FITMASS - Sports and Holistic Therapies
 
 
 
Sport and Remedial Massage
 
Personal Training
 
Sports Injuries
 
Therapeutic Massage
 
Sports Taping and Strapping
 
 
 
George Shanley
 Dip SM, Dip RMT, NRPT, SMA
Sport and Remedial Massage Therapist
Personal Trainer
 
 
 
 
Full Member
 
The Sports Massage Association is the only organisation recognised by the International Olympic Association.
 
The Sports Massage Association is the UK professional body representing sports massage therapists and the profession. The SMA was launched at the commonwealth games in Manchester in 2002. With support from the leading sports bodies, related professional groups and educators, it is now recognised and the lead body for sports massage by the major employers in the UK. 
 
BEWARE - Standards of training vary dramatically, an unsuitably qualified therapist  could potentially cause injury. 
 
REMEMBER - Always ask if your therapist is a member of the SMA, if so they will hold a membership card, certificate and valid insurance.
 
 
 
 
Member
 
The NRPT personal trainer register has over 900 members nationwide, with the single aim of providing "qualified, insured and experienced UK Personal Trainers".
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scottish Massage Therapist Organisation
Member
 
 
 
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Athletes` Angels
 
Providing  skilled
therapists for major outdoor sporting events
 
2011 Events
Maggie’s Monster (30th Apr/1st May)
Hearts & Heroes (14th May)
Edinburgh Marathon (22nd May)
70 Wild Miles (4th June)
Caledonian Challenge (11/12th June)
Rob Roy Challenge (18th June)
The Cateran Yomp (25/26th June)
Great Kindrochit Quad (9/10th July)
First Monster (3rd Sep, Inverness)
Great Scottish Run (4th Sep, Glasgow)
Great North Run (18th Sep)
Loch Ness Marathon (2nd Oct)
 
 
 
 
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Sports and Remedial Massage
 
 
 
 
 
Lothians, Fife and Perth areas
 
 
 
Massage is ideal for specific physical problems such as muscle tension or tendon and ligament problems.
 
Massage can be used to relax muscles after physical exertion or to warm and loosen them in preparation for exercise.
 
Massage is also a great mental and emotional stress reliever. A treatment leaves clients feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reduction in muscle spasm pain and tension. 
 
Release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. 
 
Relaxation and therefore reduction in anxiety.
 
Improved blood circulation.
 
Improved lymphatic drainage.
 
Improved mobility.
 
Reduction of swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tissues.
 
Balancing the overall flow of natural life energy through the body.
 
Inducing a feeling of well-being through the comfort of human touch.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal Training
 
 
 
Whether you want to look good for your wedding or a holiday, or simply struggle with the commitment of a long term plan exercise programme, personal training could be the answer. Personal training helps by providing structure, results, variety and motivation.
 
 
 
 
 
You'll start with an initial consultation to assess your current state of health and define your fitness goals - lose weight, improve posture or simply get fitter. This gives you an agreed starting point, and also a benchmark against which to measure your progress. A good personal training programme will be changed regularly, not only for variety, but also to allow for continued progression. The programme should be flexible - most coaches offer either one-to-one coaching or sessions with partners or friends.

Having a regularly scheduled appointment is great for maintaining your motivation. Not only will you have someone else to report back to, you'll also be taking part in a structured and realistic programme designed to deliver maximum results in the minimum of time. The emphasis should be making exercise fun, so that you have the motivation to not only meet, but exceed your goals.