Following a thriving year of learning and growth at The National School for Remedial Therapy, renowned triathlon coach and massage therapist David Corcoran is returning to Castlebar this February to launch the 2010 diploma programme in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy.

With a steady increase in the number of athletes opting for sports massage therapy as part of their fitness regime the career opportunities in Ireland alone are immense. Sports massage therapy is quickly revolutionizing the way athletes prepare their bodies for strenuous sporting activities. Massage therapy is being adopted into daily exercise routines, helping reduce the risk of injury and improving flexibility and performance levels.

A diploma from the NSRT can not only offer you a rewarding career choice but can transform your lifestyle this New Year. Sports massage therapies are becoming very popular with the amateur and recreational athlete. In the past, this treatment was only used by top professionals, but in the past 10 years local and amateur teams have discovered the importance of regular sports massage in the prevention of injuries – such a simple treatment abundant with benefits.

David and his wife Tina run a very successful Dublin based clinic where they specialise in injury prognosis, rehabilitation and prevention. David and Tina pride themselves on the fact that they take a personal interest in the recovery of all their clients. David, one of Irelands top massage therapists, passionately believes in the power of sports therapy. David commented “Sports injury massage is a treatment that uses non-invasive hands-on techniques to sports people who need to maintain their fitness levels and prevent injury. And in the case of injury, this form of massage will speed up the healing process, without the preventative treatment measures we take, many of our clients could not be operating on a professional level’.

Currently David’s clients come from both sporting and non sporting backgrounds. He has looked after world renowned athletes such as Catherina McKiernan, Jamie Costin, Derval O’Rourke and Joanne Cuddihy. David also worked with visiting International Rugby teams such as New Zealand ‘All Blacks’ and the South African ‘Springboks’.

The NSRT diploma offers graduates a dynamic career choice; employment opportunities include full time massage therapists. However, students passionate about sport and keen to simply learn more about sports massage therapy opt for this course as a rewarding second form of income.

The Sports Therapy Organization accredited diploma comprises of 15 learning weekends spread across a year focusing on hands-on techniques such as positional release and muscle energy techniques. With such vast experience in advanced sports massage therapy, personal training and fitness, David offers his students a wealth of experience and enthusiasm.

For more information log on to www.nsrt.ie or contact The National School for Remedial Therapy on 01 8480 700.Pre Booking is advised for this seminar to guarantee a place.