About Us

The Evolution of Excellence: Our Story

East Devon Physical Therapy’s journey began with a vision: to bring elite-level rehabilitation and treatment to everyone. Founded by Guy Sweetman, our practice emerged from humble beginnings—a converted bedroom clinic serving local sports teams and community members—to become one of the South West’s leading physical therapy centres.

Our Founding Journey After completing his degree, Guy built his foundation in sports therapy through positions with Exeter City FC and Exeter Chiefs, whilst maintaining a private practice. Recognising a significant gap in specialised physical therapy services within a 20-mile radius, Guy launched East Devon Sports Therapy in early 2010, securing our first location in Seaton’s Grattan House.

Commitment to Innovation Within just four months of opening, we made our first major investment in cutting-edge technology—introducing the South West’s first specialised LASER system. This early commitment to advanced treatment options set the foundation for our philosophy: delivering elite-level care to every patient.

Growing Our Expertise In 2015, we welcomed Scott and Gary to our team, expanding our expertise and treatment capacity. Our commitment to innovation continued as we achieved several regional firsts:

• First South West practice to offer Photobiomodulation LASER therapy
• Pioneer in providing Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill rehabilitation
• First UK supplier of Phits custom 3D-printed insoles (2014)

Expanding Our Vision 2020 marked a significant milestone with our expansion to our current Axminster facility—a state-of-the-art centre eight times larger than our original location. This growth enabled us to welcome additional specialists and our dedicated Pilates instructor.

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our commitment to advancement never wavered. Through several innovation grants and awards, we continued to invest in cutting-edge equipment and treatments typically found only in elite sports facilities.

Looking Forward Today, our Axminster centre stands as a testament to our mission: providing exceptional care and innovative treatments to all—from elite athletes to those managing chronic conditions. We remain committed to expanding our capabilities, ensuring everyone has access to the highest standard of physical therapy care.

Our journey continues as we look toward future innovations and opportunities to serve our community better, helping every patient live life to the fullest.