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Consultant: Maria Watson LCM Dip LSSM Dip Btec Level 5 MIRSM CNM Dip NT

I have completed (FEB 2022) an in-depth 3 year Nutrition course at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, a college accredited to the National Therapy Council.  I passed with Merit!  The very in depth course involved training in functional medicine principles ( a science based method of assessing underlying causes and symptoms) as well as patient centred holistic approach to clinical practice.

 

I successfully completed my SPORTS MASSAGE diploma BTEC Level 5, at prestigious London School of Sports Massage. This was year long part-time course, incorporating practical hands on, and also theory with relation to anatomy and physiology.  I qualified June 2012.

I started my journey by completing the PRACTITIONER course in Therapeutic Massage, a year long part-time course. I qualified 2002 with The London College Of Massage .  The LCM Diploma is recognised in the field of Complementary Medicine.

I am insured with Balens which ensures that I attain approved qualifications to practice massage and nutrition and sets out a full code of conduct.

I have a Basic Disclosure (CRB check).

I am a full member of The Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage a governing body for Sports Massage, which maintains the standards for practitioners. You will find me listed in the official Therapist Directory. 

I'm an active woman, having played Hockey and Tennis most of my life.  I mostly cycle and walk a lot for fitness.

I completely advocate yoga /pilates, which I aim to do 2-3 x a week myself.

I have taken part in charity bike rides.  

I have my own dog that I compete with in agility and walk and have fun with every day.

Keeping moving is key to good health!

MY MASSAGE IS TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS. I can apply a number of techniques with regards to sports massage. I can also give relaxing massages as well.  

Traditional massage techniques - effleurage and petrissage

STR - Soft Tissue Release

MET - Muscle Energy Technique including

Postural Assessment, Remedial Exercises and Stretches

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