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My name is Kerry Hawkins. I have been passionately involved in various sports since the age of four when I first attended tapdancing and ballet lessons. At the age of seven I started gymnastics, unfortunately my body couldn't sustain the high level of skill I had aquired and the training I was undertaking, hence I was devasted when told I had to give it all up at the tender age of fourteen. I then turned to improving my swimming  (honours / lifeguard) and synchronised swimming, qualifying as an instructor. Since then I have participated and trained in many different sports;  running, body building, olympic weight lifting, water skiing, yoga, Thai boxing and fencing to name a few.

My first career choice was to train as a chef, which I enjoyed for many years,  both here in England and abroad, hence I have always held a keen interest in healthy and adventurous eating, diet and nutrition. When my son was six I decided to study for a science degree with honours and went on to work as a research scientist / project manager for several years. During my time working in science I trained with the YMCA in personal training and then decided to study sports massage and sports therapy to compliment my fitness qualifications.

I have been working full time now for several years with sports and holistic massage and have found my niche. I strive to continually improve and develop my skills and knowledge base, (keeping up to date with the latest research, qualifications and techniques) and work closely with other specialists. This enables me to continue to offer you a first class service with an effective treatment and refer you where and if necessary.

Kerry Hawkins BSc (Hons)

      Qualifications:

• Sports Massage - CIBTAC Level 4
  
• Sports Therapy - CIBTAC Level 4
  
• Advanced Swedish Massage - VCTC Level 3
  
• Anatomy and Physiology - VCTC level 3 / YMCA fit
  
• Advanced Deep Tissue Massage - Gateway
  
• Manual lymphatic Drainage - Gateway
  
• Indian Head Massage - Gateway
  
• Thai Aroma and Herbal Compress Massage - London School of Traditional Massage
  
• Pregnancy: Full body and Abdominal Massage - Gateway
  
• Sports Conditioning - YMCA fit
  
• Advanced Weight Training / Gym Instructor - YMCA fit
  
• Circuit Training Instructor - YMCA fit
  
• Exercise Nutrition - YMCA fit
  
• Walking instuctor - YMCA fit
  
• Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment - YMCA fit
• PTLLS - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector - BTEC Level 4
• NVQ5 - Management

      Insurance:

• Holistic Insurance Services

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