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Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft Tissue Therapy is more than just sports massage, it is a person centred approach to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of minor and chronic musculoskeletal pain and injury.
It includes:
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Therapeutic massage for improved general health and well-being as well as symptoms relating to other medical conditions
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Sports massage to help athletes prevent injury and enhance performance
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A range of techniques to improve the recovery from acute and chronic injuries
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A range of assessment methods to determine whether Soft Tissue Therapy is appropriate and devise a suitable treatment plan for the individual.
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A range of advanced techniques to improve joint and fascial mobility
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A range of Neuromuscular techniques to improve functional movement
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Rehabilitation - advice on remedial exercises and lifestyle factors aimed at speeding up recovery, preventing injury, improving posture, performance and function.
These are all put together within a biopsychosocial framework of care.
Ellie is our Soft Tissue therapist here at EK Healing. She trained with the LSSM in 2022 gaining her Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue therapy. She originally started her career as a beauty therapist and qualified in Level 3 VTCT. Once she started working in the industry she soon realised her passion was for massage and the well-being of her clients. She has completed various courses including: deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, Indian head massage.