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The courses advertised below are not directly provided by The SMA unless the title starts with SMA, but by third parties or SMA members

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  • SMA Study Evening: You are not a Charity: How to Stop Undervaluing your Skills

    • 23 Feb 2026
    • 19:00 - 20:00
    • ONLINE ZOOM
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    You are not a Charity: How to Stop Undervaluing your Skills

    Monday 23rd February 2026 @ 7 p.m.

    Speaker: Katie Bell

    Title: You are not a Charity: How to Stop Undervaluing your Skills

    Still undercharging, over-giving, and struggling to make your business sustainable? It’s time to rewrite the story.

    In this powerful session, you’ll uncover why so many therapists undervalue themselves - and how to change that with confidence and clarity. You’ll leave with practical strategies to raise your prices, set boundaries, and earn what you’re truly worth.

    Biography: I am on a mission to transform the lives and businesses of health and wellness professionals. As the founder of Thrive, I have helped hundreds of clinic owners build profitable, sustainable businesses that serve them—rather than the other way around.

    With a background in physiotherapy and as the owner of a thriving physio and Pilates clinic, I understand the challenges of running a healthcare business first-hand. I have walked the path from overworked clinician to successful business owner and now helps others do the same through our signature programs, coaching, and mentorship.

    Through Thrive, I empower clinic owners to step into their role as true business leaders, create financial freedom, and design a business that gives them more time, impact, and income. Whether it’s our coaching programs, speaking at industry events, or hosting the Treat Your Business Podcast, Katie is dedicated to equipping health business owners with the tools they need to thrive.

    Katie is also a best-selling author, sharing her expertise through her book Thriving, which helps clinic owners grow strong, sustainable businesses from the ground up.


    Chair of the SMA, Yvonne Blake, will open the event at 7pm. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

     

    Yvonne Blake


    Katie Bell

    We ask you to ONLY register for this event if you are able to attend LIVE.  

    All SMA Study Events are recorded and made available to eligible members after the event has taken place.

    If you are NOT an SMA member, attending this event will cost £25. We will then register you as a Friend of the SMA and you will gain access to all the SMA's live Study Events for the following 12 months.

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  • Attract. Assure. Align: Balens Virtual Conference 2026

    • 10 Mar 2026
    • 10:30 - 13:15
    • ONLINE


    ATTRACT. ASSURE. ALIGN.

    Virtual Conference 2026

    10th March

    Reserve your FREE place here


    Course Programme:


    • 10:30: Introductions
    • 10:45: Hazel Hart – Operations Trainer, PIB Group / Balens
      Session: Handling Difficult Customers with Confidence
      Hazel has worked at Balens for nine years. She first joined the operational floor, working within household and charities policies. With a background in customer service, she has always been passionate about delivering excellent standards and ensuring consumers are cared for and informed at every level. Hazel later moved into Balens’ IT department, working in software support, where her “customers” were Balens staff. Discovering how much she enjoyed helping people learn and improve, she moved into the role of Operational Trainer, which she has now been very happy in for the last two years.
    • 11:30: Emma Kain-Barrett – Head of Channel Marketing, PIB Group
      Session: Lost in the noise - why your marketing has stopped working and how to get found.       Practical ways for therapists and practitioners to be discovered by the right clients today.
      Emma brings over 25 years of B2B marketing expertise across industries such as insurance, business services, enterprise software, and SaaS. As a senior marketing professional, her experience spans acquisition, retention, lifecycle marketing, omnichannel engagement, brand, events, partnerships, consultancy, and influencer marketing.
    • 12:30: Hannah Volpe – Partner, DAC Beachcroft LLP - Clinical Risk
      Session: The Legal Bit; Learning from Claims, Consent, and Risk Management
      Hannah Volpe is ranked as a Leading Partner in Legal 500 and Chambers UK. She has acted for the NHS in England for over 20 years. During this time, Hannah has handled a wide variety of clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Trusts, developing expertise in a number of aspects of this work. She has managed a large number of catastrophic claims involving birth injury, spinal and neurological injuries and has advised on a range of complex issues in relation to these. Hannah also advises on matters involving sexual assault, issues around vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care. Hannah also leads a med-mal portfolio, defending high value claims against, for example, chiropractors, osteopaths and therapists. She is an undisputed expert in the field of hospital acquired infection and MRSA acquisition claims, especially in respect of multi-patient claims arising from outbreaks at hospitals. She leads the work being done by DAC Beachcroft's national health practice for NHS England on the UK Covid-19 public inquiry and has managed the large-scale disclosure process for the client.


    Hazel Hart


    Emma Kain-Barrett


    Hannah Volpe 

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  • Muscle Doctor: REHAB 1: Remedial exercise prescription for the manual therapist (Oxford)

    • 21 Mar 2026
    • The Oxford Academy, Oxford


    Rehab 1

    Remedial exercise prescription for the manual therapist

    When - Saturday, 21st March, 2026

    Where - The Oxford Academy, Oxford

    Cost - £135 (£121.50 for SMA members)

    As manual therapists, it is important that we have a wide vocabulary of remedial exercises to hand to prescribe to our clients and a firm understanding of how to progress or regress these exercises to suit our client's needs.

    Rehab 1 - Remedial exercise prescription, aims to equip manual therapists with the knowledge and ability to instruct patients with remedial exercise to treat instability and weakness.

    You will come away with a broad range of exercise variations and progressions that you will be able to implement into your clinic immediately.

    Book here and find out more

    This course is run by SMA Member Liam Coffey

    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • SMA Study Evening: Creative Approaches to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension

    • 26 Mar 2026
    • 19:00 - 20:00
    • ONLINE ZOOM
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    Creative Approaches to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension

    Thursday 26th March 2026 @ 7 p.m.


    Speakers: Lewis Wood and Pete Banbury

    Synopsis: This presentation will explore how to quickly identify whether postural issues are contributing to common neck and shoulder tension, and what you can do about it in clinic.

    We’ll cover the usual suspects such as forward head posture, upper crossed syndrome, excessive upper thoracic kyphosis and scapular dyskinesis, and demonstrate a handful of simple practical tests you can use straight away to check whether the shoulder girdle is sitting in a more neutral, optimal position.

    From there, we’ll ask a key question: does your client have balanced movement between the glenohumeral joint, scapula and thoracic spine? We’ll look at local structures and ROM, then zoom out to consider global movement and how neighbouring segments (and myofascial lines) can influence shoulder function.

    You’ll leave with a clearer framework for selecting treatment, plus a few simple movement patterns and corrective postures clients can practise immediately to restore better function. We’ll also share our dual approach: combining targeted soft tissue work with strategies that address wider loading patterns, including releasing restrictions that often sit away from the obvious “tight” areas.

    Biographies:

    Lewis Wood works as a musculoskeletal specialist and movement-based therapist. He is one of a few practitioners in the UK who effectively incorporates the philosophies of Physical Therapy and Osteopathy to an individualised approach to restoring human function. He first qualified as a Physio in 1999, then soon joined the Sports Massage Association which gave him the opportunity to work at both the Athens 2004 and London 2012 Olympic Games. He then gained more experience in Biomechanics and Pain Management whilst completing a master’s degree in Osteopathy at Unitec New Zealand in 2009 (Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Personal Trainer & SMA Sport Massage Therapist - https://www.bodyalignclinic.com/about.html)

    Pete Banbury is an energetic communicator, educator and movement biomechanics specialist. He coaches clients in the 50-70 demographic using primary movement patterns to achieve a pain-free, fulfilling life for them. Pete qualified in 1996 as a Sports Therapist and Personal Trainer, evolving into Sports Massage (incl. 4 years at Leicester Tigers RFC) and later a 3-year Nutritional Therapy Diploma and a functional biomechanics qualification. Currently researching and implementing strategies around neuroplastic pain with his clients - thebodymapper.com


    Chair of the SMA, Yvonne Blake, will open the event at 7pm. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

     

    Yvonne Blake


    Lewis Wood


    Pete Banbury

    We ask you to ONLY register for this event if you are able to attend LIVE.  

    All SMA Study Events are recorded and made available to eligible members after the event has taken place.

    If you are NOT an SMA member, attending this event will cost £25. We will then register you as a Friend of the SMA and you will gain access to all the SMA's live Study Events for the following 12 months.

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  • Muscle Doctor: Taping and Strapping (Oxford)

    • 04 Apr 2026
    • The Oxford Academy, Oxford


    Dry CUPPING

    When - Saturday 4th April, 2026

    Where - The Oxford Academy, Oxford

    Normal cost - £135, but discounted to £121.50 for SMA members

    This one day workshop is designed for soft tissue therapists, sports massage practitioners, sports therapists, remedial instructors, coaches and others working in the sports environment.

    The workshop will enable students to understand the principles of taping and strapping for use in sports injury management and covers the safe application of supportive and rigid taping techniques.

    Please note: this workshop does not include kinesiotaping.

    Click this link to get the SMA discount and find out more

    This course is run by SMA Member Liam Coffey

    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • Muscle Doctor: Kinesiology Taping Workshop (Oxford)

    • 18 Apr 2026
    • The Oxford Academy, Oxford


    Kinesiology Taping Workshop

    When - SATURday 18th APRIL, 2026
    Where - The Oxford Academy, Oxford
    Cost - £145 (£130.50 for SMA Members)

    This 1 day CPD workshop aims to provide the manual therapist with both the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand the various uses and effects of kinesiology taping.
    We use the most recent research available to inform the techniques shown on this course.You will learn the correct and safe use of kinesiology tape as well as a variety of kinesiology taping techniques that you can immediately apply to your practice.
    The course covers the following areas of kinesiology taping:
    - Safe & correct use
    - History of k-tape and how it works
    - Acute injuries
    - Chronic conditions
    - Ongoing injury management


    As well as covering standard taping techniques, this course focuses on teaching the underlying logic of kinesiology taping, so that instead of memorising methods, you’ll understand what you are trying to achieve and be able to apply the tape confidently in any situation.
    Kinesiology tape will be provided for use on the day.

    Book here and find out more

    This course is run by SMA Member Liam Coffey

    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • Muscle Doctor: CADAVER Dissection Workshop (London)

    • 13 May 2026
    • 10:00 - 16:00
    • King's College Hospital, London


    CADAVER Dissection Workshop 
    wednesday 13th MAY 2026

    Where - King's College Hospital, London (Guy's Campus - near London Bridge)

    Cost - £249 (£225 for SMA members using link below)

    This 1 day CPD workshop is suitable for manual therapists and other bodywork practitioners and provides attendees with the unique opportunity to get hands-on with real cadavers, providing one of a kind insight into the reality of human anatomy.

    All cadavers have been skilfully prepared by medical students and you will be given the opportunity to handle and observe the various body parts available that day.

    Types of preparation and body parts will vary from workshop to workshop so it is difficult to say exactly what you can expect to see on the day, however, there are a wide range of preparations available that have previously included:

    • Individual bones such as a scapula, patella, ilium and various vertebrae.
    • Individual soft tissue structures including a spinal cord, intervertebral disc and fascia samples.
    • Individual limbs dissected down to the superficial muscular layers, occasionally with the option to physically remove the superficial muscles and inspect the deeper structures below.
    • More wide-ranging specimens such as a full arm with scapula and rotator cuff muscles attached, a full lumbo-pelvic complex dissected to the superficial muscular layer and a fully removable spine from within the upper posterior musculature.

    The workshop will be led by a suitably qualified medical professional who will introduce each specimen and field questions.

    If you'd like to attend a workshop but can't make the date then you can click here for a place on the waiting list. We will be in touch as soon as a date for the following course is confirmed..

    To book your place on the course you can use this link or alternatively you can email muscle_doctor@outlook.com for a place on the waiting list for the next date, we will be in touch when we have one

    This course is organised by SMA Member Liam Coffey

    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Dry Cupping CPD Course (Swansea)

    • 27 Jun 2026
    • 09:00 - 16:30
    • Mercure Hotel, Swansea

    Dry Cupping Therapy with SMA member Wayne Robson-Brown

    Price: Normal cost - £125, but £100 for SMA members

    This one-day CPD workshop will cover the correct and safe use of dry cupping techniques, incorporating the treatment of a range of common sporting injuries. The workshop offers plenty of practical demonstrations, enabling participants to achieve a new skill base that they can easily incorporate into their current clinical practice.

    The course is suitable for soft tissue therapists, sports massage practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths.  A minimum of level 3 massage therapist is required to attend this course.

    To include: course notes, and CPD certificate

    How to Book: Contact email: waynerobson-brown@mail.com

    Course Tutor: Wayne Robson-Brown MRes, BSc (Hons), PGCE

    Olympics and Paralympics 2012

    Commonwealth Games 2002 and 2022

    Ex Swansea City FC and Cardiff City FC

    Ex Ospreys Rugby

    SMA Level 4 Gold member


    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Tool-assisted massage CPD Course (Swansea)

    • 04 Jul 2026
    • 09:00 - 16:30
    • Mercure Hotel, Swansea

    Tool-assisted massage with SMA member Wayne Robson-Brown

    Price: Normal cost - £125, but £100 for SMA members

    This one-day CPD workshop will teach participants how to safely utilise tool-assisted massage to provide therapeutic benefits to patients. The workshop offers plenty of practical demonstrations, enabling participants to achieve a new skill base that they can easily incorporate into their current clinical practice.

    The course is suitable for soft tissue therapists, sports massage practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths.

    A minimum of level 3 massage therapist is required to attend this course.

    To include: course notes, and CPD certificate

    How to Book: Contact email: waynerobson-brown@mail.com

    Course Tutor: Wayne Robson-Brown MRes, BSc (Hons), PGCE

    Olympics and Paralympics 2012

    Commonwealth Games 2002 and 2022

    Ex Swansea City FC and Cardiff City FC

    Ex Ospreys Rugby

    SMA Level 4 Gold member


    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Trigger point therapy for common sporting conditions CPD Course (Swansea)

    • 25 Jul 2026
    • 09:00 - 16:30
    • Mercure Hotel, Swansea

    Trigger point therapy for common sporting conditions with SMA member Wayne Robson-Brown

    Price: Normal cost - £125, but £100 for SMA members

    This one-day CPD workshop will cover the accurate location and treatment of upper and lower limb trigger points, with an emphasis on their link to common sporting injuries. A range of techniques to treat trigger points will be covered, including manual deactivation and the use of a handheld electrical muscle stimulator. The workshop offers plenty of practical demonstrations, enabling participants to achieve a new skill base that they can easily incorporate into their current clinical practice.

    The course is suitable for soft tissue therapists and sports massage practitioners.

    A minimum of level 3 massage therapist is required to attend this course.

    To include: course notes, and CPD certificate

    How to Book: Contact email: waynerobson-brown@mail.com

    Course Tutor: Wayne Robson-Brown MRes, BSc (Hons), PGCE

    Olympics and Paralympics 2012

    Commonwealth Games 2002 and 2022

    Ex Swansea City FC and Cardiff City FC

    Ex Ospreys Rugby

    SMA Level 4 Gold member


    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Acupressure for the treatment of common sporting injuries CPD Course (Swansea)

    • 26 Jul 2026
    • 09:00 - 16:30
    • Mercure Hotel, Swansea

    Acupressure for the treatment of common sporting injuries with SMA member Wayne Robson-Brown

    Price: Normal cost - £125, but £100 for SMA members

    This one-day CPD workshop will cover the accurate location and treatment of over 50 acupressure points, with an emphasis on their link to common sporting injuries. A range of techniques to treat the acupressure points will be covered, including manual deactivation and the use of a handheld electrical muscle stimulator. The workshop offers plenty of practical demonstrations, enabling participants to achieve a new skill base that they can easily incorporate into their current clinical practice.

    The course is suitable for soft tissue therapists and sports massage practitioners.

    A minimum of level 3 massage therapist is required to attend this course.

    To include: course notes, and CPD certificate

    How to Book: Contact email: waynerobson-brown@mail.com

    Course Tutor: Wayne Robson-Brown MRes, BSc (Hons), PGCE

    Olympics and Paralympics 2012

    Commonwealth Games 2002 and 2022

    Ex Swansea City FC and Cardiff City FC

    Ex Ospreys Rugby

    SMA Level 4 Gold member


    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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  • Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Neurological testing CPD Course (Swansea)

    • 01 Aug 2026
    • 09:00 - 16:30
    • Mercure Hotel, Swansea

    Neurological testing with SMA member Wayne Robson-Brown

    Price: Normal cost - £125, but £100 for SMA members

    This one-day CPD workshop will cover a range of neurological tests, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint. Testing of upper and lower limb reflexes and cranial nerves will also be included. The workshop offers plenty of practical demonstrations, enabling participants to achieve a new skill base that they can easily incorporate into their current clinical practice.

    The course is suitable for soft tissue therapists and sports massage practitioners.

    A minimum of level 3 massage therapist is required to attend this course.

    To include: course notes, and CPD certificate

    How to Book: Contact email: waynerobson-brown@mail.com

    Course Tutor: Wayne Robson-Brown MRes, BSc (Hons), PGCE

    Olympics and Paralympics 2012

    Commonwealth Games 2002 and 2022

    Ex Swansea City FC and Cardiff City FC

    Ex Ospreys Rugby

    SMA Level 4 Gold member


    The SMA has not quality-assured or endorsed this CPD event. It is promoted solely for informational purposes, and the SMA accepts no responsibility for the content, delivery, or quality of the training.

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