Sport massage helps to treat and prevent soft tissue damage. This is a deeper treatment than remedial massage and uses advanced techniques to concentrate on the areas of the body that are under stress. This therapy can be beneficial for people with injuries, aches or pain and restricted range of movement. It is the perfect treatment to help unwind and destress.

Matt Gillard BSc:
Member of Chartered Institute for the management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
BSc (Hons) Sports Science
Level 3 Active IQ Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Matt graduated in 1999 from Nottingham Trent University. He remained in sport and coaching on a professional level in Athletics working for both UK Athletics and the Amateur Athletics Association. He is a qualified Personal Trainer and British Cycling Cycle Leader. Matt is a keen runner, swimmer and cyclist but has also worked with and advised coaches in many sports including Rugby, Taekwondo, Tennis, Hockey, Swimming, Football, Athletics and Cricket.

Find out more about Matt at www.mattgillardfitness.co.uk

Natalie Taylor:
Qualifications include:
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Exercise Referral (management of long term conditions)
Level 4 Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients

Natalie Taylor has been in the therapy industry working as a Sports Massage Therapist for over 10 years. Natalie has regularly supported many sporting events over the years, such as The UK Outlaw Triathlon and the Royal Marine Amputee Triathlon, however, since becoming a Personal Trainer in 2017, she now focuses on helping people manage their long term medical conditions through physical activity, weight management and physical therapy. Natalie finds that combining hers skills brings about better results, through understanding, treating and coaching her clients towards a happier, healthier and pain free life.