Understanding Sports Massage
Sports massage is a form of therapeutic bodywork that aims to improve movement, reduce tension, and support your body’s natural recovery process. Although it’s often associated with athletes, sports massage can benefit anyone — from sports professionals and regular gym-goers to those managing long-term conditions or simply looking to relieve everyday aches and pains.
This treatment focuses on the muscles, fascia, and connective tissues to release tightness, break down adhesions, and restore normal function. Sports massage can be used to prevent injury, support rehabilitation, and enhance both physical and mental wellbeing.
How I Can Help You
As an Advanced Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist, I offer tailored treatments designed around your individual needs, goals, and lifestyle. Each session is personalised — whether your aim is to ease pain, improve mobility, speed up recovery, or simply unwind and feel more relaxed. My goal is to help your body move better, recover faster, and feel its best.
Conditions I Work With
I regularly work with a wide range of conditions and symptoms, including but not limited to:
• Muscular Tension & Postural Imbalances
• Sports and Overuse Injuries
• Tension Headaches and Migraines
• Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain
• Joint Stiffness & Restricted Mobility
• Stress & Anxiety-Related Muscle Tightness
• Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances
• Arthritis and Degenerative Conditions
• Parkinson’s Disease & Other Neurological Conditions
• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
• General Fatigue and Muscle Soreness
What I Can Offer
Depending on your symptoms and what’s most relevant to you, I can provide a range of techniques and therapies, including:
• Hot Stone Massage
• Pregnancy Massage
• Cupping Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Assisted Stretching
• Deep and Soft Tissue Massage
• Specialist Tests & Injury Assessments
• Rehabilitation Stretches
• Aftercare Advice
• Personalised Treatment Plans
• Referrals, where necessary
How My Sessions Work
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to sports massage — every session is designed around you.
We’ll begin with a consultation to discuss your goals, symptoms, and reasons for seeking treatment. This may include a physical assessment to better understand how your body moves.
If you’re a new client, I’ll take a detailed medical history to ensure your treatment is both safe and effective. We’ll cover any relevant injuries, surgeries, diagnoses, or medications, so that every session is tailored to your individual needs.
My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a focus on comfort, effectiveness, and lasting results. Whether you need deep tissue work, relaxation therapy, or rehabilitation support, I’ll design a treatment plan that’s right for you.
After your massage, we’ll carry out a re-assessment and go through personalised aftercare advice, so you leave with practical ways to support your recovery and maintain progress between sessions.
If appropriate, I may also provide a referral or recommendation to another healthcare professional — such as a physiotherapist, chiropractor, or GP — to ensure you receive the most effective and well-rounded care for your needs. Working collaboratively with other specialists helps you get the best possible results from your treatment and long-term wellbeing.