Farhana (Fara) Sonday

Specialist pelvic health, oncology and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, Central London

Farhana Sonday, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist at PhysioReform London

Fara qualified in 2005 and has worked in NHS and private practice in London since 2008. She founded PhysioReform in 2018 and treats pelvic health, oncology and musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular focus on care that people often find difficult to ask for.

Qualifications and registrations

HCPC registered

Health and Care Professions Council

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Member

POGP member

Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy

The Pelvic Floor Society

Member

Qualified at the University of Cape Town, 2005. Over 20 years in practice.

About Fara

Fara is a specialist pelvic health, oncology and musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience. She graduated in 2005 from the University of Cape Town and began her career in South Africa, before relocating to London in 2008. She worked in NHS and private clinics across London before founding PhysioReform in 2018.

She treats pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, prolapse and pregnancy-related concerns, alongside oncology and post-surgical rehabilitation. She also supports musculoskeletal injuries affecting the back, neck, hips and shoulders. In every appointment, her aim is to help you understand what is contributing to your symptoms, using a personalised exercise plan, movement retraining and practical advice you can use between sessions.

Many people find pelvic health difficult to talk about. Fara creates a comfortable, unhurried space where you can discuss symptoms openly. Where an internal examination is relevant, it is offered only where clinically useful, it is always optional, and nothing happens without your consent.

Her experience with patients of different ages and backgrounds means treatment is built around your own life, goals and activity level. Outside the clinic, she balances a love of food with regular exercise and is a keen traveller.

Areas of clinical focus

The conditions Fara sees most often. Each links to a full explanation of how physiotherapy can help.

How Fara works

01

Listen

Your history, your symptoms and what you want to get back to.

02

Assess

A physical assessment of movement, strength and, where relevant, pelvic floor function.

03

Explain

What is contributing to your symptoms, in language that makes sense.

04

Plan

A programme built around your life, not a generic sheet of exercises.

05

Review

Progress checked and the plan adjusted as you improve.

Experience

  • 2005Qualified at the University of Cape Town
  • 2005Began practising in South Africa
  • 2008Relocated to London
  • 2008-2018NHS and private practice in London
  • 2018Founded PhysioReform
ExcellentGoogle star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 55.023 reviews
5.0Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Excellent23 reviews
Posted on Google Google
Olivia Antoniou profile picture
Olivia Antoniou
63 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I'm so grateful for Fara's treatment during my pregnancy. Fara helped to relieve my sciatic nerve and lower back pain, amongst other pregancy related aches. She has also provided me with further guidance to prepare me for birth. I highly reccomend Fara and Physioreform.
Posted on Google Google
Kate Flynn profile picture
Kate Flynn
87 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fara is excellent, she has helped me with both shoulder & hip issues. I always felt relaxed & in expert hands.
Posted on Google Google
fred Ziecker profile picture
fred Ziecker
89 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fara is a fantastic physio. She is knowledgeable, informative and patient. I was seeing her for several months after a horrible ankle injury and surgery. Even after my 1st session my walking (and confidence) improved and all these months later I’m back doing everything I want to. She even made my recovery process fun!
Posted on Google Google
G Williams profile picture
G Williams
180 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fara was recommended to me by my spine surgeon back in 2017, and I have been seeing her regularly for 9 years. I am happy to say I’ve been 100% painfree since my microdiscettomy operation, thanks to a combination of reformer Pilates and Fara’s top treatment of my back, with physiomassage and updated exercises. She always checks my progress and keeps me monitored, adjusting treatment as required. I have degenerative disk disease, and so am especially grateful to Fara for my improvement, and for being fully active and painfree all these years. She is moreover completely reliable, honest and courteous, a pleasure to work with and totally professional. I am happy to recommend her without hesitation — thank you Fara!
Posted on Google Google
Nicholas Wood profile picture
Nicholas Wood
189 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Extremely knowledgable and thoroughly professional. Farhana has helped sort out my shoulder, knee and back issues over a number of years. Highly recommended!
Posted on Google Google
Francesca Neal profile picture
Francesca Neal
195 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fara is great, very empathetic, knowledgeable and effective. She helped me considerably with my SI issues. Would highly recommend!
Posted on Google Google
Jessica Westland profile picture
Jessica Westland
417 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Couldn’t recommend enough. Incredibly well looked after and have healed brilliantly.
Posted on Google Google
Paul Adeleke profile picture
Paul Adeleke
454 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have been receiving physiotherapy treatment for a shoulder issue and have been extremely impressed with the care and expertise provided. From the initial assessment through to the ongoing sessions, Farhana has been thorough, knowledgeable, and attentive to detail. She took time to explain the nature of the problem clearly and provided a treatment plan that addressed both the symptoms and the underlying causes. The exercises prescribed were practical and manageable, and I have noticed a significant improvement in both mobility and strength. Thank You!
Posted on Google Google
Lowri profile picture
Lowri
457 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fara is very professional and a natural at what she does. She made me feel at ease straight away and has been so supportive and encouraging. She has a very holistic approach and is an expert in women's health. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Posted on Google Google
Susanna Massa profile picture
Susanna Massa
487 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fara is a fantastic and super competent physiotherapist. I met her many years ago and I still session with her whenever I feel the need. She is very expert in her field and her kindness, good manners, empathy and welcoming approach are a great added value. I cannot ask for more!

Book with Fara

Ready to get started? Book your appointment online in under two minutes.