Physiotherapy, Massage and Fitness in Exeter and Bovey Tracey

Physiotherapy, Massage & Fitness Support in Exeter

Family-run clinic in the heart of Exeter, helping you move well and recover from pain or injury. Whichever service you need, from hands-on physiotherapy to massage and fitness coaching, we’ll build a plan around your goals.

HCPC-registered physiotherapists. Your first physiotherapy assessment is a full 60 minutes.

About The Barefoot Physio

Run by James and Fran Morgan

More than a physio clinic, Barefoot is an integrated team of like-minded specialists who all share the same ethos and values. We work together, and with our clients, putting you at the centre of your healthcare journey.

Healthcare is a minefield of choice. There are plenty of places that offer short-term quick fixes, but we are dedicated to providing long-term solutions, and to giving you the knowledge, tools and skills to make meaningful, lasting improvements.

Owners

James Morgan, Owner and Lead Physiotherapist, and Fran Morgan, Massage Therapist.

About us

Our services

Four Ways We Can Help

Hands-on physiotherapy, massage, fitness coaching and rehabilitation from one family-run team, so your plan can move with you as you recover.

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Rehabilitation

Structured sports rehab and post-operative recovery from our physiotherapy team, including our Spinal Resilience programme.

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What We Treat, From Foot to Neck

We’re here to help you better understand your unique pain puzzle, and together we’ll create a plan to reach your goals.

We haven’t listed every condition we can help with. If in doubt, get in touch and we’ll talk it through.

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Google reviews

In Their Own Words

4.9 out of 5from 163 Google reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I highly recommend Rebecca at Barefoot. I’ve been to a lot of physios over the years and I’ve never felt they ever really got to the underlying crux of the issues. I’ve had several problems that Rebecca has managed to help sort for me which has been great. I really like that she asks loads of questions and doesn’t proclaim she knows what the issue is too early, which I feel a lot of other physios do.”

    Maiken Hutchings
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Had a lovely massage with Rosie! She was so friendly and professional, and the mix of relaxing and deeper massage was perfect. I left feeling completely relaxed and refreshed. Would definitely recommend Rosie and will be back again! 😊”

    Emma Jardine
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Fran did my massage. It was a deep tissue massage with firm pressure to relieve my aching muscles. She was amazing, pressure was perfect & I felt 2cm taller when I left. Feeling a bit tender today but will get the benefit of a very professional massage from tomorrow.”

    Lynn Stewart
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Just had the most incredible pregnancy massage with Fran. The experience was completely personalised to me and my pregnancy and just felt amazing. I wish every pregnant person could experience that 60 mins, Fran is very talented and knowledgeable. The special pregnancy pillow they have, which allows you to lie on your front, was awesome. Do not hesitate to book here!”

    Chloe Smith
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Elly at Barefoot Physio helped me with lower back pain over the course of 6 sessions. I can’t fault the service I received and would highly recommend this clinic to anyone. My back problems have been fully resolved and I’ve got helpful advice to keep it that way into the future. Thanks again for all your help!”

    Eddie
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Absolutely great physio and massage at Barefoot Physio. Highly recommend!”

    Luna Dolezal
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “perfect service. I had a shoulder problem, was impacting me significantly. I was well diagnosed, was told it is totally fixable, and that it would take 3 months. and thats exactly what happened. as with all these things, you have to do the exercises between sessions, but I made gradual process and now have no shoulder pain at all. Elly was friendly, highly knowledgeable and clear in explaining the exercises. Highly recommend.”

    Matt Banks
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I went for a Bike Fit and saw Rebecca. I was suffering from considerable discomfort on long rides. After the bike fit session I have been transformed and can now ride pain free. Rebecca is incredibly knowledgable and professional and also gave me some great advice to improve my riding through strength and conditioning advice and potentially changing my saddle. I would definately recommend seeing Rebeeca at Barefoot Physio.”

    Zac Nashed
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I feel so relaxed and rejuvenated after the postpartum massage by Fran. She was so nice, suggested the treatment and provided wonderful service destressing the joints. Thank you, Fran.”

    megha suden
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Fran at Barefoot Physio Exeter is a genuinely kind and thoughtful practitioner and I’ve always felt completely at ease in her care. I’ve benefitted from having massages from her which have helped me release tension and relieve stress. She’s warm, professional and very skilled at what she does. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone considering having a massage.”

    Helen Tyler
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “This is the second injury I have had and both times Ellie is a brilliant physiotherapist. She has helped me fully recover from a hip injury and is now helping me with a lower back injury. Ellie has a friendly and professional manner about her and gives a diagnosis followed by a clear exercise and treatment plan. Every exercise shown and explained what and why it’s being used, access to an app with all videos off the exercises you have to do.”

    Andy B
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Can’t recommended these guys highly enough. After 3 sessions the improvement in my lower back pain is remarkable (even just after one session to be honest!). Lots of great, practical advice and expertise from James, the lead physio.”

    Nicki McCaskie
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Amazing experience here! i’ve been struggling with tendon pain in both my Achilles on and off for years, and it got so bad last summer i could hardly walk. Elly was able to prescribe simple exercises that immediately provided relief and also long term healing. im now starting running again which i never thought id do. Cant recommend enough, if you’ve got pain, go and get it sorted!”

    Tom Glazebrook
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Elly was brilliant as knee kept swelling and difficult to walk some days so gave exercises which have helped a load. Thank you for your help and highly recommend her if anyone has any issues”

    Darren Bull
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I am a cyclist with knee pain that has been keeping me off the bike. Rebecca spent the time necessary to confidently diagnose the issue before providing effective treatment and further exercises for me to do at home. Very impressed with the whole experience. Highly recommended.”

    Brett Barber
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I would highly recommend Barefoot Physio, especially Elly. She is very thorough, explains everything clearly and is super supportive. All correspondence with Barefoot has been great and efficient.”

    Aimee Baruzi
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Highly recommend! Elly was patient, understanding, and addressed the sessions with a holistic approach.”

    Isabel Hatfield
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Really happy with treatment from both Rebecca and John, they got me back up and running with an easy to follow plan and regular check-ups to adapt the plan when needed. Very knowledgeable and gave me confidence to continue.”

    reuben
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Michal took me from someone who was too scared to do anything in the gym, to someone who now happily says “ok let’s try heavier”. The focus of what we do is all about feeling strong, healthy and able to do the things I want to do. Would recommend for anyone looking for something different to weight loss focused gym time!”

    Becky Brennan
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I have personal training with Mike. I’ve seen great improvements with strength, flexibility and mobility. Thanks Mike!”

    Joe Morgan
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Had an amazing prenatal massage with Fran. Massage was tailored to needs and helped release a lot of tension. Fran was really friendly and professional and took the time to discuss and explain needs, ensure I was comfortable and the pregnancy pillow was a revelation. Highly recommend!”

    Chloe Smale
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Fantastic therapy, very informative and got me back to full health within a measured amount of time.”

    Stuart Harrison
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “So glad a friend of a friend recommended this place. While recovering from a long period of various illnesses, I came down with a cripplingly painful back. James has helped me enormously with a combination of supervised and online exercises, knowledgeable advice and manipulation. It’s such a relief when you know you’ve come to the right place to get the help you need!”

    Diana Lodge
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I was able to get an initial appointment quickly, when I really needed it. Thanks to Elly, her skills and care, I was quickly on the mend and more mobile again.”

    Deborah Wallis
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Injury through work, had multiple physios before with little to no improvement. James sorted me out and gave me a lot of confidence going forward.”

    Karl Potter
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Rebecca was great and helped me in my rehab. She was very knowledgable and professional throughout. I would recommend her and barefoot to anyone.”

    Mark Stoyle
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Helped me sort out an issue that multiple other physios failed to diagnose. By far the best I’ve seen. James Morgan was so knowledgeable and the holistic approach really worked for me.”

    Ian Burton
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I had 6 sessions with Elly Skinner at Barefoot Physio and was delighted with the help she gave me. She was knowledgeable and understanding and definitely taught me the exercises to improve the strength and mobility in my right leg to compensate for the OA in my knee. Very grateful for the help she gave me and can’t recommend her highly enough.”

    Alan Beavis
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “I absolutely loved my session with Michal. I am struggling with some hip pain and wanting to improve not just my mobility but also my strength. Michal had such a great knowledge of the body and was great at explaining the benefits of the different exercises and stretches he showed me. I also loved his hands on adjustments and massage techniques. All in all a great experience. I can’t wait to return!”

    Jojo Hogan
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Google review

    “Elly was / is amazing! She helped me over 6 sessions sort out some pretty gnarly shoulder issues. I’ve had sports massage therapy here as well and that was also amazing!”

    Harry Houghton

Book Your 60-Minute Assessment in Exeter or Bovey Tracey

See an HCPC-registered physiotherapist at our Exeter or Bovey Tracey clinic. Your first assessment is a full 60 minutes.

  • Two clinics in Exeter and Bovey Tracey
  • HCPC-registered physiotherapists
  • No higher fee for your first assessment
The Barefoot Physio team at the Exeter clinic