Claire Louise Pressman
Oxford,UK
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 30 years of expertise in patient assessment and treatment using evidence-based practice. Energetic, positive, tenacious personality, bringing enthusiasm to team projects and individual tasks. Strong communication skills, adept at conveying ideas and engaging with both service users and colleagues. Empathetic nature, providing hands-on therapy to a vast range of different populations and communities, enhancing patient outcomes through innovative approaches and continuous professional development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Autonomous Practitioner
Deep River Massage and Sports Therapy
Oxford
01.2000 - 01.2026
- I have run a private practice delivering holistic aromatherapy massage since 2000, and a fully integrated sports therapy service since graduating from the University of Bath in 2015
SENIOR MASSAGE THERAPIST
ANATOMY DAY SPA
San Diego, USA
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Massage therapist in charge of training and recruiting the massage team.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
STEINER CRUISE COMPANY
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Working as a full-time massage therapist on cruise ships, offering a range of treatments.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Sports Therapy
University of Bath
Bath, UK 01.2011 - 01.2015
Matt Work level 1 and 2
Australian Institute of Pilates and Physiotherapy (APPI)
London, UK 01.2023 -
MSc - Physiotherapy
Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, UK 01.2023 - 01.2025
Skills
Case load management
Diary planning and time management
Excellent communication
Development of treatment strategies
Using evidence-based practice
Compassion and empathy
Skills and Interests
- Avid gym user, attending classes such as body pump, spinning, dance fitness, yoga, and Pilates. Keen cyclist interested in hiking and outdoor adventures., - Passionate about lifelong learning, participating in a monthly book club and exploring culinary arts, emphasising creativity and wellness.
Physiotherapy student work placement
Oxford Health-Whitney community physiotherapy service., Oxford Health- Learning disabilities Community physiotherapy department., Mount Vernon Hospital Hillingdon Hospital Group- MSK outpatient department., The Royal Berkshire Hospital- neuro outpatients department., The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore- amputee/ prosthetics department., Extra care, Hughenden Gardens village retirement complex- Long arm independent physiotherapy unit
Timeline
Matt Work level 1 and 2
Australian Institute of Pilates and Physiotherapy (APPI)
01.2023 -
MSc - Physiotherapy
Buckinghamshire New University
01.2023 - 01.2025
BSc (Hons) - Sports Therapy
University of Bath
01.2011 - 01.2015
Autonomous Practitioner
Deep River Massage and Sports Therapy
01.2000 - 01.2026
SENIOR MASSAGE THERAPIST
ANATOMY DAY SPA
06.1999 - 05.2000
MASSAGE THERAPIST
STEINER CRUISE COMPANY
01.1997 - 01.1998