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Madison Wood MSST

Sports and Exercise Therapist

Helping people recover, rebuild and get back to doing what they love.

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MSST · Enhanced DBS

  • BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy
  • Member of The Society of Sports Therapists
  • Lead Sports Therapist, Saracens
  • Pitchside trauma trained (ITMMiF)

The story so far

My journey

From the gym floor to the treatment room.

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  1. Growing up

    Dance and gymnastics

    Where it started

    I grew up in dance and competitive gymnastics. Picking up injuries of my own made me curious about how the body recovers, and that curiosity is what led me to sports therapy.

  2. Leeds Beckett University

    BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

    Started a three-year BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Therapy at Leeds Beckett University.

  3. Placements

    University clinic and Holly Vigars Sports Therapy

    Hands-on clinical experience alongside my degree.

    • University sports therapy clinic Second and third year, 2024 to 2026
    • Holly Vigars Sports Therapy, Wakefield October to December 2025

  4. Placement at Sandal RUFC

    Sandal Rugby Union Football Club

    A pitchside placement at Sandal RUFC from January to April 2026, in the final months of my degree.

  5. Graduated

    BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

    Graduated from Leeds Beckett University in July 2026 with a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Therapy.

    Madison at her Leeds Beckett graduation

  6. Lead Sports Therapist

    Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men)

    My placement led to the lead role. I started in pre-season in July 2026 as a qualified sports therapist, and now look after Saracens, Sandal RUFC’s senior men’s side, at training sessions and Saturday match days.

    Madison pitchside at Sandal RUFC on match day

  7. Holly Vigars Sports Therapy

    Started as a therapist, and launched MPW Sports Therapy

    Started as a Sports and Exercise Therapist at Holly Vigars Sports Therapy, where I did my placement. I also launched MPW Sports Therapy, my own brand, ready for the future.

    Joined the clinic where I did my placement as a Sports and Exercise Therapist, and launched my own brand.

  8. Now

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    Where to find me and how to book

    Whether you are managing an injury, recovering from training or want to move better, I will build a plan around you and your goals.

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Madison at her Leeds Beckett graduation

About me

Helping you get back to what you love

I grew up in dance and competitive gymnastics. My own injuries got me interested in how the body recovers, and that interest is what led me to sports therapy.

I graduated from Leeds Beckett University in July 2026 with a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Therapy, and I also work pitchside in rugby.

How I work

Every treatment starts with you: what is going on, what you want to get back to, and what your goals are. Whether you are managing an injury, recovering from training or looking after your recovery, I will plan your sessions around your needs.

Supporting you at every stage.

Experience and skills

What I do

Treatment for injuries, recovery and performance, in the clinic and pitchside.

  • Sports and deep tissue massage to ease tightness, help recovery and keep you moving well.

    What it is
    Hands-on massage of your muscles and soft tissue. I adjust the pressure to what you need, from lighter soft tissue work through to deep tissue massage.
    Who it helps
    Whether it is tightness from work and day-to-day life or from sport and training, massage can help ease it and keep you moving well.
    What to expect
    We start with a quick chat about how you feel and what you have been doing, then I work on the areas that need it, checking the pressure with you as we go.
    • 1 hr · £40
    • 30 min · £30
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  • A full assessment to find out what is going on, so treatment is built around the actual problem.

    What it is
    An hour to look properly at what is going on: how it started, how it feels and how you move.
    Who it helps
    Whether an injury or a niggle came from sport and training, from work or from everyday life, an assessment helps you understand what is going on and what to do next.
    What to expect
    I ask about your history, watch how you move and assess the area, then explain what I find and talk you through a plan that suits your goals.
    • 1 hr · £60
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  • Follow-up treatment and exercise to rebuild strength and confidence after an injury.

    What it is
    Follow-up sessions after your assessment, combining hands-on treatment with exercises to rebuild strength and movement.
    Who it helps
    Whether you are getting back to sport and training, to work or to everyday life after an injury, we go at a pace that suits you.
    What to expect
    We review how things have gone since last time, adjust your exercises and add treatment where it helps, so each session builds on the last.
    • 1 hr · £45
    • 30 min · £35
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  • Taping to support muscles and joints while you train, play or recover.

    What it is
    Stretchy tape applied to support muscles and joints while you move.
    Who it helps
    For some extra support while you recover, whether that is for sport and training, for work or for everyday life.
    What to expect
    Taping is not booked on its own: ask about it when you book an assessment or treatment and we can include it.
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  • Cryo ice therapy sessions for the shoulder and the knee.

    What it is
    Cryo ice therapy: cold treatment targeted at the shoulder or the knee.
    Who it helps
    For sore or hard-working shoulders and knees, whether that comes from sport and training, from work or from everyday life.
    What to expect
    A session focused on either the shoulder or the knee. Choose the one you need when you book on Fresha.
    • Shoulder 1 hr · £25
    • Knee 1 hr · £25
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  • Training sessions and match days as Lead Sports Therapist for Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men).

    What it is
    Pitchside first response, trauma care and concussion assessment, plus strapping, taping and treatment to keep players available.
    Who it helps
    Teams that need a qualified sports therapist on hand at training sessions and on match days.
    What to expect
    I am Lead Sports Therapist for Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men), covering training sessions and Saturday match days, and I hold Level 4 ITMMiF and England Rugby Headcase training.
    Clubs and teams: get in touch

Experience

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  1. From October 2026

    Sports and Exercise Therapist

    Holly Vigars Sports Therapy, Wakefield

  2. From July 2026

    Lead Sports Therapist

    Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men)

    Training sessions and Saturday match days in season.

  3. January to April 2026

    Placement

    Sandal RUFC

    Pitchside placement in the final months of my degree, which led to the lead role.

  4. October to December 2025

    Placement

    Holly Vigars Sports Therapy, Wakefield

  5. 2024 to 2026

    Clinical experience

    University sports therapy clinic, Leeds Beckett

    Second and third year.

Sport

Pitchside at Sandal RUFC

Lead Sports Therapist, Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men).

From placement to lead role

I joined Sandal RUFC on placement in January 2026, in the final months of my degree, and stayed until April.

The placement led to the lead role. I started in pre-season in July 2026 as a qualified sports therapist, and now look after Saracens, the club’s senior men’s side.

Role
Lead Sports Therapist
Team
Saracens (senior men)
Since
Pre-season, July 2026
Cover
Training sessions and Saturday match days in season
Trauma care
Level 4 ITMMiF (Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football), May 2026
Concussion
England Rugby Headcase Concussion Awareness: First Aiders
Checks
Enhanced DBS checked

I’m responsible for the squad’s injury care across training and match days: pitchside first response and trauma care, concussion assessment and return-to-play, strapping and taping, and treatment and rehab to keep players available through the season.

Madison pitchside at Sandal RUFC on match day

Qualifications

Qualified and covered

  • BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

    Leeds Beckett University, 2026

  • Member of The Society of Sports Therapists

    MSST

  • Fully insured

    Medical malpractice and public liability, through The Society of Sports Therapists

  • Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF)

    Level 4, England Football Learning / RCSEd, May 2026

  • Sports Trauma Management Qualification

    2025

  • First Aid at Work

    2024

  • Headcase Concussion Awareness: First Aiders

    England Rugby, September 2026

  • Introduction to Safeguarding

    England Rugby, September 2026

  • Enhanced DBS checked

    Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Work with me

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I see clients at Holly Vigars Sports Therapy in Wakefield. Sessions are booked online through Fresha.

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Where I practise

Holly Vigars Sports Therapy

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Holly Vigars Sports Therapy   5.0 on Fresha  54 reviews

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32A Barnsley Road
Belle Isle, Wakefield
WF1 5NN
Monday
10am to 8pm
Wednesday
2pm to 8pm
Friday
10am to 8pm

Parking available

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Treatments and prices
TreatmentTimePrice
Sports Massage 1 hr £40
Sports Massage 30 min £30
Initial Injury Assessment 1 hr £60
Follow-up Treatment 1 hr £45
Follow-up Treatment 30 min £35
Cryo Ice Therapy: Shoulder 1 hr £25
Cryo Ice Therapy: Knee 1 hr £25

Prices and availability are shown on Fresha when you book.

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Contact

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Questions about treatment, or a club or employer looking for a sports therapist? Send me a message.