New Form Therapy - New Form Therapy

Have a positive mindset
towards restoring body balance

As we go about our daily lives...

we tend to ignore the nagging aches and pains in our bodies, and file them as something to be dealt with later. However, it doesn’t stop us from stressing about them in the meantime alongside our daily struggles which can lead to other complications as our bodies store that stress in our muscles.

At New Form Therapy we offer expert treatments from deep tissue massages to neuromuscular therapy to help with easing those chronic niggles and aid the body in recovering from (and help prevent) injuries so that you can have one less thing to stress about in this current climate.

Our Services

General relaxation / deep tissue massage

Treatments to help relax the mind and body using deep tissue and breathing techniques to restore mindfulness and wellbeing

Pre-event massage

By preparing the body using passive mobility work and increasing Range/ Quality of Motion through MET pre-event massage treatments can aid in your warmup and prepare your body for gamedays/ gym sessions

Sport massage / therapy

Using various soft tissue techniques such as Soft Tissue Release and Muscle Energy Techniques, treatments are designed to help prevent injuries or simply to help you recover from exercising i.e. playing your favourite sport or strenuous gym session

Pregnancy massage

During pregnancy, the body undergoes a series of physiological changes that which can be strenuous to experience. Pregnancy massage can help ease the aches and pains associated with these changes as well as provide an important chance for the expecting mother to relax as the message can help reduce both physical and mental stress.

– reduces physical and mental stress
– provides a chance for the expecting mother to relax
– can indirectly have a positive impact on the unborn child
– can improve overall pregnancy and birthing experience

Soft tissue therapy

A range of treatments from deep effleurage to Trigger point releases, STT is useful for rehab from injuries, operations, general aches and pains that could be caused by degenerative diseases, chronic pain syndrome, or sitting at a desk all day

Consultations

Will include collating client’s medical history and establishing purpose and goals for treatment (may include injury and/ or body assessments, i.e. postural assessments or gait analysis)

Cupping

As a standalone treatment or an additional service, cupping is non-invasive and effective for reducing muscle tension

Rehab program

6/ 9/ 12-week program that includes treatments and homecare exercises to help you recover from an injury whether it’s old or new (Treatments will be tailored to each client’s needs)

about

Terry Thomas

Growing up, I was fortunate enough to play various sports such as football, tennis, and athletics. However, I suffered from many injuries as a result of playing. My most severe being a broken leg during the final year of my degree. After studying a joint honours degree in Psychology and Sports Studies, I worked within the financial industry. However, after a year and a half I realised it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I wanted to provide a service where I felt my contribution helped individuals, similar to how the surgeon and physiotherapists helped with my physical rehabilitation but in my own way. I still wanted my role to be in line with my personal interests. Sports and rehabilitation fit that category, therefore in 2021 I began studying a level 5 diploma in Sports massage and remedial soft tissue therapy at the north London school of sports massage. Now I hope to provide a service that can help aid in the recovery from injuries as well as relieve discomfort from the stresses of daily life.

KEY POINTS

Studied Psychology & Sports studies

Played various sports

Suffered from multiple injuries, but broken leg most severe

Worked in finance and decided a change in career

Studied lvl 5 diploma

QUALIFICATIONS

General sports massage (pre and post event)

Soft Tissue Release (ASTR, PSTR, RSTR & TSTR)

Muscle Energy Technique (PIR & RI)

Other therapies (positional release, breath work)

Postural and gait analysis

I can provide pre and post event treatments to either prepare you for an upcoming event or help the body recover from the stresses of your preferred sport. This could be achieved through a general sports massage that incorporates a variety of basic techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and friction as well as more advanced techniques like Positional Release and Muscle Energy Techniques to help reset any overstimulated muscles to a relaxed state. This can also be applied to anyone who has a job that requires you to sit or stand for long uninterrupted periods.

I can also provide a service that aids in the recovery from new or old injuries/ surgeries. By releasing any trigger points that are stimulating your nerves or using various Soft Tissue Release techniques, I can reduce the tension held in your fascia that is either causing discomfort or inhibiting the body from efficiently repairing any damage. In addition to working through your fascia, I can help with identifying what the issue may be. Through postural assessments and gait analysis, I can uncover any compensations that could be causing you pain and target the source of the issue.

Massage therapy is also good for restoring balance to your mental state. Whether you are stressed about sports/ performance, work or just general life, part of my role as a therapist is to help you navigate these challenges. Through the endocrine system, massage can aid the body in reducing stress hormones such as cortisol that can be elevated in the blood during exercise and increase the amount of serotonin and melatonin to help improve sleep and reduce the symptoms of depression/ low mood. This can be achieved through breath work to help regulate breathing patterns and encourage mindfulness as it can give you the opportunity to reset.