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A bit more about Hannah Sheppard SMT
Hannah Sheppard
I started horse riding from the age 6 & was fortunate to have my first pony at 9 years old. I started competing with the Pony Club and local unaffiliated events. In my teens I progressed to horses & competed in British Eventing up to Intermediate & 2* level. I represented the South West at under 18 level at the British Eventing Festival of Youth at Weston Park International in 2012 & 2014.
I also competed up to Medium level in British Dressage & 1.25m in BSJA.
In my early twenties I was a working rider at a Racing Yard, exercising, caring & attending race meeting with the horses.
As a result of a riding accident in 2021, I am unable to ride anymore so decided to put all my experience to good use & qualified as an Equine Massage Therapist in July 2023. Gaining a Level 4 Diploma in Equine Merishia massage with Rose Therapy.
From here I decided that I also wanted to work with people. So, I decided I would like to study at my local University of Bath where I gained my Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
Whilst studying I worked with lots of different types of athletes at the University, ranging from UK Sport Swimmers, Judo fighters, England Netball and Bath Rugby players, which allowed me to learn lots of different skills and techniques.
The experience that I gained throughout the years of training, competing, injuries and working with horses has led to me being able to use my knowledge when treating clients.
Sports Massage and Equine Therapy
Here are some of the services I offer:
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Sports Massage for Athletes: Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, our expert therapists are here to soothe your muscles, enhance your performance, and accelerate your recovery.
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Equine Massage: Your loyal equine partner deserves the best care. Our equine massage specialists offer gentle yet effective techniques to improve your horse's mobility, relieve tension, and promote overall well-being.
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Holistic Approach: We believe in treating the body as a whole. Our holistic approach combines various massage modalities with complementary therapies to address not just physical discomfort but also mental and emotional stress.
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Sports Taping: This is a brand new service we offer and is a therapeutic technique used to support and stabilize muscles, joints, and ligaments during physical activity. It involves applying adhesive tape to specific areas of the body to prevent injuries, reduce pain, and aid in recovery by providing external support, improving circulation, and enhancing proprioception (the body's awareness of movement and position)offering targeted support, pain relief, and injury prevention to keep you performing at your best.
