Cara Agates

Sports Therapy & Performance Training

Cara Agates brings a wealth of experience in sports therapy, rehabilitation, and personal training to Poseidon Performance. A Dartmouth local and active member of the town’s gig rowing club, she understands the demands of an active lifestyle and the importance of injury prevention, recovery, and optimal performance.

Currently studying a BSc in Sports Therapy at Exeter and advanced qualifications in strength and conditioning, sports massage, and personal training, Cara has worked extensively with athletes across various disciplines. From pitch-side first aid for Brixham Rugby Club’s 1st team to supporting Exeter University’s rugby academy, she has a proven track record in rehabilitation and performance coaching.

Through her own business, The Fit Bee, she has spent the past eight years delivering tailored training and recovery programs, helping clients—from everyday fitness enthusiasts to competitive athletes—recover from injuries, improve strength, and achieve their performance goals.

Passionate, highly skilled, and deeply committed to her clients, Cara is an invaluable part of the Poseidon Performance team, bringing expert rehabilitation, movement coaching, and sports therapy techniques to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best.

Specialisations:

  • Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation – Injury prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies

  • Strength & Conditioning – Performance optimisation and return-to-play programs

  • Sports Massage & Manual Therapy – Soft tissue release, RockTape application, and dry cupping

  • Injury Prevention & Movement Correction – Enhancing mobility, stability, and biomechanics

  • Athlete Support – Experience with rugby players, rowers, and endurance athletes

  • Gig Rowing Performance & Injury Management – Tailored support for rowers and water sports athletes

Professional Qualifications

  • BSc Sports Therapy

  • Advanced Strength & Conditioning (Mapped with UKSCA competencies)

Level 3 Qualifications:

  • Sports Massage Therapy

  • Personal Training

  • Exercise on Referral

  • Outdoor Fitness

Level 2 Qualifications:

  • Gym Instructing

  • Coaching (Sport & Physical Activity)

  • Coaching Circuit Training

  • Boxing Coach

  • Children’s Fitness

  • Nutrition

  • Exercise to Music

Specialist Certifications:

  • RockTape (Level 1 & Advanced)

  • Dry Cupping