Physiotherapist in Bodrum

I am Elif Angın, MSc PT, a specialist physiotherapist Bodrum expats, foreign residents and holiday visitors can talk to in English, without needing a translator or a Turkish-speaking friend on the phone. I run my own physiotherapy clinic in Bodrum, and a good part of my week is spent with people who moved here from the UK, Germany, Russia, the Netherlands and many other places. Some live here all year, some come for the summer, and some simply arrive for a week by the sea and then find their back or knee has other plans.

Whatever brings you in, my aim is the same: to understand what is going on, explain it in plain language and agree on a plan that fits your life here. This page tells you a little about me, the kind of physiotherapy in Bodrum I offer, and what to expect if you decide to come and see me.

About me: Elif Angın, MSc PT

I studied physiotherapy at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, finishing my BSc in 2018, and stayed on for my master’s degree in physiotherapy, which I completed in 2022. I then worked as a respiratory physiotherapist at Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital, including intensive care units during the pandemic. Hospital work teaches you a lot about patience, about reading medical reports carefully, and about working as part of a team with doctors.

In 2022 I set up the Bodrum branch of Fizyopark and worked there until 2025. Since 2025 I have been running my own clinic under my own name. I am trained in the Schroth method for scoliosis, and over the years I have built a particular interest in pregnancy and postnatal care and in hands-on work through osteopathic manual therapy.

What I treat at my clinic in Bodrum

Most people come to me with pain, stiffness or a movement problem that has started to get in the way of normal life. Below are the three areas I have written separate English pages for, followed by the other services I offer. Those are described in more detail on the Turkish pages of this site, but every one of them is available in English.

Osteopathic manual therapy

For back pain, neck tension, stiff shoulders and the kind of aches that seem to move around the body, I often combine physiotherapy with osteopathic manual therapy techniques. It is gentle, hands-on work, always followed by simple exercises you can do at home. You can read how I use it on my page about osteopathic manual therapy in Bodrum.

Pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy

Pregnancy changes how you move, sleep and carry yourself, and recovery after birth deserves real attention. I work with pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, pelvic floor recovery and C-section recovery, and I teach pregnancy Pilates. Everything starts with your doctor’s approval. More on the pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy page.

Schroth therapy for scoliosis

The Schroth method uses three-dimensional exercises and breathing to work with the shape of a scoliotic spine. I see children, teenagers and adults, and I work alongside the family’s orthopaedic doctor. Details are on the Schroth scoliosis therapy page.

Other services

• Orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, for example after an injury, a fracture or knee and shoulder surgery
• Clinical Pilates and reformer Pilates, planned around your body rather than a fixed class routine
• Posture work for people who sit at a desk, drive a lot or spend long hours on their phone
• Support for lipedema and leg swelling, where the Normatec pneumatic compression device can be one part of a programme that also includes exercise and advice

What your first visit looks like

A first appointment is mostly about listening and assessing. I will ask how the problem started, what makes it better or worse, your general health, any medication and what you would like to be able to do again. Then I look at how you move, test strength and flexibility, and examine the painful area.

Before we finish, I explain what I think is happening and what I suggest. If I feel something needs a doctor’s opinion first, I will say so honestly. Some practical points:

• Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, such as leggings or shorts and a T-shirt
• Bring any reports, scans or X-rays you have, in English or any other language
• Make a short list of the medicines you take
• Allow a little extra time for your first visit, as the assessment takes longer than a follow-up session

Most people leave the first session with a few exercises to start straight away. I prefer a short programme you will actually do over a long sheet that ends up in a drawer.

Physiotherapy in Bodrum for holiday visitors

Every summer I meet visitors who strained a back lifting suitcases, twisted an ankle on a boat ladder or arrived with an old shoulder problem that flared up after a long flight. If you are only here for a week or two, we can plan a short block of sessions that fits around your holiday and focuses on what helps you most during your stay.

If you have medical reports or imaging from home, please bring them or send them over WhatsApp before you come. It saves time and lets me see what your own doctors have already found. At the end of your stay I can write a short summary of what we did, so your physiotherapist at home can pick up where we left off. As an English-speaking physiotherapist in Bodrum, I find this kind of handover makes a real difference to people who travel back and forth.

Opening hours and how to reach the clinic

My clinic is in Bodrum. If you are not sure how to find it, send me a message and I will share a map pin.

• Hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00. Closed on Sundays.
• WhatsApp and phone: +90 532 493 61 48
• Address: Ziya Gökalp Cd. No:22/B2, Bodrum, Muğla
• Language: sessions are available in English and Turkish

Appointments are arranged in advance, so I can give each person the time they need. You are welcome to get in touch by WhatsApp with a short description of your problem, and I will reply with available times. You can also find all contact details on the contact page. If you would like to read more first, the pages on osteopathic manual therapy, pregnancy and postnatal care and Schroth therapy explain each area in more depth.

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