Specialty:
Sports Massage Therapist
Health & Fitness Specialist
Sub-Specialty:
Myofascial Release
Specific Stretch
Trigger Point Therapy
Special Clinical Interest:
Exercise Prescription
Weight Management
Back Care
Motivational Interviewing
Research Interests:
Exercise Testing
Occupational Physiology
Current Post:
Health & Fitness Adviser
Year of First Qualification:
2005
Current Memberships of Professional Bodies:
Member Sports Massage Association Level 4 (MSMA)
Professional Profile
Professional profile:
Gareth currently works as a Health & Fitness Adviser as part of a multi-disciplinary team at an Occupational Health Unit in the public sector. He gained his Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy at the Cardiff Metropolitan University (formerly UWIC) in 2005. Additionally Gareth has an MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health as well as a BSc Hons in Sports & Exercise Science. He uses his Sports Massage Therapy skills and other qualifications to assist individuals in maintaining an injury free and healthy lifestyle. Gareth has provided sports massage therapy to both athletes and non-athletes to reduce muscular tension as well as to aid recovery from soft tissue injuries and has worked with the Welsh National Rugby Team.