From Concept to Fruition
I had taken up training in massage after being shown by a physiotherapist how to relieve myofascial muscle pain by trigger pointing. This is applying pressure to Myofascial knots to release the built up tension in hyperirritable muscle nodule. I applied the trigger pointing technic to help relieve families and friends soft tissue aches, discomfort and pain. I was encouraged to go into massage by their feedback that I had an aptitude to relieve soft tissue injuries
My initial course was in January 2012 in Indian head massage therapy. This is a clothed massage which concentrates on shoulders, neck, face and head, based on family massage in India
This training was followed by an introductory course into holistic Massage June 2012 and further training in September 2012 with Onsite Seated Massage, Sports Massage and Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
On-Site Massage, is an application that can be given at the client’s station. On-Site Massage is a twenty minute routine that is provided through the client’s clothes, with the client seated at their desk or on a massage chair. Hence the “On-Site” name.
Sports massage focuses on treating soft tissue aches, pain and injuries that are associated with recreational activities.
Sports massage focuses on prevention and treating soft tissue, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Sports massage therapy is beneficial for injuries, acute/chronic pain or restricted range of motion. Sports massage was initially developed to aid athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance and recover after events. Modern Sports Massage dates back to the 1924 Olympic Games
The anatomy and physiology course is mandatory for anyone who plans to perform in the field of massage. It provides knowledge and understand of the structure and function of the human body. The course provides therapists with the primary base required to help clients.
In September 2013 I became Cwmcarn RFC’s massage therapist; and have been providing this service to the members of Cwmcarn RFC and Abercarn RFC until March 2020 when Covid-19 lockdown came in.
In January 2014 I decided to pursue my training in massage therapy. On the 4th February 2014 Therapi Tylino became a realisation. I put these massage modules into practice by providing a mobile massage therapy service. In May of 2014 I set up Clinic at the Football Factory, Avondale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran. In September 2014 I decide it was time to diversify, widening my scope with Aromatherapy massage therapy course.
In 2015 I introduced myself to Torfaen Dragons Kickboxing Chief Instructor Gary Davey, and start providing sports massage therapy to the members, especially Abbey, Dan, Joshua and Stacey. Abbie, Dan and Stacey have gone on to become UK gold medal winners
Aromatherapy massage which is based on Swedish massage therapy using base oil that blended with essential oils. These ingredients are highly concentrated plant oils. During an aromatherapy massage, the essential oil molecules are inhaled and/or absorb through skin. They are to promote beneficial changes in the mind and body by affecting the limbic system, a region of the brain known to influence the nervous system. (Aromatherapy Massage, - https://aroma-works.com/aromatherapy-massage)
After twenty months, in January 2016 I moved my clinic to Torfaen Business Centre, New Inn, Pontypool. There was a waiting room and treatment room and parking to provide clients with easy access.
With the new clinic set up a new goal was set, to move to a higher level. This was in order to be proficient in providing massage and to be able to provide therapy to elite athletes. The goal was to achieve a Level 4 Sports massage therapy qualification
In September 2016 I enrolled on a VTCT Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy course at the
The Level 4 Sports Massage Course provide me with the skills and knowledge to work with a wide range of people from recreational to elite athletes. This extensive training has enabled me to provide comprehensive assessment and advanced treatment techniques to treat and rehabilitate a wide range of dysfunction. Level 4 Sports Massage Course enriches therapists understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of Sports Massage. This includes restorative and corrective massage using a range of basic genetic and advanced techniques. Therapists’ learned how to plan and evaluate Sports Massage Treatments and to provide information on the provision of future treatments. My goal was achieved with a Level 4 Credit in Sports Massage Therapy in July 2015,
In December 2015 the clinic was closed because the mobile service was flourishing. The use of the clinic had diminished, making the it uneconomical and was therefore closed. The focus then became the development of mobile massage therapy service, in Torfaen and neighbouring boroughs.
After a break in education and focussing on building the business I returned to training in September 2017, I decided to enrol on a Diploma in Remedial Massage course. I achieved my goal in April 2018.
Remedial massage is effective in preventing and treating muscle, pain, discomfort and injuries. The course further complemented and extended my proficiency in more massage therapy modules. The bases of Remedial Massage is that soft tissue, respond to touch. It is the assessment and treatment of soft tissue, the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues in order to aid in the rehabilitation and the management of pain or injury on any of the body parts. Muscles move and stabilise our joints, and they provide protection for our internal organs.
In September 2017 I joined the voluntary support group Wellbeing Life Boat. The group in provides support for people with mental health issues, or for anyone wanting to improve their wellbeing.
My present goal is the achieve a Level 5 Clinical Massage Therapy qualification hopefully in July 2021, Covid-19 permitting
