Tamsin Parrott BA (Hons) LSSM (Dip) MISRM
Following a career in publishing and raising two children, Tamsin decided to retrain and pursue a career in Soft Tissue Therapy. She undertook her training at the London School of Sports Massage which provided her with an extensive, in-depth and diverse approach, and qualified in 2016 with a Level 5 diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy .
Soft Tissue Therapy is a safe, hands on yet non-invasive therapy, used to treat soft tissue pain, dysfunction and injury. It incorporates the combination of soft tissue techniques adapted from Physiotherapists and Osteopaths such as:
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Neuro Muscular Techniques
- Connective Tissue Techniques
- Soft Tissue Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
In conjunction with the different uses of general massage techniques.
Soft Tissue Therapy can aid recovery, improving the condition of the soft tissues and joint mobility and can also improve postural misalignment. It is a versatile treatment that can help clients of any age from any walk of life, who present with a variety of musculoskeletal issues as well as specific medical conditions. It can greatly relieve muscular aches and pains, improve circulation and improve the physical conditions caused by everyday and occupational stresses and strain, overuse and repetitive strain injuries, postural misalignment and sports injuries. Symptoms which respond well to massage therapy include back, neck and hip pain, piriformis (buttock) pain, rotator cuff issues, whiplash, compartment syndrome such as carpal tunnel syndrome, DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), hypertension, edema. It is also extremely beneficial in treating emotional stress, anxiety and depression.
Tamsin fully recognises the importance of employing three essential elements to her practice:
- pre treatment assessment: employing a variety of assessment methods specific to the individual client’s issue and devising a suitable treatment plan accordingly.
- treatment: combining a range of techniques to aid healing, promote recovery and improve the condition of the soft tissues and joint mobility.
- rehabilitation: advising the client on a variety of remedial stretches, exercise and small lifestyle alterations to promote healing, prevent further injury recurrence and with a view to making long term improvements to soft tissue health, joint mobility and postural alignment.
Tamsin regularly attends training courses to enhance her knowledge and skills, as well as develop new understanding and techniques. She is also qualified in Acupuncture Techniques for Sports Injuries and is currently studying for a BodyMaster Diploma in Oxford. Tamsin is a member of the Institute for Sport & Remedial Massage.
