Massage Therapist & Pilates Instructor
Darren Bristow
I am one of the sports massage therapists here at KB physio and I joined the team in April of 2024. I am also a Pilates instructor so you might find me covering in the studio from time to time here too.
There isn’t a sport that I haven’t played over the years and I started Pilates at the insistence of my other half as a way of increasing my strength and preventing injury. It really does work! After attending a Pilates retreat in Kefalonia, I realised the benefits of Pilates for all and began my instructor training. Already a ski instructor and athletics coach, Pilates complimented my existing skills set and my new found knowledge and love of anatomy meant that sports massage was the next natural step.
Qualifications, Achievements, and Relevant Experience:
– Level 3 sports massage therapy
– Level 3 mat work Pilates, reformer
– Level 3 emergency first aid
– Level 2 UK athletics coach
– Level 1 Be activated.
London Marathon 2019 3hrs 57mins 20 secs
Comrades Ultra Marathon 10hrs 45mins 45secs
Madeira Island Ultra Trail (60km) 10hrs 34mins 55secs
Hobbies, Hidden Talents, and More:
I am a born and bred Londoner but despite now living ‘up north’ for longer than I lived in London for, I still can’t shake the accent! Sheffield is a very special place and you’ll often find me out running up and down the hills and dales of the Peak District or pounding the streets of the City Centre.
I enjoy running further afield too, competing in the Comrades Ultra marathon in South Africa was a life changing experience and a whole new level of mental as well as a physical challenge. My race calendar is looking fairly quiet this year so I’ll be keen to talk about any new runs during your massage.
I previously lived in the Italian Alps when I was a ski instructor so I think the peaks reminds me of that, although my Italian is a little rusty now.
Get In Touch​
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Reception
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Registered Office:
- Katie Bell Physiotherapy & Wellness ,346 Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, S11 9PU