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Emma Hickman
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy L5 BTEC
professional L5 diploma with London School of

Holistic Bodywork Therapy using advanced massage and Neurokinetic Therapy
Combining mind and body healing methods to find the root cause of pain and kick start the healing process

Book here � https://linktr.ee/remedialkinetictherapy�
Based In Southampton & Winchester

17/04/2025

Client success stories are built on teamwork. As a therapist, I listen, guide, and create space for healing—but real transformation happens when clients commit to the journey. My 92-year-old client didn’t just meet her strength goals—she owned them. Because true success isn’t just what we do together—it’s what you choose to do beyond the session. And that’s where the magic lives. 🪄✨

15/04/2025

This one got me emotional 🥹

My 92-year-old client (yes, NINETY-TWO! 🎉). Just 8 weeks ago, she was struggling to stand up from a chair without assistance and had a scary fall that really knocked her confidence, Today? She’s lifting herself up like a boss, walking steadier, and outworking people half her age. How? Muscle-loading, science + grit.

Your body doesn’t care how old your birthday candles are. It responds to SMART , CONSISTANT & PROGRESSIVE work.

We started with bodyweight sit-to-stands (3x/day). By week 6? Added resistance bands & slow step ups. Now? She’s doing weighted carries.

Progression is everything📈

🦵🏼Leg Power = Independence
🦵🏼Weak quads = reliance on others muscles /joints
🦵🏼Strong quads = freedom

Her fall risk dropped 70% in 8 weeks.

🧠 The Neuromuscular part - Ever heard of “brain-to-muscle signaling”? Heavy loads (relative to YOU) force your nervous system to recruit more fibers. Age 22 or 92 —it works!

💥 Metabolic Ripple Effect: Muscle work = better glucose uptake. Her fasting blood sugar dropped 15%— no real diet change necessary 🤷🏼‍♀️

Too frail” is a MYTH. Start where you ARE:
Pro Tip - Can’t do a full squat? Hold a counter and lower 2 inches.
- Can’t lift dumbbells? Use soup cans.
- Progress weekly. Your cells don’t count years—they count effort.

We lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade after 30 so don’t wait for “someday.” Your future self is begging you to act NOW.

love

10/04/2025

Hellooo 👋🏻 it’s me 🙋🏼‍♀️
You might notice I’m not flooding your feed with daily posts—and that’s intentional 🤷🏼‍♀️
Between my Level 4/5 studies, client sessions, and deepening my nutrition expertise, I’ve chosen to prioritize deep work over hashtags. Why? Because every hour spent learning advanced rehab techniques, dissecting metabolic pathways, or refining a client’s form is an investment in your future care.

Social media silence doesn’t mean stagnation—it means I’m sharpening the axe. When I share, it’ll be with substance: protocols backed by fresh research, insights from working with post-op clients, or nutrition strategies that actually move the needle.

For now, trust that the quiet is purposeful. The best is yet to come—and when it does, you’ll see it all: gut-brain movement programs, pain science demystified, and a holistic approach that finally connects the dots.

Thank you for your patience. This isn’t a disappearing act—it’s preparation. 🔥

18/03/2025

🚨less than 6 Weeks Until the London Marathon – Is Your Body Race-Ready?

Maybe it’s your first 5 or 10k ?

You’re deep into your training plan. Mileage is climbing, intensity is peaking… and fatigue is creeping in.
Recovery isn’t a luxury now – it’s your secret weapon.

✅ Sports Massage:
- Boost tissue flexibility before stiffness becomes injury.
- Ease joint mobility for smoother, more efficient strides.
- Flush metabolic waste (goodbye, heavy legs!).

✅ Body Assessment:
Spot imbalances early – because small tweaks now prevent race-day setbacks.

Why act this month?
Your final weeks are about optimising, not surviving.
👉 Regular massage during peak training reduces injury risk and primes muscles for the taper.
👉 A body assessment tailors your taper to your biomechanics – no guesswork.

Don’t just train hard. Recover smarter.
🗓️ Book your pre-marathon tune-up – let’s keep your body as determined as your spirit.

26/02/2025

❤️❤️❤️

06/02/2025

🪝Hanging out in the Gym & hitting a 60 second PB🎉

I’ve added dead hangs to my weekly Gym sessions, as well as to some of my clients Rehab plans, and there’s a solid reason for that 👉

✊Dead hangs are a straightforward yet incredibly effective bodyweight exercise. They not only improve grip and upper body strength but also provide impressive benefits such as improving posture, alleviating back pain, and supporting spinal decompression AND they boost your ability to lift heavier weights, carry bags effortlessly, and even tackle those tricky jar lids.

💡Bonus point: Grip strength goes beyond just enhancing performance - it’s a vital marker of overall health and longevity✨

Give them a go, and experience the difference for yourself!💪

02/02/2025

📚12 books in 12 months 📚
I’m committing to read one educational book per month throughout the year, covering a diverse range of subjects to broaden my knowledge across different fields.

Book 1 complete! ✅
✨The Science of Staying Well✨
Packed with fascinating insights about our immune system! Here’s a few lil nuggets -

- 🥶 Nope - you can’t catch a cold from being cold BUT it makes it easier to catch one
- 🧬 The reason some people catch colds often while others hardly do is linked to genetic compatibility genes, not just hygiene (1 cold in 5 years - I got lucky 🤷‍♀️)
- ⚖️ You can’t really “boost” your immune system; it’s more about balance. Taking care of yourself helps maintain that balance.
- 😷 Man flu” is real! 👀
- 🌱 70% of our immune system is in the gut!
- 🧼 Hand-washing dishes is actually better for your health than using a dishwasher.
- 💡 Chasing a completely stress-free life isn’t the answer—some stress is normal and even beneficial! Beware of toxic positivity.
- 🧬 Our vagal tone (emotional stability) is largely genetically predetermined.
- 💪 Good stress, also known as hormesis, increases our resilience. Think Ice baths or tough workouts, they strengthen our immunity.
- 🏃‍♂️ Regular exercise alters our gut microbiome for the better.

💜Final Takeaway - This book really drives home the the importance of balance and how it ties into our health - Approaching health holistically, the intricate relationship between our immune system and our overall well-being. It really is ALL about balance ,much like the principles of yin and yang, the health of our immune system relies on a harmonious interplay of various factors that contribute to our body’s defense mechanisms

23/12/2024

A recent example of how the brain can produce SEVERE PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS (and how the brain can reverse them!) Thanks for sharing The Pain PT :
https://bit.ly/3ZNyZE2

04/03/2024

A study at University of Michigan found that ‘physical pain and intense feelings of social rejection “hurt” in the same way’. Social psychologist Ethan Kross states: “We found that powerfully inducing feelings of social rejection activate regions of the brain that are involved in physical ...

23/01/2024

🧩Chronic pain🧩 can greatly impact our quality of life. I know, I’ve been there. It’s also really complex the way it manifests. It often stems from underlying issues that require attention and treatment at their core.
While tending to branches may provide temporary relief, the real solution lies at the roots 🌱

🌱From physical injuries, neurological issues, psychological factors, or even sociological influences, each case tells a unique story. The journey towards relief isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon and It calls for patience and a holistic game plan. 🙇🏼‍♀️

🌱Chronic pain, I believe, requires a holistic approach of different strategies and techniques.. and it’s never a one size fits all.
Physical therapy can work wonders in strengthening our bodies and improving mobility. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in tissue repair , hormone balance and reducing inflammation. Somatic tracking helps us become more aware of our bodies and its signals, allowing us to make necessary adjustments.

🧠It’s important to look into the psychological aspects of Chronic Pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-based therapies can help us reframe our thoughts and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Education on pain itself and the role our Nervous System plays is vital in understanding the why’s and how’s in what’s going on

🧠Rewiring our approach means considering all the components beyond the branches.

💚If you’re dealing with chronic pain, know that I’m here for you. Let’s support each other, share our experiences, and learn from one another.

Address

The Netley Wellness Clinic
Southampton
SO315AE

Website

https://linktr.ee/remedialkinetictherapy

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