Skip to main content
Heenal Desai

Physiotherapy Brentwood

Heenal Desai

2 years of experience

2,556+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Heenal Desai at a glance

Heenal Desai is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Brentwood, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 5+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Brentwood, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Heenal Desai is a vibrant and compassionate Physiotherapist at Sports and Spinal Physio dedicated to making a positive impact on her patients' lives. Originally from India, she pursued her passion for physiotherapy at the undergraduate level, gaining diverse experience through rotations in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, medical and surgical wards, geriatrics, cardiorespiratory, and post-COVID rehabilitation.
Heenal earned Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Pune, India in 2021, followed by her Master's degree in Advancing Physiotherapy Practice from the University of Coventry in 2023. Following her internship, she developed her skills during a year at Qi Spine Clinic Mumbai, India, a private physiotherapy clinic specialising in spinal conditions. She also holds a Mulligan Therapies Certified in Dry Needling.
Heenal served as a physiotherapist for the participants of the Oxfam 100km walkathon in Mumbai (2019) and the Pune Pinkathon (2019), a women's marathon focused on breast cancer awareness. She is driven by the goal of helping her patients achieve their individual objectives and reach their optimum level of function. 
Her approach focuses on preventing further injury, minimising pain, and promoting overall wellbeing. With her optimistic and cheerful demeanour, Heenal is committed to providing high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves at Sports and Spinal Physio.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Heenal Desai

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Brentwood (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Physiotherapy
    UAB Barcelona, Brentwood (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-315629 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-BCCF10A6 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,498
Annual physical exam 99395 988
Vaccination administration 90471 148
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,099

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Heenal Desai
HEADSHOT
Heenal Desai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Heenal Desai with the team
WITH TEAM
Heenal Desai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 107s
Meet Heenal Desai

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Heenal Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1539/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31798452 · cited by 10
  2. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Heenal Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5752/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30405052 · cited by 184
  3. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Heenal Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4608/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33326531 · cited by 158
  4. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Heenal Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2477/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31263909 · cited by 84

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Physiotherapy European Annual Congress (Physiotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Physiotherapy National Society Meeting · Brentwood · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Brentwood · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · heenal.desai@euroclinics.example

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

Share your experience — help other patients find the right doctor. Write a review →
20 – 4,000 characters

Submissions are moderated and may take 24-72 h to appear publicly. Identifying patient information should not be included.

Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Heenal Desai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Heenal Desai treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

Heenal Desai is one of 3,127 physiotherapy doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse physiotherapy doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Brentwood matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Brentwood carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

Looking for additional providers? all doctors in Brentwood or all doctors in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions patients ask most. The same answers are surfaced to AI assistants via structured data.

  • What does Heenal Desai specialise in?

    Heenal Desai specialises in Physiotherapy in Brentwood, GB. 5 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Heenal Desai treat?

    Heenal Desai treats conditions within Physiotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Heenal Desai practise?

    Heenal Desai practises in Brentwood, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Heenal Desai speak?

    Heenal Desai speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Heenal Desai?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

Similar specialists

Browse all →