Category: News

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We are open for bookings for midweek getaways, week-long stays and short weekend breaks. We can tailor an experience to suit your availability.   Luxury in the middle of nowhere renovated with the newest most energy efficient insulation solutions, triple glazed windows with underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump. While it is […]

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Jonny Skinner joins the team as Senior Physiotherapist

Altius Healthcare are delighted to announce the appointment of Jonny Skinner as a Senior Physiotherapist, working out of our Hale and Central Manchester sites. Graduating in 2010, Jonny has gained a vast amount of experience working with all manner of sporting and musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.   He is currently completing an MSc in Sports […]

‘Mattresses that do you good’ – Mammoth Mattresses and Altius Healthcare

Mammoth are offering Altius Healthcare clients a massive 40% off RRP on their Rise and Shine Mattresses.   Mammoth have been partnered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy since 2015 and provide a fantastic range of mattresses and pillows using the latest technology and scientific research.  Their award-winning mattresses have be proven to improve the […]

Senior Physiotherapist Woody joins the team

Altius Healthcare is excited to announce the recruitment of senior physiotherapist Woody Al-Zidgali. Following a undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science with first class honours, Woody spent time working in the field of strength and conditioning before undertaking a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in 2012. Since graduating, Woody has worked full time in professional […]

Hale Clinic Launch

Hale wellness hub launched by local physio family   A new family-run wellness and physiotherapy centre has opened on Park Road in Hale to offer a wide range of therapies including physiotherapy, rehabilitation, massage, Pilates and yoga under one roof.   Local physiotherapists Anna Jones and her husband Doug, whose Altius Healthcare practice has operated […]

Helen Sweeney – Altius Massage Therapist

From Fighting Ships to Fighting Fit: A truly ‘alternative’ therapist!   When local girl Helen Sweeney left Altrincham’s Loreto Grammar School she chose an alternative life journey from the university route taken by many of her peers. She travelled the world seeking adventure and excitement, picking up some important life skills and a passion for […]

Altius Healthcare presents Sit Strong

What we do… We bring physiotherapy, massage and wellness theory …to the workplace.   Why… A profitable business stems from happy, healthy employees. Happy employees are more effective employees. It’s scientifically proven. Boosting employee happiness increases productivity by as much as 20%. So, if you want a successful business, you need to look after your […]

Sale Sharks Physiotherapist James Collinge

    At the start of the year, Altius Healthcare started to grow their bank of medical practitioners due to the high demand for in-house medical treatments during working hours in the corporate sector. The recent acquisition being Physiotherapist James Collinge who will be based at Bruntwood’s Trafford House, located in Stretford, near Manchester United’s […]

Altius Healthcare’s “Sit Strong” Programme

        Do you suffer from Lower Back pain? Is it something that comes on gradually or has it been a constant issue? What about Upper Back pain? Do you find tension, stress or tightness along your spine in between the Shoulder blades? How about Neck pain? Do you find looking down problematic, […]

Altius Healthcare’s “SitStrong” Programme in partnership with Bruntwood

        Back in 2017, Altius Healthcare partnered with commercial property specialists Bruntwood to deliver corporate well-being solutions. The aim is to offer relaxing and rehabilitative solutions helping businesses reduce levels of stress, anxiety, lethargy as well as mental health in the workplace. This can be achieved through physiotherapy, holistic and sports massage, […]

Altius signs wellness deal with leading property company Bruntwood

Hale-based physiotherapy practice Altius Healthcare has secured a deal to provide its Sit Strong corporate wellness programme to all Bruntwood customers. The deal means Altius, which is headed up by former England Rugby and Sale Sharks physiotherapist Doug Jones, will deliver a weekly programme of physiotherapy services, strengthening and conditioning classes, and wellbeing therapies to […]

John Rochford’s story, cancer, firefighting and Christie’s

In late December of 2007, I received a phone call from my younger brother, he sounded serious and wanted my advice. He was ill. He had been losing blood from his backside and had dramatically lost weight in the previous two months, which seemed very odd to me as I had the exact same thing […]

An incredible journey with Trek Factory Racing

A few words from Fiona Lundie; “It’s been an incredible journey working with the Trek Factory Racing DH team this year. I’ve been on the road with them, managing various injuries, for the duration of the World Cup and World Championship competitions – eight in total. Gee, Rachel, Muddy & Kade are exceptional athletes. They […]

60 seconds with Stuart Campbell – Podiatrist

Stuart our podiatrist gave up a bit of his time to talk about how he got into podiatry and where his unique passion and drive comes from. Back when I was 21 I applied for the fire service, all I ever wanted to do was be a fireman. The problem was that the service was […]

Tom with GB Taekwondo in Moscow

A few words from Tom about his recent experience away with GB Taekwondo at the first event of this years World Taekwondo Grand Prix series held in Moscow as part of there medical and physiotherapy support team. This event brings together the Worlds best 32 fighters in each weight category battling to be the best. The […]

Fort William with Trek Factory Racing from the physio

The second competition of the UCI downhill mountain bike World Cup was held at Fort William, Scotland, with the magnificent Ben Nevis towering over proceedings in the back ground. The course is long, fast and technical with plenty of natural features providing obstacles for the riders to navigate. Definitely not for the faint hearted! Over […]

Exercise rehabilitation – recovering from cancer

Altius Healthcare were invited by the Christie Clinic at MIHP to provide a question and answer session about exercise rehabilitation for people who are recovering from cancer or undergoing treatment.  Studies have found that around 2 million people in the UK are currently undergoing or have undergone cancer treatment and sixty percent of these people […]