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About Me.

     Massage has profoundly shaped my life. As an infant, I faced a life-threatening challenge—doctors couldn’t determine why I wasn’t gaining weight. During that critical time, my parents constant loving touch kept me calm and alive. Eventually, the issue was identified, and at just 54 days old, I underwent surgery. While surgery can be a traumatic experience for anyone, let alone a baby, the nurturing care and affection from my parents helped me heal, both physically and emotionally.

      As life moved on, I pursued a bachelor’s and master’s degree before coming to Manchester. It was here in Manchester that I truly found my purpose and meaning in life. Reflecting on how powerful nurturing touch had been in my own journey, I realized its importance for others. This understanding inspired me to explore the art of touch and become a massage therapist, helping others find healing and relief just as I did.

My Journey to Becoming a Massage Therapist

April 2018

Began My Massage Therapy Career
Manchester School of Massage

  • Completed Level 3 Certificate in Thai Massage from Manchester School of Massage, VTCT-accredited.

  • This qualification introduced me to the profound effects of therapeutic touch and laid the foundation for my journey as a massage therapist.

August 2021

Teaching Certification
 Natural Touch Training

Awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Education & Training (AET), enabling me to teach Thai massage workshops and share my skills with others.

December 2021

Advanced Myofascial Release Training
Pain Care Clinic

  • Earned the Practical Myofascial Release (PracMFR) Diploma with Amanda Oswald in Leeds.

  • This course, influenced by John Barnes' techniques, specialized in treating complex chronic pain conditions such as RSI, fibromyalgia, scar tissue complications, and pelvic pain.

 Myofascial Release Specializations

Advanced Myofascial Release Training
Pain Care Clinic

Advanced Myofascial Release Training with Amanda Oswald:

  • Neck & Shoulders: Addressing conditions such as migraines, TMJ disorders, frozen shoulder, and rotator cuff injuries etc.

  • Self-Help Techniques: Teaching clients personalized exercises for lasting results.

  • Fascial Pelvis: Specialized in treating pelvic pain conditions like CPPS, endometriosis, and non-bacterial prostatitis etc.

  • Rebounding: Techniques to restore body fluidity and release stuck energy patterns.

  • Feet & Ankles: Focused on chronic foot pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, Morton’s neuroma etc.

September 2022

Kind Hands Massage Stories and Songs Instructor’s Training

Touchline Wellbeing

  • Began facilitating nurturing activities for children aged 2–5 and their carers.

  • Sessions combine touch with songs and stories, promoting communication, coordination, and emotional well-being while fostering parent-child relationships through trauma-informed principles.

April 2023

Certified Baby Massage Instructor
IAIM

  • Completed certification with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), specializing in nurturing touch for parents and infants.

  • Began leading 5-week baby massage courses, teaching parents techniques to enhance secure attachments, reduce infant stress, and alleviate common issues like colic and sleep disturbances.

  • These classes emphasize respect, trust, and emotional connection, creating safe and supportive environments where families can build confidence in understanding their baby’s needs.

July 2023

Fascial Fitness Instructor Certification
Fascia Training Academy

  • Completed a 10-week fascia-specific movement training program developed by experts Bill Parisi and Dr. Robert Schleip, with contributions from leading advisors including Divo G. Mueller, Daniela Meinl, Thomas Findley, MD, Ph.D., and Stuart McGill, Ph.D.

  • This certification combines cutting-edge fascia research with practical techniques to improve clients’ mobility, stability, and resilience, focusing on optimizing functional movement and enhancing physical performance.

June 2024

Fascia Yoga Teacher Training
Arhanta Yoga

  • Completed 50-hour training with Joanne Avison, blending yoga principles with fascia-focused techniques to support functional movement and body awareness.

April 2024

Advanced Pelvic Health Certification
In-Touch Education

  • Completed specialist training in internal and external pelvic health techniques with Ruth Duncan and Yvonne Brannigan, focusing on both men's and women's health.

  • This evidence-based training equipped me to address conditions such as pelvic floor dysfunction, stress incontinence, chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), and other complex pelvic health issues in men and women.

May 2024 -Ongoing

500-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

Freely Human

  • Advanced training under the guidance of Christine Wushke, alongside contributions from renowned experts Joanne Avison, Shamir Ladhani, Dr. Ariel Schwartz, Marjorie Woollacott, Chris Clancy, Dr. Carol Davis, Dr. Wilbur Kelsik, and Safa Rahman.

  • Specializing in creating safe, inclusive environments for clients recovering from trauma, with an emphasis on mindfulness-based approaches and principles of collaboration, trust, and emotional regulation.

  • Equipped with tools to support individuals with complex emotional and physical needs, enhancing my ability to work with those experiencing chronic pain and trauma.

November 2024

Bonding Beginnings Level 2 Training
NHS

  • NHS training that deepened my understanding of supporting parent-infant relationships during the critical early years (pregnancy to two years).

  • Enhanced my ability to recognize vulnerabilities, such as mental health challenges, and confidently signpost families to specialist care when needed.

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