Strength isn’t just for athletes. It’s for everyone who wants to live well.
Strength isn’t just for athletes. It’s for everyone who wants to live well.We all know that staying active matters. But as life gets busier, injuries happen, or hormones shift, it can feel harder to know where to start — or how to push further without risking setback.
The Strength & Longevity Clinic is Vitality’s answer to that gap. Led by our specialist physiotherapists, it’s a structured, science-backed programme that takes you from wherever you are now to a place of genuine, sustainable strength.
Whether you’re managing the effects of midlife hormonal change, returning to exercise after injury or surgery, or simply wanting to invest in your physical health for the long term — this programme is built around you.
Who is the Strength & Longevity Clinic for?
The programme is designed for three groups of people — each with their own pathway through the clinic.
| Active Adults Over 40 You’re still active — running, at the gym, cycling, playing sport — but you’re noticing that recovery takes longer, niggles linger, and your body doesn’t respond the way it once did. You want to stay strong and mobile as the years pass, not just manage decline. This programme gives you a clinical foundation to build from: proper assessment, a programme designed around your physiology, and expert support at every step. |
| Women in Perimenopause & Menopause Hormonal change affects your muscles, your bones, your joints, and your metabolism — often all at once, often without warning. Strength training is one of the most evidence-backed responses to these changes, but generic gym programmes weren’t designed with your physiology in mind. Our physiotherapists understand the specific demands of midlife hormonal transition and will build a programme that works with your body — not against it. This programme sits alongside our EmpowerHer women’s health offering for patients with pelvic floor or post-natal considerations. |
| Post-Rehabilitation & Continuation Patients You’ve completed a course of physiotherapy — perhaps following surgery, a significant injury, or an insurance-funded episode of care — and you’re ready for what’s next. Discharge doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch on your own. Our Continuation Programme provides a structured, clinician-led bridge from rehab to resilience, keeping the momentum of your recovery going and reducing the risk of re-injury. |
What does the programme involve?
Step 1: Your Strength & Longevity Assessment — £130
Every programme begins with a 45-minute specialist assessment with one of our physiotherapists. This isn’t a standard physio appointment. It’s a comprehensive clinical review that looks at:
- Your health, injury, and lifestyle history
- Functional movement screening
- Strength and capacity baseline testing
- Your goals — what you want to be able to do, and why
From this, we build your programme plan and recommend which tier is right for you.
Step 2: Your Programme — Foundation, Build, or Perform
Based on your assessment, you’ll progress into one of three programme tiers. Each includes a series of one-to-one physiotherapist-led sessions, a personalised home programme, and follow-up support throughout.
Choose your programme
All programmes include your £130 specialist assessment (1hr). Pricing below is for the full programme package.
| Tier | What’s included | Investment |
| Foundation — £490 | Assessment + 4 follow-up sessions Personalised home programme Progress review | Best for those returning to exercise or beginning a strength journey |
| Build — £645 | Assessment + 6 follow-up sessions Personalised home programme Progress reviews & programme adaptation | For those with a fitness base who want structured clinical progression |
| Perform — £955 | Assessment + 10 full session block Comprehensive home programme Regular reviews, load management & periodisation | For active adults and athletes seeking performance and longevity |
All programmes represent a saving vs. paying per session (PAYG). Packages are non-refundable but fully transferable within 12 months.
EmpowerHer — Women’s Health Programme — £1,058
A Women’s health assesment and 12-session women’s health programme for patients with specific pelvic floor, post-natal, or hormonal health goals. Includes specialist assessment and is available alongside or separately from the S&L programme tiers.
Continuation Programme — For Post-Rehab & Insurance Patients
Transitioning from insurance-funded treatment or post-operative physiotherapy? Our Continuation Programme keeps your recovery on track.
| Tier | What’s included | Investment |
| Continuation 6 | 6 follow-up sessions + home programme | £490 |
| Continuation 10 | 10 follow-up sessions + home programme | £795 |
| Continuation 12 | 12 follow-up sessions + home programme | £935 |
What happens in your sessions?
Every session is led by a Vitality physiotherapist — not a personal trainer or exercise class instructor. That means clinical oversight at every stage, and the ability to adapt your programme as your body responds and progresses.
Why choose Vitality for your strength programme?
- Physiotherapist-led — every session, every time. No handoff to support staff.
- 25+ years of MSK clinical expertise, including sports, post-operative, and women’s health.
- HCPC registered and MCSP — the highest professional standards.
- Two clinic locations: Southwark SE1 and Esher KT10.
- Small practice, high attention — you’ll always see the same clinician.
- Evidence-based and goal-focused — no fads, no guesswork.
Testimonials:
Janine had been my physio for over 20 years, and this time round she is fixing my knee. I trust her totally and within 3 weeks of the strength programme she has me on, I was flying in football with my first proper sprint in over 2 years, and pain free. And it’s not just the exercises, Janine answers emails when I have queries, explains what’s going on with my body, stays up to date with latest research, and is continually tweaking my programme as my body responds
| Ready to build strength that lasts? Your Strength & Longevity Assessment is the starting point. One session. A clear plan. A programme built around you. Available at Southwark SE1 and Esher KT10 |