Physiotherapist: when to go and what it costs
A physiotherapist examines and rehabilitates musculoskeletal problems, such as back, neck and joint pain, with exercises and manual therapy. You can book a physiotherapist directly without a doctor's referral.
Over the next 7 days: 5591 available appointments in 30 cities; the soonest Sat 17 Oct in Helsinki (Terveystalo).
- available in 7 days
- 5591
- soonest appointment
- Sat 17 Oct
- cheapest appointment
- €47.10
- cities
- 30
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Appointments and prices updated 16/10/2026. Texts checked 16/10/2026.
What does a physiotherapist do?
A physiotherapist assesses mobility, muscle strength and how the body works and builds an individual exercise programme. Treatment can include manual therapy, taping and guidance for everyday movement. Physiotherapists also rehabilitate after surgery and sports injuries.
When to see a physiotherapist
- Back, neck or shoulder pain
- Joint pain or a sports injury
- Rehabilitation after surgery
- Posture or mobility problems
Do I need a referral for a physiotherapist?
As a self-paying patient you can book without a referral. Kela does not reimburse the visit without a doctor's prescription.
Available physiotherapist appointments by city
Available appointments over the next 7 days. Cheapest is the lowest price estimate the provider shows self-paying patients in its booking.
| City | Available | First available | Cheapest | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki | 1277 | Sat 17 Oct | €59.10 | Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen |
| Tampere | 721 | Sat 17 Oct | €66.10 | Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Espoo | 534 | Mon 19 Oct | €57.10 | Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Turku | 395 | Sat 17 Oct | €70.10 | Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Oulu | 359 | Sat 17 Oct | €59.10 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Vantaa | 270 | Sun 18 Oct | €62.10 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna |
| Lappeenranta | 201 | Mon 19 Oct | €61.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna |
| Jyväskylä | 195 | Sat 17 Oct | €53.10 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna |
| Kuopio | 179 | Mon 19 Oct | €74.10 | Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen |
| Rauma | 160 | Mon 19 Oct | €52.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Kokkola | 135 | Mon 19 Oct | €59.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Lahti | 122 | Mon 19 Oct | €75.10 | Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Seinäjoki | 118 | Mon 19 Oct | €54.90 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Rovaniemi | 115 | Mon 19 Oct | €47.10 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Pori | 108 | Mon 19 Oct | €70.10 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Järvenpää | 100 | Mon 19 Oct | €70.10 | Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Kotka | 79 | Mon 19 Oct | €72.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna |
| Vaasa | 70 | Mon 19 Oct | €78.50 | Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Joensuu | 59 | Mon 19 Oct | €70.10 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Kirkkonummi | 57 | Mon 19 Oct | €69.10 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Hyvinkää | 56 | Mon 19 Oct | €90.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Hämeenlinna | 49 | Mon 19 Oct | €95.10 | Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Porvoo | 48 | Mon 19 Oct | €70.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Mikkeli | 45 | Mon 19 Oct | €62.10 | Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen |
| Salo | 41 | Mon 19 Oct | €75.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Kouvola | 39 | Mon 19 Oct | €61.10 | Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Kajaani | 29 | Mon 19 Oct | €59.10 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Imatra | 13 | Mon 19 Oct | €67.10 | Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Iisalmi | 9 | Mon 19 Oct | €100.50 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Lohja | 8 | Mon 19 Oct | €107.60 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
How much does a physiotherapist appointment cost?
Prices from the providers' public price lists, service and Kanta fees included.
Remote physiotherapist appointments
Over the next 7 days: 1279 physiotherapist appointments by video or phone, which you can take from anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor's referral for physiotherapy?
No: you can book a physiotherapist yourself. Kela reimburses physiotherapy only when a doctor has prescribed it.
Where can I see a physiotherapist soonest?
Over the next 7 days the soonest available appointment is Sat 17 Oct in Helsinki: Terveystalo, Terveystalo Kamppi. Most available appointments: Helsinki 1277, Tampere 721, Espoo 534.
Where is the cheapest physiotherapist appointment?
The cheapest available appointment over the next 7 days is €47.10 (Mehiläinen, Mehiläinen Rovaniemi Valtakatu, Rovaniemi, Thu 22 Oct). The price is the booking's estimate for self-paying patients.
Can I see a physiotherapist remotely?
Yes: over the next 7 days there are 1279 video or phone appointments open to all of Finland.
Can I find an English-speaking physiotherapist?
Over the next 7 days: 4016 available appointments with doctors known to speak English. You can filter the search by language.