
ABOUT ME
After completing a PhD in Psychology and working as a researcher within the field of mental health for many years, I decided to leave academia behind and retrain as a massage therapist. Mental and physical health are intricately linked, so this decision felt like a natural shift for me.
I trained at the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) and qualified as a Soft Tissue Therapist in 2014. I am passionate about continuing to learn and develop as a therapist and have since completed several professional development courses, including Pregnancy & Post-natal Massage, Myofascial Release, and Reflexology. I’m also enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and have worked as a tutor for LSSM on their BTEC Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy course.
As a therapist, my main goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome pain and discomfort. My treatments are bespoke, and I draw on a range of techniques. I also give self-care advice. I have experience of working with a range of conditions, including low back pain, piriformis syndrome, frozen shoulder, tennis/golfer's elbow, and plantar fasciitis. I have worked with climbers, aerialists, runners, cyclists, as well as clients that have non-sporting related musculoskeletal pain. I firmly believe that soft tissue therapy can benefit everyone.
I am a full member of the Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists (ISRM) and have professional indemnity insurance and first aid training.
You can contact me here.
Behind The Mask
If you would like a bit more of an insight into me and how I work, take a look at this 5 minute interview I did back in December 2020 with Mark from Natural Balance Therapies.
TRAINING
My Qualifications and Professional Development
ANNA SWERDLOW; THE SCHOOL OF FINE TUNING
IICT Reflexology Diploma, Level 3
MFR UK
Integrated Myofascial Therapy, Level 1
GATEWAY
Indian Head Massage
JOHN GIBBONS; BODYMASTER METHOD
Shoulder Joint Masterclass
IAM TOOLS
Instrument Assisted Massage 1:1 training
LONDON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
JENNY BURRELL; BURRELL EDUCATION
Pregnancy and Post-natal Massage, including Remedial Therapy
JING ADVANCED MASSAGE TRAINING
Forearm and Deep Tissue Massage
JING ADVANCED MASSAGE TRAINING
Carpal Tunnel, Wrist & RSI pain
IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
Anatomy on Cadavers: Common injuries of the upper and lower body
LONDON SCHOOL OF SPORTS MASSAGE (LSSM)
BTEC Professional Diploma in Clinical Sport and Remedial Massage, Level 5