Health by Science is a leading provider of Personal Training and rehab services in the Edinburgh
Health by Science is a leading provider of Personal training and rehab services in the Edinburgh area. We are on a mission to help individuals thrive with science-backed coaching programmes that aim to assist clients in losing weight, improving fitness, and achieving overall health and well-being. Their team of dedicated professionals offers bespoke Personal Training services, utilising the latest research and techniques to ensure effective and safe workouts. Whether you are looking to kickstart your fitness journey or take your training to the next level, Health by Science is committed to helping you reach your goals.
12/01/2026
This isn’t a criticism of individuals, it’s a statement of values.
At Health by Science, we don’t use acupuncture or dry needling because our job isn’t to chase short-term pain relief. It’s to help people rebuild capacity, confidence, and resilience so problems don’t keep coming back.
Needles can change how something feels.
They don’t change how much load your body can handle.
We choose approaches that:
– empower people
– scale beyond the treatment room
– and actually change what the body can do
That’s our line in the sand.
If you want rehab that focuses on long-term change, start with an assessment, not a needle.
09/01/2026
You don’t need to be broken to book a sports massage.
Tightness, stiffness, feeling a bit heavy or run-down, that’s reason enough to get some support.
Our sports massage sessions aren’t about “fixing” you or pushing through pain.
They’re about helping you feel better in your body so training, work, and everyday life feel easier.
We’re offering a discounted sports massage for first-time clients.
08/01/2026
What you don’t always see is the thinking behind the sessions.
Our personal trainers regularly talk things through, programmes, progress, ni**les, and next steps, so decisions aren’t rushed and nothing is left to chance.
Good coaching isn’t just what happens on the gym floor.
It’s the conversations that happen before it.
That’s why we start with a Movement MOT, so training is built on clarity, not guesswork.
If you want to understand where you’re starting from and what your body actually needs right now, a Movement MOT is the best first step.
07/01/2026
A Movement MOT isn’t a test.
There’s no pass or fail.
No pushing to limits.
No pressure to commit to anything.
It’s simply a way to understand how your body moves right now, what feels good, what feels restricted, and what your best next step actually is.
Some people go on to Personal Training.
Some need Physiotherapy.
Some join Thrive classes.
Some just need reassurance.
The goal isn’t intensity.
It’s clarity.
06/01/2026
The part of Thrive you don’t always see isn’t just the exercises.
It’s people training without fear.
Feeling confident in their bodies again.
Knowing someone’s actually paying attention.
Every Thrive member gets a physio assessment, so they’re not guessing what they should do, they’re supported in what they can do.
Progress doesn’t have to be loud.
It just has to be consistent.
05/01/2026
Starting harder isn’t the answer.
Most people don’t fall off because they’re lazy or unmotivated.
They stop because something doesn’t feel right — a ni**le, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence in what they should be doing.
When you’re guessing, every session creates friction.
And friction is what kills consistency.
Clarity changes that.
When you understand what your body can handle right now, training becomes simpler, calmer, and far more sustainable.
That’s why we prioritise Movement MOTs and free physio assessments, not to slow people down, but to help them move forward with confidence.
30/12/2025
So much respect for our Thrive class members
Turning up week after week, supporting each other, and putting the work in — even on the days motivation is low.
This is what makes Thrive what it is.
People showing up and getting stronger together.
29/12/2025
If you’re unsure whether something needs treatment, rest, or just a bit of guidance, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Alongside the Movement MOT, we offer free online physio assessments for common musculoskeletal issues — a simple way to get reassurance and clear advice.
Start with clarity. Decide the next step after.
Link in bio.
28/12/2025
Quiet days at the lab.
These in-between days are often the best time to check in, not push harder.
If something hasn’t been feeling quite right, assessment beats pressure every time.
That’s exactly what the Movement MOT is for.
£15 Movement MOT — link in bio.
27/12/2025
Before jumping back into training, pushing through a ni**le, or deciding to rest completely, it can help to understand what’s actually going on.
The Movement MOT is designed for people who aren’t injured but don’t feel quite right — giving clarity before you decide your next step.
£15 Movement MOT — link in bio.
26/12/2025
No you’re crying 😢 🎁 🏋️♀️
24/12/2025
A rare sight: the Health by Science team all in one place, not in gym kit, not talking about knees or glutes… just good food, good drinks and a lot of laughs 🍽️🥃
Massive thanks to for looking after us so well.
Really proud of this bunch. The care, graft and standards they bring every day make Health by Science what it is — this was a well-earned pause before we go again in the new year.
Back to helping people move better soon. For now, we’ll allow the Christmas calories.
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We are Scotland’s first Personal Training/Physiotherapy Social Enterprise, and we strongly believe that our social enterprise model could offer a new paradigm for physiotherapy and personal training in the UK.
The profit we make goes towards our social purpose, which is helping people who have
been discharged from the NHS but still have rehab potential.
We are a team of university graduates passionate about highlighting the importance of science and changing lifestyles to help maximise people’s wellbeing and minimise the risk of preventable illness. You can meet the team here.
We believe in science. Believing is easy. Being sceptical is hard. As healthy sceptics, we do the research before helping our clients to apply the evidence using the principles of sustainable behaviour change.
Our goal is to help our clients achieve their goals as easily and sustainably as possible, whether that be a stroke survivor trying to walk 5km or an elite athlete aiming to run 500km.
We often share the success stories of our clients on social media to help inspire others to recover from debilitating conditions.
What we do
Our physiotherapists work closely with strength coaches to provide a full spectrum of services, from rehabilitation to high-performance coaching.
