About Ian

Ian Shires

A Professional Massage Therapist with over ten years experience of helping people with musculoskeletal problems.

Based in Aberystwyth, I offer both remedial and sports massage by appointment.

I use a range of treatments to provide efficient and successful care for my clients. My goal is to provide a comprehensive treatment plan of your current symptoms while helping you prevent future injuries.

I like to keep active and make use of the great locations in Wales for running, biking or hill walking. In the past I have worked in offices and been desk based and also outdoors being constantly on the go. Hence I have experienced my share of chronic pain and sports injuries and know the importance of receiving treatment for recovery and preventing reoccurrence.

I regularly attend courses and workshops to enhance my skill set and integrate new learning into my practice. I am a member of the Complimentary Therapist Association meeting the highest standards of professional practice.


Qualifications include:

  • Professional Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage
  • Professional Diploma in Thai Massage
  • Practitioners Diploma in Seated Acupressure Chair Massage
  • ITEC Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology

TESTIMONIALS

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Seeing Ian for a treatment once a month has completely revolutionised my life. I suffer with arthritis in most joints, a back injury and fibromyalgia.

Before seeing Ian I was taking morphine on a daily basis and walking with a stick just to get by.

Now, thanks to Ian, I have my life back, rarely take painkillers and walk unaided.

He has given me my life back. I recommend him unconditionally.

— Michelle Donnan, Penrhyncoch

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I first started going to Ian as I had damaged my knee running and my right leg had dramatically weakened, it was painful to walk on at times and I desperately wanted to get back into training. I found Ian both friendly and professional and he always made me feel at ease and talked through the procedures and techniques he used to unlock trigger points on my leg. Since these sessions I am now back to my normal running schedule and thanks to Ian’s advice I now know which exercises and stretches to use which will alleviate trigger points in my leg.

Thank you Ian for all your help.

— Einir Hughes, Aberystwyth