Physiotherapy & Specialised Complex Health Clinic in Bolton

Integrative care for pain, chronic fatigue and ME/CFS. Treating the root cause, not just the symptoms.

        
   
   
   
   
 
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Advanced Perrin Technique Practitioners Worldwide

Lived Experience of the Conditions We Support

Listening to you is central to care at our Bolton chronic fatigue clinic

The work we do at our Health Recovery Clinic is motivated by our patients, many of whom have had a long and difficult journey in getting the right help before finding us.

We don’t just look at your specific pain or immediate symptoms; we look at you in detail, your medical history, your lifestyle, your vocation and any other external factors that matter to your health.

As a holistic, integrative health clinic, dealing with the underlying causes of chronic illness and severe fatigue is fundamental to how we work.

Conditions and Symptoms We Can Help With

We specialise in severe fatigue and disease-related illnesses such as ME/CFS, Post Viral Fatigue, migraines, fibromyalgia and long covid. These are complex conditions, so we look at the root causes of your illness, not just the symptoms. ME/CFS and Long Covid alone affect thousands of people, with symptoms that can affect every system in the body.

Pain & Physical

Fatigue & Energy

Cognitive

Sleep & Sensory

Digestive & Immune

Our focus is on long-term recovery, helping you improve your overall health and well-being through a range of specialist therapies tailored to you.

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, we’re here to help.

Pain & Physical

Fatigue & Energy

Cognitive

Sleep & Sensory

Digestive & Immune

Our focus is on long-term recovery, helping you improve your overall health and well-being through a range of specialist therapies tailored to you. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, we’re here to help.

Not Sure What You Need?

If you’re living with multiple or complex symptoms or just feeling unsure, we recommend starting with our ME/CFS Initial Consultation, a thorough assessment with Gail or Francesca that leads to a personalised treatment plan built around you.

A Range of Therapies Tailored to Your Recovery

From physiotherapy to bioresonance, our therapies work together to get to the root of what’s affecting you, not just manage the symptoms.

Perrin Technique

Advanced, hands-on therapy for ME/CFS, Long Covid and chronic fatigue, delivered by one of only 12 practitioners worldwide.

Bioresonance Therapy

Non-invasive analysis that identifies biological imbalances, from viral load to environmental toxins, to guide your recovery.

Physiotherapy

Targeted, hands-on support for chronic pain, back and neck pain, and long-term pain management.

Acupuncture

Fast-acting relief for migraines, sciatica and muscle injuries, alongside ongoing chronic symptom support.

Craniosacral Therapy

Gentle, hands-on therapy that eases tension and supports the nervous system’s natural healing process.

Advanced Craniosacral Therapy

A deeper craniosacral approach supporting the release of stored tension, stress and nervous system imbalance.

Nutritional Therapy

Personalised nutrition support for IBS, low energy and chronic fatigue conditions like ME/CFS and Long Covid.

Integrative Counsellor

Intuitive, integrative counselling drawing on EFT, Parts Therapy and mindfulness, shaped around your individual needs.

Online sessions only.

Vitamin Injections

Clinically prescribed B12, C, D and glutathione injections, administered by our qualified practitioner as part of your recovery.

EMDR Therapy

Trauma-focused psychotherapy using guided eye movements to help process and ease distressing memories and experiences.

Sports Massage

Targeted massage therapy to ease muscle tension, support recovery and improve mobility after injury or exertion.

Can't Decide Which Therapy?

It’s normal to feel unsure. Book an Initial Consultation instead, a thorough assessment that tells you exactly what’s right for you.

Perrin Technique

Advanced, hands-on therapy for ME/CFS, Long Covid and chronic fatigue, delivered by one of only 12 practitioners worldwide.

Bioresonance Therapy

Non-invasive analysis that identifies biological imbalances, from viral load to environmental toxins, to guide your recovery.

Physiotherapy

Targeted, hands-on support for chronic pain, back and neck pain, and long-term pain management.

Acupuncture

Fast-acting relief for migraines, sciatica and muscle injuries, alongside ongoing chronic symptom support.

Craniosacral Therapy

Gentle, hands-on therapy that eases tension and supports the nervous system’s natural healing process.

Advanced Craniosacral Therapy

A deeper craniosacral approach supporting the release of stored tension, stress and nervous system imbalance.

Nutritional Therapy

Personalised nutrition support for IBS, low energy and chronic fatigue conditions like ME/CFS and Long Covid.

Integrative Counsellor

Intuitive, integrative counselling drawing on EFT, Parts Therapy and mindfulness, shaped around your individual needs.

Online sessions only.

Vitamin Injections

Clinically prescribed B12, C, D and glutathione injections, administered by our qualified practitioner as part of your recovery.

EMDR Therapy

Trauma-focused psychotherapy using guided eye movements to help process and ease distressing memories and experiences.

Sports Massage

Targeted massage therapy to ease muscle tension, support recovery and improve mobility after injury or exertion.

Can't Decide Which Therapy?

It’s normal to feel unsure. Book an Initial Consultation instead, a thorough assessment that tells you exactly what’s right for you.

Not sure which therapy is right for you? Talk to us first.

19 Years of Experience Managing ME/CFS in Bolton

Gail Sumner has spent over 19 years working with patients with ME, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid. She’s one of the UK’s most experienced Perrin Technique practitioners, and one of only 12 worldwide currently recognised as an Advanced Perrin Technique practitioner.

Supporting her at Health Recovery Clinic is a wider team of CSP and HCPC-registered physiotherapists and BANT-certified nutritional therapists, together bringing over 247 years of combined clinical experience, and lived experience of the conditions many of our patients are facing.

Accreditations

All our team members are fully insured. Our chartered physiotherapists are registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Where to Find Us in Westhoughton, Bolton

We’re based in Westhoughton, Bolton, just 25 minutes from central Manchester and close to Junctions 5 and 6 of the M61.

Free parking is a two-minute walk away, with a permit-based bay right outside the clinic.

As specialists in ME/CFS and Long Covid, we welcome patients from across the UK, not just the local area.

Where Does Your Recovery Start?

Already know which therapy you need? Book it directly. Still working it out? Our Initial Consultation is a full assessment with Gail or Francesca that maps out a treatment plan built around you, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Book a Session

Choose the therapy that fits your needs and book online in minutes.

Get Assessed

Meet your practitioner for a consultation and a plan built around you.

Start Recovering

Ongoing care and support as you move towards lasting recovery.

What Our Patients Say About Their Recovery

Real feedback from real patients, straight from Google.

Anna P.

3 weeks ago

My experience with the Health Recovery Clinic, working with Bee was the best decision I ever made. After being stuck for over 10 years in crohnic illness and sheer panic, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. She has a breadth of science backed knowledge, advising with experience and confidence. There was no pressure to make all changes at once, it was very at my own pace and what I felt comfortable with. Someone finally looked at all of me holistically to work out the root cause of my health issues. It's a journey, but I feel I've finally unlocked hope. The things she suggested work! It has relieved some of my symptoms so far and has given me aspects of my life back I didnt think I would. I feel more in control of my health and body. It is an ongoing commitment to myself, to keep practices up, but it is priceless honestly! I have also worked with Gail previously and her professionalism, commitment and passion to help others find freedom from poor health and discomfort is so clear. I highly recommend working with the Health Recovery Clinic.

Sophie S.

1 month ago

Ive been seeing Gail for many years, and I absolutely couldn’t function without he! Her knowledge is absolutely exceptional and such an amazing person. Her strive to do the best she can for patients with ME is paramount. She understands how our systems work, how we can support ourselves to remain as well as we can. She also keeps up with current evidence and how further to support people like us. Unfortunately the NHS do not understand ME and it will continue to be that way with health care services so segregated. Also the new clinic is beautiful and every effort has been made to think about making this a relaxing experience. Fabulous team and fabulous supportive clinc who think outside the box! We all know how important that it when it comes to your health. There is help out there, and this is the best place to receive treatment and support 😊

Saffron S.

1 month ago

Amazing experience with Joe. Really informative and thorough. Eased my neck and shoulder pain

Paul R.

1 month ago

I popped in due to a back problem, on the off chance they had a cancellation sometime soon... I got seen immediately, had an assessment, had the problem area manipulated successfully, and was given lots of advice as to what to do going forward. Personable, professional, and also nice facilities. Have already booked another appointment with Francesca, 10/10.

Ann O.

1 month ago

Gail Sumner is an extraordinary practitioner, and the care I have received at the Health Recovery Clinic has completely transformed my health. I first sought Gail out many years ago when I was desperately searching for help with a new diagnosis of ME/CFS. I was told by doctors that it was a lifelong condition and that I would never work again! Gail gave me hope and, more importantly, results! Her brilliant integrative, holistic approach seamlessly blends the Perrin Technique, craniosacral therapy, bio-resonance, and nutritional therapy to tackle complex chronic health challenges from every angle. On top of the incredible progress with ME/CFS, her targeted hands-on physiotherapy and craniosacral work also helped me to completely ward off spinal surgery. Words can barely capture how much I have benefited from her extensive knowledge. Gail is compassionate, deeply skilled, and utterly dedicated to her patients' recovery. She has aided me back to work and her treatments definitely keep me on my feet! I am profoundly grateful for her care and dedication! Every good wish to you and your growing team at the Heath Recovery Clinic Gail! Xx

Chloe R.

2 months ago

I’ve been coming to this clinic for years and when my health got bad, I was put on an incredible recovery plan and am now feeling so much better with their support!

Hannah

2 months ago

We went to Health Recovery Clinic to try craniosacral therapy to help our baby who was very colicky and uncomfortable after trying lots of things to help and nothing worked. Gail did an amazing job, she was so thorough, explained everything in detail that was easy to understand and was so great with our little man! He has improved soo much in only a short amount of time ! Thank you so much for the help x

Chaim E.

2 months ago

I cannot recommend Health Recovery Clinic highly enough. Gail is an amazing practitioner who takes a genuinely holistic approach to treatment, looking at the whole person rather than simply focusing on individual symptoms. Her extensive medical knowledge, experience, care, and attention are incredibly reassuring, and she always takes the time to understand your concerns and explain the treatment clearly. Gail has treated our whole family for more than 15 years, and throughout that time she has always been professional, compassionate, thorough, and supportive. It is wonderful to have someone you can trust who knows your family’s health history and is committed to helping each person feel their best. The Bioresonance sessions with Jen have also been fantastic. Jen is warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and makes you feel comfortable and at ease throughout the appointment. The whole team creates such a welcoming and positive atmosphere, and you can tell that they genuinely care about every person who visits the clinic. Booking appointments online is quick, simple, and convenient. The new clinic is modern, clean, comfortable, and easily accessible, making the whole experience very straightforward and stress-free. Health Recovery Clinic is a wonderful, caring, and professionally run clinic where you feel listened to, supported, and treated as a whole person. We are extremely grateful for the care our family has received over the years and would highly recommend Gail, Jen, and the entire team.

Emma F.

3 months ago

I started having Perrin sessions with Gail about 5 years ago, and I could not recommend them enough! I started experiencing pain and fatigue at a very young age, and later received a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and CFS when I was in my mid/late teens. We heard about the Perrin Technique from a friend of a friend who directly recommended Gail. In a desperate position, my mum drove an hour each way to the clinic once a week to bring me for sessions. Gail took the time to speak, in depth, about my medical history and truly hear what both my mum and I had to say (this was completely new to us and came as a huge relief due to the lack of feeling heard & seen that we’d experienced when going down other avenues previous to this one). Once I started having the sessions, I noticed a difference pretty early on. My fatigue started to reduce, as did other inflammation-related symptoms I was experiencing. My quality of life drastically improved and I was able to start doing so many things again that I’d had to reign in beforehand. I was obviously over the moon with this, but my mum was potentially even happier and so relieved to have me back in a more comfortable state! This positive progress continued, and I was eventually able to move from weekly to bi-weekly sessions. A few years down the line I achieved a first-class degree in Neuroscience which I completed alongside working a part-time job and other ad-hoc work, and now work an active full time job. If you told me 8 years ago that I’d have been able to do all this, I’d have probably laughed at the thought! I believe that my Perrin sessions with Gail played a huge part in supporting my body through all of this, for that I am extremely grateful!

Holly B

3 months ago

I had a sports massage with Joe last week following a recommendation. Having never had a sports massage before, I was a little nervous it would be painful as I've had a huge amount of tension in my arms, neck and back for many years. I play various sports and run a lot but have never properly treated this. Joe was absolutely fantastic and got rid of any nerves. He first talked through with me areas I felt needed attention and what I wanted from the massage, and then went into the massage which was one hour. Joe was lovely, knowledegable and answered any questions I had. The massage wasn't painful but he put the perfect amount of tension on each part that needed it - I could feel the muscles relaxing throughout. I commented afterwards that I felt like I had a new body! Thank you, I have recommended your clinic and will come back again.

Rachel J.

3 months ago

This is a brilliant clinic! I’ve been seeing Gail for physio for many years and have also seen other members of the team for things like bioresonance. Everyone is knowledgable, kind, caring and I’ve had great results with my health and wellbeing.

Steven H.

3 months ago

I've been seeing Gail for a number of years and she is by far the most knowledgeable person about ME/CFS that I've met. Not only is she an excellent Perrin practitioner, but she's also given me a huge amount of advice over the years regarding diet, supplements and lots of other aspects of treating M.E. She's always very positive, kind and friendly in sessions and takes the time to listen and understand everything that is going on with my health. She's also excellent at fixing my back problems when they occur, and she managed to fix a painful knee in one session after my GP's MSK failed to address the issue. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Katie

3 months ago

I’ve been attending the Health Recovery Clinic to help manage a chronic pain issue in the cervical joints in my neck, caused by arthritis and osteoporosis. I’m no longer a ‘Spring Chicken’, but hope to get some relief through the therapies offered by this Clinic, with its calm Spa-like feel. There are a number of Practitioners available, each providing a different therapy. Gail Sumner, Physiotherapist, has been treating me, using a variety of approaches, including cranial massage and acupuncture. Her passion for her work and her patients comes across clearly in her desire to be ‘hands on’ and not reliant on electrical equipment. I feel that she listens and tailors her advice and treatment to my needs. She’s flexible and open to alternative approaches, providing plenty of links to on line sites, which she feels may be helpful. She’s both encouraging and realistic. Sadly some issues won’t disappear, but I’m confident that the professional treatment I’m receiving is definitely having a positive impact and helping me achieve my goal of pain management, as opposed to complete cure. Alongside Gail I’ve been treated by Angie Kehoe, also at this clinic. She specialises in Chinese Acupuncture. Gail suggested her very focused approach would provide additional support. Angie is very keen to help me reduce my use of painkillers, which is gradually happening. She’s very approachable and dedicated to helping her patients achieve their goals. I’m so pleased I found Gail and her lovely team and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Health Recovery Clinic. Sent from my iPad

Rachel C.

3 months ago

I had a sports massage with Joe recently, and he was fantastic. Professional, friendly, and made me feel completely at ease throughout the session. The massage was excellent, and I felt a real difference afterwards. For someone who's recently qualified, his knowledge and skill are impressive. I would definitely recommend Joe and will be booking again!

Su S.

3 months ago

Ive seen mainly gail and also francesca for both perrin and general physio over a number of years. Having a longterm neurological disorder gail not only treats my physical health but also advises on nutrition and mental health. She has a vast knowledge. She keeps me well and mobile. Without her help i think i would be housebound. I have also had a couple of bioresonance sessions ... .I dont quite understand how it works but jen is an expert! And was able to identify several burdens on my body and correctly identify several symptoms i have. The whole team work together to help the individual. They have a wide range of knowledge with many years experience between them I trust the team totally. The new clinic is a wonderful healing, clean environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Perrin Technique, and how can it help with ME/CFS?

The Perrin Technique is a specialist, hands-on therapy combining craniosacral and lymphatic massage, designed to support the removal of toxins that can build up around the brain and spinal cord in ME/CFS. Gail Sumner is one of only 12 Advanced Perrin Technique practitioners in the world.

How is bioresonance therapy different from other approaches?

Bioresonance is a non-invasive therapy that analyses your body’s natural frequencies to help identify and reduce burdens on the body, such as viral or bacterial activity, mould toxins or heavy metals, that other approaches may not pick up. It’s offered alongside, not in place of, conventional medical care, and is managed at the clinic by Jen and Caroline.

Can physiotherapy help with ME, chronic fatigue or long-term pain?

Yes, physiotherapy can support pain relief, mobility and long-term pain management, and works well alongside therapies like the Perrin Technique for chronic fatigue-related conditions.

Do I need a referral to book an appointment?

No, you can book directly online or by phone, no GP referral is required.

Do you see patients from outside Bolton?

Yes, as specialists in ME/CFS and Long Covid, we welcome patients from across the UK, not just the local area.

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Book your appointment today and take the first step towards feeling like yourself again.

        
   
   
   
   
 
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