We are very excited to introduce a Massage Therapy / Sports Massage service to The Village Clinic. We do get lots of requests for massage so thought it was about time we searched for a new team member, and we feel we have found the perfect therapist.
Meet Will, our Soft Tissue Therapist/ Massage Therapist
Will joins us with the following qualifications: BSc Sports Health Studies , Sports
Massage Therapist (BTEC level 5). He is a
Soft Tissue Therapist, he trained at the Oxford School of Sports Massage
graduating with a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage and Soft
Tissue Therapy. Since graduating he has worked in a clinic in Oxfordshire He
has since returned to the School to take extra courses in taping and strapping.
Additionally completing a BSc in Sports Health Studies from the University of
Gloucestershire and short courses in myofascial cupping and dry needling.
Will worked
as a student therapist with London Irish and has since worked with Oxford
University RFC in their lead up to Varsity. Additionally, he has worked with
local rugby and cricket clubs in Oxford carrying out sports massage. He has
experience working in gyms as a fitness instructor ensuring technique and
execution of exercises for clients is always a priority. He has gained
experience working with a range of clients from sedentary desk based jobs to
competitive athletes.
Wondering if you might benefit from Massage Therapy? Here is some further information for you:
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of muscles,
tendons, ligaments and other soft tissue structures it is performed by
therapists who have been specially trained, this training requires your
therapist to be highly knowledgeable around anatomy and physiology.
Additionally, having the ability to help you with remedial exercises to help
your current complaints. However, if you are looking for someone to assess and
look into the root cause and give a diagnosis an appointment with one of our
physiotherapy team would be a good starting point.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage at the Village clinic is a useful adjunct to
rehabilitation and treatment but is also useful for anyone leading an active
lifestyle as it provides a whole-body approach to bodily function and injury
prevention. Our therapist believes in easing out muscular tightness to aid
restoration of normal movement, a variety of techniques will be used throughout
the session. Please note that these types of massage therapy are not the same
as a relaxing Swedish massage and can sometimes be quite uncomfortable as the
body relaxes, releases, and returns to a state of equilibrium. It’s important
to communicate to us during your treatment how you are feeling throughout the
session.
As the name sports massage suggests it is designed for the
athletic population whether before or after competition or even used for
maintenance/recovery.
Is Massage Therapy suitable for me if I don't do sports?
Yes, it is highly suitable for non-athletic
populations such as an office worker with upper back stiffness/pain, a teacher
with lower back stiffness/pain etc.
Massage and Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists are excited to have a massage therapist to refer to once you have finished with your physio treatment. We feel it is perfect for our patients to maintain their progress and ensure they are not tightening up again and maintain normal movement patterns. As with our Podiatry team, there can be a seamless flow between the all our services if required.
If you would like to book a massage appointment with Will he has clinics on Tuesday afternoons / evenings, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Please call us on 01242 673507. We will have regular offers on so please like and follow our facebook page
