About Kirsty

​Kirsty qualified in 2005, obtaining a Sports Massage Association accredited Diploma in Sports Massage & Remedial Bodywork,  and the Raworth Reflexology Practitioner Diploma.
 
After 3 years clinical experience, She went on to obtain a BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree​ at a leading London University.  She has since enjoyed a busy private practice in Hove, caring for a cross sectional range of patients for over 15 years. 

Treatments with Kirsty therefore have a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, and come from sound understanding of functional anatomy, as well as from a well grounded understanding of how injury can occur. However,  Kirsty is uniquely able to bring an intuitive and holistic approach to sessions, in order to offer a fully-rounded treatment suitable to all populations (not just the sporting person), allowing her to work on a physical, emotional, and energetic level, as required.  Her focus has shifted in recent years to exercise prescription & strength & conditioning,  in order to support the hands-on sessions and obtain lasting results.

With a particular interest in the Biopsychosocial model applicable to pain management, rehabilitation and wellbeing, her focus is on empowering patients to self-manage their condition as much as possible, and to educate on the reasons for injury & dysfunction, enabling patients to find the best route to resolution for on-going well-being.

Since graduation, She has undertaken numerous post-grad certificates,  and continuously builds on her knowledge base by undertaking relevant courses, attending industry conferences, and keeping abreast with the recent research in relevant areas.  Click for full list of qualifications here.

Kirsty provided sports therapy to athletes competing at the Aquatics Centre at LONDON 2012 Olympics, and has covered seasons with Horsham & Waldran and Brighton Blues rugby teams.  She is now clinic based.

Kirsty qualified in Sharon Wheelers ScarWork in 2019 and offers treatments for the management of post-operative or post-accident/injury Scars, helping to reintegrate scar tissue for improved mobility and pliability to affected structures.
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TEACHING
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In academic years 14/15 and 15/16,  Kirsty lectured first year undergraduate students undertaking Sports Therapy and Sports Science Degree pathways,  on the Functional Anatomy, and Massage modules at London Met University (acting as Module lead for the massage module in 2015/16).

​She is currently the  Anatomy & Physiology and Sports Massage Tutor with Sussex School of Natural Therapies.

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What is a typical treatment with Kirsty like?

Treatments call on a combination of Soft Tissue Massage, Fascial Work, Trigger Point Therapy and Manual Therapy (joint/spinal mobilisations), as well as Kinesiology Taping, Medical Acupuncture and ScarWork when clinically appropriate.

A consultation covering medical history, and an evaluation and assessment may be required prior to / in the first session. (During Covid, the pre-treatment consultation will take place remotely).   Please wear shorts / vest tops / sports bras to feel more comfortable if an assessment will be required.

Rehabilitation exercises are also given when appropriate, to enhance recovery through exercise therapy.  Patients are given  access to an on-line platform to support them with this, and 1:1 injury management personal training session help to build suitable programs.  Programs are also built remotely, so there is not always a need for clinic visits.

Reflexology & Ayurvedic Face Massage treatments are available for stress management.

 Prices

​Sports Therapy 60 mins £55
Sports Therapy 30 mins £35
Sports Therapy 45 mins £45
Sports Therapy 90 mins £75
Reflexology 50 mins £45
Ayurvedic Face Massage 60 mins £45
ScarWork 60 mins £50
ScarWork 30 mins £30
ScarWork 45 mins £40
Initial consultation for scarwork & Sports Therapy £60 (75-90 minutes) Includes consultation, evaluation & assessment &  initial treatment.  Please note due to Covid, this initial consultation will be done remotely by a combination of electronic medical history forms and remote telehealth / telephone assessments.

Payment is accepted in cash or Major Card payment at the end of each session, or via BACS or payment link prior to treatment or on booking through the booking system for new patients.  Please bring the correct cash if paying by cash, change cannot be guaranteed.
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"I know things happen, and try to be flexible, but I do run a 24 hour notice cancellation policy,  whereby 50% of the treatment cost is expected within 24 hours notice, & 100% of treatment cost is expected for DNA's and late cancellations".