Ian Greaves
Ian Greaves
Director, Osteopath & Strength Coach
Ian helps people with persistent pain and recurring injuries understand whatās really driving their symptoms and rebuild strength, confidence, and long-term resilience.
Credentials and Registrations
- Masterās degree (MOst) in Osteopathy
- Registered Osteopath, General Osteopathic Council (GOsC 11228)
- Member, Institute of Osteopathy (iO 106967)
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage
Clinical Focus Areas
Ian has particular experience and interest in:
- Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)
- Persistent and complex pain presentations
- Recurrent injuries and flare-up patterns
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Persistent lower back pain
- Strength and conditioning within rehabilitation
- Return to training and sport with confidence
How Ian Works
Ianās approach is strongly shaped by his own experience as a patient.
From a young age, he was highly active, competing in taekwondo and volleyball. At 18, he developed glandular fever, followed by a post-viral syndrome and chronic fatigue. As his activity levels dropped, old injuries resurfaced and gradually spread into persistent pain affecting his hip, back, neck, and sleep.
Over several years, Ian saw multiple physiotherapists, chiropractors, and medical specialists. Investigations didnāt reveal a clear cause, and while treatment sometimes helped in the short term, the pain kept coming back. What frustrated him most wasnāt just the symptoms, but the lack of explanation. No one could clearly tell him why this was happening or what a realistic way out looked like.
The turning point came when he began to understand his symptoms rather than fight them. Working with a therapist who helped him make sense of the bigger picture, he started to rebuild through yoga, bodyweight strength training, and better movement habits. Gradually, he became stronger, more resilient, and more confident in his body.
This experience changed how Ian views rehabilitation. He uses hands-on treatment when itās helpful, particularly to calm symptoms and reduce sensitivity. But heās clear that lasting change comes from building strength, improving movement capacity, and understanding how your body responds to load, stress, and recovery.
Ian focuses on clarity above all else. He wants people to understand whatās going on, what actually matters, and what they can expect from the process. Plans are realistic, clearly explained, and designed to fit into real life. The goal is not perfection or quick fixes, but long-term confidence and consistency.
From a young age, he was highly active, competing in taekwondo and volleyball. At 18, he developed glandular fever, followed by a post-viral syndrome and chronic fatigue. As his activity levels dropped, old injuries resurfaced and gradually spread into persistent pain affecting his hip, back, neck, and sleep.
Over several years, Ian saw multiple physiotherapists, chiropractors, and medical specialists. Investigations didnāt reveal a clear cause, and while treatment sometimes helped in the short term, the pain kept coming back. What frustrated him most wasnāt just the symptoms, but the lack of explanation. No one could clearly tell him why this was happening or what a realistic way out looked like.
The turning point came when he began to understand his symptoms rather than fight them. Working with a therapist who helped him make sense of the bigger picture, he started to rebuild through yoga, bodyweight strength training, and better movement habits. Gradually, he became stronger, more resilient, and more confident in his body.
This experience changed how Ian views rehabilitation. He uses hands-on treatment when itās helpful, particularly to calm symptoms and reduce sensitivity. But heās clear that lasting change comes from building strength, improving movement capacity, and understanding how your body responds to load, stress, and recovery.
Ian focuses on clarity above all else. He wants people to understand whatās going on, what actually matters, and what they can expect from the process. Plans are realistic, clearly explained, and designed to fit into real life. The goal is not perfection or quick fixes, but long-term confidence and consistency.
Who Ian Is Best Suited For
Ian is particularly well suited to working with people who:
- Feel stuck in cycles of pain or repeated flare-ups
- Have tried treatment before without lasting results
- Have complex or hard-to-explain symptoms
- Are managing hypermobility or EDS
- Want to understand their body rather than rely on passive treatment
- Are ready to build strength and resilience for the long term
Ian is the Director of Southampton Physio and works from the Bedford Place clinic. He supports patients from across Southampton and the surrounding areas, using an integrated approach that combines osteopathy, strength coaching, and education.
Outside of the clinic, Ian enjoys running and strength training, and is hoping to get back into climbing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu once his little one starts sleeping better.
Outside of the clinic, Ian enjoys running and strength training, and is hoping to get back into climbing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu once his little one starts sleeping better.