Welcome to
How To Be Your Own Physio.
Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist Nell Mead has spent 25+ years helping people with complex, long-standing pain and injuries. Now she’s sharing her proven assessment and treatment methods through online courses, books, and practical resources – so you can understand your body and take control of your recovery from home.
Build a Pain-Free
High-Performance Body
The Health & Performance Pyramid is a systematic approach to understanding your body. Instead of chasing symptoms, you build from the foundation up: vascular system, nervous system, musculoskeletal capacity, and sports-specific performance.
Everything in your body is connected. Fix the foundation, and everything above it works better.
Books
Understand the complete pyramid system and learn how to apply it to your own body. From foundation principles to practical workbooks.
Musculoskeletal Courses
Identify your hidden driver and get targeted rehabilitation. Self-assessment plus eight rehab courses covering virtually any musculoskeletal problem.
Specialist Courses
Targeted programmes for specific situations: preparing for surgery, workplace ergonomics, and foundation layer support.
Plantar Fasciitis
Struggling with heel or foot pain? Learn why your plantar fasciitis might not be a foot problem at all – and how to find and fix the real cause.
Total Knee Prehab
Preparing for knee replacement surgery? Get your body ready for faster recovery and better outcomes with our comprehensive prehab programme.
About Nell Mead
Learn more about Nell’s approach, training, and why she created How To Be Your Own Physio to help you take control of your own recovery.
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