Using Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage or Scarwork I can help in all of these cases by employing a range of hands-on techniques to treat the root cause of the problem. Holding the BTEC level 5 diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy along with further qualifications in Oncology and Pregnancy Massage, I am able to assess and treat you as well as offering rehabilitation and lifestyle advice.
I work with people from all walks of life including keen amateur athletes, anyone suffering from work related or postural issues and those who have pain and restricted movement caused by surgical or accidental scarring.
I work with people from all walks of life including keen amateur athletes, anyone suffering from work related or postural issues and those who have pain and restricted movement caused by surgical or accidental scarring.
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The aim of my Sports Massage is to both optimise your performance as an athlete and to prevent, as well as treat, your sports related injuries. Elite athletes look after their bodies with regular Soft Tissue Therapy treatments so why shouldn't you?
Having over 30 years' experience of sports performance and coaching with local, Reading, clubs in Triathlon and Swimming means that I understand the stresses that balancing your work, training and home life puts upon your body.Regular massage has been shown to accelerate recovery after training by improving blood and nutrient flow to your muscles and reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
Having over 30 years' experience of sports performance and coaching with local, Reading, clubs in Triathlon and Swimming means that I understand the stresses that balancing your work, training and home life puts upon your body.Regular massage has been shown to accelerate recovery after training by improving blood and nutrient flow to your muscles and reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
As a Soft Tissue Therapist, I can treat your muscles, ligaments, tendons and connective fascia in order to remove your aches and pains and enhance your health and wellbeing. This treatment helps to counter the effects of a modern lifestyle and is suitable for all of us who want to remain active and healthy.
If so, I can help using a number of light-touch Scarwork techniques either complimenting my Soft Tissue Therapy or as a stand alone treatment. As wounds heal, the damaged tissue is replaced by a denser, stronger and less elastic SCAR. In many cases this scar will restrict movement and create discomfort in the surrounding areas of the body.
Anyone serious about their sport should consider Susan Martin STT as part of their preparation and recovery. Her holistic, professional approach has helped me prepare and recover for every competition. Thank you, Susan and keep up the great work. Susan took great trouble to help my son's running related hip injury with massage.
Whilst it is well known that childhood participation in sports promotes physical and emotional wellbeing and can encourage a lifelong habit of exercise, too much activity at any age can lead to overuse injuries. Because young athletes are still growing, they are at greater risk of injury than adults and the consequences of overdoing their.
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Lauren Ramsbottom
Apr 22, 2021
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Laura Blackburn Finlay
Dec 25, 2020
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Paul Webb
Dec 11, 2020
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Susan gives very good soft tissue massages at her home studio which is private from the rest of the house, she is clearly well trained and is used to supporting both athletes and people with injures or other problems. I have been using her during and after training for the Reading half marathon and other runs.
Jennie Cox
Jan 01, 2020
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Amita Sikka
Oct 29, 2019
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Susan is very highly skilled. Due to my recent operation, i have 3 large scars which used to be very painful but after 4 sittings with her, one of my scars is completely painless and the other two are also on the way to healing fully. She is a great listener as well and she tended to all my needs. After my operation, i had a lot of nerve pain but after getting the massages, they are also healing. Thank you so much Susan, you've been a great help so far. Looking forward to more sessions.
Hannah Robertson
Aug 10, 2019
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Susan has helped me with the scars left after ACL replacement surgery on my right knee. The scar at the front was tight, sore and noticeably there. After one session with Susan this eased and it now feels the same as the left one. Has been hugely helpful with getting properly back into exercise without worrying and feeling the scars that are there.
Sue Hill
Jun 28, 2019
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I have had four operations on my lumbo/sacral spine spanning ten years, all of which shared the same incision site! This has left me with a severely indented, tethered scar and immobile soft tissue above and below the horizontal operation site. Susan has worked gently and efficiently around the scar to mobilise the soft tissue and the scar . Her work has definitely had a positive effect and the scar has noticeably lifted. Thank you
Belinda Drew
Dec 25, 2018
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Susan is recently trained in soft tissue massage and since graduating has gained lots of experience with different clients. She has a good understanding of massage for sport, really listens to the symptoms and is great at getting to the problematic areas. Susan is professional, dedicated and pleasant to talk to. Her home studio is comfortable and clean.
Clare Sheppard
Dec 21, 2018
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Debbie Winyard
Dec 17, 2018
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