STA218 ‘Women In Sports Therapy At Therapy Expo 2024’ with special guest Sonia Fierro

n Ep.218 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Sonia Fierro, Sports Therapist & Osteopath, and new host of the Women In Sports Therapy Podcast & Community.

During this hour, Sonia shares her insights into the challenges women face in sports therapy and the importance of community support. She delves into the aims of the Women in Sports Therapy (WIST) initiative, which seeks to create a supportive community for women in the field. Sonia considers the societal challenges women encounter, the need for more flexible scheduling, and the importance of empowering women to take their place in the industry. We explore the nuances of women’s experiences in sports therapy, the significance of confidence, and the steps needed to create a more inclusive environment.

Sonia Fierro at Therapy Expo – Day 1 (Nov 27th 2024)

• 10.15 – 10.40 in THE STA THERAPY UPDATE THEATRE
  ‘Women in Sports Therapy: Building a Stronger Community’
  – Sonia Fierro, Gemma Puzas, Christien Bird
• 11:05– 11:35  Theatre B
  ‘Empowering Pregnant and Post-partum Athletes: Debunking Myths and Optimising Recovery in the New Era of Exercise’
  -Sonia Fierro
• 12:20– 12:45  The STA Therapy Update Theatre
  ‘Empowering Pregnant and Post-partum Athletes: Q&A with Sonia Fierro’
  -Sonia Fierro
  
• 14:50– 15:35  Theatre C
  ‘Challenging Women’s Health Inequalities Within the Therapy Sector’
  – Sonia Fierro, Gemma Parry, Sarah Jones, Danielle Alebon