Sports

Sports massage is designed for highly active people who participate in sports or physical activity.  Engaging in sports is unforgiving on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. 

​Sports massage can:

  • Enhance performance
  • Prolong a sports career
  • Prevent injury
  • Reduce pain and swelling in the body,
  • Increase flexibility
  • Dramatically improve recovery rates

Sports massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn, promoting the body’s natural immune function.

Pre-Event Sports Massage

  • The athlete will receive his/her massage 30 min- 2 hours before an event. 
  • Designed to prepare athletes for peak performance
  • Reduces muscle tension and improves circulation
  • Enhances flexibility and helps prevent injuries
  • Performed at a rapid pace to increase blood flow and ready muscles for activity

Post-Event Sports Massage

  • Aids in the physical recovery of the athlete’s body
  • Typically performed 30 minutes to 24 hours after competition
  • Decreases recovery time and reduces muscle swelling and edema
  • Provides a calming effect both physically and mentally
  • Ideal for athletes competing the next day or in back-to-back events
  • One of the most effective tools for post-performance recovery

Stretching

  • Recommended before and after athletic events
  • Elongates muscles and helps prevent acute injuries
  • Promotes blood flow, flexibility, and range of motion
  • Enhances balance, posture, and coordination
  • A well-designed stretching routine supports overall athletic performance and recovery