Move better. Get stronger. Stay well for life.

Start with a Movement MOT. We assess how you move and guide you into physiotherapy in Edinburgh, personal training in Edinburgh, or sports massage in Edinburgh with clarity and confidence.

Evidence-based physiotherapy, personal training and sports massage in Edinburgh.

Start with a movement mot

Female athlete performing a reverse lunge with a personal trainer in a gym setting.

A female Health By Science physiotherapist talking with an older male client who is holding a dumbbell, demonstrating a supportive and inclusive training environment.

Trusted by 350+ people across Edinburgh

Personalised, Not Generic

Everything about Health by Science is brilliant. They don’t provide a one-size-fits-all service — they listen, discuss, and design programmes and treatments that suit you as an individual. The whole team are passionate about what they do and bring that energy to helping you achieve your health goals.

— David Stevenson

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A Team You Can Rely On

I’ve used Ross for online PT and nutrition, Alex for physiotherapy, and Lizby for massage. The whole team is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and informative. It’s worth every penny to invest in your health and maintain your quality of life.

— B Weir

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Professional and Friendly

I honestly cannot fault Health by Science. I’ve had physio and personal training here and both have been excellent — highly professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend them especially for women looking to build more strength training into their routines.

— Sharon Cowan

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Start with a movement mot

A male client lying on a gym mat performing a bridge exercise while a female trainer crouches nearby to assess his movement and form.

What happens in a movement mot

We assess your movement, strength and mobility to understand exactly what your body needs.

You leave knowing what to focus on — and how to move forward with confidence.

Start with a movement mot

Our process

Movement mot

We assess how your body moves and give you a clear, confident starting point.

The strategy

We build a plan that adapts as your body responds, not a rigid template.

Long-term capability

We help you build strength, resilience, and confidence that lasts.

Who are we?

An Edinburgh-based social enterprise integrating physiotherapy, personal training, and rehabilitation to help people move better and stay strong for life.

We reinvest profits into community rehabilitation and accessible services.

Meet the team

Four members of the Health By Science team wearing matching blue branded fleeces, sitting together in a bright office area having a collaborative discussion.

Members of the Health By Science team sitting in a comfortable lounge area, emphasizing the social and professional community of the Edinburgh-based enterprise.

Where we may guide you next

Physiotherapy

For pain, injury, or complex issues that need clinical support.

Personal training

For strength, fitness, and long-term health improvement.

Sports massage

For recovery, tension relief, and relaxation.

Thrive classes

For supported rehabilitation after injury, surgery, or illness.

Not sure? Start with a Movement MOT and we’ll guide you.

Start with a movement mot

A trusted clinical partner

We don’t just follow industry standards—we help set them. Through our work with local universities and healthcare bodies, we bring the latest rehabilitation research directly into your training program.

From our Leith clinic, our team provides physiotherapy in Edinburgh, personal training in Edinburgh, and sports massage in Edinburgh for people looking to move better and stay strong for life.

Start with a movement mot