Tuteca Sport Therapy

New year, new you, new habits? Need help? Need someone to just listen?

This needs to be shared widely. Its ok to not be ok.

A few months ago I decided to start working with Ren do kai karate club, and all the members who have a grading, to keep their performances at an optimal level. I've been welcomed into their little family with open arms, and I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying the banter that comes with looking after them all, they actually make work quite easy and fun. We've already established that this rugby Mum is going to need a gag should I ever get to join them at mat-side at a competition 😁🤫😉.

The students have had a good year at competitions this year, they have won 41 medals 🥉🥈🥇 at national, European and World level, congratulations to all six of you. I can't wait to see what fortunes 2024 will bring to you all. All my love, Ninja Fingers 🥷

After saying I'd never get involved with another club after spending 8+ years with various rugby clubs, looking after the players pitchside, I've found myself doing just that. Gone are the muddy fields, instead I've swapped it for a Karate Dojo.

I've known Sensei Marc Leacock for many years, and with the formation of Renshu Kai Karate Association , I offered my help to make sure his students at the Ren Do Kai dojo and the members have medical and rehabilitative support, allowing them to perform and compete at the highest level. Really happy to be on board, even happier to not be stood on muddy fields!

I have said for a very long time, it isn't the depth of the massage, vut the quality of the touch, and that quality doesn't necessarily mean pain. There's no such thing as no pain no gain in my clinic, even the most moderate of touch and gentle moralities have a positive effect on my clients.

https://theconversation.com/nerves-of-endearment-how-a-gentle-touch-affects-emotions-26852?fbclid=PAAaYDnlj1CxxSn7vwSm_97CApfxKc3TPfK9HL44Z5lKE4WXDWqImTEjiYnpo

Breaking a couple of rules today in clinic (nail polish and football shirt) but it's not very often West Ham can say we won a cup ❤️⚒️🏆🫧

Spotted some Kinesiology tape on Helen Skelton in last night's Strictly Come Dancing final last night. tape is a great tool to help you heal, support injured or dysfunctional tissue. It can help increase proprioception and function, and most importantly, if applied to an injury, can help with pain relief.

This is a morality I love to use in clinic, you can wear it for up to 5 days, in the shower and swimming.

If you want to book an appointment there are several acceptable ways to do so. Message this page or send a text (as the details held on Google are correct, there's absolutely no need to ring at 9.40pm to check - I can pretty much guarantee that your entitlement will be met with some cold hard truths about respect). If you do want to speak to me, my business hours are also listed on Google/this page (and are also correct, and funnily enough do not include weekends).

In light of this, I will be closing clinic on Monday 19th September. I will be contacting those already booked in, to rearrange their appointments and clearing the diary of all commitments.
B x🖤

RIP Your Majesty

Just a quick update, I hadn't wanted to do this because I am quite a private person, but as a family we are currently dealing with a critically ill member of our close family circle. As such I am having to take some time away from clinic while we manage this emergency. Phone calls/texts/emails may not be returned quickly, and the reason being; my time and attention is diverted elsewhere. All being well, things should be better at the beginning of August, but given the gravity of how unwell they are, this is not guaranteed. I sincerely hope you understand, this situation is not something I'd wish upon anyone.
B x

I've said this so many times over the years and I'll say it again. My business hours are clearly displayed on Facebook, Google and the website. Phoning an enquiry at 8.30 on a Sunday evening is not acceptable under any circumstances. End of. No excuses. Just do not do it. Have some common decency and manners. I'll expect that you'll want me to be on my A game when you have your appointment, so ask yourself how can I do this if I don't have vital time away from my business at the times so clearly stated when you search for a Sports Therapist.

I will answer unknown numbers because I have elderly parents, one of whom is not in the best of health. When you call, I instantly think that it's the EMS ringing about them, rather than your entitled self. So not only is it bad manners but causes a fair amount of anxiety in the intervening time where I don't know the source of the call.

STOP. DOING. IT

I just thought that I'd remind you all that I have spent 9 years working as an advanced clinical sports therapist, I regularly update, upgrade and add new skills to an already impressive skillset. Prior to this I spent 3 years at Manchester university studying to become a nurse, I then engaged in further specific training for my role as a specialist theatre nurse. So when you add it all up, I've been studying the human body, and how to treat it and illnesses for a total of (*cough*) 28 years. This is what you pay for when you book an appointment with me, years of experience, wisdom and knowledge. I've invested time in me, so I can give the best to you. I am worth it, as are you.

Hi Everyone
I have put off making this announcement for as long as I could. I have absorbed so many cost increases throughout the pandemic, but it has proved to be very difficult to sustain. Therefore I have had to make the onerous decision to increase my prices by £5 (initial consultation and treatment is now £50 and follow up treatments are £40).

The increase will be introduced in one month's time, on April 1st 2022.

It is only the second time in 9 years of practice that I have increased costs, so I hope you understand.

B x💚

From 8/2/22 a 50% deposit will be taken for all client appointments.

I also need to remind you that a couple of hours notice to cancel your appointment is not enough. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required, otherwise you will be invoiced for the cancelled appointment. I currently have a 4 week waiting list and last minute cancellations is not fair on those people who desperately need an appointment.

At the moment I cannot take on any new clients. Appointments will be for existing clients only and extremely limited.

New clients should ring Natalie on 07380 605013 for appointments and treatments. She is working from the clinic, is absolutely brilliant, an AHG graduate too (I taught her😉). I wouldn't let just anyone work with me, so you'll be in safe hands.

Thanks for your understanding
B x💚

Tuteca Sport Therapy is proud to support Heywood Food Bank and be one of 52 local businesses that our wonderful postie, Ste Kay (https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/135274/heywood-postman%E2%80%99s-fancy-dress-fundraising-for-foodbank) , has gathered together to keep the shelves filled all year round. By each business donating £100 one week each year, our local food bank should never have empty shelves again (https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/heywood-foodbank-running-out-supplies-13908076.amp) . On the run up to Christmas I'm so proud be in the position to be able to help local families and people who aren't as fortunate.

B xx💚

Yesterday's scheduled clinic really didn't go to plan at all, in more ways than one. But days like these, when the unexpected happens and you adapt and change the plan to make it work, often make you realise why it is you do what you do.

I tell every one of my clients that my clinic room is a safe space, a place where you can be and express what you need to, without fear of judgement. Knowing that it is okay to not be okay. That crying can release emotions that are probably manifesting physically and causing more issues than they should. Mental illness is not a stigma at Tuteca Sport Therapy, it's something that I will support you with as best I can.

Tuteca means "total" in Esperanto, I have never wanted to just treat an injury in isolation, for me caring and helping people has always, even in my nursing days, been about the bigger picture, the whole person. Holistic healing is often banded around as a 'done' thing, a token gesture by practitioners, for me it is the absolute essence of what I do.

So, as we fast approach a time of year when there are many factors that can affect our health, we need to remember to be kind, authentic and true to ourselves. The greatest gift you can give this year is your time, it usually means you care, caring often means love and acceptance and for many that's all they wish for.



Stay safe
B X💚

Thank goodness Marc's maintenance treatment finally came round, I've been waiting 2 weeks for the clock to tell the correct time 🕒🥋💚

Ren Do Kai

There are just 8 more appointments left for clinic in 2021. The cancellation list is in operation. Thank you all for keeping me busy 💚

Lipoedema patients can also suffer with which means you will get swelling of limbs too. With the assistance of compression garments you can alleviate symptoms

Clinic remains really busy these next few weeks, next available appointment is Monday 25th @ 4pm, I've two available Tuesday 26th & 5.30pm. Then that's it until 1st November .

B X💚

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Negative lateral flow test means the holiday is really over and I do have to come back to work

Even on holiday I can't escape sports therapy 💚

This can only mean one thing ..... Holidays in Dorset #🦖 #🦕

See you all soon (13/9/21)

B X💚

About time Lipoedema got some air time and recognition, too many suffer in silence or with the ignorance that surrounds it

Life with Lipoedema: calls for more help on the NHS for a painful condition | ITV News Campaigners are calling for more help on the NHS for women suffering from Lipoedema - a painful and debilitating fat disorder | ITV News Granada

Very sad to hear of the sudden passing of a client. G you will be very much missed by all those who's lives you touched 😥 RIP my lovely xx