About PainCare Massage On The Wirral
Belinda Clair F.Inst.L.Ex, VTCT Dip, MFHT, ACMT, SIRPA
I became a Therapist and Practitioner after suffering with debilitating pain 10 years ago in my neck, shoulders and arms and successfully being CURED. I was diagnosed as having bulging discs C5 to C7 and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I was in pain most of the time and especially at night. Painkillers were not helping the pain and I felt desperate for help.
I discovered via google the Jing Institute in Brighton and I was referred to an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist in Liverpool who helped me relieve my symptoms within 3 months.
I have always loved holistic work and I knew I wanted to have a career in this one day. My opportunity came when I was made redundant 5 years ago when I was a Chartered Legal Executive working for Large Insurance Company.
My Journey into the Holistic MindBody world began over 20 years ago when I did the Dru Yoga training, a Body Massage Certificate and a Reflexology Diploma. Then 5 years ago I qualified as an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist at the Jing Inistitute and I completed my SIRPA training. My passion for the MindBody connection began to grow rapidly. I am currently doing a Biomedical Science Degree at Chester University and training to be a Counsellor.
I see myself as a Mindbody worker and researcher. I am a constant learner and the journey I am on is very exciting. I love to share all what I have learned and experienced. My clients will vouch for this! 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 have done extensive studying and I believe in being an eternal student. My aim during any treatment is to eliminate pain or at least reduce it so you can get back to living a normal life as possible.
I am a Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner with SIRPA. SIRPA stands for Stress Illness Recovery Practitioners Association, and is a pioneering Mindbody programme. Established by Dr John E Sarno Professor of rehabilitation medicine in New York and developed by Georgie Oldfield for people with back and other ongoing pain problems.This training involves using the stress illness recovery programme to help people with chronic and recuring pain. By working out the underlying causes and triggers for the pain I help all people of all ages to acknowledge and work on the Physical and Emotional triggers to switch off the pain.
I have attended Masterclass Worshops with Dr Stephen Porges polyvagal Theory, Dr Bessel Van Der Klok and Dr Gabor Mate. Their years of experience with people who suffer with Trauma, Emotional and physical pain is second to none. I am currently training to be a Professional Counsellor at the Wirral Metropolitan College. I am currently doing a Biomedical Science Degree at Chester University. Bringing together my passion for understanding the Mindbody connection.
I will also be running Hands on Massage Workshops supported by the Lottery Fund in 2019/2020 to help chronic pain sufferers learn pain management with the outlook of reducing or alleviating their pain.
Qualifications
- VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage
- VTCT Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
- Living Anatomy
- Advanced Clinical Massage for TMJ and Face Pain
- Advanced Clinical Massage for Low Back Pain
- Advanced Clinical Massage for Shoulder Girdle Pain
- Advanced Clinical Massage for Neck and Shoulder Pain
- Advanced Clinical Massage for Carpal Tunnel and RSI
- Advanced Clinical Massage for Hip and Pelvis Pain
- Advanced Clinical Massage for Leg, Knee and Foot pain
- Advanced Sports Stretching
- Certificate in Advanced Myofascial Release – Fascial Foundation
- Intergrated Myofascial Therapy Level 1
- Intergrated Myofasical Therapy Leve1 2
- Hot Stones Fusion (Relaxation and Sports) (6 days)
- Diploma Reflexology
- Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner
- CPCAB Counselling level 1
- CPCAB Counselling level 2
- CPCAB Substance Misuse level 2
- Ascentis Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Courses
- Therapeutic Relationship Skills
- Dru Yoga Training 3 years
- Person Centred Expressive Therapy Level 1
- Pre and Postnatal Pregnancy
- First Aid at Work Certificate
Workshops
- Feldenkrais ‘Pelvic Clock”
- Feldenkrais ‘Shoulder Girdle’
- Feldenkrais ‘Hip Joint’
- Polyvagal Theory (Masterclass)
- Healing Trauma & Stress (Masterclass)
- Trauma & Healing (Masterclass)
- Trauma Releasing Exercise (TRE)
- 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.
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.
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
