Dawn Hodge, Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy

05/08/2025

The MASCED Accreditation Programme has been developed to significantly raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of skin cancer and to promote the early detection of melanoma and save lives.

20/01/2020

It's very confusing for the public to choose which sports massage therapist is best to help treat their injuries. This article explains the different levels of qualification, and shows the benefits of using a level 5 practitioner.

All awarding bodies (BTEC, ITEC, VTCT, etc) have to use the same criteria when approving qualification Levels and so they must all be equivalent to each other. An L4 qualification at one body cannot be equivalent to an L5 at another.

17/01/2020

I regularly get a call from somebody who has just injured themselves and needs some advice . I have put together an advice sheet of what to do in the first 48 hours of an injury - these simple steps really do make a massive different to a speedy recovery from sprains, muscles strains and tears, ligament damage and bad bruising. If in doubt though, you can always give me a call - I am also pleased to do emergency appointments - even at the weekend.

07/01/2020

Not everybody wants to run a marathon, but an interesting article nonetheless, showing the benefits of exercise particular to those who are unfit when they start their training. Maybe something to consider as we start the new year...

Training for a first marathon delivers more elastic arteries and lower blood pressure, experts say.

07/11/2019

07/10/2019

Sports massage and soft tissue remedial therapy is great for treating injuries and debilitating aches and pains like bad backs and necks...but look at all the other benefits. Give me a text or message me to make an appointment.

12/08/2019

Do you suffer with achy joints? There are lots of different techniques that sports massage and soft tissue work can do to make things more comfortable for you...but how about a bit of free self help. Take a look at this article that identifies 5 simple ways to improve your joint health... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/11/five-ways-to-look-after-your-joints?

It’s not all about stretching. Varied exercise, good posture and changing your diet can help you stay nimble

12/07/2019

I've been emailed by George Eddy, if that is you can you give me a call as your email isn't working: 07807288623

07/06/2019

I've never been into fad diets and the like, but I read this article and there is some really interesting science and simple lifestyle changes to make us all live longer and healthier lives...read it over a cup of coffee - oh, and that's got positive benefits too!

Determined to enjoy longer and healthier lives, two women researched the science to find the key. Here, they share what they discovered

07/06/2019

Just saw this fantastic photo of an Ironman competition held in Switzerland this week. Enjoy your weekend sporting activities, whatever you do, and if you have any aches or pains as a consequence don't forget Sports Massage will really help speed the recovery.

17/04/2019

I spent my afternoon yesterday coaching at the women and girls try golf day at Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club - what a fab afternoon!