More about Charlie King (BSc Hons)
I have been practising sports massage and soft tissue therapy since 2015. Having gained a BSc Hons in Sports Science, my early career was in recruitment, and then as a Police Officer for 5 years. On the arrival of my daughter, I retrained, gaining a Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma. I have completed many training programmes to enhance my skills and have recently qualified as a Personal Trainer.
My background in sports has given me a competitive edge and knowledge that helps my clients to achieve their goals. Being an elite competitive swimmer in my youth, I strongly believe everyone should learn to swim. I became a swimming teacher and I write swimming training programmes for clients looking to improve their swimming fitness or train for a triathlon. As an adult I have competed in many open water swimming challenges, including a relay cross-channel swim, the Red Bulls Neptune Steps (a cold water swim OCR race), lake and sea open water races around the UK, plus a few triathlons. From ages 16-35, I enjoyed playing rugby at Women’s National 1 and University, I was successfully accepted into the England Students Rugby Academy during my time at university enabling me to train alongside some incredible athletes.
Being active, I have enjoyed many sports and activities, including CrossFit, Weightlifting, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking, Yoga, Pilates and Spinning. Now in my 40s, my personal fitness goals are simply to keep fit for life and pre-empt menopause. I have recently started learning to play Tennis, so if you ever fancy a game let’s book a court.
Previous Experience
Charlie King Sports Massage & Movement Therapy (est, June 2024)
Bia Sports Therapy - Therapist & Business Owner (2015 to 2024)
Revive Health Chelmsford - Sports Massage Therapist (2021 to 2023)
Life Chiropractic, Rayleigh - Soft Tissue Therapist (2015 to 2021)
Qualifications & Memberships
I am a member of the Sports Massage Association (SMA) and take part in regular professional training and hold a First Aid certificate.
BSc Hons Sports Studies, De Montfort Univerity Bedford.
VTCT Level 4 Sports Massage
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Certificate in Pelvic Floor Coaching with Adore Your Pelvic Floor
Injury Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Level 2 ASA Swimming Teacher
Wide Range of CPD Massage & Therapy Certificates Including;
Pregnancy Massage
Oncology Massage
Myofascial Release
Instrument Assisted Massage
Kinesio Taping & Athletic Stapping
Certificate in Pain Theory
Back Pain & Treatment Modalities