With a lifelong sporting background, Gemma gained her BSc. (HONS) in Sport and Exercise Science, at the University of Gloucestershire and went on to complete a two year Complementary Therapy Course, including Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, On-site Massage and Reflexology Diplomas, to name a few. This, Gemma followed immediately with a Sports Massage Therapy Diploma and Advanced Massage Techniques qualification, gained in Cardiff. Furthering her repertoire of myofascial manipulation skills annually with Hopi Ear Candling (Thermo-auricular Therapy), Pregnancy Massage, Specific Stretch skills, The Bowen Technique, Neck Release and various other myofascial release skills to date.

Since qualifying, Gemma has operated on a self-employed basis since 2003, from her clinical base of PURE THERAPY and operated within a thriving local Chiropractic Clinic in Cheltenham Spa from 2006-2013. Her career has also included operating in the Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff areas, as well as working within the interdisciplinary team of a national squad.

Gemma's knowledge is enhanced having personal understanding of a variety of sports, from being both an elite performer and strict exerciser. Her love of playing hockey and her professional skill level led to her work with the Welsh National Hockey Squad as their Sports Massage Practitioner for the 2006 & 2007 International Seasons. Gemma also played weekly for Cheltenham Hockey Club for ten years from 2000-2010, with five of those years spent as captain. During this period and since she has developed links with many local sports teams, including Cheltenham Town F.C., Cheltenham Rugby Club, Worcester Rugby Club, Gloucester Rugby Club, Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club, Almost Athletes Running Club and various local/regional Squash Clubs. Gemma continues to work alongside various medical practitioners such as Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Sports Coaches, Sports Psychologists, Sports Nutritionalists, Dieticians, Fitness Trainers, Personal Trainers, Pilates Instructors and fellow Aromatherapists, Reflexologists and Sports Massage Practitioners.

Gemma has a personal understanding of the physiological, psychological and biomechanical strains placed upon the human body, from not only her medical training, but from having participated to a high level in sports such as hockey, netball, trampolining and Athletics. Gemma continues to pursue personal passions for all things sporting, but with specific interest in thrice-weekly Pilates, twice weekly swim sessions, mountain biking, walking and skiing. In addition, Gemma previously studied classical ballet, modern dance and tap dance for approximately fifteen years. To the more personal side of her life, Gemma lives near Cheltenham Spa with her husband, two daughters, two cats and dog and has a keen interest in gardening, travelling, reading, music and watching all sports.

All of these sporting and personal skills enable her to have both a clinical and personal approach when dealing with the variety of needs experienced by her clients.