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Saila Insua Lopez

Sydney,New South Wales

Summary

I am seeking to validate my physiotherapy degree at Evolve College to expand my field of action and work as a massage therapist in Australia. With a strong background in physical therapy and extensive experience in leadership, team management, and patient care, I aspire to apply my skills in therapeutic massage and advanced techniques acquired throughout my career.

My multidisciplinary approach, the active collaboration with universities in the training of future physiotherapists and the implementation of various specialized units in several successful health clinics, such as the physiotherapy unit specialized in women (pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum recovery), oncological physiotherapy (treatment of lymphedema) and the post-cosmetic surgery patient care unit, and collaborating with sports teams throughout my career, It supports my commitment to excellence in professional practice and my ability to adapt to international standards.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Massage Therapist

WONDER SPA
11.2019 - Current

-Business planning. Identify objectives, define strategies to achieve them, and establish action plans.

-Budgeting, managing income and expenses and evaluating the financial performance of the business with my boss

-Market analysis by identifying the target audience, evaluating the competition and analyzing market trends and opportunities.

-Creation of effective digital marketing strategies such as Intagram, tik Tok, Facebook.

-Management and training of therapists creating a positive and productive work environment.

-Teamwork and collaboration with other health professionals such as doctors, physiotherapists, nutrition coaches, gynecologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetologists, colon hydrotherapy therapists. etc with the aim of improving the health of our patients.

-Treatment of patients through relaxing and therapeutic massage, application of electrotherapy and indiba radiofrequency to relieve pain and promote healing of injuries.

-Design of personalized exercise programs with Pilates and Low Pressure Fitness to improve the strength, flexibility and mobility of our patients.

-Evaluation, treatment and follow-up of my patients after cosmetic surgery interventions in coordination with Dr. Tavakoli medical team.

-Implementation of measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases during our sessions. We do not make sure to take extra precautions when treating patients with contagious or immunocompromised (oncological) conditions, and pregnant women.

Massage Therapist

BUMP DAY SPA
Sydney, New South Wales
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • During my work at Bum Day Spa, I have acquired:

-Responsibilities in establishing and managing customer relationships,
Legal and ethical compliance,

-The improvement of my own professional practice, learning new treatment protocols.

-The management of infection prevention and control in this case due to COVID, implementing practices and measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases during massage sessions, we also take additional measures when treating pregnant patients following all protocols.

-The development and evaluation of massage treatments combined with the lymphatic drainage technique.

-The adaptation of my practice to specific needs such as pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Physiotherapist

Luxury Clinic
Viveiro, Lugo
07.2018 - 09.2019

-Conducting evaluations and creating medical records for each patient.

-I work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, massage therapists, health coaches and nutritionists.

-Significant experience in the care and treatment of the Roma community in Spain, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, effective communication, adaptability and intercultural collaboration.

- Application of therapeutic massages and manual lymphatic drainage technique, different stretching techniques, application of electrotherapy. and many other manual therapy techniques such as myofascial technique, deep tissue massage, cyriax, active, active-assisted, passive mobilizations, neuromuscular taping techniques... etc.

-Implementation of physical or adapted fitness programs.

-Establishment of a physiotherapy unit for women's health where we include pelvic floor rehabilitation, childbirth preparation and postpartum recovery programs.

- Establishment of an oncological physiotherapy unit specialising in the treatment of lymphedema using manual lymphatic drainage.

- Establishment of a Sports Physiotherapy unit

- Implementation of cleaning and disinfection protocols for infection control (COVID).

- Elaboration of strategic plans, identification of growth opportunities and implementation of effective strategies to maximize the performance and profitability of these specialized units.

CEO and Physiotherapist

FISIOMONCLOA CLINIC
Madrid, Moncloa
06.2008 - 06.2018
  • Key Responsibilities:

-Manage legal and ethical compliance in my practice as a physiotherapist, and that of my workers, maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients.

- Supervise the day-to-day operation and maintain the image of the clinic.

- Prepare and maintain complete physical therapy medical records.

- Provide accurate physical therapy diagnoses.

-Preparation of medical histories and discharges of our patients.

- Performing ultrasound evaluations.

- Plan and implement personalized physiotherapy treatments, including healing massages, deep tissue massages, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Leduc Method), Myofascial Treatment and different manual therapy techniques in addition to closely monitoring the evolution and discharge of the patient.

- Design and implement health prevention programs through personalized physical exercise programs and nutrition.

- Develop personalized treatments and physical activity programs for professional athletes, pregnant women, post-surgical patients and people undergoing oncological processes.

- Implement abdomino-perineal re-education programs.

- Execute abdomino-perineal functional assessment protocols.

- Establish personalized treatment and training plans for women during pregnancy and postpartum functional recovery.

- Creation of our own method for Diastasis Recti recovery.

-Elaboration and development of different physiotherapy care units:

 Physiotherapy unit for women's health at all stages of their life (pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, sexual dysfunctions, etc.).

 Physiotherapy unit for patients undergoing oncological processes.

 Physiotherapy unit for the care of post-cosmetic surgery patients.


 Sports physiotherapy unit working with high-performance athletes in different disciplines and specifically with the Alcobendas rugby club.

 Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy Unit, and organisation of respiratory physiotherapy workshops for parents and their babies.


 Dermofunctional physiotherapy unit (aesthetic).

 Planning of individualized therapeutic exercise programs for the health prevention of our patients.

 Collaboration in group childbirth preparation classes at the Cea Bermúdez Health Center (Primary Care Center) together with the midwives.

 Implementation of our own postpartum abdomino-perineal re-education program.



-Collaboration in the practical-clinical training of the students of the degree in Physiotherapy of the Francisco de Vitoria University, as an internship tutor.

Remedial Massage Therapist

COMPOSTELA SPA HOTEL
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, GALICIA/SPAIN
06.2005 - 06.2006

During my work at Hotel Spa Compostela, I have acquired a wide range of skills as a remedial massage therapist, in exercise therapy and especially in aquatic therapy.

I have improved the ability to establish and manage strong client relationships, working effectively with diverse people. In addition, I have demonstrated solid knowledge in handling legal and ethical compliance and have constantly reflected on my professional practice in order to improve it.

My ability to interact and collaborate with healthcare professionals such as physicians, physical therapists, massage therapists, cosmetologists, and other healthcare professionals and the healthcare system has been central to my work, as has my ability to analyze and respond to client health information.

In terms of specific remedial massage skills, I have developed my massage practice and gained the ability to assess patients' massage needs. I have also performed musculoskeletal evaluations for remedial massages and have provided both relaxing and remedial massage treatments as well as Hydrotherapy therapeutic treatments with mineral-medicinal waters such as:

 Coordination of the whirlpool baths with mineral-medicinal water and the thermal circuit
 Application of parafanges.
 Underwater massages (Vichy shower).
 Jet showers.
 Therapeutic waterjet application.

-In addition, I have demonstrated the ability to tailor my remedial massage practice to meet the specific needs of clients and have effectively monitored and evaluated remedial massage treatments in combination with Hydrotherapy.

-I have gained skills to confirm the physical health status of clients.

Education

Master of Science - Postgraduate in Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic Drainage School in Brussels
Madrid
01-2018

Master of Science - Physiotherapy in Urogynecology And Obstrics.

International Postgraduate in Physiotherapy D.C.R
Madrid
01-2014

Master of Science - Master of Physiotherapy in Pelviperineology

Castilla La Mancha University
Toledo/ Spain
01-2012

Master of Science - Degree of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy And Nursing University of La Coruña
Coruña/ Galicia
01-2009

Master of Science - Advanced Degree in Dietetic And Nutrition

Santa Apolonia College
Santiago De Compostela/ Galicia
01-2004

Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • High sense of responsability and commitment
  • Extensive experience in patient care
  • Passionate about my work
  • I am a person with a lot of energy and always in constant training, being updated is essential for me
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with clients

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Galician/Portuguese
Professional
English
Professional

Certification

- Respiratory physiotherapy in Paediatrics with Carlos Pintado, On line, Fisiofocus, 2022-2024.

- Content Creation Workshop for Instagram, G. GRAPHICS STUDIO, on line, 2023.

- Content creation course for Tik tok and Reels. Paloma Fernadez, on line, 2023.

-Assessment and Treatment of Lymphatic Venous Disorders: Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Fisiofocus, on line, 2022.

-NUTRIGENOMICS (basic level), Impulso, on line, 2022. Madrid.

- Therapeutic Massage Course with Wood Therapy, Maderoterapia, on line, 2021 Barcelona.

- Lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy, Fisiofous, on line, 2021.

- Creating Comfort in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Massage Australia®, Catherine McInerney.

- Pregnancy & Birth Visualisation Techniques, Pregnancy Massage Australia®, Catherine McInerney.

-Physiotherapy applied to sexology: approach to dyspareunia, on line, Fisiofocus, 2021.

- Physical Activity and Therapeutic Exercise in Pregnancy, On line, Fisiofocus, 2021.

-Children's Massage and its application in physiotherapy with Ester comas, On line, Fisiofocus, 2021.

-APPI pilates Matwork & Equipment Certification,Sydney, Australia, 2020.

- Course Diagnosis and manual therapy in pregnant women and postpartum. FISIOMEDIT, online, Madrid, 2020.

-Invasive physiotherapy in pelvic floor myofascial pain síndrome, University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy of Toledo, 2017.

-Ultrasound in therapeutic rehabilitation basic and advanced level, SEEFI (Spanish Society of Ultrasound in Physiotherapy), Barcelona,2016.

- Monographic shoulder course. Physiotherapeutic approach to the main shoulder problems, FISIOFORMACION, Madrid,2016.

-Radio frequency training INDIBA Activ. Basic level, Activ Motion, aesthetics and pelvic floor, ATM, Madrid, 2015.

-Low pressure Fitness Method, levels I, II and III, LPF, Madrid, 2015.

-Hypopressive abdominal gymnastics static Course. GAP (level I and II), A.I.C.M, Madrid, 2014.

-Diagnosis and treatment of the temporomandibular joint and the Mandibulo-Occcipito-Oclusal relationship, OMPHIS Institute, Madrid, 2011.

-Cupping Therapy, OMPHIS Institute, Madrid, 2010.

-Dry Puncture Course in Myofascial Pain Syndrome, AXIS Formation,Madrid, 2010.

-Diagnostic and Manipulative Therapeutic Approach. Cervical, dorsal, lumbar and pelvis spine, ITNM, Madrid, 2010.

-Integral treatment of the fascial system, ITNM, Madrid, 2010.

-Neuromuscular Bandage Course, + QUE 3 FISIOS, Madrid, 2010.

- Pilates exercises applied to rehabilitation, MENPSYCOS, Madrid,2010.

-Expert Course on Peripartum: Pregnancy Preparation, Childbirth Preparation Programs and Postpartum Recovery, I.A.C.E.S, Madrid, 2010.

-Member of the SEFIP: SPANISH SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PELVIPERINEOLOGY)

Timeline

Massage Therapist

BUMP DAY SPA
06.2021 - 12.2021

Massage Therapist

WONDER SPA
11.2019 - Current

Physiotherapist

Luxury Clinic
07.2018 - 09.2019

CEO and Physiotherapist

FISIOMONCLOA CLINIC
06.2008 - 06.2018

Remedial Massage Therapist

COMPOSTELA SPA HOTEL
06.2005 - 06.2006

Master of Science - Postgraduate in Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic Drainage School in Brussels

Master of Science - Physiotherapy in Urogynecology And Obstrics.

International Postgraduate in Physiotherapy D.C.R

Master of Science - Master of Physiotherapy in Pelviperineology

Castilla La Mancha University

Master of Science - Degree of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy And Nursing University of La Coruña

Master of Science - Advanced Degree in Dietetic And Nutrition

Santa Apolonia College
Saila Insua Lopez