Sports Therapist

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Harlesden, NW** *DT 074******** *************@*******.***

DIOGO DA SILVA

SUMMARY Aspiring Sports Therapist with expertise in deep tissue and sports massage, injury consultation, rehabilitation, and prevention. Experienced in treating 30+ clients at URBAN, delivering tailored care at UEL Clinic, and supporting Olympic-level athletes during a placement at Leon Paul Project. Proficient in online booking systems, patient engagement, and professional documentation. Dedicated to ongoing development and delivering exceptional patient care. EXPERIENCE SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST 03/2024 to Current URBAN

• Specialising in deep tissue and sports massages for over 30 clients who schedule appointments through the urban app

• Utilised techniques to optimise recovery and alleviate pain in various body areas.

• Constantly honed interaction techniques and deepened knowledge of client-specific issues. STUDENT SPORTS THERAPIST PLACEMENT 02/2023 to 04/2025 UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON CLINIC

• Experienced healthcare professional skilled in managing online booking systems for optimal scheduling.

• Skilled in professional note taking and adapt at engaging genuinely with over 20 patients

• Implemented effective treatment plans after diagnosing injuries through consultations.

• Ensured comprehensive care with custom rehabilitation plans for optimal patient outcomes. SPORTS THERAPIST PLACEMENT 10/2024 to 03/2025

LEON PAUL PROJECT

• Provided hands-on sports therapy treatment to 5 Olympic Level GB fencing athletes.

• Partaking in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement.

• Working closely with athletes to develop tailored treatment plans and execute effective therapy techniques.

SPORTS THERAPIST PLACEMENT 01/2025 to 02/2025

AMARANTE FC, Porto

• Provided preventative treatment plans to maintain peak performance in over 20 football athletes.

• Specialised in massage, taping, and stretching treatments for players.

• Responded promptly to injuries as on-pitch first aider during league games. LONDON MARATHON SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST 04/2023 to 04/2024 CLINIC4SPORT/BARNARDO'S

• Participated in April 2023 for Clinic4Sport and April 2024 for Barnardo's

• Providing 10 different crucial sports massages and delivering effective stretches to support the London Marathon participants

• By applying a versatile array of techniques, targeting pain in different areas of the body while also imparting valuable advice on injury prevention, enhancing the overall welfare of the runners. CUSTOMER ADVISOR 10/2021 to Current

UNIQLO

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• Helped customers by knowledgeably answering enquiries regarding product placement, details and availability.

• Remained calm under pressure throughout customer complaints, delivering positive, professional resolutions..

• Managed inventory levels in warehouse, conducting regular stock checks to maintain accurate records, whilst cleaning and tidying storage areas to maintain health and safety standards. CUSTOMER ASSISTANT 03/2020 to 10/2021

B&M RETAIL

• Provided friendly, attentive service by promptly responding to customer enquiries and processing order requests.

• Maintained a clean and organised work area, contributing to a pleasant shopping environment and promoting safety standards.

• Provided exceptional customer service, promptly addressing queries and offering product recommendations to enhance shopping experience.

SKILLS • Injury rehabilitation

• Massages techniques

• Rehabilitation programme

design

• Injury prevention education

• Taping and strapping

• Progress monitoring

• Professional ethics

• Strength and conditioning

training

• Knowledge of anatomy

• Soft tissue mobilisation

• Goal-setting strategies

• Manual therapy techniques

• Knowledge of

pathophysiology

• Excellent customer care

EDUCATION University of East London

Bachelor of Science Honours Sports Therapy, (Second Class Upper Division / 2.1) 2025 Dissertation on the 'Role of Heat Therapy in Enhancing Post-Exercise Musculoskeletal Recovery' Newman Catholic College

GCSEs, Achieving 8 GCSEs, 2018

West London College

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Sports & Exercise Science CERTIFICATIONS • First Aid Course

• FA First Aid Level 1

• FA Safeguarding Children

• Level 3 Diploma Massage Therapy for Sports

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course

• RFU Head-case

• Kinesiology Taping

• Shockwave Therapy Course

• Member, The Society of Sports Therapists (SST)

LANGUAGES English: First Language

Portuguese: C1

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