Sian Johnson

Sports Massage Therapist

Hi! I’m Sian, a Sports Therapist here at Align Healthcare Clinic!

I graduated from university of central Lancashire back in 2019 with a Bsc hons Sports Therapy degree. Alongside working towards my degree I also gained an extra qualification in VTCT Level 4 Sports Massage in 2017.

Whilst studying at university, I gained invaluable experience volunteering extensively with various semi-professional rugby teams such as St Helens rugby league and Wharfdale rugby union, assessing players, providing manual therapy and soft tissue massage.

Muscular tension, stress and fatigue affect us all, therefore you don’t need to be a sports person to feel the benefits! Within my sessions I like to use different techniques including myofascial trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, mobilisations and active releases to get the best results!

β€œAfter several injuries it was soon evident I wasn’t very good at playing sports which is why I think I’m a sports therapist instead!”
Sian Johnson Sports massage therapist at work and enjoying her free time

My passion for sports therapy began when I was around 19 years old when I had been unlucky enough to get injuries from different sports. After several injuries it was soon evident I wasn’t very good at playing sports which is why I think I’m a sports therapist instead! Whilst recovering, I realised the importance of rehabilitation and ensuring I gained the right guidance and treatment to heal.

I am extremely passionate about helping others and find it incredibly rewarding helping patients to achieve their goals; whether that being; to help reduce stress levels, improve mobility, decrease pain levels, or in case of an athlete encourage optimal performance.

Outside of work I enjoy keeping active by regularly partaking in CrossFit, going to the gym and going on hikes with friends and family!

Some of Sian’s feedback