Are you tired of quick fixes that leave you back at square one? Ready to take control of your health with evidence-based strategies? My book, How To Be Your Own Physio, isn’t just another health tome – it’s your ticket to understanding your body and conquering both niggles and long-standing symptoms.
Drawing on my 20+ years of experience, from Army physiotherapist to running a cutting-edge clinic in London, I’ve developed a groundbreaking approach to health and movement. My Health & Performance Pyramid, inspired by the latest research in biomechanics and neuroscience, reveals how your vascular, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems work together to create optimal health and performance.
EXCELLENT Based on 33 reviews E20/12/2024Verified From Injury to Back in the Game: The Game-Changing Guide You’ll Actually Use! As a movement neurology coach, I’m constantly looking for resources that empower people to understand their bodies and take control of their well-being. Nell Mead’s How to Be Your Own Physio is an exceptional guide that bridges the gap between professional physiotherapy and everyday self-care.What truly stands out in this book is Nell’s ability to take complex systems and concepts and make them not only accessible but also memorable. Her use of analogies is masterful—she breaks down intricate ideas into everyday language, creating those “aha” moments where everything just clicks. It’s like having a physiotherapy toolkit at your fingertips, complete with instructions that actually make sense.On a personal note, I’m so proud to see Nell bringing her years of expertise to the page in such a relatable and empowering way. Her insights resonate deeply with my philosophy of helping clients build capacity and confidence, addressing not just the symptoms but the underlying causes.Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with niggling aches, or just curious about optimising your movement, this book is a must-read. Nell has created something truly special—a resource that helps you not only feel better but also understand and trust your body again.Epic work, Nell! This book will be a game-changer for so many. Paul T17/12/2024Verified Excellent ongoing physiotherapy reference. Prevention is the best cure but when we break ourselves, this is a practical wholistic approach to physiotherapy helping fix us.I purchased this book at the launch and have gifted copy to professional sports coaching friend. IThe book reads very well, logically presented and most importantly, a valuable ongoing reference. Rachel Wixey11/12/2024Verified Simple and comprehensive This book takes complicated concepts about injuries, tissue health and body mechanics and simplifies them so they're easy to understand. Comes with helpful, practical tips that don't require loads of equipment or medical knowledge to act on. A great starting point for people who want to start helping with their own recovery at home. Jenna09/12/2024Verified Easy to read, informative and helpful I found this book so interesting, there was a lot of information that was new to me, presented in a way that was easy and fun to read! There are lots of principles for keeping a healthy, active body that I will try and incorporate into my lifestyle. I think I will be dipping back into this book often. Ss05/12/2024Verified As a Physiotherapist, I say buy it now! As a fellow physiotherapist practising for 28 years, I can fully recommend Nell’s book. I served with Nell in the army and she was an impressive colleague. Nell’s book puts some simplified structures into place that help you understand the layers required to prevent and manage your mind and body from a physiotherapist’s perspective. I recommend you buy it now and learn from it! Melian04/12/2024Verified A very engagingly written and informative read Perfect for people who want to take more ownership of their healing journey and overall health,I found this a really helpful read and will refer back to it in the future when needed cheryl emery01/12/2024Verified What an eye opener Reading Nell Mead's book was a true eye opener!! The pyramid method is a eureka moment when you read through how you should be looking after yourself using this method, ypu can relate to the case studies and I think this book will be my body bible. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to understand how to look after yourself Humpty Dumpty01/12/2024Verified Indispensable As an orthopaedic consultant, I’m very aware of the need to keep healthy. Musculoskeletal problems amongst colleagues are so common, so this book is just gold. I’ve been recommending it to family, patients and colleagues. I recall Nell’s central concept of pyramidal holistic health as explained to me on the back of a cocktail napkin some years ago. The book lays out the detail in Nell’s characteristically accessible and encouraging style. Don’t miss it! Amazon Customer30/11/2024Verified Getting the Best from your Body The book is a great read and written in a way to help you apply the self help elements in the book, for a healthier body Mrs Doolittle30/11/2024Verified A self-help masterpiece I was lucky enough to have Nell mead as my military physio when we served together. Now I only wish I could afford to visit regularly a physiotherapist of Nell’s quality and with her multi-aspect approach to treating long term sufferers of chronic pain. This easy to follow guide now reminds me of those long-ago learned principles and truly helpful in guiding me through this new phase of surgery and the subsequent recovery. Thank you Nell 🥰
I’ve written How To Be Your Own Physio to translate complex physiological concepts into practical, actionable strategies that fit seamlessly into your daily routine. It’s like having me, a friendly expert, on your shoulder, guiding you through each step of your journey to better health.
I’ve included relatable case studies that show how understanding your body’s systems can lead to breakthrough results:
These stories demonstrate how looking at the whole system can solve problems that have stumped other practitioners. They’re just a few examples of how my approach can lead to dramatic improvements in pain and function, even in complex, long-standing cases.
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply want to optimise your physical performance, I’ve written this book to provide you with the tools and knowledge to:
My journey from Army physiotherapist to pioneering a systems-based approach in the heart of London has equipped me with unique insights into the human body. I blend military efficiency, scientific rigour, and a dash of humour to make complex concepts accessible and actionable.
How To Be Your Own Physio is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your understanding of your body and take charge of your health. It’s time to move beyond quick fixes and discover a comprehensive, sustainable approach to pain management and overall wellbeing.