The Abbey Clinic

The Abbey Clinic The Abbey Clinic is a well established multi-disciplinary practice based at Bisham Abbey National Sp

The Abbey Clinic is a well established multi-disciplinary practice based at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Marlow Bucks. The clinic is available to anyone wishing to use our services. Our regular client base is drawn from the non-sporting general public, up to elite world-class athletes. The clinic is recognised by all Medical Insurance schemes

Our therapists strive to excel in all their tr

eatments. We believe each patient requires an individually tailored programme of treatment which is focused to their own specific needs. We aim not to solely focus on relieving your pain, but also to establish the cause of the problem and prevent a reoccurrence, thus enabling you to return to your normal level of activity; whatever that might be!

Investing in Your Recovery - now even easier: New Sports Massage Package Available ⚡️6 FOR 5? WOO-HOO! 🥳💪Is that nigglin...
02/05/2026

Investing in Your Recovery - now even easier: New Sports Massage Package Available ⚡️
6 FOR 5? WOO-HOO! 🥳💪

Is that niggling lower back refusing to relax? Are your legs feeling heavy or your shoulders carrying the weight of the week? It’s time to hit the reset button! Physical performance and daily comfort go together with recovery. When soft tissue tension builds up, it doesn't just affect your workout—it affects your day.

We are officially launching our new Sports Massage Package: Get 6 one-hour sessions for the price of 5!
All 4 of our highly trained soft tissue therapists are part of this new package, to help you stay at your best.

Whether you're training for an event or just need to ease that daily tension, our 4 expert body workers are ready to help you:

Why book a block?
Regular soft tissue release is essential for:
✅ Loosen off tight legs, to keep you light on your feet 🏃‍♂️
✅ Ease stubborn shoulder tension, nobody needs tension headaches 🧘‍♀️
✅ Relax those lower back niggles 💆‍♂️

Keep your body moving and your recovery on track. Don't wait for an injury to happen.

It’s finally   weekend!   weekend is easily one of the best times of the year. The atmosphere, the sheer sea of runners—...
24/04/2026

It’s finally weekend! weekend is easily one of the best times of the year. The atmosphere, the sheer sea of runners—it’s magic. ✨

The preparation is DONE; the training is in the bank.
Name is loud and proud on your vest 📢
✅ Quadruple checked your checklist, bag of "race stuff" packed, and the pre-race jitters are officially here!

Whether the sleep happens Saturday night or not, the adrenaline will carry you through (plus you’ll sleep like a legend Sunday night).

The Game Plan:
☀️Warm up and focus on feeling fresh at the start
🏃‍♂️ Tame the "inner beast" at the start (it’s a long way to the finish!), so start steady.
💧 Hydrate early and often; take use of every station from Mile 3 onwards.
✨ Soak up every single second.

The London crowd is the best in the world and some of you are going to need every bit of that spirit (especially if your are in a costume). 📣

Good luck to everyone running! 🏅

London, let’s do this! 👟


The energy is shifting!  💨 We are officially in the thick of event season, and honestly? It’s our favourite time of year...
18/04/2026

The energy is shifting! 💨 We are officially in the thick of event season, and honestly? It’s our favourite time of year.
There is nothing quite like being part of the journey as you all smash your goals—whether you’re running for a charity close to your heart or hitting a personal milestone you never thought possible, that finish line feeling is unmatched.

A massive shoutout to everyone who has already conquered Brighton, Reading half, and the (Huge congrats to for smashing the Landmarks! 🏅). For those of you taking on the Marathon in just 7 days... eek! You've got this!

Friendly reminder: Don’t ignore the "boring" bits that make the magic happen:
💧 Hydration & Electrolytes
🌀 Foam rolling
🥑quality nutrition
😴 SLEEP (Your best recovery tool!)
Keep going. We’re cheering for you every step of the way!

10/04/2026

Okay so we got a bit slack on the exercise of the month, but we were busy celebrating some clinic wins, Victor being amazing, we had a clear out and of course Rachels recent milestone needed all the attention it rightfully got.

So, side planks anyone?

Why do a side plank, how's about a bit of strengthening of the obliques, shoulders, and hip stabilisers (gluteus medius to be precise) without putting too much pressure on the lower back. Also, this exercise improves balance and enhances spinal stability, what's not to like ?😆💪


top notch demo's from = Repost!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! 🐣✨For Christians around the world, today is a beautiful celebration of the resurre...
05/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! 🐣✨

For Christians around the world, today is a beautiful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and the hope of new life. Whether you are attending a special worship service, participating in Holy Communion, or reflecting on the significance of this day, it’s a powerful time to grow in faith and gratitude.

Ever wondered why we celebrate with eggs? 🥚 It’s a tradition that goes back to medieval times!
• Symbolism: Eggs represent new life and rebirth—perfect for spring.
• A Lenten Treat: In the past, eating eggs was forbidden during Lent, making them a much-anticipated treat on Easter Sunday.
• Pace Eggs: In the 18th century (especially in Lancashire), people dyed hard-boiled eggs in bright colours and rolled them down hills—a fun nod to the rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb.
• Chocolate: We’ve been enjoying chocolate eggs in the UK since Fry’s sold the first one in 1873!

Whether you’re gathered around a big family meal like those in Greek and Italian cultures, or simply enjoying a chocolate treat (one of the 80 million we buy in the UK!), we hope your day is filled with joy and peace.

How are you celebrating today? 👇

25 Years of Heart, Health, and High Performance: Celebrating Rachel  🎉In 1999, a young physio interviewed for a role at ...
02/04/2026

25 Years of Heart, Health, and High Performance: Celebrating Rachel 🎉

In 1999, a young physio interviewed for a role at The Abbey Clinic. She didn’t get the job. But as the saying goes, the best things are worth waiting for.
Later, Rachel joined us to cover evenings and Saturdays—and the rest, as they say, is history.

Today, we celebrate Rachel’s incredible 25-year journey. From humble beginnings to her current role as our powerhouse Team Lead, Rachel has been the backbone of The Abbey Clinic. She balanced a distance-learning MSc with Manchester Met, navigated the joys of motherhood with the arrival of her 3 children from 2002, and has grown alongside the clinic as we expanded from a tiny team of five, from its old home (in the old sports centre) to our current location (what was a bungalow) which at times the team included of over 20 professionals.

Rachel’s career is a highlight reel of sporting history. She was there for the pre-Sydney 2000 Olympic buzz, stood pitch-side for the 3rd place play off at the Lacrosse World Cup, watched the Olympic flame traverse our grounds in 2012, and even brushed shoulders with Nick Knowles for the BBC’s Mind Over Marathon. She even survived our clinic’s "big break" in Mike Bassett: England Manager (even if we did end up on the cutting room floor!).

But more than the events, it’s Rachel’s connection to the community that defines her. Whether she’s running, swimming, or competing in triathlons or leading our Multi-Disciplinary Team, Rachel’s athlete’s grit blossoms into passion for movement and care, and it is what makes her a "reassuring sight" for every client who walks through our doors.

Rachel said on reaching this milestone “In 25 years - Clinic has grown from a team of 5 to a team of over 20. The services offered has expanded and the clinic has thrived as a true MDT with professional collaboration, knowledge sharing and an ongoing team desire to offer 1st class service to our clients. I love working at the Abbey Clinic!’’

Rachel, thank you for your dedication, your expertise, and for being the heart of the team. Here’s to many more! 💙

📢Service update, The Abbey clinic is now able to offer:Focused Shockwave Therapy: Precision Healing for Deep-Tissue Inju...
27/03/2026

📢Service update, The Abbey clinic is now able to offer:
Focused Shockwave Therapy: Precision Healing for Deep-Tissue Injuries

What is Focused Shockwave Therapy?
Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT) is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to target injuries deep within the body.

Using the advanced Piezowave system, we can target specific tissues, with millimetre precision using adjustable spacers.

Focused shockwave therapy helps "reboot" the body’s natural healing response:
• Accelerates Repair: Cell regeneration in all connective tissue types – ligament, tendon and muscle. Stimulates cartilage.
• Boosts Circulation: Promotes the growth of new blood vessels in damaged areas.
• Relieves Chronic Pain: Desensitises nerve endings to interrupt long-term pain signals.
• Clears Calcification: Targets and breaks down calcium deposits for natural absorption.

Focused Shockwave is exceptionally versatile with what we can treat:
• Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy.
• Jumper’s Knee, IT Band Syndrome, Hip Bursitis, Meniscus/Ligament injuries.
• Tennis Elbow, Golfers elbow, Rotator Cuff issues.
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Ischial Tuberosity

What to Expect:
• Duration: For your first visit, you will be seen by one of our Physiotherapists for a 45-minute shockwave assessment where they will be able to decide if your symptoms and condition are appropriate for focused shockwave therapy.
After that: you will typically be seen once a week for 3–6 weeks.

• Active resting/Downtime/exercise and return to sport: Depending on your activities, your rest and exercise will be discussed with you and a plan devised with you for your return to your chosen sports and hobbies.

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievemen...
08/03/2026

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. 2026 sees the 115th year of IWD.

Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.

The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.

Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

When we give, we gain.

International Women's Day 2026

International Women's Day

A Special Warm Welcome Offer: Meet David, our new therapist! 🎉The wait is over! We are delighted to announce that David ...
02/03/2026

A Special Warm Welcome Offer: Meet David, our new therapist! 🎉

The wait is over! We are delighted to announce that David has joined us as our newest Soft Tissue Therapist.
To help you get to know him, we are offering a limited-time 25% discount on all sessions booked with David via our online portal. This offer is valid for one month only, so visit our booking page to secure your appointment and experience David’s expert care at a special introductory rate.

Click/copy the link below to go direct to the online booking:
https://vitahealthgroup.connect.tm3app.com/book/marlow_the_abbey_clinic/sports_massage_1

📢Victor might not shout from the rooftops, but we will 🎉🏅In his own words - ''so proud of the work that went into this a...
13/02/2026

📢Victor might not shout from the rooftops, but we will 🎉🏅

In his own words - ''so proud of the work that went into this and the skills and confidence I have gained from it....''

Master of Science in Podiatric Sports Medicine.
Quite literally if Victor doesn't know it then its not worth knowing.

Congratulations Victor, we're proud of you too!

06/02/2026

Woohoo! Yes, it's Winter Olympics time.

Come on, Team GB!!!

Meet Team GB’s Olympic Class of 2026 heading to Milano Cortina 🎓❄️

We’re ready… are you? 🇬🇧



A Special Warm Welcome Offer: Meet Lenny, our new therapist! 🎉The wait is over! We are delighted to announce that Lenny ...
23/01/2026

A Special Warm Welcome Offer: Meet Lenny, our new therapist! 🎉

The wait is over! We are delighted to announce that Lenny is joining us next week as our newest Soft Tissue Therapist.
To help you get to know him, we are offering a limited-time 25% discount on all sessions booked with Lenny via our online portal. This offer is valid for one month only, so visit our booking page to secure your appointment and experience Lenny’s expert care at a special introductory rate.

Click/copy the link below to go direct to the online booking:
https://vitahealthgroup.connect.tm3app.com/book/marlow_the_abbey_clinic/sports_massage_1

Address

Bisham Abbey
Marlow
SL71RR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+441628481866

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