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What is the difference between naturopathy and physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is assessment-led rehabilitation for pain and restricted movement, usually targeting a specific structure. Naturopathy is broader and lifestyle-led, working across diet, movement, stress and sleep. Nirmalkaya offers both, and an assessment decides which you need — often it is a combination rather than one or the other.

People often arrive having decided which they need. That decision is usually made on what a friend recommended rather than on what is actually going on, which is one reason we assess before recommending anything.

A rough guide

  • A specific injury, a joint that will not move properly, pain with a clear mechanical pattern — physiotherapy leads
  • Fatigue, digestion, sleep, stress, weight, metabolic concerns — naturopathy and nutrition lead
  • Long-standing back or neck pain — almost always both, because posture, movement and stress all feed it

Still not sure? Call 7696661169 — we would rather explain twice than have you guess once.

Start with an assessment.

Every plan here begins with understanding what is actually happening. Twenty minutes, ₹800, and it comes off your programme if you start one within 7 days.