Kate Ward

In 2012, I studied an HE Certificate in Health at the McTimoney School of Chiropractic with a view to then studying the Masters in McTimoney Chiropractic. However, happy circumstances amended my plans when I became pregnant. After having my daughter I took a step in a similar direction leaving my previous full-time marketing career and completing Level 3 and 4 diplomas in Sports Massage and a short introductory course in Emmett Technique. Emmett Technique is a unique form of body therapy involving light finger pressure at specific points.

 

In 2016, I completed the Well Mother Pregnancy & Massage Diploma that allows me to safely work with women in the all three trimesters of pregnancy and those with higher risk pregnancies. To find out more about the Well Mother organisation visit: http://www.wellmother.org/

 

Although the approaches to sports and pregnancy massage are quite different they actually complement each other with a broader range of knowledge and techniques. My latest studies in Applied Movement Neurology looks at how the brain and particularly the cerebellum affects the body's movement via the nervous system and how we can use that information to re-establish good neural connections (thus overcoming injury and imbalance) via movement drills and bodywork. Essential to all techniques is knowledge and awareness of the body's systems, conditions and pathologies. Also, listening to client feedback before, during and after the therapy is crucial to manage levels of comfort and relaxation. You can expect a professional, caring and tailored massage for you as an individual. 

 

Qualifications

Ongoing : Level One Practitioner Certification in Applied Movement Neurology 

2016: Well Mother Pregnancy & Massage Diploma 

 2015: Emm-Tech Certificate in Emmett Technique

 2015: Level 4 Active IQ Certificate in Sports Massage

 2014: Level 3 ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage

 2012: Higher Education Certificate in Health

​

 

"Just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Kate Donovan Ward for my deep tissue massage the other evening, and what a beautiful setting as well! You have worked your magic once again & I feel like a new woman!" (Kyli, Bruton)

 

"Kate has treated me for a short while now. She is fantastic! Having a troublesome back and neck I always look forward to my treatments, although no pain no gain! But it is always tailored to my needs and I feel a million times better afterwards. It's great to be working with her and I hope to for some time yet, just to keep my body in order!" (Laura, Wincanton)

 

"Kate is an initiative and skilled therapist. I have enjoyed massages the world over and some exceedingly expensive.. Could not recommend more highly!" (Leezil, London)

 

"I would recommend this to anyone who has felt the need for a deeper massage." (Nicky, Bruton)