Joe Allnut Sports Therapist

In 2004 Joe completed his degree with honours in Sports Therapy at the university of Chichester and is fully registered with the society of sports therapists. As part of his postgraduate study he has also completed courses in biomechanics, podiatry and sports specific injury management.

His interest in sport developed at an early age in Basingstoke when playing a range of sports including cricket, football, athletics and cycling. It was this exposure to sport and the injuries it lead to which sparked his enthusiasm in Sports Therapy.

Joe has a structural approach to musculo-skeletal problems and strongly believes patient education is a key part of the rehabilitation process. Research shows that understanding the cause and mechanism of your own pain is just as important as the treatment received.

Academically, Joe is part of the lecturing team at Basingstoke College of Technology teaching the ITEC Sports Massage course whilst occasionally guest lecturing and the University of Chichester.

Outside clinical and academic therapy Joe has worked with a range of sports teams. As an undergraduate he worked with Hampshire County Cricket Club 1st team, an experience which saw him help some of the worlds best sportsmen back to full fitness. Since 2005 Joe has continued in professional sport as the principle sports therapist to the Basingstoke Bison ice hockey team. Management of this range of professional athletes is a tool he frequently draws upon during his clinical work.

Amy Tully Sports Rehabilitation / Massage Therapist - BSc (Hons) GSR, MSMA

From a young age sport has played an important role in Amy’s life, having participated and enjoyed various sports, most of her time was spent training and competing as a gymnast to national level. These years of involvement in sport highlighted the importance of correct technique to avoid injury and the value or vital role of effective rehabilitation to avoid further injury. Since her retirement from the sport she has furthered her knowledge within the sporting and fitness industry by training as a qualified fitness instructor and gaining gymnastic coaching qualifications. Since that time she has completed a Sports Rehabilitation Degree at St Mary’s University College Twickenham, she is now an accredited sports rehabilitator and a fully registered member of BASRat (Association for Sport Rehabilitation Therapists). As well as covering all aspects of musculoskeletal training (such as strength and conditioning), the degree covered functional anatomy, rehabilitation techniques, postural and biomechanical analysis, hydrotherapy, sports massage and movement analysis. These can be implemented into the session depending on client’s personal goals. Since graduating Amy has further qualified as a sports massage therapist and is now a registered SMA practitioner. She has gained experience in numerous private clinics and worked along side several elite athletes from amateur through to international players. Sports Rehabilitators are highly skilled in providing a range of appropriate and carefully tailored intervention strategies to the physically active, to allow continued optimal involvement in their chosen activity. If you are suffering or recovering from an injury, a personalised programme can be designed for you. The importance of a correct diagnosis is crucial to the effectiveness of rehabilitation and return to fitness.

Sam Champion ITEC Sports Massage / Holistic Massage Therapist, MCTHA

Sam has lived in Basingstoke for over 20 years and has worked in senior secretarial roles for many major companies within the locality. After having her children she decided to pursue a new career direction in alternative therapies. She gained a Premier qualification in personal training in 2003, predominantly enjoying the anatomy and physiology aspects of the training. This then led her to embarking on a career in holistic massage progressing to the more in-depth sports massage. Sam qualified as a Sports Masseur in June 2008 after completing the ITEC Sports Massage Diploma at the Basingstoke College of Technology. Previously, in June 2007 she qualified in Holistic Massage gaining the ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma again at the Basingstoke College of Technology. Sam has always taken a keen interest in an active lifestyle and understands the importance of maintaining the body's ability to fulfill this. She regularly walks, cycles and horse rides. She has owned her horse for over 14 years and competes in dressage competitions but still undertakes the daily routine of horse ownership.

Nikki Lloyd ITEC Sports Massage / Holistic Massage Therapist, MCTHA

Nikki completed her ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage in June 2008. This was preceded in 2007 with the ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage and other complementary therapies which include Thermal Auricular Therapy and Baby/Infant Massage. Nikki represented Surrey as a member of the Under 15's Cross Country Team until a knee injury caused her to retire. As a result of this, when planning to return to work after having her 2 children, Nikki took the opportunity to embrace a career change as she has long been interested in Anatomy & Physiology and techniques in maintaining physical stability and assisting injury recovery. As well as working for Basingstoke Sports Therapy, Nikki is also the Sports Massage Therapist for Hartley Wintney Football Club 1st Team.