My name is Olly…

My qualifications thus far are:

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• Level 3 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist (ITEC)

• Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Active Health Group)

• Level 3 Strength & Conditioning Trainer (UK Strength & Conditioning Association)

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In all honesty these qualifications do not guarantee clinical experience or competence. And so, I have spent the last 6 years researching ‘musculoskeletal injury & pain’ and ‘strength & condition’ to deepen my understanding and improve my clinical practice.

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I regularly undertake further education with leading practitioners in the musculoskeletal injury & pain fields and strength & conditioning world.

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Recent further eduction (2024/25):

 

• Memhet Gem - Simplifying the Hip

• Jeff Morton - How to REALLY use biomechanics in clinical practice 

• Chris Beardsley - Strength is Specific, The key to optimal strength training for sports

• Chris Beardsley - Hypertrophy, Muscle fibre growth caused by mechanical tension

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I’m fascinated by mechanisms. I spend my time learning about the biomechanical, psychological and lifestyle mechanisms involved in injury, pain and rehabilitation. Alongisde the adaptation and fatigue mechanisms involved in strength training.

 

Application of this knowledge in daily clinical practice is totally engaging. If we understand the mechanisms we are trying to influence and the mechanisms of the intervention we use, the chance of an effective outcome is greatly increased.

 

This passion for learning and understanding has enabled me to work with a broad spectrum of clients. The interactions I have with them and the quality of service I provide is what I value the most.​​​ 

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I personally have a long standing athletic history. For the last 15 years I have focused on rock climbing. I undertake strength training programs & sports specific training approaches for outdoor performance goals. I deal with my own injuries and pain. This is the result of pushing hard for physical performance. I trail run and hike for general fitness and to spend as much time outdoors as possible.