Whole-body assessment using clinical reasoning
We examine movement, posture, and joint control. Using clinical reasoning, we map out the whole-body approach—so we treat the source, not just the symptoms.
Our beliefs shape everything we do. They guide how we assess, treat, and support each person. We believe in care that listens first, adapts with purpose, and builds long-term change. Every choice in our clinic reflects these values—rooted in clarity, movement, and trust between patient and practitioner.
No two people move or heal the same. We look at how your body works, not just where it hurts. Personalised care, clinical observation, and real-time decisions help us treat your specific needs—not a general label or injury name. You are not a protocol. You are a person.
Movement is more than action. It is feedback, stability, and repair. We use functional movement patterns and graded exposure to guide your body back to control and confidence. Every movement you relearn builds strength not just in tissue, but in trust. That is where recovery begins.
Pain is not just physical. It involves nerves, habits, thoughts, and responses. That is why we teach pain neuroscience, movement awareness, and body mapping. When you understand what is happening, you become an active part of the process. Change starts when fear reduces and clarity increases.
Improvement needs rhythm. We track how your body responds across sessions. This shapes each plan with treatment continuity, clinical reasoning, and session progression. Small gains, repeated with purpose, create lasting strength. We stay present, review often, and guide change with clarity and consistency from start to finish.
Our philosophy is not theory. It shapes every session, from how we assess your body to how we guide your recovery. Every choice is led by insight and built around your goals.
We examine movement, posture, and joint control. Using clinical reasoning, we map out the whole-body approach—so we treat the source, not just the symptoms.
Hands-on care is chosen with purpose. We apply soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisation, and vagus nerve activation through structured breathwork to calm the system.
You receive individualised care based on how your body responds. We adjust each plan using adaptive progression, with a focus on control, strength, and lasting change.
We explain pain with simple pain education, teach self-regulation, and track results through follow-up support.
These steps are not extras. They are the way we deliver care that listens, adjusts, and leads to real progress—so you feel better, move well, and stay strong beyond the clinic.
We believe your experience in the clinic should feel safe, clear, and focused. You will never feel rushed, overlooked, or spoken to in confusing language. We take the time to understand what matters to you, explain every step in simple terms, and shape your care around real goals—not just quick outcomes. What you need is what we provide—nothing generic, nothing pushed, always tailored.
Here is what you can expect from us at every stage:
We are here to guide, not just to treat. Our philosophy is lived in every plan, every touch, and every word—so you feel seen, supported, and ready to move forward with strength, clarity, and lasting confidence.
Crawley Physiotherapy Clinic was created by Richard Skudder and Csaba Torok with one shared aim—to offer care that truly sees the person, not just the pain.
With backgrounds in osteopathy, physiotherapy, and manual therapy, they built a clinic where every treatment is guided by purpose, not habit. They believe recovery should feel personal, structured, and empowering. That means less confusion, more clarity.
Their vision is simple: to give every patient the time, focus, and care needed to recover fully—and stay well in the long term.
Many patients come to us after trying care that felt rushed, cold, or confusing. They were given quick fixes, standard exercises, or short sessions with little explanation. Often, they were told to just manage it, or come back if things got worse. That approach leaves people stuck—physically and emotionally. It creates doubt, frustration, and the feeling that real help is hard to find.
We do things differently. From your first visit, you will feel seen, heard, and supported. We ask the right questions, take the time to understand your story, and never treat based on a label alone. There are no scripts here. Everything is shaped around your body, your goals, and how you respond session by session.
Our clinic is quiet, calm, and focused. You will never feel rushed. You will always know what we are doing, and why it matters. That is what makes our approach different—it respects both the science of the body and the lived experience of the person. You are not passed through a system. You are part of a process that works with you, not around you.
Richard is very good at what he does, he is approachable, warm hearted and a good all round osteopath." "I went to see him as a referred patient to reduce the pain whilst I was pregnant. he has enabled my body to adjust to pregnancy and also to be pain free, which is a great relief.
Nick has seen lots of Chiropractors and Osteopaths in the past and says “Richard offered a better service, he not only helped with the head aches and back pain but also gave great advice and exercises for the long term making sure that I am continually getting better.” “Richard is a wonderful chap, I went to see him for pain with headaches and lower back due to hips being out of alignment, making my shoulders drop leading to headaches, Richard helped with this. Overtime the headaches re...
Initially went in for a rib injury, but had a riding accident some years ago which ended up having a crushed vertebrae leading to hideous headaches. "Richard has given me back my life as the headaches are gone with the treatments received." "I go for a treatment and they are gone - this has enabled me to get on with work and day to day life, the clinic is relaxed and has a friendly atmosphere." "Richard has made an amazing difference he is excellent and I cannot put into words apart from that...
Book your assessment today and take the first step toward pain-free movement, expert guidance, and a personalised plan designed around your goals.
