Mav Movements Physiotherapy

Mav Movements Physiotherapy A private Physiotherapy clinic run by Sapna Mavani offering a high standard of assessments and treatments for all injuries.

Home visits and virtual appointments are also available. Private and group Pilates classes also available.

🀍 Story time - Exactly 3 years ago, a beautiful coincidence happened. I bumped into this wonderful nurse at West Suffolk...
28/01/2026

🀍 Story time - Exactly 3 years ago, a beautiful coincidence happened. I bumped into this wonderful nurse at West Suffolk Hospital, the very hospital where I began my physio career back in 2010, aged 21.

What took me by surprise is that this nurse recognised me from many years ago when I helped her 9-year-old daughter on the children’s ward in 2013!

What I also didn’t know was that her daughter went on to name her teddy bear "Sapna" πŸ₯Ή.

Her daughter also wrote a 35-page book about her hospital journey and surgery, including 2-pages about me and her physio journey.

I was completely shocked and lost for words. We just hugged it out 🀍. Even now, when I think about this moment, I feel so grateful. It’s a reminder that we are always making an impact in people’s lives, even when we don’t realise it at the time.

Thank you Laura for remembering me and for this incredibly special moment. Thank you Bobby-Rae for honouring me by naming a teddy after me & writing about me in your book! πŸ₯ΉπŸ™πŸ˜˜

I still feel lost for words. This is why I love what I do 🀍

Happy 7 to Mav Movements πŸ’™πŸ€Seven years ago, this journey began in Loughborough with a simple but intentional goal to hel...
14/01/2026

Happy 7 to Mav Movements πŸ’™πŸ€

Seven years ago, this journey began in Loughborough with a simple but intentional goal to help people be pain-free, move better and return to doing what they love.

Over the years, that vision has grown into a beautiful clinic here in Leicester, serving a community I feel incredibly grateful to be part of.

Like any real journey, there have been ups and downs. There was a recent period of pause following the illness & loss of my beloved Dad. Returning to the clinic wasn’t easy, but it made me stronger, more grounded, and even more committed to serving others through movement and compassion.

I’ve had the privilege of treating patients of all ages from babies to the elderly. I've created the opportunity to serve patients in the comfort of their own homes. I'm living my purpose by supporting people through pain, recovery and confidence-building. πŸ₯°

Thank you to every patient, and supporter who has trusted me over the past 7 years. This entire journey wouldn't have been possible without the unsung hero and my biggest supporter - the best husband in the world! ❀️❀️

Mav Movements is more than a clinic - it’s a community, and I feel so lucky to do what I love every day ✨

23/12/2025

One word… GO!

Our Pilates family absolutely smashed it in this reel! Quick, fun, honest answers straight from the heart. And the final word? FAMILY. Because that’s exactly what this space feels like. πŸ’š

Every class flows through:
πŸ”₯ Warm up
πŸ’₯ Main body
🌬 Cool down
πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ A guided meditation to finish - the ultimate reset

Thank you to my Pilates family for being a part of something special this year πŸ₯Ή. I can’t wait to see what 2026 brings for Mav Movements Pilates 🫢.

πŸ“ Based in Leicester
πŸ“ž 07555 489189

16/12/2025

A day in my physio home-visit world πŸš—πŸ’š

Driving around LE4, keeping bodies moving, rebuilding strength after surgery, supporting mobility, easing pain, and squeezing in a cereal bar between visits - this is the real side of community physiotherapy.

And honestly, I love my home visits.

The conversations I have with (mostly) elderly patients is such a special part of my work.

Every home, every story, every patient is different but the goal is always the same: keep people moving, confident, and living well in their own space.

Thank you to my lovely patients today, you make these days meaningful.

And yes… I finally got a lunch break at 3pm πŸ˜…πŸ”

private physio β€’ Leicester UK
07555489189

03/12/2025

⚠️ π‘»π’“π’Šπ’ˆπ’ˆπ’†π’“ π’˜π’‚π’“π’π’Šπ’π’ˆ: π’”π’†π’π’”π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’—π’† 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂 π’„π’‰π’Šπ’π’…β€™π’” 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 π’”π’•π’π’“π’š

πŸ’™ A story that will stay with me forever πŸ’™

πŸ§’ Meet Ibrahim, a brave 3-year-old whose journey is nothing short of a miracle. After a severe brain injury caused by a prolonged seizure and high temperature, he woke up a week later in ITUβ€”unable to sit, smile, or speak. He was diagnosed with developmental delay.

πŸ˜₯ His parents were scared and helpless. They had tried NHS physiotherapy and even travelled to India for help, but nothing seemed to give them hope.

β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή They put their trust in me. Through play-based physiotherapy and consistent home exercises, Ibrahim began to make progressβ€”step by step, session by session.

πŸ€— Months of determination and hard work later… he can now walk independently!

πŸ₯Ή The best moment for me was when his mum told me she finally got her smiling son back.. the best Eid gift she could have hoped for!

Stories like this are exactly why I love what I do.

πŸ™

𝑡𝑩: 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 π’˜π’‚π’” π’π’ƒπ’•π’‚π’Šπ’π’†π’… 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒔𝒆 π’•π’‰π’Šπ’” π’Žπ’‚π’•π’†π’“π’Šπ’‚π’ π’Šπ’ 𝒂 π’‘π’–π’ƒπ’π’Šπ’„ π’…π’π’Žπ’‚π’Šπ’

28/11/2025

Ever wondered what a day in a physio clinic really looks like? Step inside and see πŸ‘€ πŸ’š

Assessments, hands-on treatments, problem-solving and plenty of patient smiles ☺️

No two days look the same, and every person who walks through the door brings a new story and a new goal to work towards βœ…

It's a privilege to support my patients through pain, recovery and confidence building, all in a day’s work as your Leicester physio! πŸ’ͺ

πŸ“ LE4 8HU
πŸ“± 07555489189


18/11/2025

✨Welcome to Mav Movements Physiotherapy in Thurmaston, Leicester! ✨

My clinic is warm, welcoming, and accessible with free easy parking, a waiting area, a bright treatment room, bathroom facilities and a Pilates studio (nearby).

It's been a hub of rehab and recovery, allowing me to help patients to achieve their goals for just over five years.

Happy to help you in any way I can πŸ€—. Save this post as you never know when you may need to see a Physio in future!

πŸ“±07555489189

πŸ“LE4 8HU

See you soon

Sapna πŸ€— x

✨ Falls Week ✨Last week, during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, I had the privilege of delivering my 2nd falls preventi...
29/09/2025

✨ Falls Week ✨

Last week, during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, I had the privilege of delivering my 2nd falls prevention talk to 30+ wonderful ladies at their community group in the local library πŸ“šβ˜•. We chatted over chai. We shared an intimate, interactive and fun session. All the ladies participated in a chair-based exercise class at the end followed by a Q+A πŸ’ͺ🏽πŸͺ‘πŸ’ƒπŸ½.

It was extra special to deliver the session in fluent Gujarati, making the conversation more personal for everyone. Their engagement, warmth and laughter filled me with gratitude.

Falls prevention is so close to my heart ❀️ and if I can help even one person avoid a fall, it’s all worthwhile. I’m humbled to continue serving the community in every way I can 🌿.

Five years ago today, in the midst of uncertainty during COVID, I relocated my Physiotherapy clinic from Loughborough to...
31/07/2025

Five years ago today, in the midst of uncertainty during COVID, I relocated my Physiotherapy clinic from Loughborough to Leicester - into my in-laws' home, thanks to their selfless support and generosity.

What felt like a temporary solution became a foundation for growth.

I’m endlessly grateful to Mum and Dad for opening their home and hearts to my work, allowing me to flourish in ways I never imagined.

Thank you to my whole family for believing in me, pushing me and giving me the space to keep doing what I love. Words cannot express my deep gratitude to you all πŸ₯ΉπŸ™

And on that note, Happy 5th Birthday to Mav Movements since relocating to Leicester!! πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰

Here are some snaps of moving day 31.07.2020 πŸ’š

Sapna x



"̢P̢i̢l̢a̢t̢e̢s̢ ̢i̢s̢ ̢o̢n̢l̢y̢ ̢f̢o̢r̢ ̢w̢o̢m̢e̢n̢"̢ 🚷This Men's Health Week I want to spotlight all the incredible me...
12/06/2025

"̢P̢i̢l̢a̢t̢e̢s̢ ̢i̢s̢ ̢o̢n̢l̢y̢ ̢f̢o̢r̢ ̢w̢o̢m̢e̢n̢"̢ 🚷

This Men's Health Week I want to spotlight all the incredible men who show up to my Pilates classes every.single.week.

From footballers to marathon runners, from men recovering after hip surgery to those tackling back pain and wanting to build their core strength – my Pilates classes include men from all walks of life and ability levels. And these legends absolutely smash it every week πŸ‘

The benefits of Pilates for men are immense:

βœ… Improved core strength
πŸ§β€β™‚οΈ Better posture & flexibility
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Injury prevention & recovery
πŸ’₯ Reduced back pain
⚽ Enhanced sports performance
🧠 Reduced stress
πŸ«‚ Improved mental health
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦ Great for social life & building new friendships

To all the gents reading this - your health and your movement matters. Strength comes in many forms. And looking after your health proactively and holistically is a powerful choice πŸ’ͺ🏻

To all the men in my Pilates family - I'm so proud of you all for showing up each week and proving that Pilates is for everyone! πŸ’š



Pause. Reflect. ReconnectIt's and while I try to meditate as often as I can, I’ll admit it’s not always easy to find t...
21/05/2025

Pause. Reflect. Reconnect

It's and while I try to meditate as often as I can, I’ll admit it’s not always easy to find the time. But every time I do find just 10 or even 5-minutes, I’m reminded how powerful it isβ€”reducing stress, clearing the mind, and helping the body heal.

As a Physiotherapist, I often tell my patients, "Rest is part of the rehab." And meditation is one of the simplest ways to rest well. We also finish every Pilates class with a 5-minute meditation and mindfulness to bring peace and stillness from within.

Here’s me meditating on holiday recently in Mauritius. The sound of the ocean, birds, and gentle breeze was incredibly calming. Nature really does soothe the nervous system and quiet the mind!

Try and make time to fill up YOUR cup today with just 2 or 5-minutes of meditation πŸ’™ x

It's Mental Health Awareness Week πŸ’šπŸŽ—οΈThis week is a powerful reminder that looking after our mental health is just as im...
12/05/2025

It's Mental Health Awareness Week πŸ’š

πŸŽ—οΈThis week is a powerful reminder that looking after our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical bodies.

πŸ’ͺ🏻In every Pilates class I teach, I see the connection between movement and mindset - how a strong, mobile body can support a calm, focused mind.

✨As a Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, I’m passionate about helping people build physical strength and mental resilience. Whether we’re flowing through movement during the class, or lying in stillness to breathe and reflect during the meditation at the end, each moment is a step towards whole-body wellness.

β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉMindful movement done with the correct guidance is grounding, empowering, and healing. Let’s keep showing up for ourselves in body and mind.

πŸ“Έ Here are a few snaps of some of our Pilates family! Each class focuses on full body strengthening and ends with a guided meditation lead by me (and possibly a selfie or 2! 😜)

Xx

Address

43 Westdown Drive, Thurmaston
Leicester
LE48HU

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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