My journey in bodywork began in 2017, born from a lifelong love of outdoor pursuits and exercising in nature.  Alongside this I have been drawn to Tai Chi, Qi Gung and the health benefits of traditional Okinawan martial arts, all of which elevate my awareness of my own mind-body wellness.

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In my 40's a bout of back pain led me to a chiropractor in London, Anne-Marie McDonnell, whose skill was a revelation.  I also made friends with an amazing martial artist and shiatsu master called Joel Reeves, who champions the health teachings of the revered Bugeikan Dojo in Okinawa, Japan.

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In 2016, feeling a need for a radical career change, I attended a taster weekend at The London School of Sports Massage and loved it.  I enrolled on their Level 5 BTEC diploma in February 2017, and spent the next 18 months studying hard and building a local client base in Essex. 

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In September 2018 I started trading under the name "Pressure Sensitive".  In hindsight it seems perfectly fitting for the MFR work I specialise in today.  In reality my inspiration for the name was a very dear friend who has been plagued by back problems most of his life, we had a common love of music and he often lamented losing a copy of the 1975 album "Pressure Sensitive" by jazz saxophonist Ronnie Laws, and I eventually found a copy on CD for him.  Also that year, seeking further training, I met Sally Morris, a highly respected therapist, MTI Tutor and also UK study group leader for the American  John F Barnes PT, the world's leading pioneer of Myofascial Release over the last 50 years.  I have trained with Sally since then and to date have made three trips to the USA to train with John Barnes and his team, logging 220hours of seminars and a work placement in John's renowned MFR Treatment Centre in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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My Bodywork Therapy Qualifications are as follows:

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London School of Sports Massage

• BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy 

• Professional Membership of The Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists (ISRM)

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John F Barnes Myofascial Release seminars (USA), 220 hours certificated training to date

• Myofascial Release 1, Myofascial Unwinding, Myofascial Release 2 (60 hours)

• Cervical Thoracic, Myofascial Rebounding, Fascial Cranium (60 hours)

• Myofascial Rebounding, Quantum Leap, Fascial Cranium (60 hours)

• Clinic Placement (SES - 40 hours) at The Sanctuary, Lloyd Ave, Malvern, PA 

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Sally Morris - On The Spot Training

• Seated Acupressure Massage

• Myofascial Release - Direct & Indirect Skills 

• Myofascial Release - Assessing Restrictions, Applying Techniques & Self Care

• Fabulous Fascia - Pelvic Imbalances & Cranial Connections 

• Fabulous Fascia - Scar Tissue Release 

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Anatomy Trains - Kirstin Schumaker

• NeuroVascular Release Level 1 

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