"SJ Sports Therapy provides a personalised, quality service for the treatment of all types of injury"
Susanna Jones, Sports Therapist BSc (Hons), Dip ST, Dip SM
- Sports Massage Diploma
- Dry Needling Qualification
- Referral Programme Consultant (Exercise Prescription/GP Referral Scheme)
- Teaching Qualifications - Post Compulsory Education and Training Certificate
Elissa Thomas, Sports Therapist BSc (Hons), Dip SM, Dip PT
- Sports Therapy Degree with Honours (Bachelor of Science)
- Sports Massage Diploma
- Personal Training Qualification
- Various Exercise Qualifications
SJ Sports Therapists
Susanna and Elissa each attained a degree in Sports Therapy, after studying at university for 3 years. The therapists have since gained years worth of experience treating and rehabilitating injuries.
Elissa originally qualified as a personal trainer and massage therapist and went on to complete a foundation year in Chiropractic at Glamorgan University. Following this, she decided to undertake her Sports Therapy degree at Coventry University to become a fully qualified Sports Therapist.
Susanna initially graduated with a honours degree in Sports Therapy from the University of Chichester, and following various roles in sports therapy, went on to set up SJ Sports Therapy in 2005.
As part of postgraduate study, the therapists have completed additional courses in Sports Massage, Exercise on Referral, teaching qualifications, dry needling, and pregnancy massage. Previous jobs have included, personal training, instructor for people with acquired brain injuries, instructor for Exercise on Referral scheme, working abroad, and therapy provision for various rugby and football clubs.
Susanna and Elissa have the skills to treat and rehabilitate people's musculo-skeletal injuries or problems irrespective of their needs or age. SJ Sports Therapy's current patient base varies from athlete to recreational gardener, with patient age ranging from 6 to 87 years old!