Alan Shields
Speciality:
Myotherapist & MassageExpertise:
Myotherapy, Remedial & Sports MassageLength of Work:
Since 2001Phone:
(03) 8202 5330Biography
Alan is an experienced Myotherapist having begun his journey into the sports medicine field back in 2001. As a very promising junior distance runner having competed at both a State and National level both in Scotland and Australia, he suffered his first serious injury (compartment syndrome of the anterior leg). It was while receiving remedial massage treatment for this injury, that really peaked Alan’s interest in how he could learn more about the body, how it functions and how he could help others function better and THRIVE.
Education
- Adv Dip Myotherapy
- Dip Remedial Massage
- Cert IV Sports Massage
- Cert Pregnancy Massage
Career Highlights
Alan started studying Sports Massage in 2001 and then studied Remedial Massage the following year. He then went on to study Myotherapy, further progressing his assessment, treatment and rehab knowledge.
Alan has a special interest in the assessment and management of Lower Back and Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Sporting Injuries and Chronic Pain. As well as a special interest in treating and managing Runners and running related injuries.
Alan has a strong focus on educating people on how to stay injury free; achieve their goals; recover well and enhance performance.
Alan has experience working in a range of settings from Sports Medicine Clinics, Local and Elite Sporting Clubs (AFL – Richmond, Local clubs such as Mooroolbark Soccer Club, Healesville Soccer Club, Ringwood Athletics Club), Sporting Events ( Melbourne Marathon, Run Melbourne, Stawell Gift, World Masters Games) and working with athletes from grass roots to the elite.
Outside of work Alan loves running and football (soccer), has a passion for coaching kids football (soccer), travelling and spending time with his wife and 2 kids.