Nicola R Heneghan PhD, MSc, FMACP MCSP HCPC - Physiotherapist
Isles of Scilly
Nicola R Heneghan PhD, MSc, FMACP MCSP HCPC - Physiotherapist
Welcome to IOS Physiotherapy
About IOS Physiotherapy
Nicola Heneghan is a Chartered and State Registered Physiotherapist and Fellow of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP).
After qualifying in 1988, Nicola gained considerable clinical experience, firstly with the NHS in Leeds, followed by an overseas stint in Canada before setting up a successful private practice in the Lake District. In 1998, she took a year out to complete an MSc in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy in London leading to membership of the MACP. Thereafter, Nicola has continued to work clinically, although her primary involvement has been providing specialist clinical education in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation to qualified physiotherapists (postgraduate) at several universities. During this time, she studied for a PhD completing her doctorate in 2013 at the University of Birmingham.
As part of her academic role, Nicola worked as an educator and consultant for the English Institute of Sport (EIS)/UK Sport, supporting provision of athlete health and wellbeing through education of, and research with specialist physiotherapists.
Nicola continues to be involved in education and research at a number of UK universities (UCL, Birmingham, Hertfordshire), international universities (Western University, Canada and Naresuan University, Thailand) and presents regularly at national and international conferences (New Zealand 2025, Thailand 2025, Hong Kong 2026).
Since 2021 when she moved to Scilly, Nicola has devoted most of her time to the IoS Physiotherapy Clinic bringing her extensive experience, knowledge, and research expertise to Scilly. She enjoys working with people across the lifespan with a range of musculoskeletal injuries and complaints to optimise their musculoskeletal health and wellbeing.
Now well established on the islands, Nicola regularly supports weekly community based rehabilitation in conjunction with ‘Active Scilly’ (hydrotherapy and gym based rehabilitation). Moreover, in 2025 she provided physiotherapy support for ‘The Scilly60’ events programme https://scilly60.co.uk
Treatments
Physiotherapy can help with:
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Muscle and joint injuries
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Spinal problems and dysfunction
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Sporting injuries and rehabilitation
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Pre and post-operative rehabilitation
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Injury prevention and preventative care
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Spinal and pelvic problems in, and following pregnancy
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Postural problems at work
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Pain relief and management
Physiotherapy treatments
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Exercise prescription & rehabilitation
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Manual therapy
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Mobilisation and manipulation of joints/soft tissues
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Acupuncture
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Taping
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Electrotherapeutic modalities (Shockwave therapy, Ultra sound, TENS)
Other services
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Workplace assessments
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Musculoskeletal health check and wellbeing talks e.g. healthy ageing
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Guided programmes for rehabilitation, getting back into exercise, sport (at the clinic or Carn Gwaval Gym)
An initial appointment will include a musculoskeletal assessment, individualised management and a discussion of the treatment plan required to help you achieve your own goals.
You will leave the appointment with a unique individualised management plan
Prices
In Clinic: Initial appointment (60 mins) £80 (a separate initial appointment will be required for different complaints) (Off island clinic £90)
Follow up appointments*
In Clinic: Follow up treatments (30-45 mins) £60 (Off island clinic £70)
At Carn Gwaval Gym: Guided rehabilitation and provision of personalised gym programme (£60)
Home visit (St Mary’s) £120 (Off Islands home visits are available and prices available on enquiry)
Cancellation fee if appointments cancelled within 24 hours (£25)
*Where more than 3 months have elapsed a further full re-assessment (60 mins) may be required.
Payment after each session via BACS or cash
Qualifications and memberships
Nicola is a
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Fellow of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapist (MACP) (https://macpweb.org/home/) which is the UK member organisation for International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMPT) (//www.ifompt.org/), a sub group of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT).
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A member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists https://www.aacp.org.uk
Testimonials
I met Nicola while on holiday and needing an urgent physio due to an injury sustained as a professional dancer. Nicola was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough in her diagnosis and described in detail everything that was going on, so I could understand it. She provided hands on relief from my pain and offered lots of invaluable suggestions to manage life around my injury. She quickly referred me to an excellent surgeon, who confirmed Nicola’s diagnosis, and I now have a plan forward to recovery. I cannot recommend Nicola highly enough; she gave me answers that I have been looking for for many years and other practitioners haven’t been able to give me. I just wish she lived closer! (Sara, Midlands)
Contact Us
Isles of Scilly Physiotherapy
Coastguard’s Retreat
Porthcressa
St Mary’s
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0JQ
Tel: 07928 403625
Email: nicola@iosphysio.co.uk
