Bodywork by Amanda

Bodywork by Amanda provides sports therapy, sports massage and injury rehabilitation for active people in and around Stratford-upon-Avon. Amanda works with back pain, neck and shoulder tension, hip and knee pain, muscle tightness and stiffness, reduced mobility, and aches and pains that affect everyday life.

Care is aimed at people who want to stay active, including adults in their 20s through to their 80s, walkers, gardeners, runners, gym-goers, horse riders and desk workers. Amanda also notes experience working with elite athletes, including Paralympians and international event riders.

Your first visit begins with a full consultation, including a medical history and a history of the injury or problem being assessed. Amanda checks for contraindications to treatment, then carries out a physical examination to compare both sides of the body and assess areas such as muscle tightness.

Treatment may include hands-on therapy, sports massage techniques, joint mobilisations, stretching, movement assessment and rehabilitation exercises. Amanda also gives stretches and strengthening exercises to carry out at home between treatments.

Amanda has qualifications in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage, worked in a sports massage clinic in New Zealand, and later completed a Sports Therapy qualification in the UK. Her stated approach is to tailor treatment to you, your goals and your lifestyle, while looking beyond the painful area to what may be contributing to the problem.