About PainCare Massage On The Wirral
Belinda Clair F.Inst.L.Ex, VTCT Dip, MFHT, ACMT, SIRPA, CPCAB
I CURED MY CHRONIC PAIN
I became a MindBody Therapist after recovery from chronic pain in my neck and shoulders 15 years ago. I knew there was a direct link between the way I felt (emotions) and the way I thought (mind) that affected my physical body. I realised years later that metaphorically I had been carrying the world on my shoulders.
I attended to my physical symptoms and received trigger point therapy and myofascial release. In the meantime I worked on my emotional and mental state going to group and one to one therapy sessions. I also had to educate myself more on this ‘mindbody connection phenomena’ and I read as many books as I could on this subject, in particular Dr John Sarno’s books in relation to his methods. I then carried on reading books written by all his mentees and followers (Georgie Oldfield, Howard Schubiner, David Clarke and David Hanscom). I was determined to help people cure themselves from physical and emotional pain.
Over the last 10 years as a MindBody therapist I have seen evidence of this ‘phenomena’ happening to the majority of my clients. I realised I had to do something and I started my clinic in Oxton.
Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease
Hippocrates
MY JOURNEY BEGAN a long time ago..
I believe in working Holistically and I started to see my clients heal from chronic and emotional pain. I believe clients can recover from pain when they deal with Physical, Mental and Emotional levels of their life. I left my career as a Chartered Legal Executive over 10 years ago and I have never looked back.
My Journey into the Holistic MindBody world began over 25 years ago when I did the Dru Yoga teacher training course, I completed a Body Massage Certificate and a Reflexology Diploma. In 2015 I qualified as an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist at the Jing Institute and a year later I completed my SIRPA training by Georgie Oldfield. I passionately wanted to know everything about the MindBody connection and my knowledge grew rapidly. I immersed myself in all the research and evidence. I needed to do more training so I enrolled on a Counselling course as Wirral Met and a Biomedical Science Degree at Chester University. I completed my Diploma and I qualified as a Counsellor. I have 3 years left on my degree.
I see myself as a Mindbody worker and researcher. I am a constant learner and my journey is very exciting. I love to share all what I have learned and experienced. My clients will vouch for this and they get enough psychoeducation to help them recover. I am an avid reader and have a ‘floodlight’ rather than a ‘spotlight’ view of life.
‘I think there are lots of things to be discovered. You just have to be paying attention’ Morgan Matson
I am passionate about Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and all forms of Therapeutic healing.
I continue to do extensive studying and research.
I believe in being an eternal student.
My aim is to eliminate or reduce pain so you can get back to living a normal life as possible.
WHAT I DO…
I am a Clinical Massage Therapist that uses hands on techniques that work on the symptoms of chronic pain.
I am Stress illness Practitioner that helps you understand the underlying causes and triggers for your pain and help you to identify pain patterns.
I am a Counsellor that will use talk therapies to help you understand your mental blocks and help overcome your emotional difficulties.
I am a Hot Stones Massage therapist that can help your relax and destress.
I am training to be a Scientist so I can continue to research and explore the body.
I am a Psychoeducator which will help you understand more about the connection between your mind and body.
MY TRAINING AND AMBITIONS…
I have trained and qualified as a Therapeutic Counsellor and I am currently doing a Biomedical Science Degree at the University of Chester. This training will help me to understand the mind and body in more depth which will enable me to be a better Pain Recovery Therapist.
I have attended Masterclass Workshops with Dr Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory), Dr Bessel Van Der Klok (Body keeps the score), Dr Gabor Mate (When the body says No) and Deb Dana (The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy). They have years of experience with people who suffer with Trauma, Emotional and Physical pain.
I would like to help as many chronic pain sufferers as I can to reduce or alleviate pain completely during my lifetime.
Qualifications
Clinical Massage
- VTCT in Swedish Massage Level 3
- VTCT in Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Level 3
- VTCT Diploma in Reflexology
- JING Certificate in Clinical Massage for TMJ & Face Pain
- JING Certificate in Clinical Massage for Low Back Pain
- JING Certificate in Clinical Massage for Shoulder Girdle Pain
- JING Certificate in Clinical Massage for Neck & Shoulder Pain
- JING Certificate in Clinical Massage for Carpal Tunnel & RSI
- JING Certificate in Clinical Massage for Hip & Pelvis Pain
- JING Certificate in Clinical Massage for Leg, Knee & Foot pain
- JING Certificate in Sports Stretching
- JING Certificate in Myofascial Release – Fascial Foundation
- MFR Integrated Myofascial Therapy Level 1 and 2
- JING Certificate in Hot Stones Fusion (Relaxation and Sports)
Counselling/Teaching
- CPCAB Diploma in Integrative Counselling level 4
- CPCAB Award in Substance Misuse level 2
- ASCENTIS Award in Education & Training level 3
- Certificate in Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner
Science
- Biomedical Science Degree (Currently studying at University of Chester)
Courses
- Therapeutic Relationship Skills
- Dru Yoga Training 3 years
- Person Centred Expressive Therapy Level 1
- Pre and Postnatal Pregnancy
- First Aid at Work Certificate
- IFS Therapy for Deep Healing with Richard Schwartz
- Working at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Theory in Action: Creating Safety and Connection with Trauma Clients
- Working with Narcissism: Essential Strategies for Treating Narcissism, Severe Traumatisation, Abuse and Neglect
- Linda Cundy’s Applying Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice: Transforming Development Deficits and Building Secure Attachment
- Windy Dryden’s Single Session Therapy: Maximise the Effect of Every Therapeutic Encounter
Single Session Therapy: Maximise the Effect of Every Therapeutic Encounter
Workshops
- Polyvagal Theory (Masterclass) with Dr Stephen Porges
- Healing Trauma & Stress (Masterclass) with Dr Gabor Mate
- Trauma & Healing (Masterclass) with Bessel Van der Kolk
- Polyvagal Theory in Therapy (Masterclass) with Deb Dana
- Trauma Releasing Exercise (TRE)
- Feldenkrais ‘Pelvic Clock”
- Feldenkrais ‘Shoulder Girdle’
- Feldenkrais ‘Hip Joint’
- Exploring Phenomenology and Spirituality
- The Incomprehensible Presence of Self
- Family Constellations
- 5Rythums devised by Gabrielle Roth
- Introduction to Aromatherapy
Full Member and Insured by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Full member of the BACP.
Acknowledgements
Dr Travell and Dr Simons
They are the pioneers of Myofascial pain and Dysfunction, Dr Travell and Dr Simons whose two books have given me the in-depth knowledge of all the trigger point pain patterns in the body. The main innovation of Travell’s work was the introduction of the myofascial pain syndrome concept (myofascial referring to the combination of muscle and fascia).
Dr John E Sarno
The TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome) concept was developed from the early 1970’s by the late Dr John Sarno, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine. Unfortunately due to existing medical beliefs, despite continually demonstrating the highly successful outcomes of his patients, he has faced great resistance.
TMS is a psychosomatic illness causing chronic back, neck, and limb pain which is not relieved by standard medical treatments. He includes other ailments, such as gastrointestinal problems, dermatological disorders and repetitive-strain injuries as TMS related. Sarno states that he has successfully treated over ten thousand patients at the Rusk Institute by educating them on his beliefs of a psychological and emotional basis to their pain and symptoms. Sarno’s theory is, in part, that the pain are an unconscious “distraction” to aid in the repression of deep unconscious emotional issues. Sarno believes that when patients think about what may be upsetting them in their unconscious, they can defeat their minds’ strategy to repress these powerful emotions; when the symptoms are seen for what they are, the symptoms then serve no purpose, and they go away.
http://www.thankyoudrsarno.org/ Useful Site www.tmswiki.org
John F. Barnes
John F. Barnes, PT, LMT, NCTMB who is an internationally recognized physical therapist, lecturer, author, and the leading authority on Myofascial Release, without these people we would be in the dark with regard to Myofascial pain. Myofascial Release (MFR) is fast gaining recognition as the missing link in traditional healthcare.
Dr Stephen Porges
Polyvagal Theory is a number of evolutionary, neuroscientific and psychological concepts and constructs in relation to the role of the vagus nerve in relation to the emotional regulation, social engagement system with features expressed in auditory hypersensitivities, auditory processing difficulties, flat fascial affect, poor gaze, a lack of prosody and fear responses. Understanding the adaptive functions of the nervous system – especially the vagus nerve – helps understand the regulating affect on our health and behaviour. It is the physiological/psychological states which underlie our wellbeing and mental health.
PainCare Massage Wirral
Based in Oxton on the Wirral. I am passionate about helping people recover from ALL types of pain i.e ACUTE (inc Sports injury), INTERMITTENT or CHRONIC Pain.
Belinda Clair F.Inst.L.Ex, VTCT Dip, MFHT, ACMT, SIRPA
