Black Pear Physio. Physiotherapy in Worcester

We get asked this on a regular basis…here’s the answer!

Do you know the history of why black pears can be seen on the official Worcestershire Flag?

The first recorded farming of the ‘Worcester Black’ was at the Abbey of Warden in Bedfordshire, where the monks at the abbey were said to nurture the pears to provide companionship during the isolated winter months.

Contrary to the name, the Black Pear is not part of the pear family and is in fact a small rodent closely related to the squirrel, though its many years of domestication have made it less erratic and more tame than its squirrel cousins.

In 1575, Queen Elizabeth I made a visit to Worcester where she was presented with a black pear cub. The bond between Elizabeth and her cub (named Edward after the brother she mourned) was said to be so strong that she granted a modification to Worcester’s coat of arms and the black pear was added. As a result, the city and county’s connection to the creature became synonymous.

Domestication of the pears fell out of favour in the Victorian times. A few were released in to the wild and though their numbers are small it said that a herd of them are still living in the Wyre Forest today.

We are now out of office for Easter! It’s been a bit of a busy few weeks and next week is almost full already. If you need an appointment next week and can’t find anything to book online, please pop us an email to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to fit you in. We hope you have a lovely Easter 🐣

We are now finished for Christmas! Many thanks to all our patients for entrusting us to help you this year. If you have any urgent queries, please ring the office on 01905 611010. Otherwise, we’ll be back in from 3rd January. We hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Meet ALFIE, our new physiotherapist!

Charlotte is having some time off over half term and Alfie couldn't be joining us at a better time. He brings with him a wealth of experience in sports and is a great asset to the team. Here is what he has to say:

"I’ve been involved in the fitness industry for over 15 years but my career includes 15 plus years playing professional football, where my top achievements were league one promotion to the championship, winning the Welsh Premier League and being involved in Champions League Qualifiers.
After calling on my career, personal and performance training was a natural progression for me, it is something I am extremely passionate about, which is why I further developed to become a Physiotherapist. I have worked as a MSK physio assistant for just over 18 months in a private clinic. I am happy to have graduated from the University of Salford Manchester in June 2023 with BSc in Physiotherapy. I am currently one of the academy therapists At Wolverhampton Wanderers FC."

Alfie did some work with us whilst he was a student on placement locally and his supervisor couldn't have given him a better reference. He starts with Thursday evening sessions and the odd extra you'll find here and there to fill in gaps when needed.

You can book online: https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com/
Call us: 01905 611010
Email us: [email protected]

We are trialling opening a clinic in our old location on a Thursday evening as we’ve had the odd request for it. So here it is! It starts tomorrow and there are still spaces available to see the fabulous Aris! Please book online or give us a ring to make your appointment 💻 https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com 📞01905 611010

🌟 Exciting News for Stourport Residents! 🌟

Attention, Stourport-on-Severn community! I am thrilled to announce that Black Pear Physio is bringing its renowned services right to your doorstep! 🏥💪

Introducing the Stourport Clinics, located within the Stourport Pharmacy, where our expert physiotherapist, Charlotte, is available to provide top-notch care and support for all your physiotherapy needs.

At Black Pear Physio, we understand the importance of personalised care and a holistic approach to rehabilitation. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking preventive care, our team is dedicated to helping you regain your strength, mobility, and overall well-being.

Why choose the Stourport Clinics at Stourport Pharmacy? Here are a few reasons:

1️⃣ Convenient Location: The Stourport Pharmacy is easily accessible, right in the heart of Stourport, with ample parking on site.

2️⃣ Expert Guidance: Charlotte, our highly skilled physiotherapist, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to address your unique concerns and tailor treatments to your individual needs.

3️⃣ Comprehensive Services: From manual therapy and exercise prescription to acupuncture, injury prevention and rehabilitation, we offer a wide range of services to support your recovery and enhance your overall health.

4️⃣ Personalised Approach: We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Charlotte will take the time to understand your goals, develop a customised treatment plan, and guide you through each step of your journey.

To book an appointment at the Stourport Clinics, simply call 01905 611010 or book online https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com/ Our friendly team is ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have.

Don't let pain or limited mobility hold you back any longer! Take the first step towards a healthier, more active life by visiting Black Pear Physio at Stourport Pharmacy. We can't wait to serve you and help you on your path to recovery!

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Late availability Thursday and Saturday!

Looking for professional physiotherapy services in Worcester? Look no further than Black Pear Physio! We are excited to announce that we have limited spaces available this Thursday evening and Saturday morning, at our Worcester clinic, for personalised sessions with our highly skilled physiotherapist, Aris. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience expert care tailored to your specific needs!

Book Online!
Book your physiotherapy session with Aris at Black Pear Physio today! Contact us at 01905 611010 (8am-6pm) or visit our website www.blackpearphysio.co.uk and follow the 'book now' button to secure your spot.

Disclaimer:
Spaces are limited and subject to availability. We recommend booking in advance to secure your desired time slot.

Black Pear Physio | Physiotherapy Worcester & Stourport, Worcestershire Black Pear Physio is an independent physiotherapy clinic based in Worcester and Strourport. We aim to give our patients rapid relief from their pain and discomfort, and develop strategies to prevent future recurrences.

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With the recent changes to the practice, we are now very excited to be able to take on physiotherapy students for clinical placements. Today, we arranged for our second year student, Scott, from the University of Worcester, to develop his palpation and treatment skills in an intensive learning day in the treatment room at Dodderhill Equestrian. He’s progressed so much in the space of the day and we owe a massive thank you to all the patients who came to be assessed and treated by Scott today. He even got to appreciate the challenges of running a dog agility course and how physically taxing being a farrier can be! Thank you to everyone who told him their story, allowed him to ask questions and to practise his skills on you 💕

We’ve been so busy recently, it’s nice to have some spaces available. We’ve still got a couple of appointments left for this Saturday with our wonderful Aris - book online https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com or phone 01905 611010 or email [email protected]

There’s been a lot of change this year, but we are so grateful for the support our lovely clients have given us throughout. We’re mostly having a break until the New Year (a few emergency spaces available next week) and wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

We’re getting pretty busy at the moment and with some planned time off over Christmas to spend with our families, we might not be able to offer appointments as quickly as we usually do. Please do book early to avoid disappointment (and the January price rise!!). Book online: https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com

We have pushed this back as much as possible, but having only had one price increase in the last several (approx 8!!!) years, we need to increase our prices a little. The good news is, that if you book online, there will be a permanent £5 discount! Prices will stay the same for any appointments booked for this year. https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com

We have just opened up some more availability - for tomorrow in Worcester! If you need an appointment, you can book online https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com or ring (01905 611010) or email ([email protected])!

Meet Lauren! Lauren is a physio student in her second year, who is coming to observe what we do here. She’ll be around on Monday all day and Wednesday morning for the next 6 weeks or so, so please feel free to ask her any questions or have a bit of a chat with her! As always, when we have students, it’s up to you if you’re happy with them attending your appointment and we will ask you to decide either way.

We have been asked why we moved our Worcester clinic quite a few times over the last 2 weeks…this is one of the reasons. This is our space at 28 Foregate Street - it’s a huge ground floor room with so much space to do everything we could possibly need, there are 45 min parking slots all around us (our appointments are 30 min) and we get to work with our lovely colleagues at - what more could we need?

Our new website is LIVE! It should be easy to navigate on your mobile or computer, up to date with the new locations (including Google pins) and you can go straight through to our booking page from any page on the website! We think we’ve tested it thoroughly, but if there’s anything that doesn’t quite look right, please let us know 👍 our friends at local firm www.marwhal.co.uk have been working hard on this and we really appreciate the effort they’ve taken to get everything just right for us

A few spaces still available for tomorrow morning - get in touch to book now! 01905 611010!

Lisa is back in this week! If you’d like to see her, please either book online https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com or give us a call on 01905 611010. Remember, Lisa is our jaw and facial pain specialist, so if you’re suffering with these, please make sure you choose her when booking! Lisa is also happy to see you for your other aches and pains

Lisa is back in this week! If you’d like to see her, please either book online https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com or give us a call on 01905 611010. Remember, Lisa is our jaw and facial pain specialist, so if you’re suffering with these, please make sure you choose her when booking! Lisa is also happy to see you for your other aches and pains

We have extended our hours to answer the phones between 8am and 6pm most weekdays (8pm Thursday and Friday) and 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Please remember that you can also book online at any time: https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com

We have some rare last minute availability with Aris - Thursday evening at Worcester and Saturday morning at Stourport! Book now to secure your slot: https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com

Last minute availability!

We have some rare last minute availability with Aris - Thursday evening at Worcester and Saturday morning at Stourport! Book now to secure your slot: https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com

We have now moved from Barbourne and will be operating from 28 Foregate Street, Worcester and Stourport Medical Centre. We are so excited to work with our podiatry colleagues at Worcester and our pharmacy colleagues at Stourport. We are pretty busy already for this week, but please do give us a call on 01905 611010 or book online https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com

Appointments at our new clinics are starting to fill up for next week. We are trying to make sure we keep enough availability for those who need last minute urgent appointments, but if you have been putting off booking your appointment, please don’t delay…get booked in today! You can do it online https://black-pear-physio.selectandbook.com or by ringing us on 01905 611010 or email to [email protected]

From the start of October, we are going to be asking for payment in advance of your appointment. This will save you time when you come to see us, make sure you know exactly what you’re paying for before you attend and ensure your appointment doesn’t slip your mind and we end up with an empty appointment that someone else would have been grateful for. You can make your payment when you book your appointment online, over the phone or via the link that will arrive with your invoice when you make your booking. Don’t worry - any cancellations with 48 hours notice will be eligible for a full refund or can choose to use their payment for their re-scheduled appointment. During the transition period, it will still be possible to pay on the day, so if you haven’t received an invoice for your upcoming appointment, please don’t panic! If you have any questions about paying online or in advance, please ask us and we’ll be happy to help 👍