The STA Clinician Podcast

By Sports Therapy Association

The STA Clinician Podcast - 'Connecting Clinicians Across Healthcare' - is recorded LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm (UK) on the Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel and Fa

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October 15, 2025Ep.259 'Three Ways Clinicians Can Avoid Physical & Mental Burnout' with special guest Jenny Burrell
In Episode 259 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast - '3 Ways for Clinicians To Avoid Physical & Mental Burnout' - host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Jenny Burrell, Founder, CEO, Lead Tutor and Course Curator of Burrell Education.

With over 17 years in the business, Burrell Education is hugely respected in the industry, with courses designed to educate & support Women’s Health, Movement, Fitness, Physiotherapy, Soft Tissue Therapy and Coaching professionals. In this episode, Jenny Burrell talks about her latest course 'BRIEF COACHING', designed to provide the all-important skills to help health professionals avoid physical & mental burnout, skills that are all too often missing from traditional industry qualifications.

Jenny explains how shifting from a ‘fixer’ mindset to a partnership with clients, asking better questions, and setting clear contracts can protect both practitioners and patients. Also discussed is spotting red flags and referrals, pricing and workload adjustments, and why listening more can improve outcomes and career longevity.
Useful Links
Burrell Education Website
Brief Coaching Course (Save £100 if booked before 31/10/25)
Burrell Education on Facebook
Burrell Education on Instagram
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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57min
October 08, 2025Ep.258 'New Perspectives On Fascia' with Dr Claire Melanie Boucher and Dr Kyra De Coninck
In Episode 258 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, entitled 'New Perspectives On Fascia', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests from the University of Kent - Dr Claire Melanie Boucher, Lecturer in Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, and Dr Kyra De Coninck, Senior Lecturer, School of Sport & Exercise Sciences.

The episode looks at the differences between superficial and deep fascia, the limits of current imaging, and why effects of touch often involve fluid, neural and psychosocial factors as well as connective tissue.

Key takeaways for clinicians from this episode include:
use a patient-centred, individualized approach
recognise touch and gentle techniques can create a ‘window’ to enable movement and rehabilitation
be patient—structural fascia changes are slow
combine fascial work with movement, strength and broader care strategies.
If you are interested in remaining up-to-date on the topic of fascia, pay a visit to The Fascia Research Society website, where there is a wealth of information, including a new webinar series.

Chapter Markers
00:00:18 - Introduction to New Perspectives on Fascia
00:03:04 - The Importance of Feedback for Conferences
00:04:34 - Meet the Researchers: Dr Claire Boucher and Kyra De Coninck
00:07:31 - Claire’s Journey into Fascia
00:07:41 - Kyra’s Exploration of Chronic Pain
00:13:13 - The Role of Nervous System in Fascia
00:18:46 - The Connection Between Systems
00:36:29 - Understanding Touch and Fascia
00:45:00 - The Interplay of Fascia and Pain
00:54:59 - Patient-Centered Approaches in Therapy
00:59:30 - Embracing Individualized Treatment
01:06:27 - Conclusion and Future Directions in Fascia Research
About The Guests
In 2023, Dr Claire Melanie Boucher completed her PhD at The University of Kent, titled “Can ultrasound imaging be used to detect adaptations in the thoracolumbar fascia of people with lower back pain?” She currently continues her research to investigate fascia.

Dr Kyra De Coninck's PhD thesis investigates how ultrasound imaging can be used to measure the differences in thoracolumbar fascia, in the lower back, in a range of populations with lower back pain. She has presented her research at conferences and scientific meetings in UK, Canada, Italy and Romania, and presented on the subject of fascia & tissue repair at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court, the European School of Osteopathy and the Third International Fascia Research Congress in Vancouver.

Useful Links
The Fascia Research Society
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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1h 12min
October 01, 2025Ep.257: 'Reflecting On The STA & Hands On Hub Conference' with Anna Maria, Gary, Andy & Matt
In this episode, we reflect on the ‘STA & Hands On Hub Conference’ that took place nearly two weeks ago on 20th & 21st September in Exmouth, in collaboration with the ST School. Host Matt Phillips is joined by Gary Benson, Founder of The Sports Therapy Association, Anna Maria Mazzieri, Director of The ST School, and Andy Hosgood, coach, mentor, and Unlocker of Human Potential.

Together, they discuss what factors are important for a successful educational conference for soft tissue therapists, in what ways the ‘STA & Hands On Hub Conference’ succeeded, and how it could potentially be improved in future events. There is also an in depth discussion on what you SHOULD be getting when you pay for CPD, and useful advice on how to plan ahead & save funds for events you do not want to miss.
Questionnaire
What do YOU want from a CPD Conference? We need (and would truly) appreciate YOUR input, by kindly answering the questions on this questionnaire. There is also a link and QR code on the homepage of the ST School Website.

Next Podcast Episode:
8pm Tuesday October 7th: Ep258: 'New Perspectives On Fascia' with guests Dr Claire Boucher & Dr Kyra De Coninck
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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1h 2min
September 24, 2025Ep256: 'How To Read A Research Paper' with special guest Ben Cormack
The tagline of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, heard at the beginning of every episode, is "Putting The Evidence Back Into Soft Tissue Therapy". One way of becoming more evidence informed is to keep up with the latest research, but how easy is it to understand a research paper, to be able to judge its quality, reliability, and significance in what we practice in clinic?

In this episode, host Matt Phillips, freshly back from the recent 'Hands On Hub & STA Conference' in Exmouth, is joined by special guest Ben Cormack, founder of Cor-Kinetic, and co-founder of the Better Clinician Project. Ben explains how clinicians can approach and interpret research papers, breaking them down into study types (RCTs, observational, systematic reviews), key method checkpoints (sample size calculations, blinding, recruitment), and how to read results (p‑values, effect sizes, between‑group vs within‑group changes). It's a super valuable listen to any soft tissue therapist who finds the idea of reading a research paper slightly daunting, and also help the already confident therapist go a little deeper into potential red flags that suggest how the study could have been done better.

The episode also gives information on Cor-Kinetic courses, including the online 'Mentorship Program' that starts on September 29th, and 'The Better Clinician Project'.

Ben Cormack is a musculoskeletal therapist with a clinical background/qualification in sports therapy, rehabilitation & exercise, stretching back over 20 years, with a special interest in pain and its relation to movement. His Cor-Kinetic courses have run in over 25 countries globally, working with individual health care professionals, clinics, health services & hospitals, elite sports teams & pain services/organisations.

Chapter Markers
00:00:18 - Welcome to Episode 256 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast
00:01:28 - Reflecting on the Hands On Hub & STA Conference
00:02:28 - Supporting Evidence-Based Practice
00:03:38 - Introducing Ben Cormack
00:04:31 - How to approach Read a Research Paper
00:05:48 - Challenges of Understanding Research
00:09:10 - Identifying Quality Research Papers
00:09:54 - The Importance of Evidence in Therapy
00:11:21 - Diving into Research Methodology
00:21:37 - Understanding Research Results
00:44:10 - Discussing Research Limitations
00:53:50 - Announcing Cor-kinetic Mentorship Programs
00:57:50 - Closing Remarks and Future Events
Useful Links
Cor-Kinetic Website
Instagram: @Corkinetic
Facebook: @Corkinetic
Next Podcast Episode:
8pm Tuesday September 30th: 'Reflection On The Hands On Hub & STA Conference' with Anna Maria Mazzieri, Andy Hosgood and Gary Benson.
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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1h 3min
September 17, 2025Ep.255 'Rethinking Anatomy at the STA South West Conference' with James Earls of Born To Move
We reach the last episode before the ‘STA South West & Hands On Hub Conference’ taking place in Exmouth on September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School. Host Matt Phillips is joined by conference speaker James Earls, Writer, Lecturer & Bodyworker, and founder of Born to Move, who discusses the gains we could all make by re-addressing the way in which we traditionally view anatomy, as well as details of his presentation at the conference: "The Knee: Why Do We Have It All Back To Front?"

If you are listening to this podcast before the weekend of September 20th , you can still get tickets and full details of all 19 speakers at https://thestschool.co.uk/hands-on-hub-sta-conference-2025/. STA members have a discount code which can be found in the latest STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page.

James also discusses in this episode details of the 'Anatomy al Aperitivo' that he is giving on the Friday before the conference (September 19th) - an exclusive, intimate look at the wonders of the foot, along with a glass of wine and delicious bites at local Exmouth Deli: The Italian Store. Only 20 tickets are available, and you must already be going to the conference. Book at https://thestschool.co.uk/events/anatomy-al-aperitivo/

Also mentioned in the episode are details of the workshop that host Matt Phillips is giving at the conference:
“Mindful Strides: Communication Skills When Working With Runners”
10.30am Sunday 21st in the Main Theatre.
Useful Links
Born To Move Website
STA & Hands On Hub Conference: Details & Tickets
Next Podcast Episode:
8pm Tuesday September 23rd: 'How To Read & Understand Research Papers' with special guest Ben Cormack
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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53min
September 10, 2025Ep.254 'Evidence Informed Practice In Massage Therapy' with Anna Maria Mazzieri of The ST School
We continue our countdown to the STA South West Conference happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. Host Matt Phillips is joined by Director of The ST School Anna Maria Mazzieri, who discusses what evidence-informed practice means in Massage Therapy.
The episode explores topics including how trauma and chronic pain interact, the somatic effects of touch, and practical, evidence‑based approaches to working with scars. Anna Maria talk about the online CPD Webinar offered by The ST School: "Evidence Based Practice in Massage Therapy: What Social Media Doesn’t Tell You!" (see link in notes), including some of the surprises & benefits that attendees typically experience. Also discussed is the value of reflective CPD, and how therapists can better communicate, debate and apply research in clinic and online forums.
Anna Maria Mazzieri is giving the following presentations at the conference in September:
Sat Sep 20th 3.10pm Main Theatre: "When Pain Echoes Trauma & When Massage Echoes Embodiment"
Sun Sep 21st 9.00am Breakout Room: "Massage & Manual Therapy for Scars"
Full details & conference tickets are available at https://thestschool.co.uk/hands-on-hub-sta-conference-2025/. STA members have a discount code which can be found in the latest STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page.
Useful Links
CPD Webinar "Evidence Based Practice in Massage Therapy"
Website: The ST School
Conference Details & Tickets
Next Podcast Episode:
Tuesday September 16th 8pm: James Earls, Writer, Lecturer & Bodyworker, and founder of Born to Move.
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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54min
September 04, 2025Ep.253 'Countdown To STA South West Conference' with speakers Dr Claire Minshull & Serena Simmons
In Ep.253, we continue our countdown to the STA South West Conference that is happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. Host Matt Phillips is joined by conference speakers Dr Claire Minshull, Rehab & Conditioning Specialist & Founder of Get Back To Sport, and Serena Simmons, Chartered Psychologist & Founder of The Psychology School.
Together they discuss the importance & value of clinicians combining exercise, education and psychological skills in practice, with strategies to improve patient adherence and practical takeaways from real case studies. For details on Serena Simmons ‘Behaviour Change Psychology for Therapists’ course and Dr Claire Minshull's 'Strength & Conditioning for Therapists' course, see website links below.

At the conference, Dr Claire Minshull will be presenting on Saturday Sep 20th 10.30am in The Main Theatre: "Strength & Conditioning For Preserving Joint Health". Serena Simmons at 12.15pm: "Beyond the Treatment Couch: The Hidden Power of Words, Belief, and Behaviour". Then, at 1.40pm, Claire and Serena will be joining each other in the Breakout Room to deliver "Why Rehab Needs A Joint Approach".
Full details & conference tickets are available at Hands On Hub & STA Conference 2025 - The ST School. STA members have a discount code which can be found in the latest STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page.
Useful Links
Get Back Top Sport Website
Instagram: @GetBackToSport
The Psychology School Website
Instagram: @ThePsychologySchool.co
Next Podcast Episodes:
Tuesday September 9th 8pm: Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist & Director of The ST School.
Tuesday September 16th 8pm: James Earls, Writer, Lecturer & Bodyworker, and founder of Born to Move.
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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1h 1min
August 27, 2025Ep.252 'Countdown To STA South West Conference with speakers Michelle Lyons & Siobhan O'Donovan'
In Ep.252, we start our countdown to the STA South West Conference that is happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. It’s going to be an amazing weekend of presentations, workshops and networking, so over the next 4 weeks we have invited some of the speakers to be guests on this podcast, to introduce themselves to you and discuss what they will be delivering at the conference.
We start in this episode with Michelle Lyons, Women's Health Physiotherapist & Founder of Celebrate Muliebrity, and & Siobhan O’Donovan, aka the Booby Physio & founder of PostureFitting. Together they discuss practical strategies for clinicians working with female athletes, including the menstrual cycle as a powerful diagnostic tool, the importance of correctly fitted sports bras, pelvic health considerations, and keeping girls and women active across the lifespan. Check out this episode for evidence-informed guidance, expect practical tips and ways clinicians can better support female clients.
Up & Coming Podcast Episodes:
Wednesday September 3rd 8pm
Dr Claire Minshull, Rehab & Conditioning Specialist & Founder of Get Back To Sport, and Serena Simmons, Chartered Psychologist & Founder of The Psychology School.
Tuesday September 9th 8pm
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist & Director of The ST School.
Tuesday September 16th 8pm
James Earls, , Writer, Lecturer & Bodyworker, and founder of Born to Move.
Full details & conference tickets are available at Hands On Hub & STA Conference 2025 - The ST School. There’s a Summer Discount available until the end of August AND a further discount code for STA members, which can be found in the STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page.
Useful Links
PostureFitting Website
Gals Against Gravity Workshop
PostureFitting on Facebook
Siobhan O'Donovan on LinkedIn
Celebrate Muliebrity Website and Podcast
Michelle Lyons on Facebook
Michelle Lyons On Instagram
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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1h 4min
August 20, 2025Ep.251 'Social Media: Do Soft Tissue Therapists Really Need It?' - Reflection with Megan Jackson
In Ep.251 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Megan Jackson, founder of Bodies By Merj, reflects on Ep.224 “Social Media: Do Soft Tissue Therapists Really Need It?” that was recorded back in January this year with guests Katie Bell and Daniel Lawrence.
Megan shares her personal journey into massage, and discusses how her marketing on Instagram in particular provides around 80% of her clients. Megan gives tips on how to create quality content, generate leads and also most importantly how to prevent burnout in the process. The episode also examines why touch and context matter so much in massage therapy, and how modern research is now slowly providing a framework & mechanism for the benefits that massage can bring.
Useful Links
Ep224 ‘Social Media: Do Soft Tissue Therapists Really Need It?’ with Katie Bell & Daniel Lawrence
Megan Jackson Website: Bodies By Merj
Megan Jackson Instagram: merjmassagestudio
STA South West Conference Details & Tickets
Countdown to the ‘STA South West Conference’
As of next week, we will be starting a countdown to the STA South West Conference that is happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. It’s going to be an amazing weekend of presentations, workshops and networking, with speakers including Michelle Lyons, Dr Claire Minshull, Serena Simmons, James Earls, Siobhan O Donnell, Andy Hosgood, and many more.
Join us for a month of video podcast episodes with some of the conference speakers:
Tuesday August 26th 8pm - Michelle Lyons and Siobhan O Donovan.
Wednesday September 3rd 8pm - Dr Claire Minshull and Serena Simmons.
Tuesday September 9th 8pm - Anna Maria Mazzieri
Tuesday September 16th 8pm - James Earls.
Full details & conference tickets are available at thestschool.co.uk, There’s a Summer Discount available until the end of August AND a further discount code for STA members, which can be found in the STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page.
Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.
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49min
July 31, 2025Ep.250 'STA Catch Up' with guest Gary Benson, Founder of the STA
Welcome to Episode 250 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast. In this special STA catch-up episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by STA founder Gary Benson to discuss the latest developments in the soft tissue therapy industry. This episode offers invaluable insights for both STA members and all soft tissue therapists seeking guidance and support.
The conversation delves into the importance of creating a supportive environment for therapists, highlighting the STA's efforts in providing resources such as weekly podcasts, coffee evening chats, and accountability sessions. Gary Benson shares his experiences and the association's initiatives in fostering collaboration within the industry, addressing the challenges related to outdated training narratives, and the complexities surrounding industry regulation.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the soft tissue therapy field looking to understand the current landscape, the ongoing efforts towards industry improvement, and the opportunities for professional growth and support through the STA.

Chapter Markers
00:00:17 - Welcome to The Sports Therapy Association Podcast
00:04:56 - Reflections on Facebook Groups
00:08:01 - The Role of Professional Associations
00:10:40 - Industry Challenges and Support
00:12:39 - Evolving Consultation Practices
00:29:12 - Membership Insights and Support
00:31:13 - Upcoming STA Conference: September 20th & 21st
00:34:46 - Insurance and Scope of Practice
00:39:56 - Barriers to Professional Title Protection
00:58:16 - Regulation of Training Providers
01:02:54 - Closing Thoughts and Next Episode
Interested in Joining The STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get you 3 months extra if you join for a single year. In other words, for just £75, this code will get you 15 months instead of 12. Only valid for NEW members, and if you are Level 3 (and qualified after 2014) please make sure you opt for ‘associate member’ when you join up.
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1h 6min

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