Treatment room
The Climbing Academy has a dedicated treatment room and a host of complimentary therapists available to give advice and help with injury prevention, treatment, and ongoing wellbeing of body and self.
Our Therapists:
Claire Akin-Smith
CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MSc. MMACP. MCSP. AACP. SRP. 
Claire graduated in 2000 with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy, from Bradford University. In 2007 she completed a postgraduate Masters degree in ‘advanced practice manipulative Physiotherapy’ at Birmingham University. Whilst working in Bristol as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist Claire has participated in a number of postgraduate courses including acupuncture and steroid injection therapy.
Now working as a physiotherapy specialist for the NHS in joint and soft tissue problems, Claire works along side orthopaedic and rheumatology consultants allowing her to bring a wealth of experience to your consultation. She also works as a private physiotherapist within a GP practice and provides home visits allowing mums and those working from home or unable to travel convenient access to physiotherapy.
Claire is a keen runner specialising in coastal and cross country terrain. She has completed many off road marathons, several ultra marathons including multi day ultra marathons. Although entering for the enjoyment, Claire has finished within the top 3 female positions and often in the top 10 over all. She gives her time to encouraging others in physical activity and fitness by leading a weekly running club open to anyone. She has gained significant knowledge in running techniques and training from her own pursuits and professional studies that enable her to help and encourage others in a variety of sports. When not running, Claire also enjoys climbing both indoor and outside.
Fees:
Appointments £40
Available day time and evenings at the climbing academy, call for an appointment
Contact Details:
Claire@bristolphysio.co.uk
Mob : 07968450188
Website : www.bristolphysio.co.uk
Harry Kauntze
CHIROPRACTOR
Harry is a regular at TCA, having taken up climbing a year ago. He trained as a chiropractor in 2001 after a career as a safari guide in Botswana and now runs his own practice in Bristol.
His main interests are fly fishing, mountaineering and climbing.
About Chiropractic:
Chiropractors are primary health-care professionals that specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of all types of sport, work and posture related problems.
The focus with chiropractic is on detecting and dealing with dysfunctional movement patterns in joints and muscles that are often the cause pain and inflammation.
Chiropractic treatment can be of great benefit to climbers: the nature of climbing repetitively exaggerates spinal curves that can lead to gradual restriction in joint movement and pain. Postural issues in the neck and thoracic spine can also have associated shoulder problems. Chiropractic treatments help to undo this by restoring normal movement and alignment to the body.
He is looking forward to helping TCA climbers recover from their injuries and get the most out of their bodies.
Feel free to collar him at the academy to ask any questions you may have. For further information or to book a treatment at TCA call: 0117 972 3518 or via email through his website: www.bristolbackpain.com
Sarah Latham
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Sarah is an experienced, enthusiastic and fully insured massage therapist. She is qualified in Sports massage Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Indian Head Massage.
Having spent her teenage years as a gymnast, she then studied for a Biochemistry degree and moved on to rock climbing, skiing and flying trapeze. She had put her body and mind through a fair amount of stress, and reached a point where some relief was needed.
Sarah then experienced the benefits of massage for herself, and trained in Sports, Swedish and Indian Head Massage so that she could help others experience the same benefits. Massage will help your flexibility, speed up recovery, make you less injury-prone and is an enjoyable experience. If you want to take your bouldering to the next level then massage may be the answer.
At TCA she will be offering 30 minute or 1 hour massage sessions. These will involve a brief consultation to identify your needs, followed by treatment specifically tailored to your requirements.
Prices from 1st November2009 £20 for 30 min treatment- £30 for 1 hour treatment. If you're interested in booking or would just like more information, please contact her at latham.sarah@yahoo.com. TEL:- 07732775759
Apart from massaging at TCA she is also qualified in Seated Acupressure and offer On Site Massage services to employers and employees throughout the Bristol area. This is a great way to relieve your stress at work. Find out more at www.bristolofficemassage.co.uk.
Matthew Maran
SPORTS INJURY & SPINAL TOUCH THERAPIES
L.C.S.P.
Matthew trained at the internationally renowned Northern Institute of Massage (NIM) in remedial massage therapy and went on to study Bio Mechanics and advanced Sports Injury therapy in Devon and Bristol.
He has successfully worked with a variety of sports enthusiasts - both professional and amateur alike and has enjoyed great success in helping those who wish to achieve greater activity and fitness levels through bodywork therapy. Matthew has recently returned from Uganda where he set up a physiotherapy outreach clinic for disabled adults and children.
Matthew provides Sports Injury and Spinal Touch therapies. As a client you will receive a consultation and assessment prior to an agreed course of treatment.
Sports Injury therapy places emphasis on massage techniques that bring nourishment and remedy to the muscle(s) exhibiting symptoms of injury. The applied techniques incorporate deep tissue massage and various types of manipulative therapy, including soft tissue release, Tui Na, Accupressure and Thai massage.
Fees: £10 per 15 minutes session / £40 per 60 minutes session
Spinal Touch therapy is a quick and effective light touch technique that can have profound results on one’s physical and mental health. The technique is designed to relax over 100 muscle insertion and reflex points over the vertebral column and by doing so allows the spine to resort to a natural and tension-free position.
The therapy consistently reports excellent results including those suffered from major trauma such as climbing/horse falls, car collisions, bone fractures as well as aches and pains brought about from modern day living such as work stress/tension, intense PC work, gardening, driving etc.
Fees: £30 per 60 minutes session
Concessions receive a 20% discount on the above fees.
To book an appointment or for further information please call Matthew on 01749 347622 or 07767777332
Rupert Cross
OSTEOPATH
BOst
Rupert studied for four years at the British School of Osteopathy, graduating with a Bachelor degree in Osteopathy. Rupert has been climbing on and off for the past 17 years and enjoys most styles of climbing. He has suffered from various climbing related injuries and these have motivated a keen interest in the treatment, rehabilitation and personal management of climbing injuries.
Osteopathy is a primary health care practice that is regulated by The General Osteopathic Council. Osteopaths work using their knowledge of diagnosis and a highly developed sense of touch to assess the musculoskeletal system. When a problem is identified, treatment can take the form of manipulating joints, soft tissue release and gentle stretching. A course of treatments will then be discussed with the patient. Advice and management is paramount to all osteopathic treatment allowing patients to actively rehabilitate themselves.
Osteopaths work to create an environment within the body to allow for structural balance, facilitating the healing process and helping to prevent further injury. All this is so you can stick that finishing hold.
If you want to chat about anything or to book an appointment, give me a ring or catch me at TCA and I’ll be happy to help.
Fees:
Free 10 minute consultations
Initial consultation £40
Follow up consultation £35
Discount of 10% on concessions
Contact details:
rc.osteopathy@gmail.com
Mob 07828749127