About Ruth Hanson, Physiotherapist

My name is Ruth Hanson and I run Lighten Up Physiotherapy Barnsley, I am a Chartered Physiotherapist registered with The Health and Care Professions Council. I qualified with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy in 1999 and since 2001 I have specialised in treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.

I am qualified to provide Acupuncture treatment to patients and I also teach Pilates which can improve balance, posture and strength. Lighten Up Physiotherapy Barnsley is also a Bupa recognised therapists.

I treat each of my patients as individuals and I will thoroughly assess you and your condition before advising on a treatment plan.

My aim is to provide the best possible form of care to my patients to improve their injury, symptoms or medical condition. I offer advice and guidance to all of my patients to enable them to continue to maintain a good standard of health and fitness in the future.

For a complete list of the range of physiotherapy treatments I provide and the range of conditions I treat please see:

If you would like any further information regarding my practice or how I can assist you, please get in touch and together we can start to work on improving your wellbeing.

Ruth Hanson physiotherapist