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Peter Hartley

Peter Hartley, Principle Physiotherapist

Do What You Love, Love What you Do

The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Founder and Principle Physiotherapist, Musculoskeletal Specialist (MCSP, HCPC) and Medical Ozone Practitioner

Peter Hartley is more than a physiotherapist — he’s a pioneer in advanced musculoskeletal care and regenerative therapies. With over 30 years of experience, he has treated everyone from elite athletes to everyday patients, earning a reputation that stretches far beyond Barnsley. His expertise is trusted by senior orthopaedic surgeons, professional sports doctors, and patients who travel from across the UK — and even overseas — to see him.

Before embarking on his physiotherapy career, Peter qualified and worked as an industrial chemist — a role that reflects his lifelong identity as a scientist at heart. This foundation shaped his analytical approach to human movement and healing, blending science, logic, and innovation into his practice. After graduating in physiotherapy, he began his clinical career in the NHS before becoming Head of Department at Bupa in Elland. Alongside this, he worked with professional rugby league clubs including Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Castleford Panthers, making regular appearances on Sky Sports as a respected authority in sports injury rehabilitation. To this day, professional footballers and rugby players continue to seek him out for his unique expertise.

At Physio Barnsley, the clinic he founded more than 20 years ago, Peter has combined traditional physiotherapy with cutting-edge regenerative medicine, offering treatments such as Prolozone Therapy and Autohemotherapy (IV Ozone). Known as a Medical Ozone Practitioner, Peter blends medical ozone therapy with physiotherapy to achieve maximum results for his patients. His holistic approach is built on a deep belief that the human body has an extraordinary capacity to heal when given the right input. By avoiding unnecessary surgery and instead stimulating natural repair, Peter helps patients recover mobility, reduce pain, and restore function in ways that respect the body’s own design.

Affectionately known as Pete Physio, Peter’s passion for fixing and building extends well beyond the clinic. Whether it’s restoring properties, growing his own vegetables at scale, or spending time with his family, he approaches life with the same energy and dedication that defines his work. A proud dad and grandad, he continues to inspire colleagues, patients, and the next generation of physiotherapists with his unwavering commitment to helping the human body heal — naturally, holistically, and without unnecessary surgery.

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council

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Physio Barnsley was founded in 2004 by Peter Hartley. Together the clinical team provide revolutionary treatments unlike any other physiotherapy clinic in the UK.