Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you practice your sports Massage Therapy?
I have a purpose built room in the garden. It is very tranquil and a lovely space in which to relax.
How much are the sports massage treatments?
You can request, 30 mins or 60 mins appointments. I prefer if possible to have an hour for the first appointment as I usually have a small amount of information to gather.
30 mins £40
60 mins £65
90 mins £100 ( temporarily suspended)
To make your payment you can either use the online booking system, make a transfer BACS payment Bank details can be supplied if needed. Cash can be paid on the day.
How do I book my appointment?
You can every easily check my availability using the integrated booking system. You can book and pay for your appointment here. You can also cancel and reschedule your appointment as long as it is outside 24 hr of your appoinment. I do operate a cancelation policy and if I you are not able to give 24 hrs notice to cancel, you will be charged the full cost of the treatment booked. If you would like to speak to me prior to your appointment, please either email or text and I will contact you as soon as I have finished my treatments for that day.
What if I need to cancel my appoitnment or reschedule it?
As long as you are within the 24 hour cancelation period you can use the scheduling tool that you used to make the appointment to login and reschedule or cancel the aqppointment. If you have not been able to give 24 hours notice to cancel the appointment you will be charged the full cost of the appointment.
Do I have to have an injury before I can have a treatment?
Sports massage is best utilised as a preventative approach to injury as oppose to waiting until you are injured. You can have treatment for a specific injury, but a regular sports massage could have prevented that injury happening in the first place.
What is the difference between a Sports Massage and a therapeutic beauty massage?
Deep tissue massage is often administered as a full body massage, rather than focusing on a specific area of the body. Sports massage, on the other hand, is a targeted massage approach that focuses on specific areas of the body that are in need of healing or relief.
What are the benefits of Sports Massage?
Increased joint range of motion (ROM)
Increased flexibility.
Increased sense of well-being.
Decreased muscle tension.
Decreased neurological activity, (nerves more relaxed)
Decreased muscle spasms.
Better sleep.
Can sports massage be painful?
It is not to say you won't feel pressure during a sports massage. While sports massages aren't typically supposed to hurt, you may experience some tenderness and discomfort, especially if I am working on an area that's already injured, sore, or tight.
How will I feel after a sports massage?
Your muscles may be a little sore afterwards, especially the first time as they may not be used to being massaged. Sports Massage can release toxins stored in your muscles into your bloodstream, and it is not uncommon for clients who do not drink plenty of water to feel a slight headache or very thirsty later that day. With 24-48 hours you should really start to notice a difference.
How often should I have a sports massage?
Most elite athletes get at least one massage per week. For most amateur athletes who still take their sport and training seriously or regular gym-goers, once a week to once a fortnight is recommended. For most people who do regular light exercise once every two, three or four weeks is usually sufficient.