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Sports Massage & Spinal Manipulation therapy. Massage is the management, manipulation and rehabili What is Sports Massage? Please contact me for more information.

Sports massage is the management, manipulations and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body, including muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage is for everyone, the sporty and non-sporty alike. Your massage will be tailored to your needs whether you need a general massage to de-stress or a more specific massage focusing on an area that has become sore and tight and injury prone. I am also trained in OMT Spinal Manipulation Therapy. What is Spinal Manipulation?

- A therapeutic procedure applied to the patients spine to restore normal movement.

- It involves taking the joint past its normal end range of motion but not past it anatomical end range of motion.

30/03/2026

Massage is more than just deep tissue work, it resets the nervous system too … my clients can’t believe it sometimes too but here’s the proof 😴

25/03/2026

TONIGHT!!!

Core & Body Care isn’t just about massage & pilates & the how the body moves but also about how the body is functioning internally. Did you know that inflammation in the gut can affect the nerve endings in your back?

This webinar is perfect for anyone feeling a little sub par & wanting to reset their metabolism which can help with joint pain and energy levels and more.

Ready to feel lighter, brighter, and more confident this summer? ☀️

Come and join this FREE live masterclass where you will learn how to reset your body, boost your metabolism, and feel amazing in your clothes again 💛

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔️ How to feel energised and focused every day
✔️ Tips to sleep better and wake up refreshed
✔️ How to kickstart your metabolism and reduce cravings

🗓 Wednesday 25th March
⏰ 7PM (via Zoom)

Spots are limited, and I’d LOVE to have you there!

👉 Comment “SUMMER” or drop a ❤️ below and I’ll send you the Zoom link

Let’s get you glowing and feeling flipping fantastic for summer ✨ xx

15/03/2026

Rehabilitation is not about pushing through pain. It is about understanding your body and supporting it properly 🤍

So often people think they need to choose between massage, Pilates, or stretching. In reality, the most effective rehab approach often combines all three ✨

🤍 Massage to reduce protective tension and help the body feel safe
🤍 Pilates to build deep core strength and improve control
🤍 Supported stretching to release tight hips and legs that may be pulling on the lower back
🤍 Back focused care that looks at how you move in everyday life

It is not about quick fixes. It is about building strong foundations that allow your body to move with confidence again.

When rehabilitation is approached this way, progress feels steady and sustainable. Movement becomes easier. Discomfort feels more manageable. And you start to trust your body again 💫

📍 Hertford, Hertfordshire
🌿 Learn more at www.coreandbodycare.co.uk

💌 Message to start your rehab journey

14/03/2026

🌸 Spring Reset Offer 🌸

Spring is the perfect time to reset, move better, and give your body the care it deserves.

With over 20 years of experience working with the body through Pilates and massage, I’ve seen how powerful the combination of movement and hands-on treatment can be for improving strength, mobility, and reducing everyday aches and tension.

For April only, I’m offering a Spring Reset Package designed to help you feel stronger, looser, and more connected to your body.

✨ 4 x 1:1 Pilates sessions
✨ 1 x 60-minute massage treatment
✨ Plus access to Glow & Go Masterclass on Wednesday 25th March.

All for £210 — a saving of £45.

These sessions are tailored to you and can help:

✔ Improve core strength and posture
✔ Ease back, neck, and shoulder tension
✔ Build confidence in movement
✔ Support recovery and overall wellbeing

You can book the sessions 1:1 or bring a friend and enjoy the experience together.

📅 Sessions must be taken during April and spaces are limited.

If you’d like to book or find out more, DM me SPRING or send me a message.

10/03/2026

Stretching after exercise is a non negotiable and part of the cool down.

Stretching after exercise helps muscles return to their natural length and begin the recovery process.

Tight muscles can increase strain on joints - particularly around the knees.

A few minutes of stretching post training can help reduce tension and support recovery.

📩 Comment RECOVERY for more info

07/03/2026

A rest day shouldn’t only happen when an athlete is injured - whether you are an adult or a young athlete.

It should be part of training.

In youth sport especially, we often see weeks filled with:

✔ School sport
✔ Club training
✔ Matches
✔ Extra conditioning

But very little space for the body to recover and adapt.

Training places stress internally and externally on the body.

Rest is when the body actually:

• repairs muscles
• restores energy
• reduces fatigue
• adapts to the training load

Without proper rest, fatigue builds and movement quality can start to decline.

And when that happens, the body begins to compensate — which is when we often start to see overuse injuries and persistent pain.

For young athletes whose bodies are still growing, this becomes even more important.

Rest days shouldn’t be something we take only when something goes wrong.

They should be seen as a non-negotiable part of supporting performance and long-term participation in sport.

Training smarter means understanding when to push…

and when to allow the body to recover

06/03/2026

What would be on your training receipt?

For many young athletes the week includes:

☑️ Training
☑️Running
☑️ Matches
☑️ Extra sessions

BUT often miss:
❌ Strength Balance
❌ Recovery
❌ Rest

The body hasn’t changed …. but the demands placed on a young athlete have increased.

Training smarter means understanding how the body develops and supporting it properly.

👉🏻 Parents and coaches - - dos this look familiar.

Comment ‘INFO’ for more details of how you can help your young athletes to reduce risk of injury.

04/03/2026

Are we asking more from young athletes than their bodies are ready for?

If your daughter plays sport and you’ve noticed:

– Ongoing knee pain
– Constant tightness or soreness
– Fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away

This isn’t always just part of sport.

What’s often missing isn’t effort—

👉 It’s understanding.

Understanding how the body develops.
Understanding how training should adapt.
Understanding the importance of balance.

Because the body hasn’t changed…

But the demands placed on it have.

And without:
✔ Strength balance
✔ Movement control
✔ Proper recovery

👉 The risk of injury increases.

This is exactly why I’m so passionate about educating parents, young athletes, and coaches.

Not to stop sport—

👉 But to support it properly.

If this resonates and you’d like to understand how to support your child’s training better…

📩 Comment **“INFO”** or send me a message and I’ll share more.

**Core & Body Care**

-Schlatter

02/03/2026

📣 Calling All Parents to Young Teenage Sports Athletes 📣

Ever wondered why your children, particularly daughters, may be complaining about sore knees more often - is it just growing pains?

‘You’re training needs to be more rounded .”

This was my advice recently when looking at how a group of young athlete girls were training.

On the surface, everything looked right.

Training sessions that focused on sports specific skills.

Strength & Conditioning that focused on sports specific movement.

High effort.

But when I watched how they were actually moving, a different picture emerged.

As a sports massage therapist of 20 years, and someone who grew up playing sport at a high level, I’ve seen injuries from every angle.

But now, as a parent of two highly active teenage children, my eyes have opened even more.

📩 Message if this sounds familiar & follow for advice on what you can do to reduce the risk of knee pain & injury.

01/03/2026

🌼 With signs of Spring starting to show & the beginning of March - which is becoming my favourite time of year (was definitely my mums 🩶 🕊️)

Here are 6 things to focus on - all being gentle on the body but will have a positive impact.

🌿 Focus on your foundations

Before jumping into intense workouts, take time to learn how to breathe, align, and engage your core properly. This alone can change how your whole body feels.

🚶‍♀️ Walk with awareness

Instead of just getting steps in, notice how you walk — posture, stride, and how your feet land. Small tweaks can reduce strain on your hips and lower back.

🧘‍♀️ Slow your movement down

Rushing = compensating. Slowing down helps your body engage the right muscles and build real strength.

🧘‍♀️ Prioritise recovery

Tight muscles and fatigue often lead to pain. Add in stretching or rest days to support your body properly.

💛 Do something your future body will thank you for

Whether that’s starting Pilates, improving posture, or finally addressing that niggling back pain — now is the time.

💆‍♀️ Book yourself a massage

📍 Hertford, Hertfordshire

🌿 Learn more at www.coreandbodycare.co.uk

💌 Message to start your rehab journey

27/02/2026

It’s understanding why you’re doing them, how to do them properly, and what your body should actually feel like 🤍

I don’t just hand over exercises and send you on your way…

I guide you through them ✨
🤍 Explaining the purpose behind each movement
🤍 Helping you feel the right muscles working
🤍 Teaching you how to recognise when your body is compensating

And we don’t stop there…

🤍 Looking at the bigger picture — your lifestyle, your work, your daily activities

🤍 Asking what might be contributing to your pain (hello back pain 👀)

🤍 Making small, realistic adjustments that support your progress day to day

Because rehab isn’t just what you do for an hour…
It’s how your body is supported the other 23 🤍

When you understand your body, everything changes 💫

Rehab becomes more effective

Movement becomes easier

And progress actually lasts ✨

You’re not just ticking off exercises…
You’re learning how to move better for life 🤍

📍 Hertford, Hertfordshire (or online)

💌 Message me to start your journey ✨

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