Apphia Felix

About Apphia

Apphia is a Level 5 qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, having trained at the London School of Sports Massage. She will be joining Active Health Clinics in Maidenhead from mid-June.

After spending the past seven years working in the corporate sector, Apphia made a purposeful career change to return to her roots in healthcare, sport, and science. This transition reflects a strong desire to work more practically with people and make a meaningful difference to their day-to-day wellbeing.

Apphia has always been fascinated by how the body works and how pain in one area can often be influenced by factors elsewhere in the body. Through her training and clinical work, she has developed a clear understanding of the interconnected nature of the musculoskeletal system, allowing her to approach treatment with both curiosity and care.

Her core focus is always to understand the individual needs of each patient, recognising that no two people or pain presentations are the same. Apphia works collaboratively with patients and other practitioners within the clinic to help people return to the activities that bring enjoyment, confidence, and quality back into their lives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy
  London School of Sports Massage (LSSM)

Treatment Philosophy / Approach to Care

Apphia takes a holistic, patient-centred approach to treatment, guided by the biopsychosocial model in how she understands pain and dysfunction. She believes that no one understands their pain better than the patient themselves. By working closely with you, Apphia aims to identify not only where symptoms are felt, but the underlying contributors that may be driving them.

Her treatments focus on listening, education, and collaboration supporting patients to feel informed, empowered, and confident throughout their recovery. Where appropriate, she works alongside other practitioners within the clinic to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Apphia regularly helps patients experiencing:

• Lower back pain
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Sciatica
• Sports-related injuries
• Postural dysfunction
• Headaches and tension-related pain
• Joint and muscle pain
• General musculoskeletal conditions

Treatment Techniques

• Advanced sports massage and soft tissue therapy
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
• Fascial manipulation
• Joint articulation and mobilisation

Outside the Clinic

Outside of practice, Apphia enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle. She is particularly passionate about salsa and Latin dancing and has recently caught the long-distance running bug. She is currently building her mileage with the goal of completing a half marathon later this year and hopefully her first marathon in 2027.

Apphia also values spending quality time with friends and family, often enjoying opportunities to travel internationally visiting friends and family in the Caribbean, recharging in the beautiful sunshine!