My Qualifications
Trained in Sports and Remedial Massage with further studies in Myofascial Therapy and Kinesio Taping.
Qualifications
Diploma Sports and Remedial Massage
2003-2004
BTEC Level 4 (recognised for medial insurance)
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Underpinning Anatomy and Physiology
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Applied Anatomy and Physiology
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Patient Evaluation (diagnosis)
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Sport and Remedial Massage Techniques
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Injury treatment and rehabilitation
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Soft tissue manipulation
Myofascial Release Therapy
December 2004
70 hours
Based on Ida Rolf’s 10 sessions, the course covered
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Postural Analysis
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Release of each fascial layer
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Final postural analysis
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Tailored session for final corrective work
Kinesio Taping
September 2011
16 hours
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Understanding how the tape works
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Managing pain
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Increasing muscle contraction
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Decreasing muscle contraction
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Lymphatic drainage
Fascial Fitness
February 2012
14 hours
Taught by Robert Schliep, using his extensive research into the fascia
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Latest research in fascia
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Changing fascia through movement
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Changing fascia through dynamic loading
Cycling Coach
2020-2022
8 hours
British Cycling Coach
72 hours
Level 1 – 3, covering the follow
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Coaching individual skills
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Race and ride strategy
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Planning and implementing performance based coaching plans
CPD studies
2006
8 hours
Focus on understanding deviations from idea posture and how to correct them.
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Sportex Conference 12 hours – September 2005
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Anatomy review (cadaver studies) 4 hours – October 2005
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Cutting Edge groin pain investigation and Management 1.5 hours – October 2005
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Myofascial Matrix Conference 11.5 hours – September 2006
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Which injection, when and why? 2 hours – January 2006
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Overtraining Syndrome, Implementation of Recovery and Monitoring Programmes 1.5 hours – September 2006
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Anatomy Trains, Tom Meyers 8 hours – March 2008
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Postural assessment
2006
8 hours
Focus on understanding deviations from idea posture and how to correct them.
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Variations on postural deviations
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Underlying structures affecting deviations
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Techniques to treat deviations
Teaching certificate
2010
40 hours
Preparing to teach in the Adult Learning Sector
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Understanding the 3 learning theories
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Understanding hear-see-do learning methods
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Planning sessions based on curriculum
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Planning a curriculum
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Learning for teaching
As a tutor at the London School of Sports Massage, I was required to do additional research for planning and teaching courses.