Hetty Cleaver
Southampton / Bristol
Summary
I am a Sports Therapy student currently completing a placement year with Bristol Bears Rugby Club in their women's set up. Having 2 years pitch side experience with Solent University women's football teams and being a qualified sports massage therapist and emergency first aider I have already had the chance to put my learning into practice in real life scenarios. Other opportunities like working with international athletes during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 have allowed me to use my excellent communication skills to build a rapport and create a relationship with athletes to encourage a relaxed environment. Playing sport to a high level throughout my life means I understand the dedication it takes to work in the sporting environment and I am not shy to being in a team. I'm a detail-oriented and passionate professional who is keen and willing to learn new things from people of all different sporting backgrounds. I hope and aim to use these skills I've acquired through my first 2 years at University and my placement year to help athletes perform to their highest level.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Student Sports Therapist
Bristol Bears Rugby Club
Bristol
2025.07 - Current
- Hands on player treatment with a range of soft tissue massage and mobilisation techniques across both the women's and men's set up
- Creating tailored rehab programmes for players for a range of injuries and overseeing rehab programmes with other therapists
- Responsible for IMG's and ensuring their data is downloaded as well as being in charge of them on gamedays
- Ensuring stock is up to date and assisting with tape orders
- Carrying out player testing on a range of different pieces of equipment and different limbs
- General physio room cleanliness and organisation of kit
Barista
Starbucks
Bristol
2021.06 - Current
- Maintained clean and healthy environment by following proper safety and sanitation regulations.
- Welcomed customers and answered questions regarding menu items and preparation methods.
- Trained new baristas on proper coffee preparation techniques.
Massage Therapist
Scotland Women's Rugby Team
Bristol
2025.08 - 2025.08
- Provided specific and tailored massages for international players during the Rugby World Cup
- Incorporated deep tissue, soft tissue and myofascial release techniques to alleviate muscle tension
- Worked collaboratively with other therapists and physios and made sure to build a strong rapport with athletes
First Aider
Gothia Cup
Sweden
2025.07 - 2025.07
- Travelled to Gothenburg, Sweden to work as a first aider for an U13 boys football team competing in the Gothia cup 2025
- Spent 10 days ensuring the children were well looked after and caring for any injuries they had
- Carried out warm up and cool downs including stretching to decrease the risk of injury
- Encouraged hydration due to the high temperatures and implemented basic First Aid for any cuts, wounds and abrasions
- Applied taping for boy suffering with plantar fasciitis and gave them exercises to help decrease any pain and facilitate healing and movement
Student Sports Therapist
Solent Women's Football
Southampton
2023.10 - 2025.05
- Worked as a pitchside first aider for Solent University Women's 1st and 2nd Teams
- Treated players for minor cuts, wounds and abrasions
- Administered an EpiPen for a patient experiencing anaphylactic shock
- Responded to incidents effectively whilst remaining calm
- Travelling with the BUCS 1st team across the South of England to facilitate their care during match days
- Provided on pitch treatment and assessments
- Provided pre and post event massages for players upon their request
Massage Therapist
London Marathon
London
2024.04 - 2024.04
- Travelled to London to provide post event massages for athletes
- Used a range of techniques over a range of body parts per the athletes request
- Worked with other students to provide treatment of a high standard
- Maintained up to date knowledge of anatomy and physiology as to enhance treatment
- Built a good rapport with the runners to help them to relax and feel comfortable
Massage therapist
Solent University
Southampton
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Put my soft tissue techniques into practice in Solent Universities massage clinic open to the public
- Collaborated with other therapists to create a tailored plan
- Built a strong rapport with clients to help them relax
- Took subjective history and made notes on all treatments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Therapy
Southampton Solent University
Southampton 2023.09 -
A-Levels -
St Katherines School
Southampton 2021.09 - 2023.07
GCSEs -
St Katherines School
Bristol 2016.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Sports massage
- Organisation
- Team work
- First Aid
- Time management
- Patient communication
- Certified in CPR / AED
- Athlete testing
Certification
- Emergency First Aid at work (Level 2 equivalent)
- EMFAIF
- CIMSPA gym instructor qualification
- A-Level PE (Grade B)
- A-Level Psychology (Grade C)
- A-Level Biology (Grade C)
- 8 GCSE's (Grade 6-8)
- Full UK Drivers License
Additional Information
Head Girl at St Katherine's School 2022-23
Vice-Captain Solent University Rowing Team 2024-25
City of Bristol - Performance squad rowing member
Timeline
Massage Therapist
Scotland Women's Rugby Team
2025.08 - 2025.08
Student Sports Therapist
Bristol Bears Rugby Club
2025.07 - Current
First Aider
Gothia Cup
2025.07 - 2025.07
Massage Therapist
London Marathon
2024.04 - 2024.04
Student Sports Therapist
Solent Women's Football
2023.10 - 2025.05
Massage therapist
Solent University
2023.10 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Therapy
Southampton Solent University
2023.09 -
A-Levels -
St Katherines School
2021.09 - 2023.07
Barista
Starbucks
2021.06 - Current
GCSEs -
St Katherines School
2016.09 - 2021.07