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Physiotherapy and aquatic therapy for babies, children and young people with complex, diverse and multiple neurological conditions.

Star Physio are a small team of physiotherapists (Steven Southwell, Jo Wilkes and Holly Garwell) with over 30 years’ experience, specialising in treating babies, children and adults with neurological and developmental disabilities. The story of Star Physio began when Steve and Jo met as college students, and went on to train together as physiotherapists at Brighton University. Even in their student days, they had dreams of working together, and developed an interest in the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy, essentially physiotherapy conducted in a heated water pool where the heat and the buoyancy of the water creates a beneficial environment for the treatment of many conditions and needs. In 2013, alongside his NHS work, Steve started renting a small hydrotherapy pool to treat a handful of private clients. This proved very successful, and to meet demand he quickly enlisted help from Jo. They soon realised that the local Sussex community lacked a specialised hydrotherapy service that was affordable and accessible. Despite never advertising, Steve and Jo quickly built up a waiting list of potential clients, and realised they were not able to meet the demand for their hydrotherapy service. With an eye to expansion, Steve and Jo entered the 2016 Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards to test the viability of an enhanced service and to access business advice and support from the experts. After winning the award for “Most Enterprising Community Project” under the then name of ‘247Physio’, the shared vision for a hydrotherapy and physiotherapy practice gathered pace. Steve and Jo quickly embraced the interest of the third experienced physiotherapist, Holly, and committed to working together to develop an accessible assessment and therapy based service for neurologically disabled children and adults in their local community. This collaboration become ‘Star Physio’, a registered Social Enterprise with the core value of providing affordable aquatic and land physiotherapy for paediatric and adult clients.

23/07/2025

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐮!

This International Self-Care Day (July 24th) is the perfect reminder to prioritize your well-being. And what better way to nurture your mind, body, and soul than with Watsu?

𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐮 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭!
To celebrate self-care and help you experience the magic of Watsu, we're giving you the chance to earn discounts on your next session!

Here's how to enter:

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3️⃣𝐓𝐀𝐆 your friends in the comments below! 👇

The more friends you tag, the bigger your discount:

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This special promotion runs for 3 days only, ending on July 25th! Your discount can be redeemed on any Watsu session booked within August 2025.

Don't miss this opportunity to gift yourself or a loved one the ultimate self-care experience. Treat yourself to the tranquility you deserve!

16/07/2025

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Tucked beneath the branches of a sycamore tree, my studio is a quiet spot to step away from the rush of daily life. At Under the Sycamore, I offer massage therapy, deep tissue and sports massage, and reflexology.Whether you're looking to unwind or keep your body feeling its best, each treatment is s...

27/06/2025

This week, we've had the most amazing piece of client feedback for the very awesome Jo, so lovely to hear how we can help with any health journeys. Huge thanks to M's family for sharing this- its meant the world to us xx

"M had such a fantastic session with Jo (Aquatic), both myself (Dad) and her Mum shed a few tears seeing her with such freedom of movement in the water. We really appreciate everything star physio has done for M".

03/06/2025

Exclusive Offer for StarPhysio Customers!
As a special thank you to the StarPhysio community, we're kicking off our summer aquatic exercise sessions with a splash! When you book your spot(s), simply use the code "starfriend" and you'll receive a £5 discount on each session!

Dive into Summer Fitness with Our Aquatic Exercise Sessions!
Ready to make a splash and get active this summer? Join our popular adult aquatic exercise group sessions! We've set up a fantastic schedule, and you can choose the dates that work best for you, or commit to all five for a great discount!

Here's our June & July lineup:

Sunday, June 8th: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sunday, June 15th: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, June 29th: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, July 13th: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

What you need to know:
Location: Palatine School BN12 6JP (plenty of on-site parking!)
Who: Adults 18+
Group Size: Small and friendly (2-6 people)
Cost: £25 per person per session

Spaces are limited, so message us today to book your spot(s) and start your summer strong!

03/04/2025

Hello to all our fabulous followers. This lovely young man Harry has recently come to our team for support, please check out his ‘Just Giving’ page to find out more about him. Our community has been so touched by his story and some of our family and clients are planning to run events to raise funds to support him on his journey, so please watch this space! Thank you Harry for sharing your story.

Iʼm raising money to support Harry's recovery from a spinal injury. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

27/02/2025

Palatine pool sitting pretty with the overhead lights down low and the sensory ones on. The therapy we are quietest about on socials as we generally have a waiting list but I couldn’t resist sharing this one. Splish splash, let’s take a water supported route to physical therapy

04/02/2025

The lovely Molly is our resident WATSU expert!

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm so excited to connect with you all here on my page! I'm passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities improve their health and well-being, and I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be expanding my services this year with 𝐭w𝐨 𝐛r𝐚n𝐝 𝐧e𝐰 𝐨f𝐟e𝐫i𝐧g𝐬!

This year, I'll be offering:

𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 (𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲): I'll come to you and create a personalized exercise program designed to help you maintain your independence, improve your strength and balance, and enhance your overall quality of life, all from the comfort of your own home.

𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 (𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠): Whether you prefer private one-on-one sessions or the camaraderie of a group class, I'll be offering aquatic exercise programs in Worthing. Water-based exercise is a fantastic way to get fit, improve mobility, and reduce stress on your joints.

A little bit about my background: I'm a qualified and experienced instructor with the following credentials:

📌Aqua-rehab Swimming Teacher (8+ years experience)
📌Hydro Fitness Instructor (7+ years experience)
📌Elderly Fitness Instructor (6+ years experience)
📌Postural Assessment and Correctional Exercise Practitioner (6+ years experience)
📌Certificate in Physiotherapy Assistant
📌Swimming Teacher Certificate (18+ years experience)
I'm also First Aid trained, fully qualified, fully insured, and Enhanced DBS checked.

I'm really looking forward to working with you and helping you achieve your health and fitness goals. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to learn more! You can message me directly through this page. Let's get moving! 💪

22/01/2025

Dull, grey January has me itching to shake off the doldrums and reinvigorate myself. Holly’s Galileo therapy machine certainly helps to ‘shake it off’ This gives clients a whole new way to boost their sessions and often results in giggles at the first try as it’s such an unusual sensation. Great for sensory seekers and for boosting targeted interventions. Available for use in our Lancing clinic.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year from all of us to all of you. We hope 2025 brings challenges that you can meet, goals you achieve, light, love and laughter. Bring on 2025; a new year to greet!

15/12/2024

🎄Only 10 Days Left!🎄

What's the best gift for someone who has everything? 🤔 The gift of relaxation, of course! Give the gift of Watsu this Christmas.

🎁HOLIDAY SALE🎁

1 Voucher: 10% off the regular price of £90.
2 Vouchers: Buy 1, get the 2nd half price.
Please note: Discounts cannot be combined.

please email to aquado.sta@gmail.com

11/11/2024

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥

Give the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation to your loved one.

Join us on December 8th for a Caregiver Retreat Day.

Watsu is a unique form of water therapy that combines elements of Shiatsu, passive stretching, and dance-like movements. It’s a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

As a token of our appreciation for your tireless work, we're offering 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Watsu sessions to carers. You'll only need to cover the pool entrance fee.

To book your session, please contact us at aquado.sta@gmail.com

Spaces are limited, so book now!

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25/10/2024

Watsu Practice Day

Calling all Watsu enthusiasts!

Join us for a half day of Watsu practice on Sunday, 8th December, in Worthing, West Sussex!

This is a great opportunity to deepen your Watsu practice, connect with fellow Watsu lovers, and experience the transformative power of this beautiful aquatic bodywork.

To participate, you must have completed at least Watsu Level 1.

If you're interested, please DM me for more details.

Let's make waves together!

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Hove
BN411DH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.starphysio.org/

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StarPhysio are a team of physiotherapists (Steven Southwell, Jo Wilkes and Holly Garwell) with over 40 years’ experience, specialising in treating babies, children and adults with neurological and developmental disabilities. The story of StarPhysio began when Steve and Jo met as college students and went on together to train as physiotherapists at Brighton University. Even in their student days, they had dreams of working together and developed an interest in the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy, essentially physiotherapy conducted in a heated water pool where the heat and the buoyancy of the water creates a beneficial environment for the treatment of many conditions and needs. In 2013, alongside his NHS work, Steve started renting a small hydrotherapy pool to treat a handful of private clients. This proved very successful, and to meet demand he quickly enlisted help from Jo. They soon realised that the local Sussex community lacked a specialised hydrotherapy service that was affordable and accessible. Despite never advertising, Steve and Jo quickly built up a waiting list of potential clients and realised they were not able to meet the demand for their hydrotherapy service. With an eye to expansion, Steve and Jo entered the 2016 Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards to test the viability of an enhanced service and to access business advice and support from the experts. After winning the award for “Most Enterprising Community Project” under the then name of ‘247Physio’, the shared vision for a hydrotherapy and physiotherapy practice gathered pace. Steve and Jo quickly embraced the interest of the third experienced physiotherapist, Holly, and committed to working together to develop an accessible assessment and therapy based service for neurologically disabled children and adults in their local community. This collaboration becomes ‘StarPhysio’, a registered Social Enterprise with the core value of providing affordable aquatic and land physiotherapy for paediatric and adult clients.