Function First

ᴛʜᴇ 23/24 ꜱᴇᴀꜱᴏɴ ᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴏᴠᴇʀ ᴀ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ ago, ɪᴛ ᴡᴀꜱɴ’ᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇꜱᴜʟᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ʙᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ’ꜱ ꜱᴘᴏʀᴛ. ɪᴛ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴏᴜʀ 6ᴛʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱᴏɴ ᴀꜱ ʜᴇᴀᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴍᴇᴅɪᴄᴀʟ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴀ ᴘʀɪᴠɪʟᴇɢᴇ ᴛᴏ ɢᴏ ᴛᴏ ᴡᴏʀᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇɴᴊᴏʏ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴅᴏ! ᴡᴇ ʜᴏᴘᴇ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ʜᴀꜱ ᴀ ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ ꜱᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴏᴍᴇ ᴡᴇʟʟ ᴇᴀʀɴᴇᴅ ʀᴇꜱᴛ!!…….🏒🏒🏒

P.s…Yes that is Kong 🐶 getting a massage from while he’s on the table🤣

𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕖

Sports massage sn’t just for elite sportsmen and women. Yet it is often misunderstood as a treatment modality because “I don’t do a sport”, and “aren’t they really painful”. Quite simply, sports massage can be beneficial to anyone regardless of athletic ability or exercise participation. So whether you are training for a race, visit the gym regularly, enjoy gardening, or have a desk-based office job, a regular sports massage can help to keep your body feeling great, and keep injuries at bay.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘:

-Increased muscle blood flow
-Raised muscle temperature
-Increased lymph flow and the removal of toxins from the muscles
-Break down of adhesions which build up over time causing tension
-Relieves muscular pain
-Physiological and psychological preparation for a race or event
-A positive sense of well-being, relaxation and lowered stress levels.
-Improved sleep patterns

𝕎𝕖 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕤 𝕞𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕙𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕝𝕪 𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕝𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕤! 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕧𝕚𝕒 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕨𝕖𝕓𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕠𝕣 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕤 𝕒 𝔻𝕄!

𝕄𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝔽𝕗𝕚𝕠𝕟, one of our level 5 sports massage therapist here at 𝓕𝓾𝓷𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽. With 7 years of experience and a renowned reputation for having the strongest hands in the business, Ffion's expertise in sports massage is highly valued.

Her upbringing as a farmer's daughter and her commitment to CrossFit have undoubtedly contributed to her strength. However, rest assured that she tailors the pressure to each individual's needs and preferences.

Ffion has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from everyday individuals seeking to alleviate muscle tension to professional athletes returning from injury.

Alongside working in the clinic, Ffion is currently pursuing her master's in physiotherapy at Cardiff University, further enhancing her knowledge and understanding, and enabling her to offer a greater level of care and expertise to patients.

Book your appointment with Ffion who is here to accommodate you every Wednesday at our clinic!

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚍𝚘 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚞𝚜?….

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆?

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.

Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁?

Osteopaths’ patients include the young, older people, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children and sportspeople. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and sports injuries. Many patients visit osteopaths on a regular basis to help manage chronic conditions such as arthritis and to maintain their overall wellbeing. This is because osteopaths are highly people-focused, taking the time to understand every patient as an individual. Building long-lasting, health-improving relationships with patients is one of the pleasures of the profession.

𝕋𝕠 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕆𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕁𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕧𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕓𝕚𝕠!

𝕁𝕒𝕕𝕖 is the principal clinician at 𝐹𝓊𝓃𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 and with 4 degrees and 14 years of experience you’re in good hands.

Jade is also the Head of Medical for the and is in her 6th season helping the guys stay on the ice!

Jade is in clinic Monday-Saturday and you can book in with her via our website

𝔻𝕠𝕟’𝕥 𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕚𝕥, 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕒𝕪…….

Here at 𝐹𝓊𝓃𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 we offer a range of services including:

➡️Osteopathy
➡️Physiotherapy
➡️Sports Therapy
➡️Sports Massage
➡️Shockwave Therapy
➡️Rehabilitation
➡️Joint injections
➡️Acupuncture
➡️Cupping
➡️B12 Injections
➡️Individual Rehab Programming

𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕪 𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕟 𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 𝕞𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪!

Here at 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 we believe a great service starts with a great team. Luckily for all our patients we’ve searched high and low for the best of the best.

𝕄𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕒𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕞 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕟𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕗𝕖𝕨 𝕤𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕤…..

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿💥

Here at 𝔽𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝔽𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 we are super excited to announce 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗵𝘆 will be going our multidisciplinary team. She will be offering physiotherapy appointments every Monday.

Gemma graduated from Cardiff University in 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟭 with a BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy and has a specialist interest in muskuloskeletal physiotherapy. She has 𝟭𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 working in private practice treating both members of the general public and semi professional athletes. Being a keen athlete herself she has a particular interest in running related injuries and rehabilitation in addition to working as team physiotherapist within hockey, rugby and football at international level.

Physiotherapy Services provided include;

-Assessment, treatment and management of acute and chronic MSK (muscle, joint, bone and soft tissue) conditions.
-Sports specific injury rehabilitation
-Pre and post operative physiotherapy
-Taping

If you would like anymore information on the physiotherapy services on offer or would like to book an appointment please get in touch.

📅Mondays
🏃🏻‍♀️Specialises in Running Injuries
👩🏼‍🎓BSc Honours Degree in Physiotherapy
📱Call or message to book in: 07599 549296

Here at 𝔽𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝔽𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 we are lucky enough to have some of the best Practitioners in South Wales.

We have a multidisciplinary clinic made up of a mix of:
〰️Osteopaths
〰️Physiotherapists
〰️Sports Therapists
〰️Sports Massage Therapist
〰️Strength & Conditioning Trainers

Keep your eyes peeled 👀 over the next few slides as we introduce our wonderful team!

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 has bespoke corporate massage packages for businesses in and around Cardiff wanting to improve the well-being of their staff.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics cite that Musculoskeletal pain of the back and joints are the reason for 𝟮𝟭% of sick leave cases, within the age range of 50-64 years, and 𝟭𝟵% for the 35-49 age range.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿

-Rewards and motivates individuals and the team
-Reduces costs associated with absenteeism
-Boost morale and creates a happy workplace culture
-Demonstrates commitment and loyalty towards the health and well-being of staff
-Increases productivity and profits by maximising your team's potential
-Improves staff retention and engagement

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲

-Relieves tension in the back, neck, and shoulders
-Relieves headaches and eye strain
-Improves concentration and alleviates mental fatigue
-Revitalises and boosts energy levels
-Stimulates endorphins and oxytocin - your natural calming and “feel good” hormones
-Reduces stress levels and improves efficiency

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱!

𝗦𝗛𝗘'𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 🤗

From the 27𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 we welcome Abbie back to the clinic.
Lots of you will remember Abbie from a few years ago when she had a very full diary working with us. We were sad when she left, as she is a fantastic Sports Therapist but she had some great opportunities that couldbt be missed.

Since 2020 she has been very busy working with the 𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗬𝗦 and also the 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗦. So we are very lucky to have her back even if its only for one day a week.

She will work along side Ffion & Sian offering Sports Massage 𝗔𝗡𝗗 is also qualified in cupping, blading and acupuncture.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

𝘞𝘌𝘓𝘊𝘖𝘔𝘌 𝘉𝘈𝘊𝘒

𝕄𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝕊𝕚𝕒𝕟.....

A massive welcome to our newest team member 𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡. Sian is a level 5 Sports Massage Therapist and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Physiotherapy. She will be in the clinic alongside her study commitments and starting this Friday (25th Feb).

To book with Sian visit our website via the link in our Bio!

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡

𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕝𝕠𝕥𝕥𝕖!
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A massive welcome to Charlotte who joins our athlete sponsorship scheme.

Charlotte is an incredible athlete who holds the Maltese national records for 60m/100m/200m.

We are so excited to be supporting Charlotte all the way through her next season & helping her reach her full potential.

Watch this space to see what this talented girl can do!!

Podiatry is Now Available In Clinic!

Here at 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, we have teamed up with Matt from to bring our first foot and ankle specialist to the clinic. Matt will be providing podiatry services on Fridays.

Matt has a wealth of experience and specialises in sports podiatry and musculoskeletal injury, however, he can advise and treat a range of conditions affecting the lower limb. He's also able to carry out minor procedures such as removing ingrown toenails under local anaesthetic.

𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕠𝕟𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕣 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕤 𝕒 𝕞𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕖!

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀.......

At Function First we have an exciting opportunity for 𝙏𝙒𝙊 talented athletes to join our sponsorship programme. Our programme offers athletes access to all the facilities we provide in the clinic for 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀!

That's access to:
- Injury treatment & Management
- Sports Massage
-Osteopathy
-Strength & Conditioning
- Physiotherapy
- Modalities including Acupuncture, cupping, shockwave, blading & taping.

𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮?
- Anyone over 14 years of age
-Athletes must regularly compete in your chosen sport

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝?
There is NO catch, all we ask from you is the odd video for our socials!

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙄 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮?
All you have to do is send us a DM or email and tell us a little about yourself or whoever you would like to see take advantage of this opportunity. We need to know a little about you, your sport and your training/competing commitments.

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!

If you are looking for a new workspace in Cardiff Bay- get in touch!

Alternatively, if you know someone looking to expand their potential tag them!!

We can't wait to hear from you!

𝟞 𝕎𝔼𝔼𝕂𝕊 𝕋𝕆 𝔸 𝔹𝔼𝕋𝕋𝔼ℝ 𝕐𝕆𝕌!!

- Starting 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵 we have 6 spaces available with Coach Matt on our 6 week personal training program. This exciting plan will include:
- 2 x 60min Personal Training sessions per week
- 2 x 60min Sports Massage Sessions throughout the 6 weeks
- 1 x Individual programmed session per week
-Use of the clinic gym
- Help and support throughout your six weeks.

𝗥𝗥𝗣 £𝟲𝟮𝟴- 𝗢𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 £𝟱𝟬𝟬!

This plan is for you if you would like help with any of the following:
- Confidence in the gym
- Increased energy
- Rehab from injury
-Weight loss
-Muscle gain
-Kick start to your fitness journey

𝙰𝙻𝙻 𝙰𝙱𝙸𝙻𝙸𝚃𝙸𝙴𝚂 𝚆𝙴𝙻𝙲𝙾𝙼𝙴!!

𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

“𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.”

- After 5 incredible years, hundreds of games, multiple trips across Europe, highs and lows, championships won and of course friends made for life, It’s time to say goodbye!

- When I first joined the team little did I know what an impact it would have on not only my professional career but my private too. I can’t thank the Devils enough for the opportunities they have given me over these years. I’ve worked in Pro sport most of my career but this team will always have a special place in my heart. I would do this job forever but I simply don’t have the time anymore with my clinic commitments.

Hockey players are unlike any other athletes I’ve ever worked with. Playing 3 games a week as a normal is unheard of in any other contact sport- so as a therapist you quickly get to know your athletes and each and everyone I’ve had the pleasure of working with has taught me something new! By the end of each new season I’ve always got 20 new friends and I’m a better practitioner and this I will miss!

A special thank you to for putting up with me for the past few years and all the cups of tea on the road and chats about rubbish!!

Thanks to Todd and Lordo for giving me the opportunity 5 years ago when I walked into Todd’s office with not a clue about Hockey and now I love the game!

To each and every player THANK YOU for letting me be a part of your journey!

Good luck to the team this season, you’re in great hands and I can’t wait to watch a game from the other side of the bench!

“𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 “

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺….

We’ve had a few new additions in the past few months so we thought it was time to introduce everyone!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀…..

𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 is an Osteopath led multidisciplinary sports and wellness clinic.
We have just about finished moving into our brand new, fully-equipped clinic in ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕚𝕗𝕗 𝔹𝕒𝕪.
We are now looking for𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 to join our team.
𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 has 4 treatment areas: A physical therapy room, two soft tissue therapy rooms and a fully equipped rehab gym. We have free onsite parking, changing and toilet facilities.
On the Therapy side, we are looking to recruit Associate Physiotherapists/Osteopaths/Chiropractors/Sports and Massage therapists, and on the movement side, we are looking for Personal trainers/Fitness professionals/Yoga and Pilates instructors etc comfortable teaching group and 1:1 sessions, to join our growing team and clinic.

We believe in people, not professions. So if you have a skill set to help people hurt less and move better then we would like to hear from you.
We believe that hands-on therapy, therapeutic movement and education are the cornerstones of what we do. We are different because we actively treat both bodies and brains. We aim to help people and then teach them to help themselves. We proudly put people’s health and quality of care before business and profit. If that sounds like an ethos you can get on board with; please get in touch.
𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖:
-BSc Hons Qualification or similar in your professional area
-2 years post-grad relevant experience.

𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖:
-Experience working in a Private MSK Clinic.
-Post-grad certification in manual therapy/manipulation, Rehab, and Pain Science/Management.
-Available to work some weekend and/or evening clinics.
We believe good therapists should be well paid for what they do. Associates are paid on a self-employed basis and remuneration is a % of income basis.
We run regular training and problem patient sessions.
We facilitate and fund appropriate training courses for the team.
Function First is a great place to work and develop your skillset we are a small clinic but we’ve got big ideas! Come grow with us!!
Email CV and covering letter to [email protected]
or DM to chat if you are interested in joining the team.
Thanks, Jade Parsons
Osteopath and Clinic Owner

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲:

𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻. A low back sprain or strain can happen suddenly, or can develop slowly over time from repetitive movements.

Strains occur when a muscle is stretched too far and tears, damaging the muscle itself.
Sprains happen when over-stretching and tearing affects ligaments, which connect the bones together.
For practical purposes, it does not matter whether the muscle or ligament is damaged, as the symptoms and treatment are the same.

𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰.The jelly-like center of a lumbar disc can break through the tough outer layer and irritate a nearby nerve root. The herniated portion of the disc is full of proteins that cause inflammation when they reach a nerve root, and inflammation, as well as nerve compression, cause nerve root pain. The disc wall is also richly supplied by nerve fibers, and a tear through the wall can cause severe pain.

𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. At birth, intervertebral discs are full of water and at their healthiest. As people age over time, discs lose hydration and wear down. As the disc loses hydration, it cannot resist forces as well, and transfers force to the disc wall that may develop tears and cause pain or weakening that can lead to a herniation. The disc can also collapse and contribute to stenosis.

𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀. This condition results from wear and tear of the disc and facet joints. It causes pain, inflammation, instability, and stenosis to a variable degree, and can occur at a single level or multiple levels of the lower spine. Spinal osteoarthritis is associated with aging and is slowly progressive. It is also referred to as spondylosis or degenerative joint disease.

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. There are two facet joints behind each disc at each motion segment in the lumbar spine. These joints have cartilage between the bones and are surrounded by a capsular ligament, which is richly innervated by nerves. These joints can be painful by themselves, or in conjunction with disc pain.

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮!

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕!

Do 𝕊𝕆𝕄𝔼𝕋ℍ𝕀ℕ𝔾 today, 𝔸ℕ𝕐𝕋ℍ𝕀ℕ𝔾 for 𝕐𝕆𝕌ℝ𝕊𝔼𝕃𝔽.

✴Read a book
✴Go outside
✴Book that massage
✴Exercise
✴Spend time with family

Whatever you do, do it with ℙ𝕌ℝℙ𝕆𝕊𝔼 and for 𝕐𝕆𝕌ℝ𝕊𝔼𝕃𝔽.

Happy Sunday!!

Function First updated their phone number.

ℕ𝔼𝕎 𝕊𝕋𝔸𝔽𝔽 𝕄𝔼𝕄𝔹𝔼ℝ

Therapist: 𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗦
Working Days: 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 & 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨
Service: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚

Having previously treated numerous clients at the practice and with the Cardiff Devils, Ffion, the evidence-based therapist is back!

Ffion graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2019 with a BSc (Homs) in Sports, Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage where she achieved a Level 5 Advanced Sports Massage Therapy qualification.

Ffion has since and continues to provide rehabilitation to children with various physical needs as a Paediatric Physiotherapy Technician with the NHS. In contrast, she has experience working in a broad variety of sports ranging from Premiership, Regional and International Rugby to IronMan, and from Ice Hockey to Athletics. As a keen CrossFitter, she has the first-hand experience of the benefits of regular Sports Therapy in order to maximise and maintain physical performance.

In her busy schedule, she assesses and treats her clients at her new base at home in North Pembrokeshire. Client professions range from Tree Surgeons to desk-based occupations to farmers to triathletes to retirees, proving that Sports Therapy can benefit all!

𝔼𝕕𝕦𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 & ℚ𝕦𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤
-BSc (Hons) Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage
-Level 5 Advanced Sports Massage Therapy
-Taping
-FASE1 Level 1 First Aid for Sports & Exercise
-First Aid and Sports Trauma Management CPD

𝗙𝗳𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀. 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟...

The initial osteopathic consultation will start with a few questions to understand what has brought you to the clinic. In discussing your symptoms, your osteopath will first ensure that osteopathy is the correct therapy for you. Otherwise, you may be referred to another health professional for appropriate treatment or for tests or x-rays.

Questions will be about your symptoms and also about your medical history (previous surgery, fractures, sprains, illnesses, treatments and so on). There may be some questions about your lifestyle (diet, employment, sports and hobbies) if this is relevant to your visit.

Your osteopath may carry out a physical examination, and you may need to undress to your underwear. If you prefer, you can wear shorts or loose trousers and a thin top. Don’t hesitate to contact your osteopath if you have any concerns. Your osteopath will perform various tests including blood pressure or neurological tests to be sure that osteopathy is safe for you and your best option. Then they might perform orthopaedic and mobility tests on your symptomatic area and possibly other parts of your body as the source of the symptoms may lie elsewhere.

After the examination, your osteopath will explain the findings to you and will work with you to prepare a treatment plan. You can ask questions at any time during the consultation.

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, in line with the treatment plan, will follow. The techniques used will depend on your age, activities, symptoms, and wishes.

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 may be given at the end of the osteopathic consultation. This can cover, for instance, exercises to do at home, any sports or exercises you should avoid, and other types of advice according to your symptoms and what the consultation reveals.

After the initial consultation, your osteopath will probably suggest a follow-up appointment a few days or weeks later. As a guide, acute symptoms (less than 3 months duration) may require 1 to 2 follow-ups; chronic pain (more than 6 months) may require 3 to 4 follow-ups.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?

So what do you need to do to book an onsite massage session? Is it for you? One of the comments frequently heard is that it must only be for the larger corporate companies who can afford to put this in place but this is not the case.
There are a variety of options to suit every size of business from being on-site for just a few hours to being there for a few days at a time.

📧𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼: 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼@𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.𝘂𝗸

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲

Employees who know their hard work and efforts are recognised by their employer will go that extra mile, feel part of a team, and be more inclined to have a positive attitude towards their work. This leads to an engaged and cohesive team which in turn reflects excellent customer service keeping your clients happy and loyal to you.

Onsite massage and wellbeing services are ideal for employee benefits and reward schemes and prove to be a popular benefit with a high take-up rate.

📧𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼: 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼@𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.𝘂𝗸

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 ⁠
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Workplace massage is a highly popular employee perk that also has benefits for business. ⁠
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A healthy motivated and engaged workforce will be hardworking, make a positive contribution to the business and have respect for its employer leading to excellent customer service, increased productivity and employee satisfaction.⁠
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𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿?⁠
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The onsite work-based sports massage is ideal for all employees and of all ages.⁠
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Targeting areas of tension and muscle soreness in your back, neck and shoulders, arms and hands, provides relief from muscle aches and pains often aggravated by repetitive strain and posture-related issues.⁠
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Adapted to suit you, it can be a firm but relaxing massage or deeper more invigorating, deeper, and stronger. Different techniques will be used depending on what you need and incorporate stretching to encourage movement during your day.⁠
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For regular visits, we can advise a treatment plan so as the therapist becomes aware of particular issues the massage will be adapted to address those specifically. All of our therapists are fully qualified in the treatments they provide and will provide you with after-care advice to ensure the benefits of the massage are continued between visits.⁠
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Please note that currently, due to Coronavirus restrictions and Government guidelines, additional time is required between appointments to allow for enhanced hygiene and ventilation of rooms. Therapists will also wear PPE and a Covid-19 specific risk assessment will be agreed upon with you before our visit.