Katy Smith

Massage Therapist

Katy Joined the massage team at physis in January 2024.

Qualifications

Level 3 Extended Diploma Sports Massage  – Edinburgh  – October 2022

BSc(Health Science)  – Northern Arizona University 2018-2022

Hobbies

Katy has been an elite athlete in swimming, competing at international level as a junior, and winning American Conference championships whilst at University.

Personal statement

I hold a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Massage and I am also a final year MSc Physiotherapy Student at Edinburgh Napier University, having completed my undergrad in Health Science, Biology and Nutrition (BSc). I have a particular interest in sports massage, which is often a deep tissue massage focusing on specific areas of tension throughout the body.

At the start of the appointment, I will do an initial assessment to gauge where your problem areas are so that I can provide as specific a treatment as possible through general massage and release techniques targeted to these areas.

Through my knowledge of these techniques and my education thus far as a physiotherapy student, I also enjoy providing therapeutic massages which aid in improving circulation and tissue recovery throughout the whole body, often popular with individuals who have general aches and pains or who want to feel less tension and increased flexibility throughout their body.

My repertoire includes pre or post event massage, which may be beneficial if you are training for a specific event and want to prepare your body for a high intensity workout, or just want to enhance your recovery after a tough gym or swim session.