Mark Alexander
I have lived in Brighton for 27 years and set up Natural Balance Therapies in 2004 after studying Complementary Therapies for two years. I’m a member of the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage (ISRM), now known as the Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists. Previously I was also a lecturer on the University of Brighton’s Foundation Degree in Complementary Healthcare.
Before becoming a Complementary therapist I worked for several years for large companies including British Airways and the Burton Group. More recently I worked at Alive Fitness & Natural Health, one of Brighton’s independent gyms. As well as being a member of the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage I am also a Certified Integrated Myofascial Therapist. You can read more about Myofascial Release here.
Natural Balance moved to new premises on The Drive, in Hove in 2008. With this move, I recruited some of Brighton & Hove’s most skilled and experienced therapists, with a view to creating a centre of excellence for massage and bodywork, in a relaxed friendly environment designed around you, the customer.
I am passionate about therapeutic massage and have had the fortune to train with Art Riggs and John Barnes in the USA, both pioneers in the fields of educating and training in bodywork and myofascial release. More locally, I’ve also trained with Ruth Duncan, from MFR UK.
I love to run (anything from a 5K Park Run to a half marathon) and take a particular interest in working with runners to help counter some of the aches and pains associated with pounding the streets, from sore ankles and hips to tight shoulders. If you’d like a relaxed 1-on-1 chat to see how we can help with your health and wellbeing, I run twice weekly Zoom sessions that can be booked online.
My qualifications/training
- University Of Brighton HND Complementary Healthcare (Advanced Massage / Aromatherapy / Reflexology)
- London School Of Sports Massage – BTEC Diploma in Sports & Remedial Massage (Level 4)
- MFR UK – Myofascial Release Levels 1, 2 and 3
- Art Riggs – Foundation / upper body / lower body in Deep tissue massage and myofascial release.
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Face, Headache and Jaw Pain (Jing Advanced Massage)
- Holistic Medical Massage for Lower Back Pain /Shoulder pain (Jing Advanced Massage)
- Holistic Medical Massage for Carpal Tunnel and RSI pain (Jing Advanced Massage)
- Hot Stone Fusion Massage (Jing Advanced Massage)
- NVQ Level 3 – Indian head Massage
- Injury Prevention Massage Level 1
- The Carlton Institute – Diploma in Waxing
- BA (Hons) Business Studies
Mark is available for treatments on Mondays, Tuesday mornings and Thursdays.
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