Professional Overview

Becca is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist in Poole, specialising in helping people move better, recover faster, and perform at their best. She provides professional sports massage treatments for athletes and active individuals across Poole and the surrounding Dorset area.

Her approach combines hands on sports massage techniques with a strong understanding of muscle function, biomechanics, and injury management. Whether supporting competitive athletes, gym goers, runners, or individuals managing everyday muscular pain, Becca tailors every session to support recovery, injury prevention, and long-term physical health.

Becca offers a professional, results driven, and client focused service, focusing not only on immediate pain relief but also on improving movement quality and preventing future injury. She believes effective sports massage is about understanding how the body moves and supporting it to function at its best.

Sports Massage Services in Poole Clinical and Technical Skills

Becca provides a full range of sports massage and soft tissue treatments in Poole, including:

Sports massage therapy for injury prevention, recovery, and performance support

Deep tissue massage for chronic muscle tension and pain relief

Soft tissue mobilisation to improve flexibility and range of motion

Post-event and post-training recovery massage in Poole

Assessment of muscular imbalances and movement restrictions

Treatment of common sports-related injuries, including strains, sprains, and overuse injuries

Myofascial release techniques

Trigger point therapy

Rehabilitation support and return-to-activity care

Personalised treatment plans based on assessment findings and individual goals

Professional consultation, aftercare advice, and self-management strategies

Specialist Areas of Sports Massage in Poole

Becca specialises in treating:

Everyday muscle pain and stiffness

Work-related and postural tension

Stress-related muscular tightness

Supporting movement for an active lifestyle

Pre- and post-event sports massage

Rehabilitation support for active individuals

Mobility and flexibility improvement

Her treatments are suitable for anyone looking for a sports massage therapist in Poole, whether recovering from injury, managing ongoing muscular issues, or aiming to improve performance and movement.

Clinical Expertise & Treatment Approach

Becca delivers tailored sports massage treatments in Poole designed to reduce pain, restore movement, support recovery, and enhance physical performance using evidence-based techniques. Her clinical approach combines skilled hands-on therapy with in-depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.

Clear communication is central to every appointment, with practical aftercare advice and self-management strategies provided to help clients maintain progress and support recovery outside the treatment room.

Professional Interests & Background

Becca is passionate about helping people stay active, move comfortably, and recover effectively. Her clinical interests include injury prevention, soft tissue health, and supporting the body’s natural recovery processes through targeted sports massage therapy.

As a former county level athlete, Becca understands first-hand the physical and mental challenges that injury can bring, particularly when it leads to time away from sport. This personal experience strongly shapes her approach to treatment and client care.

Becca is committed to continuous professional development and regularly undertakes further training to refine her skills, expand her knowledge, and remain up to date with best practice in sports massage therapy and soft tissue treatment.

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Rick has been involved in therapy and injury rehabilitation since 1993 while serving as a physical training instructor in the British Army. He retrained as a chiropractor in 2001 and has been working locally since graduation. He has forged valuable links with local GP’s, physiotherapists and specialist consultants to ensure there is a trusted network of referral available to his patients. Joining the Total Therapy team was a great step forward in achieving a fully integrated approach to optimum rehabilitation and recovery.

Skills- while studying at university he was employed to run their rehabilitation suit for patients and received the Holme Award for Rehabilitation Skills at graduation. He has a postgraduate qualification in acupuncture and a masters diploma in Fitness Training, Movement Assessment and Sports Therapy.

As well as a passion for sport he has a specialist interest in optimising health in the community, returning patients to work after injury and sustaining movement and health after retirement.

After hanging up his triathlon shoes he now spends his spare time cycling, swimming (as a member of the Littledown Masters swim squad) and when possible getting away backcountry skiing.

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Professional Overview

I am a dedicated Sports Massage Therapist and I am currently advancing my expertise through Chiropractic studies.

My work involves treating a broad range of conditions, from everyday aches and pains to sports injuries, as well as those looking to prevent problems before they start. I have a good understanding of muscle biomechanics, which helps me use hands-on massage techniques to provide effective and high-quality treatment.

I take a proactive approach to care by helping patients understand their bodies better. I regularly support individuals with injury prevention, stretching techniques to incorporate into everyday life, and ways to improve long-term wellbeing. I also have a strong personal interest in nutrition, which informs my holistic perspective and allows me to encourage healthy lifestyle habits alongside hands-on treatment.

Clinical and Technical Skills

• Assessment of musculoskeletal conditions and soft tissue dysfunction

• Knowledge of muscle biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology

• Injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation support

• Postural analysis and movement assessment

• Development of personalised treatment and recovery plans

• Understanding of common sports injuries and chronic pain conditions

Technical Skills

• Proficient in hands on sports massage techniques (e.g. deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release)

• Application of stretching techniques (passive, active, MET stretching)

• Accurate clinical note-taking and record management • Ability to adapt techniques based on patient needs and tolerance

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication and active listening skills

• Ability to educate patients on injury prevention and self-care strategies

• Building trust and rapport with a wide range of clients

• Empathy and patient-centred approach to care

• Professionalism and ethical practice

• Motivating and supporting patients throughout recovery and performance goals

Clinical Expertise

I have advanced knowledge of anatomy and strong palpation skills, which allow me to identify areas of dysfunction effectively. I use a range of assessment techniques, including postural analysis, range of motion testing and muscle testing, to help determine areas of weakness or imbalance.

My treatment approach includes deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, stretching, and a variety of soft tissue release techniques to help reduce pain and improve movement. I take an education-focused approach to care, aiming not only to help patients feel better after treatment but also to give them the knowledge and tools to manage their condition in daily life and support long term wellbeing.

Professional Interests & Passions

My professional interests are centred around wellness, movement, and how the body functions as a whole. I am particularly passionate about understanding how these systems work together, as this continues to motivate me to help people improve their health and quality of life. I am especially interested in supporting individuals to move and feel better in their everyday lives.

What excites me most about my work is the opportunity to contribute to people’s overall wellbeing and to help them better understand their own bodies. This passion for wellness and body function drives my commitment to ongoing learning and encourages me to continually develop my skills so I can provide the best possible care.

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Qualifications and Experience:

Holly qualified from the University of Plymouth in 2020 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. She has since been working in Dorset Healthcare and has experience in a variety of settings including Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Intensive care and Orthopaedics. Holly has a particular interest in rehabilitating sporting injuries as well as supporting those suffering with back pain.

Passions:

Outside of Physiotherapy, Holly enjoys weightlifting in the gym, live music, eating good food and travel.

Why Did Holly Become a Physiotherapist:

Through both playing sports at a young and having family in the military, Holly saw first hand the benefits of Physiotherapy. Holly developed an appreciation for the complexities of the human body and the variety of tools physiotherapy utilises to overcome injury and improve pain.

Where will you find her in her spare time?

More than likely at the gym or eating out somewhere nice!

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Professional Overview

Cara graduated from the University of South Australia in 2017 and currently works as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist across Christchurch and Lilliput clinics. Cara treats everyday aches and pains using a combination of hands-on manual therapy, acupuncture and shockwave therapy, alongside personalised and realistic exercise programmes to support recovery at home. As a certified APPI Matwork Pilates instructor, she frequently incorporates Pilates-based exercises, helping people return to the daily routines and activities that matter most to them.

Clinical Skill Set

Cara appreciates that physiotherapy can feel unfamiliar or even daunting for some people, so she strives to create a welcoming and supportive space where people feel listened to and comfortable. She values helping people to understand their pain, regain confidence in movement, and return to the activities they enjoy.

Her treatment typically includes:

Hands-on manual therapy including joint mobilisation and soft tissue techniques

Acupuncture and dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions

Shockwave therapy

Prescription of realistic exercises

Pilates-based rehabilitation

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Specialist Areas

Cara has particular interests in:

Everyday musculoskeletal injuries

Posture related pain

Using acupuncture and dry needling to support recovery

Pilates-based functional rehabilitation

Clinical Expertise

Cara combines evidence based physiotherapy with a patient-centred, compassionate approach. She carefully assesses the causes of pain and movement issues, creating treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs. Her interventions include manual therapy, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, targeted exercises, and Pilates-based rehab to improve strength, stability, and confidence. She places strong emphasis on patient education, helping people feel confident to manage their conditions and get back to their daily routines.

Professional Experience

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia. Graduated 2017.

Previously worked in MSK in a private clinic in Somerset.

Currently practising between Christchurch and Lilliput clinics at Total Therapy.

Research & Evidence Based Practice

Cara co-authored a systematic review titled “Systematic Review of the Addition of Hip Strengthening Exercises for Adults with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome” published in The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. She integrates current evidence, clinical guidelines, and reflective practice into her treatments, while participating in audits and quality-improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Outside the Clinic

Outside of work Cara loves spending time outdoors and keeping active. She also enjoys travelling and spending time with family.

Professional Memberships

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)

Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI)

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