Hello! I’m Rhea, a fully insured Sports Therapist and STOTT and APPI Pilates Instructor. I studied at the University of Hertfordshire and graduated in 2006. From then the concept of RealMotion Therapies began and has been a practicing Sports Therapy provider in both clinical, corporate and sporting environments since.
As both an athlete and a practitioner, my personal and professional journeys have always been deeply intertwined. When I first started RealMotion Therapies, my focus was on providing effective sports therapy and injury treatment. Over the years, as I continued to learn, compete, and grow, my understanding of health and well-being expanded far beyond just physical recovery.
Through ongoing education, hands-on experience, and my own athletic pursuits—including parkrun and marathons, triathlons and Ironman competitions—I’ve come to appreciate the importance of a truly holistic approach. This means not only addressing injuries but also supporting clients in their overall health: from movement and rehabilitation, to nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle choices.
As I’ve developed new skills—such as advanced STOTT and APPI Pilates instruction in 2016 and 2018, nutritional support, and McMillan run coaching—I’ve woven these elements into the fabric of RealMotion Therapies. Each new qualification and every lesson learned from working with clients has shaped the way I design treatment plans, always aiming to nurture the whole person, not just the injury.
Today, RealMotion Therapies is a hub for holistic care, offering a blend of sports therapy, Pilates, massage, and nutritional guidance. My goal is to empower every client to move forward with confidence, resilience, and a sense of well-being that goes beyond the treatment room. The business has grown as I have grown, always evolving to reflect the latest knowledge, best practices, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their health and fitness goals.
Qualifications and Memberships:
Since graduating in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy, I have worked with Sevenoaks Town Football Club for 3 seasons and spent 6 years as a Fitness and Studio Manager and Class Instructor. In 2016 I qualified as a STOTT Reformer Pilates Instructor and have been teaching 1:1 Reformer Pilates for 10 years. In 2018 I studied with the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) and completed my Matwork qualifications and have been teaching Matwork classes for 7 years. As a result of 20 years’ experience, knowledge and learning, you can be sure that the level of care you receive from RealMotion Therapies is second to none.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
- Advanced Level 3 Fitness Instructor
- STOTT Reformer Pilates Instructor
- APPI Pilates Instructor Level 1-3 (Beginner to Advanced)
- Pilates for Menopause; Pilates for the Pelvic Floor; Pilates for Osteoporosis; Pilates for Runners; Pilates for Children; Stretch Therapy.
- MacMillan Run Coach Certified
Memberships:
- Member of the Society of Sports Therapists MSST (www.society-of-sports-therapists.org)
- Member of FitPro https://www.fitpro.com/
- Member of APPI https://appihealthgroup.com/