Why I Trained as a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist
Updated: 2 days ago
I can't be happier with my Level 5 BTEC course with Anna Maria and the ST School of Soft Tissue Therapy. It gave me in-depth knowledge of pain science and the neurological mechanisms behind pain, and how to use them when treating with soft tissue therapy and sports massage.
What Level 5 means for you
The ISRM BTEC Level 5 in Soft Tissue Therapy is an advanced qualification for soft tissue therapists. It goes well beyond a standard massage course. It covers:
detailed assessment of posture, movement and the cause of pain
advanced hands-on techniques, including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques and soft tissue release
treatment and rehab for common injuries
modern pain science, including how the nervous system affects pain
clinical reasoning, so every treatment is planned around you
Why pain science matters
Pain isn't only about damaged tissue. Your nervous system, sleep, stress and past experiences all change how much something hurts and for how long. That's why some pain carries on long after an injury has healed.
Understanding this changed how I treat. I don't just work on the sore spot. I look at the whole picture and explain what's going on, so you understand your pain and feel more in control. This is especially important for chronic and persistent pain, which is my specialism.
Why I did it
I lived with persistent pain myself after a back injury, and the pain clinic at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital introduced me to pain science. That was the turning point in my recovery, and it's why I trained to Level 5: to help other people the way I was helped. You can read my full story.
Treatment in Tiverton and Mid Devon
I treat clients at my clinic at 15 Winder Crescent, Tiverton, with free parking. Clients come from Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton, Wellington, Exeter and across Mid Devon.
I offer sports massage, soft tissue therapy, injury rehab and relaxing massage. Book online with a free consultation.
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