Whilst training for a Degree and Masters in Sport and Exercise Science Stefan additionally trained as a Sports Massage Therapist.
Since leaving full time education in 2002, Stefan has worked with a variety of professional teams and Olympic athletes. In 2003 he began working with 3 of the 4 Celtic League rugby teams which led to 3 successful years with the WRU- 21’s.
Stefan moved from rugby to football in 2005 with Cardiff City initially as the first team masseur. It was this environment that allowed Stefan to develop his skills in Specific Stretch treatment techniques and aspects of myofacial release, trigger point and acupuncture, which combined with his Sport Science qualifications, enabled proven strategies to improve performance and recovery from injury for the athletes in his care.
In 2011 Stefan was promoted to Cardiff City’s first team and academy Sport Scientist which required Stefan to monitor nutrition, develop and implement strength and conditioning programmes to optimise player’s physiological performances and recovery.
In 2012 Stefan decided to leave Cardiff City and work alongside the physiotherapists at Recovery & Beyond as a Sports Massage Therapist.
Stefan is qualified and registered with the Sports Massage Association.
