McFerran Physio
Elite-level sports physiotherapy in Bristol, from two clinics to one standard.
About this business
McFerran Physio is an elite sports musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinic in Bristol, founded by Alan McFerran in 2022. Alan spent over a decade inside professional football, working through the dressing rooms of Bristol City FC and the Republic of Ireland youth setup (U15–U21) before opening his own clinic. The clinic runs from two sites: Cribbs Causeway at Clifton Rugby Club, Station Road, Patchway, BS10 7TB, and Queen Square at Bristol Osteopaths, 57 Queen Charlotte Street, BS1 4HQ.
Every session follows the same four steps: diagnose, treat, strengthen, return. The first appointment is 45 minutes and covers history, examination and first treatment, with exercises sent the same day. Treatment is hands-on — soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, acupuncture and taping — calibrated to the diagnosis, and the clinic states that if there is no measurable progress in three sessions the plan changes.
The team is deliberately small and every appointment is with a senior physiotherapist. Alan McFerran is HCPC registered, a CSP member, holds an MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine (2025) and a Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Injection Therapy (2023). Ellen Reynolds is a sports massage and soft-tissue specialist with a BSc in Sports Therapy, and Chloe Bird sees patients at the Queen Square clinic on Mondays.
Why choose them
- Two Bristol clinics: Cribbs Causeway (BS10 7TB) and Queen Square (BS1 4HQ)
- 45-minute initial sessions at £70, with a written plan and exercises sent the same day
- Founded 2022 by Alan McFerran after 11 years in professional football
- HCPC registered, CSP member, MSc Musculoskeletal Medicine, Dip. Injection Therapy
- Cribbs Causeway open Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 with free on-site parking
Services
- Address
- Clifton Rugby Club, Station Road, Patchway, Bristol BS10 7TB
- Credentials
- HCPC registered; CSP Member; MSc Musculoskeletal Medicine (2025); Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Injection Therapy (2023)
- Pricing
- Initial 45-minute appointment £70; 30-minute acupuncture/dry needling follow-up £60. New patient assessment £10 off in November 2026 (valid until 30.11.26).
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the clinics and when are they open?
McFerran Physio runs two clinics in Bristol: Cribbs Causeway at Clifton Rugby Club, Station Road, Patchway, BS10 7TB, and Queen Square at Bristol Osteopaths, 57 Queen Charlotte Street, BS1 4HQ. Cribbs Causeway is open Monday to Friday 07:00–20:00 and closed at weekends; Queen Square runs Mondays only, by appointment.
How much does a session cost and how long is it?
An initial appointment is 45 minutes and costs £70, and a 30-minute follow-up for acupuncture or dry needling is £60. A new patient assessment has £10 off during November 2026. The first session includes history, examination, first treatment and exercises sent the same day.
Who will treat me and what are their qualifications?
Alan McFerran spent over a decade inside professional football, working with Bristol City FC from the academy through to the first team and with the Republic of Ireland youth setup from U15 to U21. He opened his own clinic in 2022, completed a Diploma in Injection Therapy in 2023 and an MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine in 2025.
What conditions and services are covered?
The clinic treats sports and musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical recovery such as ACL and rotator cuff, persistent and long-term pain, and offers acupuncture and dry needling, performance assessment and second opinions. Hyaluronic acid injections are offered as an adjunct only after a clinical assessment.
How do I book an appointment?
The fastest route is to phone the clinic you want: Cribbs Causeway on 07912 675 343 or Queen Square on 0117 922 7788, and the team will triage you to the right clinician and starting appointment. The contact form is kept for insurance enquiries, surgeon referrals and non-urgent questions.