Ascenti Physio and Vista Health – the UK’s leading provider of private diagnostic scans – have joined forces to offer a new ‘all-in-one’ service for patients at four Vista Health clinics across the UK, making it easier for patients to access both physiotherapy and diagnostic scans in one place.
The clinics, located in Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, and Waterloo, are home to Vista’s state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and Ascenti physiotherapy sessions. They provide a fast and convenient route for patients to receive end-to-end care for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including joint and back pain, whiplash, sports injuries, and complex pain.
Jacqui Dorney, Managing Director at Ascenti Phsyio, said: “Many patients with MSK conditions aren’t sure whether they need physiotherapy or a diagnostic scan. They want answers and advice from specialists, without the stress of having to wait weeks for an appointment.”
“That’s why we’ve partnered with Vista Health. Patients are assessed and, depending on their needs, referred for an in-house scan or physio session, making their road to recovery quicker, easier, and more streamlined.”
Jacqui Dorney, Managing Director at Ascenti Physio
According to the BMA, the average patient waiting time in 2025 to start any kind of physiotherapy treatment is nearly 14 weeks. With these ‘all-in-one’ care clinics, patients can book appointments as early as the same or the next day.
Ascenti and Vista Health are also exploring the possibility of opening additional co-branded care clinics across the UK in the future.
This partnership marks the latest step in Ascenti’s ongoing growth journey, following the acquisition of SIX Physio and the appointments of Ian Thistlewood as Group CEO in June 2024 and Jacqui Dorney as Managing Director of Ascenti Physio in August 2025.
