Sports Massage · Exeter
Sports massage from hands that know what they're feeling for
Recovery, performance and stubborn tension, from a Level 4 qualified therapist who is also a Chartered Physiotherapist. Not a spa treatment: a proper working massage with a purpose.
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Who It's For
Not just for athletes
Sports massage is for anyone whose body works hard, whether that's marathon training or a week at a desk with your shoulders up round your ears.
People book with me for three main reasons. To recover: easing heavy legs and tight muscles between training sessions. To keep going: staying on top of the niggles before they turn into injuries that stop you. And to switch off the tension that builds up in necks, shoulders and backs from work, stress and life.
Whichever you are, you don't need to justify it. If your muscles feel like they need attention, they probably do.
The Difference
Massage from a physiotherapist's hands
Any good sports massage therapist can work on tight muscles. The difference here is what's behind the hands: a Chartered Physiotherapist who treats professional footballers, and who knows the difference between tightness that needs working out and tightness that's protecting a problem.
If I find something during your massage that needs proper attention, I won't just keep rubbing it and hope. I'll tell you what I think it is and what to do about it. Sometimes that means a physio assessment; more often it just means a tweak to your training or a couple of exercises.
Which Session
45 minutes or an hour?
45 minutes
£50
Right for one area worked properly: legs after a heavy training block, or neck and shoulders that have had a long week.
One hour
£65
Time for a full-body reset, or for two areas that both need real attention.
If you're not sure, book the 45 and tell me what's going on. I'll always tell you honestly if you'd get more from the longer session next time.
"I've visited DB Physio for several issues, and she has consistently provided excellent care, including effective massage treatments and tailored exercise plans."
Han P."She was really supportive, knowledgeable and was able to deliver effective treatment and massage that I really benefitted from."
Chris O.A Note From Me
Your body puts up with a lot. An hour on the table every few weeks is one of the cheapest, simplest ways to look after it, and you'll feel the difference the moment you stand up.
Danni
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist · Chartered Physiotherapist
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FAQ
Sports massage questions people ask
What's the difference between sports massage and deep tissue massage?
The pressure can be similar, but the purpose is different. Deep tissue massage is general relaxation and release; sports massage is targeted work with a goal, whether that's recovery, preparing for an event, or dealing with a specific tight or restricted area.
How often should I get a sports massage?
It depends on how hard you train and how your body responds. People in heavy training often come every two to four weeks; others book as and when tension builds. There's no contract and no plan to sign up to; come when your body tells you.
Does sports massage hurt?
It can be firm, and some spots will be tender, but painful doesn't mean better. We work at a pressure that's effective and tolerable, and you're in control the whole way through.
Do I need to be sporty to book a sports massage?
Not at all. Desk tension, manual work and everyday stiffness respond just as well as training fatigue. A good portion of the people on my table aren't training for anything.