About Zoe Macpherson - Myofascial Release Specialist

“Helping others is one of the greatest gifts you can give.”

Zoe is a highly experienced Myofascial Release Therapist, with a background in Sports and Remedial Massage therapy. She is a Restore Scar Specialist, having completed advanced training in both oncology and general scar therapy. She has a special interest in chronic pain, sports injuries and performance, cancer care, post natal care and women’s pelvic health, and children’s health and wellbeing.

Zoe has over two decades of experience in frontline healthcare. She worked for 12 years as a Registered Dietitian supporting adults and children undergoing cancer treatment and gastrointestinal surgery, and managing the services. She has presented and taught healthcare professionals both at international and national events. Her extensive background in anatomy and physiology allows her to provide an expert service to clients with a wide range of conditions and informs her work today.

Zoe is passionate about helping people to achieve optimal physical and mental wellbeing, and believes in the body’s innate self healing potential. Her own experience with chronic pain and sports injuries enables her to work sensitively with others experiencing symptoms from physical and emotional pain. She uses a variety of soft tissue techniques and breath education, to support the body to heal and return to optimal function.

Zoe first qualified as a holistic massage therapist in 2012. With a keen focus on competitive sports, she completed further training as a Level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage Practitioner (Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork) to support athletes with their rehabilitation and performance .

Her greatest passion is Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR). MFR therapy offers a unique approach for the symptoms of chronic conditions, both mental and physical, that other therapies have failed to touch. She is an advanced practitioner and offers MFR to both adults and children and specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation for women’s health conditions. With a background in children’s health, she offers treatment for children and young adults involved in sport or experiencing musculoskeletal dysfunction, such as Sever’s Disease and Osgood Schlatter Disease.

Zoe is a Restore Scar Work Specialist. She works with clients from 8 weeks post-surgery to advise and help them return to full function. She supports clients with long-term scars after cancer treatment and injuries, that may be causing restrictions in movement or ongoing discomfort.

Outside of the treatment room, Zoe competes and coaches ladies and children in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys all outdoor activities with her husband and son.

Professional training & Development

Myofascial Release & Scar Therapy

Fascia Research and Functional Integration – with Robert Schleip
Fascial Rehabilitation for Sport and Performance – Myofascial Release UK
Diploma in Self Myofascial Release Therapy for Groups & Individuals (Distinction) – Myofascial Release UK
Advanced Axial Skeleton MFR – Myofascial Release UK
Advanced Pelvic Health MFR – Myofascial Release UK
Myofascial Unwinding – Myofascial Release UK
Upper Body MFR – Myofascial Release UK
Lower Limb MFR – Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork
Myofascial Release for the Foot and Ankle – Myofascial Release UK
Integrated Myofascial Release Levels 1–3 – Myofascial Release UK
Restore Scar Therapy Practitioner Certification – RESTORE Scar Therapy
Oncology Specialist Scar Training – RESTORE Scar Therapy
Understanding Scars Advanced Theory – RESTORE Scar Therapy

Soft Tissue Therapy & Acupuncture

MTI Level 5 Diploma in Sports & Remedial Massage – Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork
MTI Diploma in Holistic Massage – Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork
MSK Dry Needling / Medical Acupuncture (Dip. MDN, updated 2023) – OMT Training
Core Elements Myofascial Dry Cupping – Core Elements
Kinesiology Taping (KT1/KT2) – Kinesiology UK

Clinical Nutrition & Pain Science