The SMA upcoming events

SMA Study Evening: Protecting Your Practice: Consent, Claims and Risk Management (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Protecting Your Practice: Consent, Claims and Risk Management

Thursday 4^th June 2026 @ 7 p.m.

Presenter: Hannah Volpe

Synopsis: Hannah’s talk will give members a practical look at how civil claims arise, what a patient would need to prove, and how therapists can reduce their risk in day-to-day practice.

The session will focus on areas that matter directly to sports massage and soft tissue therapists, including consent, clear communication, working within scope of practice, treating vulnerable clients, and keeping appropriate treatment notes.

Hannah will also share practical examples of claims she has seen, highlighting what went wrong, what could have been done differently, and the key learning points therapists can take back into their own practice.

Biography: 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.

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

Yvonne Blake

Hannah Volpe

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.

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Dry Cupping CPD Course (Swansea) (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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.

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Tool-assisted massage CPD Course (Swansea) (04 Jul 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Trigger point therapy for common sporting conditions CPD Course (Swansea) (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Acupressure for the treatment of common sporting injuries CPD Course (Swansea) (26 Jul 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Neurological testing CPD Course (Swansea) (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

MAT 2 Day Workshop with Clinton Merrifield (London N1) (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques®
ASSESS AND TREAT NECK, BACK & SPORTS INJURIES
(16 CE / 2 Day Workshop)

Learn to assess and treat soft tissue injuries, nerve entrapment pain, and joint fixations. Learn WHY they work and HOW to change the brain’s mind about your client’s pain… the MAT way! This is an extremely popular hands-on pain-rehab technique workshop.

In this two day workshop you will learn:

Joint mobilization techniques
Knee, hamstring & hip techniques
Decompress sacrum
Head and neck pain
Aligning the OA joint
Atlas-axis technique
Nerve mobilization techniques
Side-lying techniques for sciatica, piriformis, and hip flexors

Learn to assess and correct:

Shin splints
Plantar fasciitis
Meniscus issues
Hamstring strains
Knee injuries
Iliosacral misalignment
Relieve lumbar compression
Relieve sciatic nerve compression
AA rotational restrictions
Nerve compression syndromes

Our goal is to enhance your skills, improve your results, and build your practice to a level of excellence that goes beyond the standard expectation of what can be achieved through traditional bodywork training. Be prepared for outstanding results, even with long standing chronic conditions!

Upgrade your skills, increase referrals and elevate your clients to a new state of health… the MAT way!

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Day 1 Saturday September 26, 2026

7:00 am Registration
8 am – 5 pm Workshop

Day 2 Sunday September 27, 2026

8 am – 5 pm Workshop

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Massage Tables are provided on-site
Bring sheets and face cradle covers
Dress in comfort, sportswear recommended

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Clinton Merrifield: I have a passion for massage and specialize in assessments, pain relief, and educating clients towards pain free movement. As a Master Myoskeletal Therapist®, I provide better health, well-being, and knowledge to clients through positive pain-relief therapies and movement training programs. My three favorite words are “educate, educate, educate!” I am currently living in Germany and teaching MAT workshops in Europe.

Clinton provided the SMA with a study evening presentation in November 2025 which was enjoyed by those members able to attend or subsequently watched it on SMA Learning

The SMA upcoming events

SMA Study Evening: Protecting Your Practice: Consent, Claims and Risk Management (04 Jun 2026)

Protecting Your Practice: Consent, Claims and Risk Management

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Dry Cupping CPD Course (Swansea) (27 Jun 2026)

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Tool-assisted massage CPD Course (Swansea) (04 Jul 2026)

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Trigger point therapy for common sporting conditions CPD Course (Swansea) (25 Jul 2026)

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Acupressure for the treatment of common sporting injuries CPD Course (Swansea) (26 Jul 2026)

Wayne Robson-Brown MSMA: Neurological testing CPD Course (Swansea) (01 Aug 2026)

MAT 2 Day Workshop with Clinton Merrifield (London N1) (26 Sep 2026)

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques®ASSESS AND TREAT NECK, BACK & SPORTS INJURIES(16 CE / 2 Day Workshop)

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques®
ASSESS AND TREAT NECK, BACK & SPORTS INJURIES
(16 CE / 2 Day Workshop)