General enquiries: 0114 5503831
Valentina Contarino -
Holistic Physiotherapist (Effervescent Hearts)
Work days:
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 13:30 - 20:30
Physiotherapy Appointments with Valentina:
Initial Physio Assessment and Treatment (90 Minutes) £95
Follow up Physio Appointments (60 minutes) £60
Physio Package - 6 sessions = £330 (saving £5 per session)
Complementary Therapies with Valentina:
Reiki Treatment - 60 / 45 Minutes - £60 / £45
Distance Reiki Available - 30 Minutes - £33
Life Coaching - Usually done Online (in person available upon request) - 60 Minutes - £60
Life Coaching Package - 3 months (12 Sessions) - £600 (saving £10 per session)
Treatment Consultation (45 minutes): £30
If you are unsure what treatment would be best suited to your needs, a treatment consultation would be a great place to start. We will sit down and talk through what is presenting itself in your life and guided questions will be asked, to formulate the best course of treatment for your needs.
What to bring: Just bring yourself
**New patients receive £5 OFF their first treatment**
**The cost of appointments with Valentina can be claimed back from Westfield and other health insurance companies. Please check with your health insurance provider that policy covers these appointments**
Valentina - Holistic Physiotherapist and Complementary Therapist (Effervescent Hearts)
Hi, I am Valentina, a HCPC-registered Chartered Physiotherapist with over 5 years of experience working within the NHS, supporting people through injury recovery, pain management, rehabilitation and restoring confidence in their bodies. During my time in the NHS, I was a Quality Always Representative for Dementia Care and chaired the Falls Recovery Exercise Programme across North East Derbyshire. Alongside my NHS role, I taught a variety of exercise classes within the wider community.
My work is rooted in the belief that true recovery happens when we support the whole person—not just the physical symptoms. I understand that pain, tension, stress, emotions, lifestyle, and nervous system health are deeply interconnected. This is why my approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with a compassionate, inquisitive, and gentle way of working. I aim to create a safe, calm, and supportive space where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and cared for.
Alongside my clinical background, I have spent over 10 years immersed in dance, movement, energy work, Reiki, mind-body wellbeing, and later, life coaching. I graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Dance in 2013, which formed the foundation for my deep understanding, appreciation and love of the body and movement. My work in complementary therapies, specifically Reiki, led to my involvement with the Western Park Cancer Charity, where I supported the delivery of a community pilot project.
Drawing on my experience across healthcare, dance, movement, and complementary therapies, I founded my own business, Effervescent Hearts, in 2022. Effervescent Hearts brings together everything I have learned over more than a decade into a comprehensive and personalised approach to wellbeing and recovery. Alongside Physiotherapy, I also offer Reiki and Life Coaching as standalone services.
Outside of work, I have a deep love for nature and enjoy dancing, climbing, board games, and personal growth—all of which continue to inspire the way I support others on their journey towards greater health and wellbeing.
My belief is simple: recovery is about more than treating symptoms—it is about supporting the whole person.