Mel Ryding
Mel is a triathlete who represents Great Britain at International level. You can read her story here:
http://www.gm.tv/videos/gmtv-highlights/38465-teacher-fit-fat.html
When i first came into contact with Phil at a JUSTRACINGUK triathlon, i didnt really know much about sports massage. I decided to give it a go, and booked my first appointment just before my first important race of the season - the national championships (triathlon). Whether it be coincidence or not who knows, but at that race, i pulled out a sprint distancePB, and a PB on that course by over 5.5 minutes! i considered Phil to be a miracle worker!!! so i very quickly enlisted in his services the following week just before my next race - a GB qualifier. i had another great race, and Qualified for the European Championships 2011 for team GB, fending off some stiff competition.
So, understandably, once again i made an appointment, a few days before my departure to Athlone for the European Triathlon Championships!! I did ask him if i could take him with me!!
Phil has been great, from the outset EXTREMELY accomodating, despite my disorganised and very short notice demands on his time !! He is approachable, friendly, helpful, and seems to be working for me!! He certainly seems to know what he's talking about, and was able to make some very accurate observations about my triathlon strengths and weaknesses simply by poking and kneading me! i would highly recommend him to anyone considering sports massage, and i intend to continue to factor him into my future race plans as another essential aspect of my preparation!!! Thanks Phil!! :)