Happy Birthday to us! We’ve reached 5 years of weekly podcasts! 260 episodes, 260 weeks since we decided to record a show back in 2020 to help answer some of the questions that therapists had when they were finally allowed to go back to work after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. Since then, we have grown into around 2000 downloads a month, thanks to our amazing guests who give up their time to share their experience & wise words to help, as our tagline says, put some evidence back into Soft Tissue Therapy. We don’t shout, we don’t make you feel stupid, our goal is to simply provide a safe, authentic space for you, the listener, to pause, reflect, connect and grow. On that note, thank you everyone who joins us for the live recordings, watches on YouTube or Facebook, or listens to the podcast, especially if you have left a rating or review. We couldn’t & wouldn’t do this without you! In this 5 Year Anniversary episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by Emily Gilbert of frameworksportsmassage.com, who 8 years ago made a huge career change by moving from Biomedical Science to massage therapy, and in her own words has never looked back. As an evidence-based mobile sports massage therapist, Emily has been sharing some great information on Instagram, including some reflections on her experience at the recent 'STA & Hands ON Hub Conference' in Exmouth, in association with the ST School, and in this episode Emily gives her tips on the ‘Five Things To Look Out For In An MSK Conference." Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Happy 5 Year Birthday To The STA Podcast! 00:02:21- Meet Emily Gilbert of frameworksportsmassage 00:04:59 - Reflections on the STA & Hands On Hub Conference 00:18:52 - Five Things To Look Out For In An MSK Conference 00:22:29 - Creating Welcoming Spaces 00:23:03 - Diversity in Therapists 00:25:10 - Approachability of Speakers 00:29:17 - Space for Discussion 00:31:02 - Understanding Conference Value 00:36:59 - Mindset for Networking 00:41:00 - Upcoming Events and Opportunities 00:48:12 - Mentoring for Massage Therapists 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 STA website and ST School Website. Useful Links Frameworksportsmassage website Instagram: @Frameworksportsmassage Mentoring For Massage Therapist: @frameworktalksmassage Next Podcast Episode: 8pm Tuesday October 28th: Ep261: 'Therapy Expo 2025 In Less Than A Month" with special guests Molly Benson - Content Producer, Charlotte Speer - Show Manager, Vernon Smeed - Business Development Manager. 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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