Newsletter - October 2023
An Introduction From Me
Hey Everyone.
Welcome to my third newsletter which will give a little update on what I have been doing recently and what I am planning for the coming months.
Summer’s over now and thankfully we had some lovely weather in September which definitely lifted my spirits! I’ve been busy over the last couple of months treating clients, doing some learning, working with a local football club and supporting a local cyclist who is hoping to become pro!. You can read a bit more about all of this below.
I am off on holiday in October for a couple of weeks. Me and my husband are going to visit some friends in the USA for a few days and then a bit of a road trip through Georgia and Florida. I’m really looking forward to a break away, seeing friends, seeing a bit of the USA and enjoying some great food and drink!
I hope you all enjoy the content of this newsletter, please feel free to give me any feedback you have or any ideas you would like to read about in future issues.
Happy Reading!
Clinic News
Since November 2022 I have been working with Finn Dunton who is a young cyclist hoping to make it as a pro! I have treated Finn through both his training and race season, which has now come to an end. Finn had some great results this year and showed himself to be both a fierce competitor and a great team player. Finn has been coming to see me regularly for maintenance treatments to help with his recovery and to keep him moving well. There were also a few niggles to treat along the way too!.
I am looking forward to continuing to support Finn though his 2023/2024 training and race season.
I have recently also been done some training to ensure I am unto date with the best evidence to ensure my treatments are effective.
In September I studied with “Movement Therapy Education” in Birmingham to further my understanding of manual therapy and how best to use the nervous system to reduce pain and discomfort, as well and helping to improve movement. The course was called Dermoneuromodulation and it basically introduced how best to influence the nervous system by touching and moving the skin. It was a great course and I am already using lots of what I learned In my clinic when treating clients with pain and dysfunction.
I also did a webinar with the ST School on red flags, how to recognise them and when to refer to another healthcare professional. This is a really important topic and although I was familiar with red flags it’s always good to update your knowledge! The course was taught by a brilliant teacher and highlighted the importance of recognising issues which might be outside of the scope of practice of a Soft Tissue Therapist.
Sometimes it is important to refer clients to a GP, A&E or a physiotherapist for further investigation or diagnosis. Luckily I know a great local physio who I can refer on to if needed!
In September I was back at Bewl Water offering treatments to the runners. This was the hottest day of the year and the runners were either doing a 10km, half, full or ultra marathon which, considering the weather, was a huge undertaking. Again the event was a huge success with all the runners saying how well “Hermes Running” organised the event. It’s great to be part of this and I really enjoy treating runners on the day.
I have also started doing some work with the Aylesford Ladies Football team. I am working at the club on a Thursday evening during their training to help them recover from training/matches and to help rehab any minor injuries. It’s been really great getting to know the ladies and help support the team!
Other News
I have started running at PARK RUN….!
I have always been a “fun runner”, going 2 or 3 times per week, but recently i’ve started going to Park Run at The Great Lines in Gillingham. It has been great taking par, my husband has been coming too, it’s nice to do some exercise together and Park Run is a great community event and we are very much enjoying it.
I wish i’d started years ago, but better later than never.
Hopefully see some of you at various Park Runs around Kent!
As I mention in the intro, i am off on Holiday in October with my husband. We are off to the USA to visit some friends (Jess and Lee) in Atlanta, then off on a bit of a “road trip'“.
I will be closed from 11th October to the 28th October but you can still message me while I am away to book an appointment from Monday 30th October when it will be business as usual!
Note: If you live in Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood, Rainham, Aylesford, Maidstone or the surrounding areas and are looking for a treatment please contact me to find out more. I offer sports massage to help with training, recovery, injury prevention and to ease aches and pains. I also offer deep tissue massage treatments to help ease the aches, pains and stresses of everyday life.
Based in Walderslade, Kent, my friendly clinic is the ideal place to relax and relieve any pain you have. Sports massages are just one of the many treatments we offer our valued clients.
Find out more about sports massages in Chatham or contact me today.