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Sports Massage

Tissue work that moves the needle.

60 or 90 minutes. Focus area confirmed in pre-session assessment.

Sports MassageHands
Duration
0
min
Method
Myofascial
Walk-in
R780
per session
Member
R650
per session
What it does

Targeted manual therapy addresses the specific demands placed on athletic tissue — releasing adhesions, restoring range of motion and resetting the neuromuscular tone that accumulated loading disrupts.

Tissue work that moves the needle.

  • Breaks down fascial adhesions and cross-linked collagen
  • Restores full range of motion in restricted joints
  • Reduces perceived muscle fatigue and soreness
  • Activates parasympathetic nervous system response
  • Improves tissue extensibility before competition
The science

Myofascial release disrupts cross-linked collagen in chronically loaded fascia. Manual pressure on trigger points — hyperirritable foci in taut muscle bands — resets resting muscle tone by modulating mechanoreceptor signalling.

Who it's for
01

Athletes in training

Regular manual therapy prevents the accumulation of fascial restrictions and scar tissue that silently reduce range of motion over time.

02

Post-event recovery

48+ hours after heavy competition. Early post-event massage focuses on lymphatic drainage; later sessions address deeper adhesions.

03

Chronic tension and pain

Desk-bound work, repetitive sport, and high stress all create predictable tension patterns. Targeted manual therapy is among the most effective interventions available.

Session timeline
01
Assessment
Brief consultation. Training load, focus area, pain points, and movement limitations identified before hands touch tissue.
02
Warm-up
Effleurage and broad strokes. Tissue warmed, circulation increased, nervous system shifted toward parasympathetic.
03
Deep work
Targeted petrissage, myofascial release, and trigger point treatment. This is where the session earns its reputation.
04
Stretch integration
Assisted stretching to consolidate gained range of motion while the tissue is warm and receptive.
05
Integration
Soft effleurage to flush. You should feel thoroughly worked — not braced for impact, but done.
Book your session

Check availability
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From the journal

Sports Massage Benefits for Recovery & Performance

One of the most reliable tools for easing soreness and restoring readiness — and one persistent myth worth retiring.

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Frequently asked
Avoid heavy meals for 90 minutes before your session. Light eating is fine. Come hydrated.