SMA Study Evening with
Sheree Phelps
Wednesday 18th September
Parkinson’s Disease - A Massage Therapist’s Approach
Content: This Study Event delves into Sheree’s research on how Myofascial Release (MFR) can alleviate symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), particularly tremors. It explores her findings on the benefits of MFR, including its positive impact on communication skills, participation in hobbies and activities, and the reduction of tremors.
The session will also cover important considerations such as contraindications, essential questions to ask during consultations, and how to optimise your treatment room for clients with PD. Additionally, it provides self-care tips and techniques that clients can use to manage various symptoms associated with PD.
Furthermore, Sheree will touch on related neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy, offering insights into how similar approaches can be applied across different conditions.
Biography: Sheree is an ITEC Level 5 Sports Massage Therapist based in Cardiff, Wales, who recently completed the Jing BTEC Level 6 Clinical Massage course. Her Continuing Professional Development (CPD) qualifications include Myofascial Release Therapy, Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilisation, Dry Needling, Myofascial Dry Cupping, and Sports Taping and Strapping.
For the past nine years, Sheree has led her company, Podium Therapies, where she offers various services including sports and clinical massage, hot stone therapy, relaxation massage, and pregnancy massage. She has earned several prestigious massage and business awards in South Wales.
Sheree transitioned to a career in massage after retiring from a successful 13-year career in Olympic rifle shooting. She competed for Team England and Team GB at various European and World Cup events and reached the pinnacle of her athletic career at the Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Since then, she has provided sports massage therapy at the Gold Coast and Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
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Yvonne Blake SMA Chair
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Sheree Phelps
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Closing remarks/notices Yvonne Blake
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