Vibeke Santos – Physiotherapist (chronic back pain)

Living with persistent back pain is exhausting. You are constantly anticipating the next flare-up, restricting your movements, and wondering if anyone truly understands your daily struggle.

Here is the truth: Your back is not broken, weak, or crumbling.

Instead, your nervous system’s alarm system is in overdrive. It treats daily stress, lifestyle pressures, and protective full-body tension as physical threats, using your spine to flash distress signals.

I am an HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with over 15 years of NHS experience and 30 years as a massage therapist. At Space for You, I provide an integrated, compassionate mind-body framework to help you calm your nervous system, safely retrain your body’s pain responses, and reclaim your life.

A structured, 90-day neuro-rehab pathway focused on calming your nervous system, desensitisation, symptom relief, and practising how to safely trust your body again.

The Standalone Assessment & Soothe (75 mins) — £110

Your journey begins with a comprehensive, one-off deep dive. We map the history of your back pain, outline your most important goals, and perform a soothing, hands-on manual treatment to immediately quiet your nervous system. You will leave this initial session with a physical relaxation plan for home and no obligation to commit further.

The 3-Month Intervention Plan

If we both feel the Calming Programme can help you take control of your activities again, we transition into a structured 3-month framework designed to build lasting physical confidence. This includes:

Monthly Face-to-Face Sessions (2 x 75 mins): Held at 4-week intervals, these extended in-person sessions blend manual therapies (massage and acupuncture) with restorative rest practice. We address whole-body neuromuscular responses to stress, practice specific restorative poses for deep rest, and build step-by-step plans to return to your favourite activities safely.

Continuous Momentum Support: Because retraining a nervous system requires consistency, you are not left on your own between appointments. You will have access to regular text-based coaching support (Monday–Friday) to answer your physical pacing questions and guide you through flare-ups.

Total Program Investment: £370 (Includes your Initial Assessment)
Remaining balance after standalone assessment: £260

If you are ready to move beyond just managing symptoms and want to understand how to retrain your body’s protective alarm system, let’s talk.

To book your initial appointment please contact me directly on: 07932 672 550

Please note: This physical calming and restorative framework is specifically designed for persistent, chronic back pain and flare-ups. It is not psychological therapy. It is not suitable for sudden, acute back injuries that have not yet been medically assessed and cleared.

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