Niagara Barreto
BSc (Physio) PgDip MCSP
Specialist MSK Chartered Physiotherapist
Senior Associate
I’m passionate about helping people move more freely, manage chronic pain, and feel better in their bodies.
Qualifications
2007 BSc Physiotherapy – Estácio de Sá University
Post Graduate Qualifications
2009 PgDip Public Health – Plínio Leite University
2012 PgDip Hospital Physiotherapy -Redentor University
2023 PgDip Mental Health – Cândido Mendes University
2024 PgDip Acupuncture – Unyleya University
Regulatory Bodies
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) (CSP 119959)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (PH 140560)
Professional Memberships
Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Professional Experience
March 2025 – present – Senior MSK Physio at Physis
2024 – Bodyset, Oxfordshire
2023 – MSK Physio – Cotswold Physio
2022 – Oxford Private Care- UK
2021 – Casa De Saude Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora – Brazil
2021 — Teresópolis Constantino Ottaviano
2020 — Pro Criança Cardiaca Jutta Batista Hospital
2020 — Pro Criança Cardiaca Jutta Batista Hospital
2018 — Blackpool University Hospitals
2013 –2017 — Hospital Complex of Niterói
2013 – 2016 — José Rabelo de Mello Local Hospital
2012 –2012 — Mário Niajar Emergency Hospital
2011 – 2013 — Santa Cruz Portuguese Hospital
Training and background
I’m passionate about helping people move more freely, feel more confident in their bodies, and find relief from pain that may have held them back for years. My physiotherapy journey began in Brazil in 2007, and has since taken me across different healthcare systems and specialties—from musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic pain management to paediatrics, intensive care, mental health, and acupuncture. This broad experience has shaped me into a clinician who sees the whole person, not just the injury.
Whether someone is recovering from a long‑term condition, navigating the impact of stress on their body, or rebuilding strength after injury, my goal is always the same: to listen, to understand, and to create a treatment plan that truly supports their unique needs and lifestyle. I combine evidence‑based techniques with a warm, empathetic approach, integrating hands‑on therapy, tailored exercise, acupuncture, and education so that every patient feels empowered—not overwhelmed—on their recovery journey.
I believe that healing happens when people feel safe, supported, and understood. I’m here to walk alongside my patients as they regain movement, resilience, and a renewed sense of control over their wellbeing
Special Interests
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy
Chronic Pain