News - what's been happening and what's coming up
Article in Newcastle Sunday Sun about Helen's Sports Massage added May 16th 2012
I attended the 2012 Rheumatology Patient Conference at the Newcastle Freeman Hospital on Saturday. It was a really informative day, so many arthritis sufferers getting on with life and looking for ways to self-manage it was very uplifting. It seems Newcastle is very much at the forefront of research and the medical team supportive and knowledgeable. I would recommend future meetings to arthritis patients and therapists alike, I'm sure you would get a lot out of it.
Exciting news! Following a recent interview I have been offered a role as a sports massage therapist at the Paralympics! This not only provides a once in a lifetime experience of being part of the olympics while they are in the UK but a chance to work with athletes from so many different disciplines. I am in London for a training day in May and will keep you posted with my progress.
I have decided to take some time away from teaching as work is taking me in another direction for the moment. I will be running CPD workshops later in the year but the long running ITEC courses will not resume until 2013. I am really looking forward to concentrating on new areas and I'm sure this will all add to my experiences to bring to teaching.
TWO NEW WORKSHOPS FOR THERAPISTS beginning January 2012. Trigger Point Therapy on Friday 27th January and Myofascial Release Saturday 28th January both accredited by the FHT for insurance purposes and held in Harrogate. For full details please go to 'School' then 'CPD'or contact the school and speak direct.
SCHOOL NEWS It has been a year of mixed tidings in one way and another. I opened a new clinic in Gosforth which is going really well but it has taken my time away from the school. Therefore I have decided to let the school room go to free up time and concentrate elsewhere. I will still be teaching but hope not having to pay rent there when I am working elsewhere will mean course fees will not have to escalate. Details of upcoming training can be found below and I look forward to moving ahead in 2012. I will simply rent premises when needed and cut costs and time – all sounds good doesn’t it?! I will be teaching the Level 4 next year and the Level 5 if there is demand, for those of you who already have the ITEC Level 3 Sports Massage most of the work will be done by case studies and mentoring. Other examining bodies may have a different syllabus than ITEC so some lectures may be necessary. Please get in touch to discuss your individual circumstances.
As the nation becomes gripped by Strictly Fever why not think about joining a dance class? It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. Dancing provides all round fitness and there is something for everyone. I have recently began Belly Dancing with Brooke in Jesmond and I'm finding it great for posture and core strength. Really enjoyable too! For more information contact Brooke at www.freelancedance.co.uk or on 07783421132.
EXAM SUCCESS!
I am delighted to announce that I am the first therapist to gain the "International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage."
I passed with distinction in both theory and practical and am the first UK therapist to do so. My thanks to everyone who has visited the clinic providing challenges and opportunites to develop to this stage. Your feedback is invaluable and I am thrilled to be the first to gain this, the highest qualification available in the field. Very exciting!
Thanks to all of you who contributed to the World's Biggest Coffee Morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. It was lovely to see so many of you there and I'm delighted to say we raised £824.75!
June 2011 NEW CLINIC OPENING IN GOSFORTH
On Tuesday 7th June the Therapeutic Massage Clinic opened in "Physiotherapy Matters" in Gosforth. Clinic hours are between 9am and 6pm every Tuesday. Please call the usual Darras Hall number for apppointments.
New article about Ohashiatsu added May 11th 2011
April 2011 NEW QUALIFICATION Helen has become one of the first in the country to graduate in the new ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage
Had a fantastic inspiring day offering post event sports massage at the Great North Run. I provided teams for Mencap and Shelter and it was a great environment to be in with some amazing stories of what motivates someone to run a half marathon.
June 2010 OPEN EVENT at the Therapeutic Massage School Darras Hall Surgery has now reopened and the clinic is open again Monday, Thursday and Friday. Look out for new clinics coming soon in the north east
To celebrate the 10th anniversary Helen hosted a coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. We raised £256.40 thanks to those of you who kindly left donations. My thanks also to all the local businesses who provided the refreshments and raffle prizes.In 2007 I travelled to Bosnia Herzigovena with Pheonix to teach massage in the hospital. The staff were either nurses or physiotherapists and work predominantly with children with cerebral palsy. It was a fantastic experience but really made me appreciate the opportunities I have here.
