Now Available in Llangollen
Sports massage can be a game-changer for runners, triathletes, and anyone living an active lifestyle. It goes beyond relaxation — targeting the specific demands of your sport to support performance, recovery, and long-term movement health.
Whether you’re in the middle of a training block or recovering from a big event, sports massage helps to:
Ease muscular tension and soreness
Improve joint mobility and range of motion
Reduce fatigue and speed up recovery
Lower the risk of overuse injuries
Address imbalances linked to your biomechanics
Every session is tailored to your body and training needs. Before we get started, I can run a brief movement check or range of motion assessment to help identify what’s contributing to the issue. This allows me to focus the massage more effectively — and if needed, we can re-check range or tension afterwards to track improvements.
MORE THAN JUST MASSAGE
As part of your session, I may use techniques such as:
Soft tissue release
Trigger point therapy
Myofascial techniques
Assisted stretching or joint mobilisation
If needed, I can also provide Kinesiology Taping (K Tape) after your massage, to support posture, ease discomfort, or encourage better movement patterns between sessions. Just let me know you’re interested and I’ll include it where appropriate.
Full Body Assessment
What Happens…
In a full body assessment I will take your body through a range of movements, using evidence based research we can assess whether each movement is within range for a normal functioning body or look at obtaining a greater range for high performance.
Most of the tests are completed on a massage table, some you will need to sit down for and there are a few where you stand up. You will be barefoot for most of the tests, although some tests require trainers or running shoes.
Wearing leggings or shorts makes testing easier, I recommend a sports bra for women, and ideally a sports vest or t-shirt. One of the spine tests involve me looking at your back, so it is helpful if you’re happy to lift your top at the back ladies, or go topless for the men. If you’re really uncomfortable about that it’s fine, we can just leave that test out.
Once the tests have been completed i’ll provide you and your coach (if you have one) with the results and I’ll provide a 14 day plan to address any issues we uncover.
After Your Assessment
Prepare, Strengthen & Stabilise
Once we have completed your assessment I will provide an athlete focused report which summarises the findings. A Full Body Assessment includes a detailed clinical report, ideal for clinicians or athletes and coaches with a good understanding of anatomy.
I’ll explain what movements are being inhibited and I’ll give you a 14 day plan so we can get you moving correctly again. It can take longer than the 14 days but every individual body has a different start, history and will adapt differently but many clients see huge improvements once they complete that 14 day plan.
With a Full Body Assessment, you are invited back for a free retest between 14 and 21 days after. The retest is a good opportunity to see how much you have improved and we can outline plans to continue to improve function, range and symmetry further.