April Marques
ITEC Level 5 Sports Therapist & Reflexologist | Medical Acupuncture
April Marques is an experienced ITEC Level 5 Sports Therapist and Reflexologist at The Wellness Centre in St Helier, Jersey. She also holds a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture (Dry Needling) and has extensive additional training in sports massage, soft-tissue techniques, reflexology and complementary therapies.
Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, April has an international academic and professional background. Her career began in hospitality and tourism, where she worked with international hotel groups and gained experience as an Assistant Spa Manager in Jersey. It was through the hospitality and spa industry that her interest in massage therapy and wellbeing developed.
After moving to Jersey in 2015, April trained at Highlands College as a Swedish Massage Therapist before progressing to VTCT/ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage, achieving Distinction, and subsequently ITEC Level 5 Sports Therapy, achieving Merit.
Qualifications & Professional Registration
April’s qualifications include:
- ITEC Level 5 Sports Therapy – Merit
- VTCT/ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage – Distinction
- ITEC Level 3 Swedish Massage
- ITEC Level 3 Reflexology
- Diploma in Medical Acupuncture (Dry Needling)
- Diploma in Kinesiology Taping
- Diploma in Traditional Thai Massage – Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
- Diploma in Hot and Cold Stone Massage
- Diploma in Pregnancy and Labour Massage
- Diploma in Conception and Maternity Reflexology
- Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage for Pre- and Post-Surgery
- BSc (Hons) in Arts (French)
- MBA in Hotel and Tourism
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management
Areas of Clinical & Therapeutic Interest
April’s particular areas of interest include:
- Sports therapy and sports massage
- Musculoskeletal health
- Myofascial release
- Cupping therapy
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)
- Muscle testing
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
- Medical acupuncture and dry needling
- Kinesiology taping
- Reflexology
- Pregnancy and maternity massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Oncology massage
- Traditional Thai massage
Therapeutic Techniques & Approach
April uses a broad range of hands-on and therapeutic techniques, selecting and combining approaches according to each client’s individual needs and goals.
These include:
- Sports massage
- Myofascial release
- Soft-tissue techniques
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation
- Muscle Energy Technique
- Muscle testing
- Cupping therapy
- Kinesiology taping
- Medical acupuncture / dry needling
- Reflexology
- Traditional Thai massage
Continuing Professional Development
April has continued to develop her skills through specialist training in a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including:
- Pregnancy and Labour Massage
- Conception and Maternity Reflexology
- Lymphatic Drainage for Pre- and Post-Surgery
- Oncology Massage
- Cupping Therapy
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation
- Muscle Energy Technique
- Kinesiology Taping
- Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling
- Traditional Thai Massage
Her ongoing professional development allows her to provide a broad range of complementary approaches within her sports therapy and wellness practice.
Personalised Approach to Care
April believes that treatment should be tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
She takes time to understand each client’s lifestyle, activities, physical demands and personal goals before selecting the most appropriate techniques.
Her broad training in sports therapy, massage, reflexology and complementary therapies enables her to support clients looking for help with movement, recovery, muscular tension, physical activity and general wellbeing.
As part of the multidisciplinary team at The Wellness Centre, April can also work alongside chiropractors, physiotherapists and other therapists where appropriate.
Professional & International Experience
April was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and has an international academic and professional background.
She holds an MBA in Hotel and Tourism from Thailand and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management from Switzerland. Her hospitality career included working for international hotel groups and as an Assistant Spa Manager in Jersey.
Her experience in the hospitality and spa industry played an important role in developing her interest in massage, wellness and therapeutic care.
April also works remotely as a freelance translator, using her language skills in English, Thai and French, and has contributed wellbeing articles and newsletters to professional organisations including the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Association of Reflexologists.
Supporting Cancer Awareness & Complementary Care
April’s interest in supporting people affected by cancer is also informed by her own personal experience as a cancer survivor.
She is a member of the Cancer Advisory Patient Strategy Group (CAPS), contributing to work with Jersey health authorities around improving cancer services. She also volunteers with Macmillan Jersey, providing complementary therapies.
This involvement reflects April’s wider commitment to compassionate care, wellbeing and supporting people through different stages of their healthcare journey.
Life Outside the Clinic
April enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time outdoors. She particularly loves long walks and swimming in the sea, making Jersey’s beaches a favourite place to relax.
She also enjoys travelling with her husband, exploring new destinations and discovering new restaurants and different cuisines.
Her international background, love of travel and passion for wellbeing are all important parts of the person she brings to her work.
April at The Wellness Centre
April is an ITEC Level 5 Sports Therapist and Reflexologist at The Wellness Centre, Castle Quay, St Helier, Jersey.
With advanced training in sports therapy, sports massage, reflexology, medical acupuncture, dry needling, soft-tissue techniques and complementary therapies, April provides personalised treatments tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.
Her aim is to help clients support their physical wellbeing, movement, recovery and relaxation through professional, compassionate and individualised care.