Sport plays an important part in my life and I enjoy all aspects                  of what sport has to offer; coaching, conditioning, competing and rehabilitation. I have played a variety of sports at a very competitive level and it was this, and my love for sport that lead me to complete my BSc degree in Sports Conditioning and Coaching at the University of the West of England, Hartpury College.

Whilst studying I gained a full scholarship for my sporting achievements; representing the university 1st XV at rugby union, England Universities at rugby union and gaining full international honours playing for Malta.

I understand the meaning of what it takes to be a full time athlete and also understood the value of earning a degree. My degree course covered many aspects of sport and one area that intrigued me was the sports massage modules. I decided that I would further my knowledge of sports massage therapy and completed the Sports Massage Associations (SMA) level 4 massage therapist qualification alongside my degree. Part of my degree was to develop a research project and using the sports massage qualification I jumped at the opportunity to use the skills I learned in a scientific environment where I researched the immediate effects of sports massage on strength.

Due to Hartpury College's excellent sports academy set up I was able to work with many of the academy athletes and their respective teams. The close links Hartpury College has with Gloucester RFC was also very valuable and I was fortunate enough to work for Gloucester RFC under the guidance of their experienced medical team and their head massage therapist. Working for Gloucester RFC made me enjoy sports massage therapy and is what drove me to pursue a career in the industry.

I take what I do very seriously and pride myself in the service I provide to my clients. I have full public liability insurance, first aid in the work place and am a full member of the SMA. On top of my degree (completed with a 2:1) I am a fully qualified fitness instructor and have my speed agility and quickness (SAQ) level 1 certificate. 

I have also delivered sports massage to;

  • Canada U20's rugby team during their 2008 U20 world cup campaign
  • England Womens U20 rugby union team
  • England U16 rugby union team
  • UWE Hartpury College Academy of Sports
  • Malta International Rugby Team
  • Stourbridge RFC