Routine Fitness

29/12/2022

Unfortunately having to take some unexpected downtime I've tested Covid positive. No face to face appointments for the coming days, I'm afraid. I expect online appointments to go ahead as normal.

14/09/2021

I'm so excited that I've completed my ScarWork (Sharon Wheeler) qualification and am finally able to start adding ScarWork to the therapies that I'm able to provide. It is such an amazing and gentle technique to give some loving care to scars.

If any London friends and clients would like to have some treatment (old and new scars), please let me know. For a limited time, I will be providing this free in my studio or for a small contribution in return for feedback. Anyone booking a massage can also add a little extra time to the treatment free of charge for scar treatment (depending on my schedule). Please let me know in advance.

This is a scar on my shoulder blade. It is about 40 years old. I never see it and it doesn’t cause me any problems to my knowledge. It was so nice having it worked on. It felt like there was some love going to a part of my body that is generally ignored.

I'd be happy to work on many types of scar including C-sections (incl. epidural insertion), hysterectomies, amputations, chest surgery, appendicitis, post-cancer, mastectomy, knee & hip surgery, breast reconstructions, etc.

11/04/2021

Fresh out the oven. Low carb rolls. Burger time.

07/04/2021

Dear friends,

I hope that you are well and have enjoyed the Easter break.

The good news is that the restrictions on face-to-face contact are easing. I am happy to confirm that I will be allowed to resume massage and personal training from 12 April (both mobile and studio based). I have been vaccinated (first vaccine) and will, of course maintain thorough cleaning protocols. I will be able to continue online personal training where preferred or where appropriate.

There are a couple of items to note:
- Long Covid: I am awaiting specific guidance on clients suffering long Covid. For anybody affected, you should seek GP clearance prior to treatment.
- Massage after vaccination: People react differently to the COVID vaccine, for this reason the ISRM recommends that no treatment is undertaken within 48 hours of a client having received the vaccine.

I am now taking appointments for 12 April & beyond, but will be unavailable from 17-19 April & 24-28 May.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

This message is sent to a broadcast list. If you would like me to remove you, please let me know. Any replies will come to me only.

Best wishes,
Robert
Routine Fitness

27/02/2021

08/01/2021

A little update on my current services.

I am continuing to provide online personal training and 1-to-1 outdoor personal training in a public space.

Regarding massage, I am a member of both the ISRM as well as the Sports Massage Association (SMA). The ISRM have advised to stop all face to face contact. However, the SMA have issued new guidance to allow consultations under circumstances when there is a medical need. They define examples of medical need as follows:
* Unbearable pain levels
* Inability to perform activities of essential daily living (personal care, feeding etc)
* Inability to sleep (affecting function)
* Inability to work (for frontline workers)

Under no circumstances can I conduct general/maintenance massage at this time. Consultations must be preceded by a virtual consultation to determine need and if treatment is best served by me or if the condition should be referred to another medical professional. If face to face contact is needed, treatment time needs to be kept to a minimum.

If you are suffering any conditions that may be covered by medical need, please message me and we can discuss what your options are.

21/12/2020

Dear friends,

As you will be aware, we are now in Tier 4. Neither the Sports Massage Association, nor the ISRM have given the green light to proceed with massage, although the ISRM has some scope for treatment for health services in clinic. I will therefore not be taking any massage bookings until there is more clarity on the situation.

For personal training, I may be able to work in outdoor spaces, however I will mainly be doing personal training online for the moment.

This is clearly not the Christmas that any of us had been hoping for. I do hope that you will be able to enter into the spirit of the season despite the circumstances.

I wish you a happy and healthy Christmas for you and your loved ones whether they are with you in person, on the other end of your smart device or simply in your hearts.

If you have any questions or would like a chat, please feel free to ask.

Thanks to everyone who has supported me over the past year. I am very grateful to all the wonderful people that I have the opportunity to work with.

This message is sent to a broadcast list. If you would like me to remove you, please let me know. Any replies will come to me only.

Best wishes,
Robert
Routine Fitness

28/08/2020

What a great cause to get involved in - training as well as conservation.

11/08/2020

My clients will know that I see fitness & massage as and integral part of the rest of life. The podcast from Cassandra Rae is a great forum for women's empowerment. It is so worth listening to.

‎Careers · 2020

10/07/2020

The wait is finally over. Massage is starting up again from Monday.
Please message me to book your appointment in.

09/07/2020

This automated hand sanitising station at the entrance to the house is just one of the measures that I’m taking to ensure a safer working environment when I’m able to return to work.