Sports massage is a targeted, outcome-focused therapy that manipulates soft tissue (muscles, tendons, fascia) to improve recovery, correct imbalances, and enhance performance.

Unlike a relaxing massage, it uses deeper techniques like Trigger Point Therapy to address chronic pain and muscle dysfunction.

No, not at all. While beneficial for athletes, sports massage is highly effective for anyone experiencing chronic pain, tightness, or restricted movement due to poor posture, office work, or physically demanding jobs. It's therapy for muscle dysfunction, regardless of the cause.

Sessions with Gemma start from £30

It may involve some therapeutic discomfort when addressing deep muscle knots or trigger points, which clients often describe as a "good pain."

However, your therapist will always work within your comfortable pain threshold. The goal is release and relief, not suffering.

Your privacy and comfort are paramount. You will generally be asked to undress down to your underwear (or comfortable, loose-fitting shorts/sports bra for women). The therapist uses towels to cover all areas of your body that are not actively being worked on.

The frequency depends entirely on your goals and activity level:

Acute Issue/Injury: You might need weekly or bi-weekly sessions initially.

Maintenance: For general well-being, active people often benefit from a massage every 4–6 weeks.

Intense Training: Athletes in heavy training blocks may benefit from sessions every 1–3 weeks.

& then Gemma will recommend a plan based on your initial assessment.

Most people feel immediately lighter and relieved with an increased range of motion.

It is very common to feel some mild soreness or tenderness in the treated muscles for 24 to 48 hours - similar to post-exercise muscle soreness - it's also important to drink plenty of water to help flush out metabolic waste released during the massage.