Bio
My story
Before I became a Sports Therapist I completed a PhD in the neuroscience of appetite and obesity (yup, this is Dr Jones reporting for duty!).
I then worked as a Medical Writer for almost 15 years, and during this time I decided to pursue my love of exercise, and qualified as a personal trainer and exercise to music instructor.
After gaining experience working with clients, it was time to take my next big career step, and I completed my Masters degree in Sports Therapy.
This was the final piece of the puzzle for me, allowing me to combine my love of sport and exercise science with my passion for working with people and helping clients stay fit and healthy.
My qualifications
My academic and professional qualifications include:
-MSc Sports Therapy
-Level 3 Sports Massage
-Level 3 Personal Training
-Level 2 Exercise, Movement & Dance
-PhD Neuroscience of Appetite & Obesity
-BSc Psychology
I am also a great lover of ballet and have completed several of Lisa Howell's teacher training intensives and am a certified Progressing Ballet Technique instructor.
In addition to working with many dance students over the years, I am still dancing myself, and in 2024 received a merit in my Royal Academy of Dance Advanced Foundation ballet exam.
My beliefs
As a Sports Therapist, I have chosen to specialise in exercise rehabilitation because I believe:
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While hands-on treatments can be beneficial in the short-term, exercise is the only thing that is proven to create long-term change in the body
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Exercise rehabilitation must follow the 'Goldilocks principle' - it takes just the right amount of load to promote optimal healing - and that's where expert guidance comes in
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Quality of movement is more important than quantity - technique matters
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Your therapist needs to see you perform your exercises, so they can help with your technique, monitor your progress, and adjust your plan as needed
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Sticking to an exercise plan can be tricky, and having sessions booked in with a therapist can help with motivation and accountability
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Your rehab should not just focus on strengthening the injured area, it should also address range of motion, core strength, proprioception, movement patterns, and underlying causes
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Patient education and independence are key to recovery - I am here to help you help yourself