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What can I provide?

 

Massage/Physio/Pilates

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Various day and evening slots available to suit your needs, please get in touch for availability

 

I am a Chartered Physiotherapist, qualified Sports Massage Therapist and Physiotherapy Pilates teacher with a special interest and background in outdoor and adventure sports.  

 

I have a love of adventure which has seen me enjoy a range of outdoor activities that fuel my passion to help others achieve their goals within these sports. I am also a climbing/skiing and outdoor education instructor.

 

All of this has led me to a good understanding of the specific effects these activities have on the body, and the required form to be successful within them.

I offer both Physiotherapy and Sports Massage. With 6 years clinical experience, I can offer a comprehensive and personalised functional assessment, targeted treatment and rehabilitation advice and exercises to help you achieve your goals.

 

You may have a good idea already of what the main differences are and what you would like from the session. For those that aren’t sure I’ve put together a brief guide to highlight the main differences.

 

I tend to tailor it to what you would most like to get out of it and often this ends up as a combination! The way I see it, tell me how I can help and I’ll call on whichever combination of my skills and experience will help you get the best result!

 

 

Physiotherapy and Sports Massage

 

What does it involve?

 

Physiotherapy

 

Initial assessment is 60 minutes and starts with a thorough history taking chat which allows me to hone in on a targeted physical assessment to provide you with the best and safest treatment for your goals. Physiotherapy treatment varies depending on each individual but draws on elements of rehabilitative exercise including Pilates and Clinical Yoga as well as Sports Massage and bodywork techniques as needed. I will always aim to empower you with the knowledge and skills to progress and thrive.

 

Sports Massage

 

Sports Massage sessions tend to focus on more global goals such as functional assessments rather than acute injury for example typical muscle imbalance patterns found in specific sports such as running and cycling or for to minimise joint and muscle tightness that could lead to injury when increasing mileage or training for events. I still take a detailed history and provide rehabilitative advice and exercises however the majority of conditions I see for massage are less complex in nature than those requiring physiotherapy, allowing the majority of the session to be spent hands on.

 

Sports Massage is a treatment to the soft tissues of the body including muscles and tendons, usually directly on the skin using a lotion. All lotion used is hypoallergenic. The difference between this and general massage is the specific assessment and a slightly deeper and more targeted application of the massage itself.

 

Do I have to be an athlete?

 

You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from sports massage or physio, it’s suitable for everyday postural muscle tightness or as part of overall personal wellbeing.

 

When is it available & how much does it cost?

 

I have varied availability during the day Monday and Friday and weekday evenings. Please message me for availability.

 

All initial appointments are 60 minutes and follow up appointments can be booked for 60 minutes or 30 minutes.

 

60 minutes @ £40

30 minutes @£25

 

Whether you just want to check in for a standard screening to ensure you are achieving your best, or have a current issue you're already aware of I am happy to help.

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Sport specialisms:• Climbing• Skiing/Snowboarding• Trail running• Surfing• Aerial arts• Caving• Canoeing/Kayaking• Mountaineering/ Mountain walking• Mountain biking

 

Pilates

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Tuesdays @ Totterdown Methodist Church

Bushy Park, BS4 2AD

 

6:15-7:15 Beginners/Improvers

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£10/block of 6 £48/Move GB

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I'm always driven to find new ways of improving strength and movement and have found the body awareness and focused strength of Pilates has benefited my own personal performance and well-being and I aim to share this along with my physiotherapy clinical experience to benefit you too!

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I provide beginners and improvers Pilates classes with a maximum of 12 in a class to allow in depth personalised teaching and attention.  As an experienced physiotherapist I have the skills to safely and effectively teach you in a way that is specific to you and any physical issues you may be working with. I have completed my Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute Matwork  level 3 certificate.

 

Beginners class is suitable for those with no or little experience or who are recovering from injury although please see below regarding pre-assessment if you have any pain/injury.

 

Power Pilates is a more intensive workout, perfect for complementing sport or for progression of fitness. Not suitable for those with injuries or beginners (unless you are already used to an intermediate level of fitness) 

 

PLEASE NOTE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED

Please contact me to discuss availability and make a booking.  If you currently have any health issues such as acute low back pain or other injuries/conditions we will need to do a 1:1 assessment before your first lesson. This ensures I can provide you with a safe and effective class. If you're not sure if this applies, please feel free to just contact me to chat it over.

I look forward to working with you!