Michael Brown-Fraser

Expertise

Summary

Over ten years sporting, health and fitness experience as a Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer and a qualified International Therapy Examination Certificate (ITEC) Level V Sports Massage Therapist. Good understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Biomechanics, Neurological and Psychological behaviour. Experienced at devising and providing performance analysis as well as injury prevention through testing protocols and medical screenings. Clients range from professional workers, individuals with impairments through to experienced and elite sports people.

Experience

• DNA Sport Performance - MMU

  Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

  2013 - 2014

  Developing practical skills as well as gaining invaluable experience working in a strength and conditioning environment through a recognised Annual and theory-based Programme. Committing to four hours per week during university term-time, assisting in and the development of sports specific programmes, fitness assessments, special testing and exercise provision. Assisting  with the delivery of the Strength & Conditioning Programmes for student as well as elite student athletes and teams from across Regional, National and International sports associations. Working with individuals and teams representing the University of Manchester / Manchester Met University Mens Football 1st and 2nd XI, Lacrosse Mens 1st and 2nd team, Womens Lacrosse team and Mixed Badminton teams. Assisting the S&C coaches in the delivery of the Scholarship Scheme and TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) through the University of Manchester / Manchester Met University, gaining experience and understanding of a recognised pathway for elite and talented athletes. Communicating effectively within a multi-disciplined team, and offering additional medical services through additional qualifications in Sports Massage. Benefitting from practical and theory as well as advanced techniques in improving individual and team performance levels and reducing the risk of injury

  ·A good understanding of Olympic Lifting, effective movement enhancement, Mobility and Flexibility, Plyometrics, Speed & Agility, Planning & Programming, Conditioning integration and implementation, Specific Fitness and Special Testing, Monitoring and Assessments, Quality Assurance, Exercise and service provision. A sound understanding Aerobic, Anaerobic, Resistance, Freeweight and Cardio Strength training methodologies. Able to demonstrate through a good working knowledge and understanding of multiple sports including Football, Rugby (Union & League), Tennis, Athletics, Shotokan Karate and Mixed Martial Arts. Confident in being able to communicate effectively to small groups and individual clients

• English Federation of Disability Sport

  Volunteer - Sports Massage, Deep Tissue & Rehabilitation Therapist

  2004 - Current

• LA Fitness

  Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer

  1998 - 1999

  Responsible for a team of seven full-time and five part-time staff. Extensive knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology as well as an understanding of the difference between and creation of Cardiovascular, Resistance & Free Weights exercise programmes. Ability to create and design sport specific training programmes covering Football, Rugby, Running, Cycling, Boxing and Martial Arts. Ability to deliver Personal Training sessions as well as gaining additional qualifications through the Technogym brand across Strength, Power & Flexibility Training, Aerobic & Anaerobic through to Diet & Nutrition. Able to provide Exercise Assessments and testing including Blood Pressure, B.M.I (Body Mass Index) and Body Fat Percentage to offer. Gym maintenance, emergency first aid, health & safety knowledge to ensure all equipment is safe for all customers

• Water Lane Physiotherapy Clinic

  Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapist

  2014 - 2021

  Qualified Level IV ITEC Qualified Certification in Sports Massage and Soft Tissue therapy working Saturday mornings (Weekends only)

  • Good understanding and working knowledge of the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • Qualified Emergency At Work First Aid practitioner as well as offering pitch / court side assistance for a variety of sports
  • Reducing areas of risk of injury in order to improve performance levels across the sporting and workplace environment
  • Understanding the differences as well as links between the Major and Minor body functions and systems, their links to injury and preventative measures
  • Ability to assess signs and symptoms of injury through an effective Consultation process to ensure the right treatment is administered
  • Awareness of how injuries occur, their preventative measures and the affects it has on individuals
  • Delivering sport specific pre- and post-massage; including effective warm-up and cool down treatments, Connective Tissue Management as well as an understanding of Myofascial and Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Providing exceptional client care, confidentiality, cleanliness and hygiene per treatment
  • Good understanding of Cryotherapy and Thermodynamics treatments to help speed up the recovery process as well as reducing risk of further injury during treatments
  • Working across a number of different sports including Football, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Athletics, Cycling as well as Swimming within able-bodied and disability sports environment
  • A good understanding of prescribing treatments to a wide variety of disability and impairment groups
  • Ability to provide effective treatments, as well as exercise prescription for rehabilitative purposes and home care advice

• Manchester Institute of Health & Performance (MIHP)

  Soft Tissue & Sports Massage Rehabilitation Specialist

  21 - 100 Employees 2016 - 2020

  * Delivering world class sports therapy treatments to individuals at the UK's most sophisticated private medical healthcare facility in the North West.
  * Providing elite sports treatment in a private clinical setting to individuals reviewing their exercise strategy, those recovering from injury or preventative solutions, individuals looking to maintain fitness levels through to individuals looking to improve strength, power or endurance solutions.

• The Prestwich Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

  Soft Tissue Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach

  6 - 20 Employees 2019 - 2020

• MBFSportsTherapy

  Business Owner / Soft Tissue & Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

  2017 - Current

  Over 15 years body massage, sports massage and sports therapy experience. Specialising in working with individuals across a number of sectors; sedentary lifestyle, corporate business, injury rehabilitation and prevention through to elite athletes.

  Areas of expertise include Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Electro Therapy, Dry Needling / Medical Acupuncture, Mobilisation & Manipulation, Strength & Conditioning, Pilates, and Sports & Exercise Nutrition.

  Currently working across the North West, bringing elite sports performance treatments to individuals within a private clinical setting.

• Salford City Chiropractic Clinic

  Sports & Exercise Therapy & Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

  6 - 20 Employees 2018 - Current

  For more information; click on the link on the Salford City Clinic website here: https://salfordcityclinic.com/therapists/mike-fraser/ 

   

  To book a soft tissue / sports massage appointment, click on the link here: https://salfordchiro.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=5299&practitioner_id=103368#service  

• GB Taekwondo & ParaTaekwondo Squads

  Soft Tissue & Sports Massage Rehabilitation Specialist

  21 - 100 Employees 2017 - Current

  • Working alongside the high-performance team and medical staff, providing expert sports therapy treatment to the GB Taekwondo & ParaTaekwondo Squads.
  • Treatments include pre- and post-session deep tissue, soft tissue release massage solutions, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Taping & Strapping, Mobilisation and Manipulation techniques.
  • Providing bespoke rehabilitative treatments for individuals enabling them to recover quicker from the demands of training and elite combative competition.

• Manchester Giants Basketball (British Basketball League)

  Sports & Exercise Therapy & Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

  6 - 20 Employees 2021 - 2022

• Beautiful of Wilmslow

  Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapist

  6 - 20 Employees 2021 - Current

  For more information on Sports Massage, Sports Therapy or Deep Tissue Massage, please click on the link here: https://beautifulofwilmslow.co.uk/sports-therapy-massage 

• Richardson Sport

  Soft Tissue & Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

  6 - 20 Employees 2019 - Current

  • Working alongside company owner, Certified UEFA Football and UKSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach Wayne Richardson, training grass-roots to elite footballers and athletes
  • Providing various amounts of rehabiltation advice, information, training as well as support, offering a complete health and wellness solution
  • Offering bespoke / tailored solutions from inception through to completion of effective training and rehab programs
  • For more information, click on the link for more details: https://richardsonsport.co.uk/mike-b-fraser/ 

Education History

• BA Sport & Fitness Studies with Honours

  University of Luton, Bedfordshire

  1994 - 1997

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