Rebuild and Recover with
Individualized Injury Recovery

led by a multidisciplinary team to restore how your body moves, while building lasting strength and
confidence through expert guidance and community support.

Reimagine

Healing is not just about going back to how things were. It is about discovering what is possible now. With a team that listens and a community that understands, our Sussex rehabilitation clinic is here to help you reimagine what could be.

Rebuild

Recovery takes time, care, and the right support. Through tailored rehabilitation, we help you rebuild strength and confidence, step by step and at your pace.

Reset

Setbacks happen, but they don’t define you. At Refocus, we see injury recovery as a chance to pause, reflect, and begin again with purpose and clarity.

At Refocus, we understand that injury affects more than just your body.

It can shake your confidence, interrupt your routine, and make the next step feel unclear. That is why our focus is on physio-led recovery that supports the whole person, not just the injury or pain.

Our rehabilitation support is guided by experienced physiotherapists and delivered through a multidisciplinary team, including exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports massage therapists. We work closely together with the goal that our patients come back stronger than before.

At Refocus, we understand that recovery is not just physical. We offer our clients the opportunity to become part of a community of people who understand what you are going through. Whether you are just starting out or rebuilding after a long journey, we are here to help you move forward with trust, consistency, and care.

Our
Services

Whether you’ve been injured, rebuilding strength, or recovering from sport, our treatments are designed around your needs.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy assesses and treats injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, bones, joints, and nerves. This is done by addressing the root cause, aiming to restore movement and function, pain reduction, and improved quality of life using a combination of  personalised exercises, manual therapy, and functional rehabilitation.

Sports Massage

Sports massage helps people of all activity levels reduce muscle tension, improve recovery, prevent injury, and enhance performance through targeted, hands-on treatment, aiding the work of functional development and physiotherapy.

Functional Development

Help individuals improve physical performance, prevent injury, and support recovery through tailored exercise programs and one-on-one coaching aim to optimise movement and body function.

Rhys Sauter - Sussex Physiotherapist

Rhys Sauter

Founder and Team Lead 

With a background in physiotherapy and a passion for rehabilitation and performance, Rhys founded Refocus Health to bridge the gap between injury recovery and long-term physical well-being. Originally from Zambia and educated in South Africa, he deeply values the importance of community, support, and a sense of belonging. His approach combines tailored, evidence-based treatment focused on musculoskeletal rehab, functional strength, and injury prevention. Rhys takes a hands-on, client-first approach, creating a space where individuals feel supported not only physically but also emotionally, fostering community, accountability, and enjoying the shared progress

Jess Sauter

Co-founder & Practice Support

Jess brings calm, creativity and care to the experience at Refocus. With a background in fine art, education, hospitality and coaching, she blends people-first thinking with strong operational support across admin, marketing and community building. Originally from South Africa, Jess is passionate about creating a welcoming space where clients feel supported from day one. She helps shape an environment that fosters recovery, confidence and lasting wellbeing.

Hannah Refocus Health - Strength & Conditioning Coach

Hannah Griffiths

Hannah found weightlifting and never looked back after. Since then, she’s competed in 16 comps including the English Champs, and now brings that experience to help others feel stronger, more confident, and technically sharper. Coaching since 2022, she’s passionate about making lifting accessible for everyone and believes every good session is made better with a four-legged training partner.

Liam Mitchell Refocus Health - Strength & Conditioning Coach

Liam Mitchell

Strength & Conditioning Coach

With a background supporting elite athletes from England Rugby 7s to GB Sailing, Liam brings world-class rehab and performance strategies to everyday clients. Specialising in knee and ankle rehabilitation, he blends science-backed training with real-world results, helping hundreds of people rebuild strength and return to sport pain-free. Whether you’re recovering from injury or looking to reach peak performance, you’re in expert hands.

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Natalie Payne
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Recently had treatment for De Quervain's tenosynovitis with Rhys, he’s was so knowledgable and has really helped with my recovery! Highly recommend this service, five star review.
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Montanna Mookram
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I’ve had continuous back, shoulder and knee pain for a few years and since going to refocus health I’ve seen massive improvements and have gained a better understanding of what is causing it and how to help the pain in day to day activities thank you so much !
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Ashleigh Vickers
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Probably one of the most professional back massages I have had. It was the perfect strength and he was very attentive. Rhys is extremely knowledgeable and gave me the option to be given exercises as well to help with the tension in my back, which has been extremely helpful.
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Thomasin Quibell
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Rhys treated me for neck injury and back pain. He empathetically listens attentively to concerns and takes time to ask questions and understand needs fully prior to starting treatment. Medically he is very knowledgable. His massage and treatment programme was excellent. I would highly recommend him.