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Therapy 4 Sports - About Nancy

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Nancy Braithwaite, founder of Therapy4sports, is a qualified physiotherapist, massage therapist, yoga teacher and leading yoga sports specialist. Through her many years of study Nancy has become very knowledgeable in the therapeutic management of the human body and mind through evidence based practice, research and continued professional development.

Nancy is currently working with some of the UK’s leading sports performance coaches and is directly involved in the long term athlete development for the 2012 Olympics and beyond. Nancy also holds a BSc (Hons) qualification in physiology and is actively researching the physiological benefits of yoga and holistic therapies in sports medicine and will be delivering lectures and workshops to performance centres around the country.

With over 10 years experience in yoga practice Nancy continues to develop her knowledge base and skills by attending CPD courses, yoga and meditation retreats around the country.

Nancy is a keen sports enthusiast and has competed in swimming, athletics, hockey at regional level and has most recently taken up triathlon. She has been successfully using yoga techniques in her own training and now works with a variety of sports clubs throughout Bristol and the south west.

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Qualifications

  • BSc Hons Physiology from Cardiff University
  • BSc Hons Physiotherapy from Cardiff University
  • International Diploma in Sivananda Yoga
  • Certification in Thai yoga massage.
  • Post graduate yoga alliance certification in Yoga Sports Science
  • Post graduate diploma in therapeutic and sports massage
  • Post Graduate certification in Practical Podiatric Biomehcanics.

Professional membership

  • Health Professional's Council (HPC)
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
  • Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (ACPSM)
  • Founding member of Yoga Sports Specialists (YSS)
  • Member of sports coach UK