapist

Swiss Cottage NW3Back pain and sport

Setareh helps patients with back pain, sports injuries and recovery after surgery, with clear exercise plans you can fit around life.

Meet Setareh

Travis Egerton, Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead at BOOST PHYSIO

Travis Egerton

Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead

Swiss Cottage NW3Sports, back and ankle

Travis leads our Hampstead and Swiss Cottage clinicians and has a particular interest in sports injuries, back pain and ankle problems.

Meet Travis

Dan Burgin, Sports Rehabilitation Therapist and Clinical Lead at BOOST PHYSIO

Dan Burgin

Sports Rehabilitation Therapist and Clinical Lead

Swiss Cottage NW3Gym-based rehab

Dan is a sports rehabilitation therapist who specialises in gym-based rehab, getting you strong and confident again after injury.

Meet Dan

What our Swiss Cottage patients say

★★★★★

“After wasting time trying to see a physio through my GP it felt very worthwhile to see a private sports physio and start to get some progress towards healing my achillies tendon.”

Sam B., Google review, Swiss Cottage

★★★★★

“Really enjoyed my sessions with Setareh at BOOST PHYSIO. She was friendly, informative, and helped to create a plan targeted at a return to sport.”

Max T., Google review, Swiss Cottage

★★★★★

“Truly exceptional! She has a vast knowledge of body mechanics, and was able to help on many, many levels.”

Lisa C., Google review, Swiss Cottage

Watch: our Swiss Cottage team

Short videos from our Swiss Cottage physios.

The BOOST PHYSIO physiotherapy team

One clinic, the experience of a whole team

Something our patients don’t always realise is how much support sits behind each physio. Our team trains together twice a month and every physio has a dedicated mentor who reviews cases with them, so when you see us in Swiss Cottage you get the experience of the whole BOOST PHYSIO group.

  • Same day appointments, seven days a week across our clinics
  • No GP referral needed
  • Recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA and Aviva

Prefer another clinic? Book at BOOST PHYSIO Hampstead, West Hampstead or Kentish Town, or read more about sports physio in London.

Book your Swiss Cottage appointment

Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, 4a Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF.

Your questions answered

How far is your Swiss Cottage clinic from Belsize Park?

About a 15 minute walk, or a few minutes by bus down Haverstock Hill and Belsize Road. Swiss Cottage station on the Jubilee line is right next to the leisure centre.

Is there a BOOST PHYSIO clinic in Primrose Hill or South Hampstead?

Our nearest clinic is Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, NW3 3NF, around 10 to 15 minutes from both. Our Hampstead clinic on Holly Hill and our West Hampstead clinic on West End Lane are also close by.

Do I need a GP referral to see a physio?

No. You can book directly with us online, by phone or on WhatsApp. If you are claiming on private medical insurance, check with your insurer first, as some ask for a GP or specialist referral.

Can I use my health insurance?

Yes. We are recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA and Aviva. Bring your authorisation number and policy details and we will do the rest.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the problem and your goals. On average our patients reach their goals in around 5 sessions, and we will give you an honest estimate at your first appointment in Swiss Cottage.

Steven Berkman, founder of BOOST PHYSIO

Written and clinically reviewed by Steven Berkman, BSc Physiotherapy (University of Cape Town), HCPC-registered chartered physiotherapist, MCSP, founder of BOOST PHYSIO in 2008, with Jason Hui, Setareh Radfar, Travis Egerton and Dan Burgin at BOOST PHYSIO Swiss Cottage. Last reviewed 12 November 2026.

References

  1. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management (NG59). 2016, updated 2020.
  2. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Self-referral to physiotherapy. csp.org.uk.

This article is general information, not a diagnosis. If you are unsure what is causing your symptoms, book an assessment or speak to your GP. If you have severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 111 or 999.