The Self-Care Therapist

After over 30 years as a practitioner and educator in what Stuart considered one of the most fulfilling careers, the focus now turns to a crucial yet often overlooked topic affecting every therapist: self-care for massage therapists. Countless talented and passionate therapists have sadly left their career due to the physical and mental toll it takes on their bodies. Massage therapy is undeniably physically and mentally demanding. For those who are devoted to it, it remains one of the most gratifying professions. Stuart will explore Sustainable workload ratio, Mental Fatigue, Tools of the trade, Therapist fitness, Practical Techniques for sustainability and Therapy injuries.

Stuart is one of Australia’s leading soft tissue therapists, with over 30 years of experience as a practitioner, working with elite sports athletes, supporting Olympic teams, educating and mentoring others as well as running a highly successful clinic in Geelong. Recognised for his expertise, he lectured on remedial soft tissue techniques at Victoria University for over 15 years. Stuart delivers a range of highly sought after seminars across Australia and internationally, supported by his educational platform www.stuart-hinds.com which delivers online courses, webinars and one-on-one mentoring to help support his colleagues to build successful businesses. Stuart also regularly publishes articles both nationally and internationally relating to soft tissue treatment and its relationship to musculoskeletal dysfunction within industry journals and mainstream publications.