Expert Physiotherapy Care in Oban
Helping adults and children move with ease and enjoy lasting wellbeing through a whole-person approach.
About
About InnerBalance Physiotherapy
At InnerBalance Physiotherapy, every person’s story matters.
I take a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care, meeting you where you are and supporting what’s most important to you, so you can move and feel your best.
Helping you recover, rebuild, and flourish
Compassionate, Whole-Person Care
With a deep respect for each person’s unique path, my aim is to provide care that’s compassionate, empowering, and truly personal.
Because everything in the body is connected, I look beyond the area of pain to understand the patterns that may be contributing, helping create lasting change, not just short-term relief. This approach supports recovery, restores balance, and enhances overall wellbeing.
My focus is always on working with you: listening, understanding, and helping you build confidence as you move towards your goals.
Supporting You Through Every Life Stage
Whether you’re supporting your child’s development, recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain, or simply ready to feel like yourself again, I’m here to guide your journey.
From infancy to adulthood and beyond, InnerBalance Physiotherapy offers personalised care to help you move more freely, feel stronger, and thrive at every stage of life.
Empowering Recovery & Lasting Wellness
For me, recovery is just the beginning. I want everyone I work with to feel supported and confident to keep improving long after they leave the clinic.
By combining hands-on treatment, movement-based therapy, and a whole-person perspective, I aim to help you restore balance, rediscover ease, and create lasting wellness.
Recover. Empower. Flourish.
Services
Your Needs, Our Priority
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What We Treat
Every person’s story is unique, and so is every body. My approach is about understanding the whole picture: how your body moves, adapts, and responds, rather than just focusing on one area of pain.
Whether discomfort has developed gradually or followed an injury, surgery, or period of stress, the aim is to understand why symptoms have appeared and how best to support recovery.
Google Reviews
Discover Why Patients Love Us
EXCELLENT
Based on 13 reviews
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Claire HartleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Karen's knowledge and treatments are outstanding. I first went to her about 10 years ago. I always recommend her to friend's and family. My father in law, after seeing Karen, was pain free for the first time in 50 years and she has helped me immeasurably. She is so much more than a straight forward physiotherapist. She has always worked out what is the source of problems rather than just treating the area where there is pain. We are SO LUCKY to have someone with so much experience in Oban.Posted on Google![]()
KirsteenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I would recommend Karen to anyone and already have. She is welcoming and find out all thats needed to know. She definitely knows her stuff. I left feeling pain free and confident that I could fox my issue. I will also be returning soon.Posted on Google![]()
Alice MillerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Karen at inner balance is a fantastic physio. She is friendly and approachable and most importantly excellent at identifying and fixing issues that cause pain and reduce mobility. Highly recommend.Posted on Google![]()
Anna McDonaldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Karen is a fantastic physiotherapist. She has been incredibly helpful in supporting my recovery after I injured my back, as well as helping me with my postpartum recovery following a C-section. I would highly recommend her!Posted on Google![]()
Hazel MccleanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Have been to Karen at innerbalace for myself ,also have taken my 14 year old daughter. She has years of experience with adults as well as children, this I found so helpful! It was so easy to book an appointment and pay! No hassle! Karen is so easy to talk too and explains everything that she is doing and what is happening to your body! I have found this an excellent physio service for oban ,so glad she is here! Definitely feeling better since I have attended my sessions with Karen. Well worth booking!!Posted on Google![]()
Claire KeenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
After seeing multiple different therapists over the years, Karen is the only person who has really got down to the root cause for me. She has made a huge difference to me and my quality of life. I honestly don't know where I would be without her. Would recommend her to everyone.Posted on Google![]()
Penny DixonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Karen is an exceptional physio, her skills are unparalleled. Her treatment has increased my mobility greatly following an accident, and I no longer need to take painkillers. We are so lucky to have her.Posted on Google![]()
Christine HamiltonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Towards the end of last year I was in extreme pain, hardly able to walk or even stand up straight and many household tasks had become almost impossible. In January I heard about Karen and immediately booked an appointment. Our first session resulted in an immediate improvement which continued over coming weeks. After 3/4 appointments my pain had lessened significantly. Since then, with Karen's ongoing support, I've continued to work towards improving the strength in my hips and legs. My dependence on a walking stick is greatly reduced and my general mobility is much improved. I would thoroughly recommend Karen to you. She is highly professional and thorough in her approach. She inspires confidence that if you follow her guidance and put in the effort you can get better. I'm proof of that! I'm so glad to have found her.Posted on Google![]()
Rory DowdTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I don't believe in magic but this is pretty close. Karen has helped massively to keep me running free. Her approach of looking at the body as a whole and her ability to diagnose and address the root cause of a problem is amazing. The word physio does not do her justice. Very fortunate to have this level of expertise on our doorstep. She is very caring and supportive. The best around, couldn't recommend enough.Posted on Google![]()
Caitlin AndersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had an old hip injury from a bike accident that I thought was healed.. during my first trimester of pregnancy and the relaxin hormones that came with it, the injury came back to haunt me and I was unable to run and do the activities I had previously loved. One visit to Karen and I was back to ParkRun with my friends 2 days later! She is very friendly, professional and a lovely environment to be around. Thank you so so much!
Team
Meet Karen
I qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2003. Since then I have built extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including over 2 decades working within the NHS with both adults and children.
Ongoing learning has always been an important part of my professional life. I’ve completed extensive postgraduate training and continue to build on my skills and understanding. Over many years, I’ve trained across the Barral Institute’s visceral, neural, vascular and articular curricula, progressing through advanced and specialised courses. I now enjoy working as a teaching assistant with the Institute, sharing my love of this work: its depth of anatomy, precision and attention to detail.
What Makes Us Different
InnerBalance Physiotherapy Holistic Physiotherapy for Lasting Wellness.
Helping you recover, move freely, and feel your best.
At InnerBalance Physiotherapy, I take a whole-body approach to care, combining clinical expertise with gentle, effective techniques to support your recovery and wellbeing. I work with adults and children using hands-on treatment and integrative approaches such as visceral manipulation, Applied Kinesiology, and Primitive Reflex Integration.
Recover. Empower. Flourish.