Simon Dickson BA ARMT TQFE IPD SMTO is a well respected Sports and Advanced Remedial massage therapist based at the Sports Club in Bridge of Allan, Scotland.
Having worked very successfully in the world of financial services as an Independent adviser, Assistant Human Resources manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland and latterly as a Training consultant with Barclays, Simon began his career in holistic therapies in 2000, obtaining Diplomas in Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Auricular Therapy and Metamorphic Techniques from South Trafford and City Colleges in Manchester. He spent 4 years studying in Boston and Cape Cod in the USA where he gained Diplomas and State Licenses in Advanced Aesthetics and Cosmetology. In 2004 he became a member of the American Medical Massage Association.
Returning to Scotland in 2005 Simon continued his studies with Scottish Massage Schools in Edinburgh where he was awarded the Institute of Complimentary Medicine Shield for most outstanding graduate in Advanced Remedial and Sports Massage. He then went on to lecture both in Edinburgh and Aberdeen for the school, passing on his knowledge and expertise to others. In 2012 Simon became one of the first therapists in Scotland to qualify as an Oncology massage therapist and volunteered regularly at Strathcarron Hospice, as well as treating clients in his clinic who were living with cancer.
More recently Simon has qualified in Medical Acupuncture through OMT training and was the first therapist in Scotland to be awarded John Gibbon’s Bodymaster Diploma. (See the Blog). He is also qualified through Myofascial Release UK in Cupping and IASTM ( Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation ) using specialised tools to allow more direct treatment of soft tissue involved in movement. His clients have noticed a massive difference in their mobility and pain relief as a result.
An extremely important part of Simon’s job, in addition to massage, is looking after his clients’ skin. He has worked with numerous skin care providers in the past including AVEDA, DARPHIN and DERMALOGICA, becoming the first therapist in Scotland to be awarded the prestigious Advanced Diploma in skin care from the International Dermal Institute. Whilst he has worked with Dermalogica for many years he is now offering in addition, Glycolic, Salicylic and Alpha Hydrocy acid peels from MEDPEEL. These treatments include the use of Hyaluronic replenishing serums as well as Vitamin C anti-ageing serums.
Some of the problems clients have experienced that Simon has improved dramatically are: Teenage/Adult Acne, Sun damaged, Sensitised and Prematurely Aging skin as well as proper advice on shaving for men, showing them how to avoid razor burn, ingrown hairs and breakouts. Simon has helped numerous clients of all ages maximise their skin’s potential and provides a FREE skin consultation on request.
Simon’s hours are:
- Friday, 8 – 7
Pricing as follows:
- 30 MINS £35.00
- 45 MINS £50.00
- 60 MINS £60.00
- 90 MINS £85.00