MSc Sport Rehabilitation
L5 Soft Tissue Therapy
Lead Therapist - Cardiff City FC Women
06/11/2025
Yes I'm on holiday but I was on a podcast yesterday - huge thank you to Matt Phillips for hosting and inviting me, and to Tristen Attenborough for being a fablas fellow guest (and band member).
Conferences - do they change our practice? Why go to the ones we do? Why do we not go?
Fortunately the WiFi held up from Cape Verde (because we've had 8 hours with no internet today!). I had the best time and that's my first ever podcast under the belt!
I'll be a guest on this podcast next Tuesday (if WiFi in Cape Verde plays ball ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ). Can't wait!
Join us 8pm this Tuesday Nov 4th on The Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel or page for the LIVE recording of podcast Ep.262: ''๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐?".
In this panel debate, host Matt Phillips will be joined by five soft tissue therapists that attended the 'STA & Hands On Hub Conference' six weeks ago in Exmouth, who will be discussing how much that event & MSK conferences in general change what they do in clinic.
On the topic of MSK Conferences, 2025 is fast approaching, 26th & 27th of November at the NEC Birmingham, with two new theatres - 'Business Advice' and 'Practical Skills' - expanded CPD and exhibitor line-up, and a new ๐๐๐-๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ that can be purchased by calling the delegate phone line on 0203 978 1665 or visiting the Therapy Expo website.
Join us for the LIVE video recording of Ep.262 at 8pm this Tuesday November 4th.
No need to be an STA member. Everyone is welcome! ๐
Appointments available this week, then I'm off on holiday until 17th November. Get in touch to book
21/10/2025
Wondering if I can help you? Probably! Drop me a message with any questions and we'll have a chat!
18/10/2025
Availability for next week - I'm off on hols for a fortnight on 1st November, so if you want to get in before I go, now's the time!
15/10/2025
3 appointments left on Friday - get in touch to book!
05/10/2025
From next Monday, I have new hours available. I'm so excited!
I'm still working in football, so these hours reflect my commitment there.
For now, these are from my home clinic in Ystrad Mynach and for now, booking is old fashioned and by getting in touch!
Remote appointments for injury assessment and rehab are also super effective and available.
How can I help?
03/10/2025
๐ช Not just for athletes!
I might specialise in sports rehab โ but thatโs not all I do.
Whether itโs back pain from sitting at a desk or lifting and shifting all day, a sore shoulder from lifting the kids or walking the dog, or nagging knee pain on your morning walk, I'm here to help.
If itโs muscle, joint, or movement-related, I can help get you back to feeling your best.
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I am a Level 5 Clinical Soft Tissue Therapist, based at Team Rees Gym in Caerphilly.
I specialise in Sports Massage and injury assessment and rehabilitation and am trained in taping, strapping, dry needling, first aid, cupping and sports trauma management.
I work with athletes of all disciplines and at all levels and provide pitchside support to RTB Rugby in Ebbw Vale.
I treat people, so if youโre in pain or having problems moving well, I want to help you get back to strong, confident, pain-free movement.
Athletes of all kinds can benefit from soft tissue therapy, so whether youโre working on your Couch to 5k programme while spending all day at a desk, in pre-season training for professional sport, or partied a bit hard at the weekend and are feeling tender, soft tissue therapy is for you.
Massage works alongside your training regime to enhance your performance and support recovery, rest and rehabilitation from injury. Treatments include a comprehensive assessment, soft tissue therapy to reduce pain and restore movement to tight muscles and often include exercise as part of the session. Clients can expect to leave with homework โ exercises and self-treatment to do at home, which will further enhance the work we do on the couch.
Praia Sports Massage was founded from a passion for sports and for working with athletes, injuries and rehabilitation. My philosophy and personal experience is that movement is as good for the mind as it is for the body and so Praia Sports Massage was born to keep athletes at all levels moving.
