Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy in North London

Private, one-to-one hydrotherapy in a warm 30-32°C pool at Aspire Leisure Centre, Stanmore. We help people of all ages, from 5 to 90+, recover from injury, surgery, stroke and long-term pain. No GP referral needed.

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Overhead view of two people in a tiled swimming pool, with an older woman in a striped swimsuit helping a child in a rash guard.

What is hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy, also called aquatic therapy, is treatment and exercise in warm water. In chest-deep water, buoyancy takes around 75% of your body weight off your joints. The warmth relaxes guarded muscles and calms pain, so you can move in ways that feel impossible on land.

Your therapist is in the water with you for the whole session, and you don't need to be able to swim.

Who we help

Most people come to us for:

How we’re different

  • One-to-one, always. Every session is just you and your therapist. No groups, no classes.

  • Experience. Our founder, Lynda Keane, MSc, has over 30 years of aquatic therapy experience. Our team are BASRaT-registered Graduate Sport Rehabilitators, trained by Lynda.

  • Pool to gym. When you're ready, we move your rehab into the gym next door to rebuild strength on land, with the same team.

  • Proper techniques. We use AquaStretch, Bad Ragaz, Watsu and Ai Chi, chosen for what your body needs.

  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 from more than 350 client reviews.

 

Where we are

We're at Aspire Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Stanmore HA7 4AP, on the grounds of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

It's easy to reach from Harrow, Edgware, Bushey, Mill Hill, Pinner, Kenton, Wembley, Barnet and across North and North West London. Stanmore (Jubilee line) is the nearest Tube station, and there is parking on site: enter your car registration on the reception touchscreen when you arrive.

Aspire is one of the most accessible leisure centres in Europe, with step-free access, a changing room with a hoist, and pool entry by ramp or water-safe wheelchair.

About Aspire

Pricing

We don’t want any nasty surprises, so we are always clear and upfront about our pricing. Our rates are based on the standard pricing for physiotherapy in our area, plus an adjustment for the additional rental costs we incur for the pool at Aspire.

We happily accept cash, direct bank transfers, or secure card payments. You can easily discuss your preferred method directly with your therapist.

Pool sessions run on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

See live availability when you book.

  • As our founder and our ultimate source of knowledge and aquatic wisdom, Lynda’s sessions are charged at a premium rate.

    • £70 for 30 minutes

    • £90 for 45 minutes

    • £110 for 60 minutes

  • All trained and vetted by Lynda, our team are specialist experts in the AquaStretch Technique.

    • £55 for 30 minutes

    • £65 for 45 minutes

    • £75 for 60 minutes

  • We are able to offer adjusted pricing on rare occasions. If our pricing is prohibitive, please do reach out and we’ll discuss our options with you.

Common Questions

  • No. You can book directly.

  • Yes. Aquatic therapy is the newer name for the same pool-based treatment.

  • 30 to 32°C, warmer than a normal swimming pool.

  • Swimwear, a towel and any medication you might need. Thermal swimwear helps if you feel the cold.

  • It depends on your condition and goals. Your therapist will talk this through with you in your first session.