Mark Evans Amatsu therapy and massage

22/12/2023

I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all my clients for their support over the last year, I feel very grateful and honoured with your trust and generosity.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and if I don't see you next week, all the best for 2024!

20/12/2023

Clinic closes this Friday till the 29th, a couple of cancellations means that I have spaces available if you want one!

10/07/2023

The importance of maintenance treatment.

An issue with a long term client in the last month has made me think about the importance of maintenance treatment and how there are often overlooked reasons for keeping up with regular sessions.
Some history of this particular client is an elderly gentleman who had bladder cancer and a subsequent bladder removal around three or four years ago, he originally came to me for rehabilitation after a dislocated shoulder probably around ten years ago now. Since then, he has diligently kept up with his treatment and understands the importance of doing so.
He attended his last appointment and on initial assessment I noticed his left leg was particularly firm and swollen and certainly did not feel like his other leg. He isn’t on any medication that would prohibit treatment and after a thorough examination to discount the possibility of a dvt we spoke about possible causes.
The kidneys are hugely important in maintaining homeostasis, the balance of minerals and water in the blood and the removal of waste products and the regulation of blood pressure. Considering his history, I advised him to contact his GP and ask for further tests to ensure his kidneys are functioning properly.
I’ve spoken with him since he has had the tests done and, he has recently had the results and indeed, his left kidney is under performing and the medical authorities are now going to look at their options in how to rectify it.
He mentioned that he had just thought it was a bit swollen and hadn’t thought much more about it but it had been like that for a couple of weeks and that without me drawing his attention and encouraging him to go to his doctor then it could potentially have developed into a more serious condition.
From a muscular point of view, the kidney sits on the psoas muscle and without getting in to too much anatomy can become “strangled” in soft tissue that has become too tight for many different reasons. In Amatsu therapy we create space in the body to allow such restrictions to relax which can help many of the bodies systems to function more efficiently. Visceral manipulation has been a part of my practice in clinic for over 15 years and is a recognised branch of osteopathy.
So, maintenance treatments are not only to keep on top of that knee or shoulder that was a problem previously, it is an opportunity for an experienced therapist to keep you in as good a shape as they can, but also to check on the rest of your body and notice things that you may not have noticed or paid much attention to and give good, relevant advice on how to proceed.

22/06/2023

Frozen shoulder.
After watching a programme recently on the which showed a lady suffering with a frozen shoulder and the subsequent treatment options for her, I thought I would write a post about how an Amatsu therapist would treat the same condition. Basically her options were an extremely painful injection or just to leave it till it got better – best estimates for frozen shoulders are usually around 18 months when left to their own devices. Luckily for this particular lady the injection was successful and she gained good movement within a few weeks, unfortunately many other people are not so lucky and after having the three recommended injections are left to struggle on till it rights itself.
A frozen shoulder can have many things which contribute to the overall condition, it usually involves the scapula or shoulder blade being unable to move well, which is fundamental to good shoulder function and mobility. Over time, the range of motion decreases and the shoulder in turn is used less, strain in the soft tissue – the muscles, ligaments and fascia – increases as does the potential for pain which in turn again causes us to not use the joint as much. The cycle of increasing pain and restriction can go on with increasing symptoms until we reach a point where the shoulder has become “frozen”.
The scapula can become restricted in its movement for a variety of reasons, injury, over use, repetitive movements etc but on a holistic level, there can be faults in the overall structure of your body which places additional strain on the shoulder, indeed there are muscles which attach to your lower back and again on the back of the upper arm so there is a direct connection between your lower back and your shoulder. It is very important to assess the whole body when treating a serious condition like this to achieve the most beneficial results.
In a typical treatment for frozen shoulder I would assess your entire body and shoulder and address any underlying alignment issues which could have an impact on your condition. Treatment to the shoulder itself has to be gentle as the surrounding tissues can be very tight and painful but is done with full consideration of your mobility.
Treatment takes place fully clothed, in a private clinic, there are no painful invasive manipulations and a full bespoke treatment plan is put in place for you from a therapist with over 20+ years of experience.

05/06/2023

Spaces available on Friday this week, dm to book in.

We offer Amatsu therapy and sports massage in Doncaster and the surrounding area.

01/06/2023

A couple of cancellations tomorrow have opened some space for appointments. Message to book in.

We offer Amatsu therapy and sports massage in Doncaster and the surrounding area.

23/05/2023

What is Amatsu?
Amatsu is a holistic physical therapy with its origins in osteopathy and influences from Japanese bodywork and concepts.
It treats the whole body, seeking to re-establish a balance in the soft tissues of the body which include muscles, ligaments and fascia.

How does it work?
As your practitioner, I will evaluate you using a range of tests and palpation or touch, usually a pattern of imbalance can be found which can help explain the symptoms you may be experiencing.
Pressure on certain areas of the body, mobilisation of the joints and limbs and some massage like treatment are the norm. You remain fully clothed and during the session which would usually last around forty minutes. The aim of each session is to address the abnormal tension in your body to alleviate your symptoms.

What can it help with?
Amatsu has been found to help with numerous conditions, muscular skeletal issues, joint problems, headaches, frozen shoulder, digestive problems and many others.
Lots of the symptoms people experience can be referred pain or from the soft tissues being unable to cope with the strain they are under so it is important to assess the body fully. Once the body is back in “balance” it is in a much better position to heal itself.

How do I book in?
Simply get in touch using the contact details on my page.

12/05/2023

Appointments available next week, it's been a busy few weeks but I now have some availability.
Don't let those niggles turn into something more serious!
Get in touch to book in 🙂

We offer Amatsu therapy and sports massage in Doncaster and the surrounding area.

10/04/2023

Wishing all my clients a Happy Easter, hope you have all had a nice bank holiday.
If you have over indulged over the bank holiday and are now feeling a bit rough around the edges, or you have digestion problems then you may potentially have an icv (ileo-cecal valve) issue. This is a valve inbetween the small and large intestine and has been linked to a huge number of symptoms and condtions such as migraines, sciatica and shoulder problems!

Have a look at this short article for more information -
https://kinesiology.co.uk/icv-health-wellbeing/

Appointments are available usually within a few days so get in touch and see how Amatsu therapy could help you.

Learn more about the Ileocecal Valve (ICV), the symptoms of it malfunctioning and how Kinesiolgy can help restore balance.

24/12/2022

Wishing all my clients a very merry and healthy Christmas and all the best for the new year

08/11/2022

The last week has been a really busy one, with a good variety of clients with their own problems, from horse riders with back and neck issues, brick layers and builders with mid spine and shoulder issues to retired folks who want to keep up a good degree of mobility and pain free movement.
Treatments are all individually tailored to your own problems, although the therapy is a whole body approach as we believe that restrictions in the body can cause a domino effect of problems far removed from their actual source, commonly understood as referred pain.
If you, or anyone you know could benefit from sessions aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain or managing an existing condition then please get in touch and if you feel like sharing then that would be fab too!

08/08/2022

I'm afraid I'm having some phone issues and wont be able to take calls for a few days so should you wish to book an appointment please use facebook messenger. Thanks