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View Blog Post — Are you findable? Take these simple yet essential steps to promote your business. Bonus - they are all free!

Are people able to find your business? Stop missing out on business and promote your business locally for absolutely no cost!
25/05/2022

View Blog Post — The 2 vital steps you need to take to drive success in your business

Success is the ultimate target. No one starts a business to fail or give up, so what do you need to do to create a successful holistic therapy business?
22/05/2022

View Blog Post — How to blend to your own massage oil; perfect for soothing muscle aches & pains

Unlock the power of aromatherapy in your treatments. Here we share how to blend your own massage oil using essential oils selected for their benefit of relieving sore and tight muscles.
16/05/2022

View Blog Post — How to tackle rounded shoulders; not just for sports therapists!

Chris guides us through how to tackle rounded shoulders with four simple movements and two stretches that can be used by anyone, not just a sports therapist!
16/05/2022

View Blog Post — Where do you start your treatment? A focus on our most common client complaint, rounded shoulders.

Chris guides us through what all therapists can notice when it comes to the most common complaint in clients - rounded shoulders.
09/05/2022

View Blog Post — Surface Anatomy; Protracted or Rounded Shoulders

Taking a look at the anatomy behind protracted/ rounded shoulders and incorporating elevated shoulders. Here Chris shows how to identify and find the muscles involved.
09/05/2022

View Blog Post — Wellness and wellbeing; how is our industry being redefined and called upon and how can we approach this opportunity

What is wellbeing and how do promote wellness for the people we work with? Chris gives us his take on how all therapists can hold the space for wellness and ensure we are managing our clients wellbeing within our treatments in a really simple way.
02/05/2022

View Blog Post — As therapists how can we diversify our practice?

We look at how as Sports Therapists, Massage Therapists & Reflexologists we can grow our businesses through diversification.
25/04/2022

View Blog Post — How to tear up the rule book and redefine your place in the market; Tamara's journey into the industry

The ultra guide to changing career; how one of our own went from never having given a massage to running a thriving clinic, offering the most dynamic treatments in the industry and teaching - all within 5 years!
25/04/2022

View Blog Post — Courses for Sports Massage Therapists; getting the edge on the competition

Courses for sports massage therapists to truly give your business the edge and kit out your therapy toolkit. Build the ultimate therapy business.
18/04/2022

View Blog Post — Courses for Massage Therapists & Aromatherapists; creating your point of difference

Melt away your clients stress with luxurious relaxation techniques or dig a little deeper and really work the areas of tension safely and powerfully.
18/04/2022

View Blog Post — Courses for Reflexologists; stand out from the crowd

Delve deeper into this incredible industry or add the height of luxury to your treatments.
18/04/2022

View Blog Post — Pre-Event & Post-Event Massage Routines for Sports Massage Therapists

Watch our guide to Pre-Event & Post-Event Massage with a recap and demonstration of the routine for Sports Massage Therapists.
18/04/2022

View Blog Post — Don't put all your eggs in one basket; adding income streams to your business

Marketing and growing your business as a therapist through adding income streams to boost revenue.
11/04/2022

View Blog Post — Relax & refresh your mind; create your own invigorating inhalation in 3 simple steps!

Blend your own aromatherapy inhalation! This cleansing blend will blow away the cobwebs and help clear your head. With cleansing properties the blend is great for congestion, is antiseptic and aids the immune system and is fantastic simply if you want a refreshing inhalation.
04/04/2022

View Blog Post — Graduate Stories.... Stephanie Gosling

Level 3 Massage Graduate Stephanie Gosling chats to us. about her experiences of training as a massage therapist and building her business throughout the pandemic!
22/03/2022

View Blog Post — Time to change up gears! Taking it from Level 3 to Level 4 in Sports Massage

Are you ready to take it to the next level - ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage is designed to build upon and advance practitioners to exceptionally high standards in the delivery of Injury Assessment and Sports Massage Techniques.
05/01/2022

View Blog Post — Graduate Stories....Sarah Jane Heath

Recent Level 3 Massage Graduate Sarah Jane Heath chats to us...
22/12/2021

View Blog Post — Graduate Stories...Emma Dicker

Recent Level 3 Aromatherapy Graduate Emma Dicker chats to us...
06/12/2021

View Blog Post — Winter Giveaway

Enter our Winter Giveaway to be in with a chance to win a bundle of our favourite therapy essentials worth over £420!
02/12/2021

View Blog Post — Graduate Stories...Sahand Zanjanipour

Recent Level 3 Sports Massage Graduate Sahand Zanjanipour chats to us...
16/11/2021

View Blog Post — Have you Considered using Gift Vouchers to Promote your Business?

Have you considered promoting gift vouchers to your clients and community? Here we explore the benefits of gift vouchers for your business!
09/11/2021

View Blog Post — Thought for the Week - How do you share your business vision?

Let's talk about how we share our businesses!
18/10/2021

View Blog Post — Update following latest COVID-19 guidance

View Blog Post — Case Study; Jamelia has started getting persistent headaches with neurological symptoms.

Case Study; Jamelia has started getting persistent headaches with neurological symptoms.
27/06/2021

View Blog Post — Ways to engage with your clients during Aromatherapy Awareness Week

View Blog Post — Case Study; Francesca is an ice hockey player and keen swimmer. She has started to experience shoulder discomfort and reduced range of motion.

Case Study; Francesca is an ice hockey player and keen swimmer. She has started to experience shoulder discomfort and reduced range of motion.
31/05/2021

View Blog Post — Case Study; Sophie was new to collegiate rowing; after two months of training, Sophie began experiencing sharp pains on the right side of her rib cage

Sophie was new to collegiate rowing; after two months of training, Sophie began experiencing sharp pains on the right side of her rib cage
03/05/2021

View Blog Post — Make Every Day Earth Day

View Blog Post — Case Study; Brett was involved in a car accident two weeks ago and is still experiencing neck pain.

Case study for Sports Massage Therapists; Brett was involved in a car accident two weeks ago and is still experiencing neck pain. We look at the possible injury areas and treatment ideas.
23/03/2021

View Blog Post — Case Study; Jilly, 68 year old walker with arthritis has developed a gait pattern with dropped hips

Case study for Sports Massage Therapists; Jilly has noticed her hips are dropping as she walks. We look at the possible cause and treatment ideas.
02/03/2021

View Blog Post — Case Study; Alan - plantar fasciitis has hampered his efforts to exercise to improve his health

Case Study for Sports and Massage Therapists; Alan, who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and started walking to improve his health has developed plantar fasciitis which has hampered his efforts to exercise
28/02/2021

View Blog Post — Case Study; Jack, 44, Golf enthusiast who has tweaked his lower back.

Case study for Sports Massage Therapists looking at Jack a 44 year old Golf enthusiast who has 'pulled something' in his lower back.
21/02/2021

View Blog Post — Case Study; Jennifer, tackling a triathlon but has hit a stumbling block with shoulder impingement.

Case study for sports therapists & holistic therapists looking at shoulder impingement in a triathelete training with a focus on swimming.
15/02/2021

View Blog Post — Our new way of working; the perfect blend of online theory and hands on learning

Exciting changes at the Academy. Blended learning is bringing you the best of both worlds. Online theory and hands on classroom learning introduced for all of our Diploma courses!
11/01/2021

View Blog Post — Tips & tricks for creating compelling content for social media

We share our favourite ideas from the creative and innovative ways that our community of therapists are engaging clients through social media.
10/01/2021

View Blog Post — Our key three; online marketing musts for therapists!

Our top three ways to get more traction online and get your marketing message to more local people searching online for your services.
09/11/2020

View Blog Post — Tips for completing case studies during lockdown

Some advice for students on completing your course case studies during lockdown restrictions.
09/11/2020

View Blog Post — Thursday Evenings LIVE- Case Study - Kelly; swimmer with shoulder pain 24.9.20 / 1.10.20 / 8.10.20 / 15.10.20

Thursday Evenings LIVE- Case Study, Kelly- swimmer with shoulder pain 24.9.20
24/09/2020

View Blog Post — Thursday Evenings LIVE- Massage for Runners 17.9.20

Thursday Evenings LIVE- Massage for Runners 17.9.20
17/09/2020

View Blog Post — Information about the new Infection Control Award

Information on the newly released ITEC Level 2 Award in Infection Control
15/09/2020

View Blog Post — Thursday Evenings LIVE- Hip Flexors & QL 3.9.20

Thursday Evenings LIVE- QL and Hip Flexors 3.9.20
03/09/2020

View Blog Post — Thursday Evenings LIVE- Shoulders, Upper Back & Trunk 27.8.20

Thursday Evenings LIVE- Shoulders, Upper Back & Trunk 27.8.20
27/08/2020

View Blog Post — Thursday Evenings LIVE - Neck and Shoulders 20.8.2020

Thursday Evenings LIVE 20.8.20 -Chris demonstrates neck and shoulder assessment and treatment
20/08/2020

View Blog Post — The new normal; protocol for our classrooms

The protections and procedures we are putting into place in our classrooms.
13/07/2020

View Blog Post — What is the difference between Sports Massage & Holistic Massage?

Sports v's Swedish - Find out what the key differences are between Sports Massage and Swedish or Holistic Massage.
08/07/2020

View Blog Post — An open letter; it's time for our industry to be valued

An open letter addressing the decision to keep our industry on lockdown and categorise us under the term of 'massage parlours'
24/06/2020

View Blog Post — Case Study; Lucy, 28 year old teacher, wants to get back to running after a sprained ankle

An example case study of a runner with a sprained ankle for sports massage therapists, reflexologists, aromatherapists & massage therapists.
23/06/2020

View Blog Post — Key massage techniques for tight Hamstring & Calf Muscles

Watch as we demonstrate these key massage techniques when working with tight hamstrings and calf muscles.
03/06/2020

View Blog Post — Lockdown to-do list; what we can all do now to boost our client base as lockdown lifts

We look at the many ways we can engage new clients and retain existing cliets during the remaining time in lockdown.
03/06/2020

View Blog Post — Join us for our Online Open Day!

Join us for our very first online Open Day at the Academy. This is a great opportunity for anyone thinking of studying with us to talk to the tutors and ask any questions you have. We will talk through the industry, our courses & help to decide whether this is the right time & place for you.
31/05/2020

View Blog Post — Building your business; create your action plan

For anyone starting out or looking to refresh their marketing strategy it is key to have a plan. This is a great exercise to start rethinking your approach.
27/05/2020

View Blog Post — Case Study; Eric, 57 year old teacher, runner & triathlete presenting with calf pain

An example case study of a runner for sports massage therapists, reflexologists, aromatherapists & massage therapists.
25/05/2020

View Blog Post — A student's guide to learning at home; 7 steps to success!

For anyone coming back to a learning environment with online courses and distance learning, best practice & tips for successful study.
13/05/2020

View Blog Post — Case Study: Elizabeth, 28 years old presenting with IBS amongst other symptoms

An example case study for reflexologists, massage therapists, aromatherapists & sports massage therapists.
11/05/2020

View Blog Post — The key bony landmarks of the back & how to locate them - part 2

Finding the key bony landmarks of the lower back & pelvis, towel management when woring on this area and massage techniques to relieve lower back pain.
07/05/2020

View Blog Post — The key bony landmarks of the back & how to locate them

Watch as we identify & locate the key junctions & bony landmarks of the back.
06/05/2020

View Blog Post — Case Study; John, 40 year old desk worker presenting with stiff shoulders.

An example case study for sports massage therapists, reflexologists, aromatherapists & massage therapists.
27/04/2020

View Blog Post — Our approach to the Covid-19 pandemic

We wanted to take some time to explain our approach to the unfolding pandemic and how we are adapting for our students.
23/04/2020

View Blog Post — Finding & massaging the scalenes using the thoracic triangle to release tension held in the shoulders

Finding & massaging the scalenes within the thoracic triangle for fascial release of tension held in the shoulders.
22/04/2020

View Blog Post — Techniques to tackle tight hip flexors; release tension & relieve associated lower back pain

Techniques for tackling tight hip flexors to release tension in the upper leg and relieve lower back pain associated with it.
22/04/2020

View Blog Post — Simple massage techniques for the ankles; freeing up movement & releasing stress

Relax and release tension in the ankles with this simple approach to massaging the retinacula.
20/04/2020

View Blog Post — Why so many clients suffer with rounded, protracted shoulders and how to fix it

Rounded or protracted shoulders is a common client condition we see in clinic, whether from poor posture or from working at a desk we look at the cause and effect and demonstrate some massage techniques for relieving tension and lengthening tight muscles in this region.
16/04/2020

View Blog Post — Massage techniques to unlock and relieve stress & tension held in the neck & shoulders

Take a look at the muscles of the shoulder and how we can tackle and unlock stress and tension from the neck and shoulders. Chris demonstrates some key techniques for us.
16/04/2020

View Blog Post — How to work from home successfully

We have put together some of the best tips and advice that we have heard to help guide you through creating an effective and efficient way of working from home.
30/03/2020

View Blog Post — How we should prepare for the GDPR deadline

Ignorance will not be accepted as a defence, nor will being too busy to meet the deadline!
17/06/2019

View Blog Post — Adding On-Site Massage to your Offering

On-site massage is a quick, dynamic, de-stressing ‘through the clothes’ therapy in the workplace! Find out more about how this could transform the way you work.
11/04/2019

View Blog Post — Are you Ready to Progress to Level 4 Sports Massage?

Chris reveals the key focus of the ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy certificate
27/02/2019

View Blog Post — How Does Reflexology Work and Could it Help You?

Learn more about how Reflexology works and how it can benefit the client.
02/01/2019

View Blog Post — Meet Hollie Bailey, Taping and L5 Sports Massage Tutor

Meet Cotswold Academy tutor Hollie Bailey. Hollie is also a Sports Therapy Degree University lecturer, owns her own business and is heavily involved in amateur rugby and supports GB Ultimate Frisbee!
24/08/2018

View Blog Post — Understanding Trigger Point Therapy

Chris Phillips, Principle of the Cotswold Academy shares is knowledge and experience on Trigger Point Therapy. Understanding and using trigger points can be an incredibly useful tool within your massage toolbox.
20/08/2018