Adrian Forster
Sports Massage Therapist
"I qualified in November 2007 from The Carlton Institute and joined Berkhamsted Clinic in November 2008. I have been in the Fitness Industry for the past 19 years and in that time my skills have taken me to many different locations, sports and leisure centres, the Management College, open prison, corporate gyms, rugby clubs, schools and people's homes.
The sphere of my experience includes coaching team sports, gym instruction, nutrition and lifestyle coaching. I receive referrals from Chiropractors and Physiotherapists in respect of Active Rehabilitation exercise for complete recovery. I am especially interested in the application of fitness techniques to enhance a person’s potential in their chosen sport.
During last summer I had the opportunity of working with Western Force Rugby as a sports massage therapist whilst they were on their end of season tour here in England. They played Saracens, Northampton and Leicester - this was very hard work but great fun!
The type of massage I offer is for anyone who requires deep tissue therapy not just sports people."
What are the effects of sports massage?
Maintenance and improvement of muscle function, breakdown of scar tissue and adhesions, removal of waste products, relaxation, increase of blood supply to muscle and pain reduction.
What are the benefits of having sports massage?
Train and perform better, prevent injury, recover quicker, feel better, look better.
Testimonials
Adrian managed to cure my severe lower back pain within 2 hourly sessions of sports massage therapy. Not only did he alleviate the pain, but he has helped restore my muscle strength to prevent future recurrences
Anne Clarke
I went to Adrian suffering with a very sore back and neck pain – I hadn’t slept properly for 2 weeks. After an hour with Adrian I couldn’t believe how much the pain has eased. Not only did Adrian ease the pain but he also knew exactly where the pain originated from. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Guy Ranford
Adrian's Qualifications
2007 Diploma in Sports Massage
2007 Diploma in Body Massage
2007 Boxercise
2005 Check Institute Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach Level 1
2003 SAQ (Speed, Agility & Quickness) Diploma Award
2002 Check Institute Certificate of completion Program Design
2002 SAQ Preliminary Award
2001 Check Institute Scientific Core Training
1999 BSc Sport and Fitness Science
1999 Fitech Fitness Training
1997 Advanced Diploma Exercise & Health Studies
1997 Polar ProTrainer Programme
1995 Advanced resistance Training
1995 Resistance Training for the gym and studio
1990 YMCA Teacher of Fitness Training
"A street artist spent 5 minutes painting a portrait of a gentleman, when the artist asked for 1 guinea the man complained, the artist had made but a few brush strokes. The artist replied - it may have only taken 5 minutes to paint but it has taken a lifetime to learn how to do this"