Craig Hartley

Craig Hartley, Senior Physiotherapist

Craig Hartley, senior physiotherapist at Physio Barnsley

Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work

May the work of your hands be a sign of gratitude and reverence to the human condition

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

Craig Hartley is a powerhouse in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and medical ozone therapy — a scientist at heart and a pioneer in advanced physiotherapy. Having trained in the same methods as Peter, Craig is recognised for his ability to unite physiotherapy with ozone regenerative medicine. Over his career he has treated everyone from professional footballers to everyday patients, building a reputation that stretches well beyond Barnsley and attracting those who seek his holistic, scientific approach to recovery and long-term health.

Before qualifying as a physiotherapist, Craig graduated with a degree in Environmental Science and worked in wildlife conservation, managing habitats and studying ecosystems. A scientist at heart, he developed a deep respect for the way nature repairs and restores itself when given the right conditions — a philosophy he now brings to physiotherapy and regenerative medicine. His passion for the natural world also lives on through his skills as a wildlife photographer, capturing moments of beauty and resilience that echo his approach to healing.

After graduating in physiotherapy and completing his NHS placements, he began his clinical career in a private clinic. He works with professional football and rugby league clubs including Rotherham United, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Castleford Panthers. His work with professional athletes has shaped the same precision and dedication he brings to every patient at Physio Barnsley, helping them overcome injury and return to peak performance, or daily life.

A committed sportsman himself, Craig plays football regularly and understands first-hand the physical and mental demands of staying active. His connection with sport gives him a unique empathy for his patients, from athletes recovering from injury to individuals looking to restore their mobility and independence.

Craig continues to expand his skills in regenerative medicine, offering Prolozone Therapy and Autohemotherapy (IV Ozone) alongside traditional physiotherapy. His holistic approach focuses not just on recovery, but on long-term resilience and wellbeing. Patients value his calm, knowledgeable manner and the confidence he inspires that healing is always possible when the body is given the right treatment.

Beyond his clinical expertise, Craig is a proud dad of two girls who keep him on his toes and remind him daily why health and vitality matter at every age. Away from the clinic, he’s a passionate cook, a keen vegetable grower, and — much like Peter — has inherited the family’s drive to keep busy and keep building. Known for his warmth as much as his skill, Craig is very much a chip off the old block: a healer, a sportsman, and a family man who pours the same dedication into his patients as he does into life.

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.

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