Jane studied at Essentials for Health School of Massage

Level 5 Diploma Sports and Remedial Massage
Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy
FHT Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy (Body Basics)
First Aid at Work Certificate
She is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council

In all types of massage therapy, the intention is to relax the soft tissues, increase delivery of oxygen and blood to the massaged areas, warming them and helping the body relax.  It often improves sleep pattern and quality of sleep.

The first session will consist of a consultation to find out about symptoms and medical history and desired results of massage.  There may be a postural assessment and some evaluation through touch before the massage.  In some cases testing will be required to ensure massage is safe, confirm treatment approach and muscles to be treated or to ascertain whether a referral is required. Each client will have an individual treatment plan.

Oils (or sometimes wax for sports) will be used and heat (thermotherapy) or ice (cryotherapy) where necessary.

Massage may be found to bring relief from everyday aches and pains, reduces stress, anxiety and tension, promoting relaxation and give a general feeling of well-being.

Sports massage can help people living with certain chronic conditions and sports injury rehabilitation (often in conjunction with conventional treatments) and help keep muscles/soft tissue in good condition, promotes flexibility, reduces fatique and can improve endurance thereby helping to prevent further injury.  Treatments are individual and can be sports-specific, focusing on a problem area.

Some research suggests that it can reduce the intensity of delayed onset muscle soreness.

Anyone can have a sports massage.  It can have positive effects on postural/occupational stress.  It can improve body awareness and encourages client/athlete to think about causes of problem, e.g. repetitive movements, posture at desk, sports technique, correct equipment, etc.  It can target musculotenidnous areas.

Pre-event and Post-event massage prepares athlete for sport preparing muscles for activity and helps muscles relax after.

Sports massage therapy can include other techniques, such as Myofascial release, Soft Tissue Release, Neuromuscular techniques, Trigger points, Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional Release, Deep Tissue Massage.

Some of these techniques require more participation from the client.  They help stretch and strengthen muscles.

Sports massage can be uncomfortable but not too uncomfortable and good communication is required from clients, as pressure is perceived differently by each client.  Treatment is always client-led.  It is important to let me know if there is a technique you don’t like or if pressure should be increased/reduced.

Clients will be covered at all times.  Only areas being worked on will be uncovered