Martin Rouen – PhD DO DN DBM MBA Bsc Ost Dip OA MAcS Tac (Dip) LSSM MISRM
So, who am I and what do I do? I would describe myself as a Muscle and Joint Pain Specialist. I use a combination of Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage, Spinal Manipulation / Mobilisation, Orthopaedic Acupuncture, Osteopathic Techniques and Naprapathy to treat pain in the body.
I have studied at the National University of Medical Sciences, in Madrid and Florida. I have a PhD in Osteopathic Clinical Rehabilitation, a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) a Doctor of Naprapathy (DN), a Doctor of Botanical Medicine (DBM) and a Bsc in Osteopathy.
An interest in Tai Chi led to my exploration of other studies, including studying acupuncture at the College of Chinese Medicine. I can now provide acupuncture and Tuina (Chinese massage therapy) as well as more Western-based treatments, such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release and various muscle energy techniques such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Reciprocal Inhibition (RI).
I was lucky enough to have studied under Mel Cash at the London School of Sport and Remedial Massage, and qualified as a Soft Tissue Therapist in 2014.
My interest in biomechanics and physical therapy originates from being a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) in the Army in the early nineties. Whilst I am not as physically fit as I was whilst I was being paid to jump out of aircraft, I like to think that the training and experience that I gained has stood me in good stead and I am still passionate about relieving peoples pain so that they can be the best version of themselves.
I have learnt that properly prepared sports people will perform to a far higher standard, and benefit from post-event therapy, which can significantly speed up their recovery time. This has certainly been the case when treating a number of elite athletes, including working with Harlequins Amateurs RFC in St Mary’s ‘up country’ in the past.
Whether you’re an athlete, sports person or spectator, I don’t believe that you should live with pain unnecessarily, so I endeavour to help relieve pain as much as possible through a combination of various techniques. I’ve treated people aged from a two week old premature baby, to a 95 year old, so most people come into my range.
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy sailing my boat (when I’m not fixing it), in the Falmouth area.