Testimonials

I was exhorted to visit Helen more than 10 years ago to experience her ‘magic fingers’. I have been to her monthly ever since and certainly endorse that. Helen is Five Stars
Her knowledge is immense and she works out very quickly where the problem areas are
She works intensely for a full hour on those, and we finish with a wonderful back and neck massage
She follows up with an online analysis of our session and detailed advice and exercises
Helen really cares, she is a wonderful listener and an inspiring individual
All admin (booking, paying, cris de coeur etc) is all dealt with extremely efficiently.

A friend suggested that I contact Helen three months after an accident which caused
a lot of pain and limited my mobility. I had tried physiotherapy with the NHS and I
was not improving.
Helen took time to understand the problem and started me working on very limited
exercises at first. I followed her instructions to the letter and I made steady progress.
After a few weeks I could walk a mile and the pain had dissipated.
I still see Helen for one to one appointment every couple of months. She provides
feedback each time and exercises to work on and I am very grateful for her support.
I also attend Helen’s weekly classes which are always carefully planned and lively.
My mobility is fully restored and I have learned a lot about my posture, breathing and
use of core muscles.

Helen and I have been working together for over 20 years. To some this might sound like a failure, but to me it represents the partnership we have built up over the years. When you find a good ‘therapist’ you make sure to keep hold of them.
The word 'work' describes our relationship. It is hard work to keep the body functioning as well as possible and that takes both of us. I listen to what Helen has to say but more importantly she listens to me and she 'listens' to my joints and muscles. Together we agree on a plan going forward. Helen always sends written feedback following a session so that there is no danger of me forgetting what she has told me and what we have agreed that I should work on.
Thank goodness I found Helen and thank goodness she found my body

I have been visiting Helen Portsmouth for over twenty years for various musculoskeletal problems. Her knowledge of anatomy and the relationship of exercises to healing is second to none.
More importantly Helen works holistically which is rare these days, taking into account what may lie behind the various tensions which may lie behind musculoskeletal distress.
She is generous with her time and is totally professional.

I have known Helen Portsmouth for over ten years. She has helped me with my arthritis and diagnosed a problem with my back after I had a hip replacement. I find her massages beneficial and attend her classes whenever I can. She is a highly intelligent and charming lady.

Over the past 15 years, I have been a regular client of Helen. Her knowledge of her subject is extensive, and her attention to detail is remarkable. She consistently provides me with valuable email feedback after my appointments.

I was recommended by a friend to see Helen following a major heart attack which left me extremely weak and in pain.
Helen managed to almost nursed me back to a healthy state where I am able to walk normally again, addressing my considerable neck and shoulder pain with complete professionalism, competence and compassion.
Helen will always have my thanks and appreciation.

I first visited Helen on the recommendation of my Pilates teacher.
Twenty-five years later, I'm still travelling to consult her - currently well over a hundred miles - so valuable is her advice.
Know with absolute certainty that, without her help, I'd have ended up in a wheelchair today.
Earthy, immediate, practical, empathetic, and just so knowledgeable: I can't thank her enough or recommend her too highly.

I’ve been seeing Helen for over three years now, and I truly can’t recommend her highly enough. I first came to her following abdominal surgery, when I was feeling weak and unsure of how to safely rebuild my strength. From day one, she approached my recovery with incredible knowledge, care, and encouragement.
Thanks to her guidance and support, I’ve not only regained my strength but have gone beyond what I ever thought possible in terms of fitness and overall physical health. She takes the time to understand your body, listens to your goals, and creates a plan that’s both effective and sustainable.
Working with her has been a game-changer for my confidence and wellbeing. I feel stronger, healthier, and more capable than ever before.

When I first went to Helen I had little flexibility and working with Helen my flexibility has improved and also my enjoyment of golf.
Helen was remarkable in curing my rotator cuff injury. I was amazed that following her prescribed exercise regime I avoided surgery and no longer have a problem.
I am 81 years old and have never been one to exercise but Helen makes it worthwhile and fun and the benefits are endless.

I have been seeing Helen since double surgery on my lumber spine. I was so nervous about getting back into sport post injury, but Helen managed my situation with care, support and huge professionalism. She ensured I didn’t peak too early and I have complete trust in her advice and treatment. I always feel so much better in myself after a treatment with Helen, which helped me mentally and physically.

Helen was recommended to me by a friend when I had a problem with my knee. She was the third professional I had seen about my knee locking up and being excruciatingly painful.
Helen showed me exercises that, unbelievably I could do, gave me the confidence to do them and her hands on treatment of my leg gave respite from the pain.
I now attend her classes. She's incredibly knowledgeable, observant of posture and gives great tailored advice and support.
I recommend her without reservation.

As an active sports enthusiast, I've had my fair share of physical challenges, but I've found Helen's remedial massage to be incredibly effective in helping me manage and overcome these issues. I’ve been seeing Helen for many years now, and her treatments have made a huge difference to my life, particularly in addressing serious and debilitating back problems, as well as some less severe injuries.

What makes Helen different is not just her exceptional skill as a therapist, but also her approach to teaching. She's shown me techniques that help me manage symptoms when they occasionally reappear. This level of care and knowledge-sharing is one of Helen’s greatest strengths.

For the last year, I’ve also been attending Helen's Pilates classes, which I absolutely love. Through her guidance, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of effective movement and posture. This has not only helped me in my sports performance but also made a big difference in my day-to-day activities, including work. I now enjoy my sports and physical activities even more because of the improvements Helen’s teachings have brought to my overall mobility and strength. I recommend Helen to anyone looking to enhance their physical well-being, whether for injury recovery, improved posture, or better movement in daily life.