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Leeds PhysiotherapyClinic · Park Square

Our clinic

Caring for Leeds for over 70 years

Leeds Physiotherapy Clinic was established over 70 years ago, making it the oldest clinic in Leeds. Today our small team of chartered physiotherapists and specialist therapists offers unhurried, one-to-one care in a calm and welcoming setting.

Meet the teamWatch the clinic tour

Park Square

A calm place to get better

Our clinic sits on Park Square, a peaceful Georgian square just off The Headrow. It is an oasis of calm in the busy city centre, and its lawns and benches make a lovely place to unwind before or after your appointment.

We combine gentle, hands-on treatment with detailed self-management programmes that help our patients take control of their own problems. Whether you are recovering from an injury or surgery, living with pain or simply want to stay active, we will help you understand your body and keep it moving well.

We aim to deliver exceptional standards of patient care and satisfaction.

Our promise to every patient
Illustration of a Georgian doorway with a fanlight, like the townhouses around Park Square

Hands-on and gentle

We use gentle, non-aggressive, hands-on treatment techniques, never a one-size-fits-all routine.

One to one, every time

Every patient is treated personally by an HCPC registered, fully qualified therapist.

Help to help yourself

Detailed self-management programmes give you the understanding and tools to take control.

Clinic tour

Take a look inside before you visit

Visiting somewhere new can feel daunting, so here is a short tour of the clinic.

Our team

Experienced, caring and among the best in their fields

Get to know the people who will look after you.

Sarah Field MCSP

Co-founder and physiotherapist

Sarah qualified in Sheffield in 1980 and has worked as a physiotherapist ever since. Spinal problems are her speciality: challenging to treat, but exciting and demanding too. She believes in individually tailored, hands-on treatment, realistic goals and educating her patients so they can manage their own wellbeing. She keeps up to date with the latest thinking on spines and pain.

  • Spinal problems
  • Back and neck pain
  • Ergonomics

Outside the clinic

Away from the clinic, Sarah walks her two dogs, cycles and occasionally jogs. She also runs a registered charity raising funds for health causes in Yorkshire.

John Rutherford MCSP BA (Hons)

Co-founder and physiotherapist

John studied for a Human Movements degree at Carnegie in Leeds before completing his physiotherapy degree in 1986, and has practised ever since. He is also a qualified tennis and athletics coach. As well as sportspeople, John works with performing arts students, dancers and musicians. His philosophy centres on exercise, both for general health and for staying independent as we get older.

  • Sports injuries
  • Performing arts
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Healthy ageing

Outside the clinic

John plays rugby and tennis and runs. He goes camping with his family, helps out at his wife’s riding stables and is a hobby farmer.

Mar De la Cruz

Acupuncturist

Mar studied Social Work and then Naturopathy for three years before training in Traditional Chinese Medicine at ESMTC, which is linked to universities in Yunnan and Beijing. She has practised acupuncture since 2006, first in Spain, and moved to the UK in 2012. Alongside her work at the clinic, Mar treats cancer survivors at the SROM Center at St James’s Hospital. She is a member of ATCM & Acupuncture UK and the British Acupuncture Federation.

  • Back and neck pain
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Women’s health

Mike Butterworth

Soft tissue therapist

Mike holds a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Remedial Massage from the London School of Sports Massage and is a member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage. He is also a qualified Movement Coach and holds RockTape RocDoc levels 1 and 2. Mike has worked in soft tissue therapy since May 2016.

  • Remedial massage
  • Sports massage
  • Kinesiology taping
  • Movement coaching

Outside the clinic

Mike is a triathlete and club cyclist.

Patient stories

What our patients say

We are proud of the trust our patients place in us, and of the doctors who have referred their patients to us for many years.

For many years I have referred patients to The Leeds Physiotherapy Clinic.

Dr S M DaviesFRCP Ed. MRCGP. DOcc Med

Sarah has worked wonders with me and I would not still be running without her help.

Andrew Cartwright10 km road runner

A clear diagnosis and treatment plan outlined from the initial appointment.

Jessica Wheatley

I was recommended to the clinic and was expecting great things…Boy did they deliver!

Holly25 year old office worker from Leeds

I have been treated by both Sarah and John over many years and I don’t know what I would have done without them.

Joanne Heslop

John is a terrific physio.

Paul Kimberley

Sarah is amazing and can fix ANY back problem!

Sally Hill

Cannot thank Sarah Field and her team enough!

Lindsey Beck

Sarah has consistently diagnosed and successfully treated different manifestations of my very stiff back.

Andrew Collinson

I was very lucky when I came across Leeds Physiotherapy Clinic.

Gülcin Yurdatapan

Sarah is an outstanding physiotherapist. Technically excellent but also offering a keen patient empathy…

Richard C

Great service, friendly and knowledgeable.

Ben Astwood

Since seeing Sarah my mobility and my pain have much improved…

Natalia Gerodetti

Recently finished a course of treatment with John, and I would highly recommend him to anyone…

Christopher Whitby

Excellent service and treatment.

Andrew Grayson

Sarah diagnosed me really quickly and feel amazing after the session.

Mati Torreslaborde
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Ready to feel like yourself again?

Book your first appointment online or give us a call. We will find a time that works for you, from 7.30am to 7pm on weekdays.

Book an appointment0113 245 7800