Physiotherapy and personal training in Leith, Edinburgh

Move better. Get stronger. Stay well for life.

Health by Science is a physio-led clinic and personal training studio on Giles Street, Leith. Our HCPC-registered physiotherapists, personal trainers and sports massage therapists work as one team, so your treatment and your training follow the same plan.

Start with a Movement Screening

Female athlete performing a reverse lunge with a personal trainer in a gym setting.

A female Health By Science physiotherapist talking with an older male client who is holding a dumbbell, demonstrating a supportive and inclusive training environment.

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Rebuilding life after a spinal injury

Following a spinal fracture and surgery over two years ago, Eilidh struggled with a loss of confidence and a fear of movement. Seeking a rehab-focused environment to reclaim her life, she began one-on-one personal training sessions.

Building confidence and strength

Debbie shares her transformative journey of finding a safe and welcoming fitness environment that prioritises strength and confidence as much as traditional weight loss goals.

Rebuilding life after a spinal injury

Building confidence and strength

Debbie shares her transformative journey of finding a safe and welcoming fitness environment that prioritises strength and confidence as much as traditional weight loss goals.

Post-stroke rehabilitation success

Following a stroke six years ago, Keith sougt post-hospital rehabilitation and discovered Health by Science. Since then, he has achieved significant physical milestones and improvements.

From pain to half marathon

Ryan’s journey showcases a remarkable physical and mental transformation through a personalised approach to recovery and training.

Start with a Movement Screening

A male client lying on a gym mat performing a bridge exercise while a female trainer crouches nearby to assess his movement and form.

Start with a Movement MOT

A one-to-one session at our Leith studio. We assess your strength, mobility and any pain or injury history, then tell you whether physio, personal training, massage or a mix will help most, and what it costs.

The Movement MOT is £100, or free as part of a personal training consultation.

Start with a Movement Screening

Our process

Movement MOT

We assess how your body moves and give you a clear, confident starting point.

The strategy

We build a plan that adapts as your body responds, not a rigid template.

Long-term capability

We help you build strength, resilience, and confidence that lasts.

Who you will work with

Health by Science was founded by physiotherapists Stuart Maytham (HCPC PH108811) and Alex Nairn (HCPC PH123656) and Head of Personal Training Ross Marwick (UKSCA). Our physiotherapists, coaches and massage therapists work side by side on Giles Street with one goal: helping you move better for longer.

We are a community interest company. We reinvest our profits into community rehabilitation and accessible services, including our Thrive rehab classes.

Meet the team

Physiotherapy, personal training and sports massage in Edinburgh

Physiotherapy

Assessment, diagnosis and a clear rehab plan for back, neck, knee, shoulder and sports injuries. Initial assessment £70. No GP referral needed.

Personal Training

One-to-one and semi-private strength coaching, planned with input from our physios. One-to-one from £230 a month for one session a week, or £440 for two.

Sports Massage

Soft-tissue work for recovery, training load and tight areas. 60 minutes £60, 30 minutes £40.

Thrive Classes

Small-group classes for people managing long-term conditions or recovering from surgery.

Not sure? Start with a Movement Screening and we’ll guide you.

Start with a Movement Screening

Personal training in Edinburgh, led by physios

Most gyms start with a programme. We start with how you move. Every client begins with a Movement MOT, free as part of your personal training consultation, then trains one-to-one or in a small group with a coach who works alongside our physiotherapists every day.

Built around you: your plan accounts for old injuries, pain and the time you actually have.
Measured: we retest strength and movement so you can see progress, not guess at it.
Joined up: if something hurts, a physio is next door.

We work with people new to strength training, the over 40s, runners, people during menopause, people coming back from injury and busy professionals. See personal training in Edinburgh.

Start with a Movement Screening

Questions people ask

Do I need a GP referral for physiotherapy? No. You can book directly with us.

What is a Movement MOT? A one-to-one assessment of how you move that points you to the right service. It costs £100, or is free as part of a personal training consultation.

Can I see a physio and a personal trainer? Yes. Many clients do both, and the team shares one plan.

Where are you? On Giles Street in Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6BZ. Personal training is at 98 and physiotherapy at 100.

Start with a Movement Screening