Trust score 8/100
Heenal Desai
👤 2 years of experience
2,556+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Physiotherapy
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2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Physiotherapy
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,498 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 988 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 148 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,099 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 10
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European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
DOI: 10.1539/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31798452 · cited by 10
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Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5752/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30405052 · cited by 184
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European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
DOI: 10.4608/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33326531 · cited by 158
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Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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 tagPatient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.