PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Josie is a Level 4 qualified Sports Massage Therapist & Yoga Teacher with five years clinical experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions. She has worked both as a mobile therapist and within multi-practitioner clinics in North Devon and more recently in Poole. Her background in yoga informs a holistic and integrated mind-body approach to massage and rehabilitation. Recently returning from maternity leave, Josie is looking forward to expanding her client base.
CLINICAL SKILLSET
- Sports Massage Therapy (Level 3 & 4)
- Body reading, injury assessment and treatment planning
- Management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- Rehabilitation support informed by yoga principles
- Creating a welcoming and collaborative treatment space with clear, measurable outcomes
CLINICAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Advanced soft tissue techniques
- Trigger point therapy
- Muscle energy technique
- Myofacial release
SPECIALIST AREAS
- Chronic pain and long-term musculoskeletal conditions
- Postural related issues
- Treatments informed by yoga principles
- Somatic massage focussing on pain due to stress, tension or emotional unrest
- Massage for people with physical disabilities and special educational needs
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Josie completed a 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bristol in 2019 before progressing to Sports Massage Therapy Levels 3 and 4 at the Cotswold Academy. Her yoga training deepened her understanding of functional movement and mind-body connection, which now underpins her therapeutic work. Over five years of clinical practice, she has developed extensive experience working with a wealth of clients across different ages, injuries and conditions.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS & PASSIONS
Josie is passionate about health and wellbeing, and about fostering a strong connection between mind and body to support long-term healing. She values creating a calm, welcoming environment and working collaboratively with clients to achieve sustainable rehabilitation outcomes.