Nuria Lima Do Espirito Santo
East London,Greater London
Summary
Enthusiastic, caring and motivated Sports Therapy student with hands-on experience working across a men’s football team, local sports clubs and a clinical setting. Experience includes supporting athletes during training and matches, carrying out supervised assessments, delivering warm-ups and recovery routines, and providing treatment in both pitch-side and clinic environments.
These roles have strengthened confidence in working with varied age groups and ability levels, developing clear communication, calmness in fast-paced situations and the ability to adapt techniques to individual needs all highly transferable to a school PE department.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sports therapist
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
2025.10 - Current
- Supported a squad of 15 players during weekly training sessions and match days.
- Rehabilitated injuries using manual therapy techniques, exercise and therapeutic modalities.
- Liaised with coaching staff to ensure athlete health and safety.
- Delivered high-level injury rehabilitation and pitch-side first aid to 10+ injured sportspeople.
- Provided 20+ post-match recovery treatments during the season.
Sports massage therapist
MS-UK London Marathon
London
2024.04 - 2024.04
- Provided post-race massage therapy to 10+ marathon runners, aiding in their recovery.
- Utilised knowledge of various deep tissue massage techniques to alleviate muscle tension, pain and prevent injury.
- Promoted faster recovery by implementing effective therapeutic techniques.
- Educated clients about the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs before exercise.
Sports Coaching
Leyton Sixth Form College
London
2021.09 - 2021.09
- Designed and implemented training programs for football and volleyball, focusing on skill development, fitness, and strategic play.
- Supervised groups of 10–15 kids, ensuring safe participation and resolving conflicts when necessary.
- Organised and coordinated three Sports Day events, managing logistics and encouraging inclusive participation.
- Provided concise instruction for optimised athlete understanding of game rules and play strategies.
Sports Assistant
Waltham Forest Dementia Hub
London
2021.06 - 2021.06
- Assisted in designing and leading 30-minute physical exercises for groups of up to 15 adults with dementia.
- Set up indoor and outdoor activities based on daily activity plans.
- Supported participants during sessions, ensuring safety, comfort and engagement.
- Enhanced range of motion and promoted involvement through modified activities.
- Received positive feedback from participants and staff for patience and communication.
Education
Bsc - Sports Therapy
University of Essex
Colchester 2023.10 -
A-Levels -
Leyton Sixth Form College
London 2021.09 - 2023.09
GCSEs -
Forest Gate Community School
London 2016.09 - 2021.09
Skills
- Kinesiology taping
- Electrotherapy operation
- Exercise prescription writing
- First Aid
- Injury examination and assessment
- Clinical reasoning
- Manual therapy techniques
- Sport massage
- Training and coaching
- Anatomy and physiology understanding
Languages
Portuguese
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
Oliver McGowan e-learning (Yr 2) 23/06/2025
PREVENT certificate (Yr 2) 23/06/2025
Safeguarding Essentials 2025-10-07
Coaching Children (Online) 2025-10-08
Sudden Cardiac Arrest October 8, 2025
Concussion Management for Doctors and Health Care Professionals (Online) 2025-10-08
Mandatory Training for Pre-registration Health Students 11 July 2025
Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3 equivalent) 4 October 2024
Timeline
Sports therapist
University of Essex
2025.10 - Current
Sports massage therapist
MS-UK London Marathon
2024.04 - 2024.04
Bsc - Sports Therapy
University of Essex
2023.10 -
A-Levels -
Leyton Sixth Form College
2021.09 - 2023.09
Sports Coaching
Leyton Sixth Form College
2021.09 - 2021.09
Sports Assistant
Waltham Forest Dementia Hub
2021.06 - 2021.06
GCSEs -
Forest Gate Community School
2016.09 - 2021.09