Heini Tallent PTS (Dip), MISRM
I opened my practice in 2008 after getting my sports massage diploma from Pulse Training Solutions, part of the highly regarded London School of Sports Massage. I had previously studied Swedish massage, anatomy and physiology and qualified as an ITEC-certified massage therapist in 2005. In 2009, I completed a certificate in pregnancy massage and I'm currently training for a diploma in seated acupressure (also called on-site massage).
My interest in sport and remedial massage stems from my personal experience in competitive sport as well as the office environment. I have competed on a regional level in basketball, athletics and hockey as well as training in cycling, golf, tennis and at the gym. In all those years I haven't managed to avoid injuries completely and have therefore experienced first-hand the effects of sports massage. I have also worked in a busy office as a copywriter and editor for several years and appreciate the stresses that a busy or sedentary lifestyle can put on your body.
I have worked with sportspeople from a wide variety of events and at major competitions such as the London marathon and the Reading half marathon, but I don't just treat those who are serious about fitness. Many of my clients are office workers with back or neck ache, people with manual or physical jobs or busy mums just in need of a bit of relaxation. And with pregnancy massage, I'm now able to offer mums-to-be a chance to unwind and get help with common pregnancy complaints such as fluid retention, tired legs and lower back pain. I'm also expecting my first child at the moment and starting to realise just why pregnancy massage can be such a lifesaver when your growing bump starts putting an extra strain on your body.
In addition to my professional qualifications, I hold a current first aid certificate from the British Red Cross. I am also a member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage. Members of this association are guaranteed to have an advanced professional qualification from an accredited school, giving you peace of mind and trust in their skills and expertise.