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Sports Massage
Sports massage at SSL Massage Therapies is a targeted massage treatment for those suffering with pain, have a minor injury whereby sports massage would support their recovery or for those who prefer a sports massage for maintenance purposes. Whilst sports massage was initially developed with athletes in mind, the knowledge and skills it provides, has been found to be beneficial for others. Here at SSL Massage Therapies we treat people from a range of backgrounds including amateur athletes, manual workers to office workers and stay-at-home parents.
Michelle holds a Level 4 Active IQ qualification in Sports Massage Therapy. This more in-depth level of massage training equips Michelle with the knowledge and skills to screen, assess and treat more individuals and offer a more targeted meaningful approach rather than a generic treatment protocol (please note; a massage therapist cannot diagnose). From time to time, our assessments may indicate referral is needed to a health professional prior to us providing any hands-on treatment or whereby we feel alternative therapies may be of more benefit. If this is advised, it is with your best interests in mind and to ensure you receive the best possible care. Sports massage should not be used as a substitute to an appropriate medical assessment where indicated.
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We will use a variety of techniques during your treatment, as indicated by our assessments and professional judgement. This may include the use of traditional effleurage, petrissage and tapotement techniques along with neuromuscular techniques and/or soft tissue mobilisation. The belief that "more pain, more gain" in sports massage is a very outdated concept and with our ongoing training surrounding pain science, we understand how important it is to work within your levels of comfort. That doesn't mean we can't work "deeply" but that our to touch is meaningful and soothing.
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Our primary goal is always to enhance your wellness, to help you feel better, reduce your level of pain, optimise your movement and reduce the risk of re-occurrence of injuries and pain.​​
PRICE LIST
INITIAL ASSESSMENT & SPORTS MASSAGE
(for new clients or existing clients presenting with a new problem)
1 hour - £55
All clients are required to complete and sign a brief medical and consent to treatment form prior to every treatment, this is sent in your booking confirmation email. We will also get in contact to do a pre-treatment screen to ensure we are the right practitioner for you and your presenting problems. During your first consultation we will take some information about you, what you are wanting to achieve and history of your symptoms, problems and general lifestyle. We will assess you, this may include physical assessments and palpation of the muscles to direct our treatment approach. We will then discuss what we can do to try and help, agreeing a treatment plan. A thorough consultation ensures you receive the most effective treatment, once the assessments are completed and the treatment plan has been agreed, hands on treatment will commence. Aftercare advice will be provided verbally during the appointment and any exercises sent electronically.​
FOLLOW-UP SPORTS MASSAGE
1 hour - £55
45 minutes - £41
Suitable for follow-up appointments when we are treating the same problem as originally assessed or for ongoing maintenance sessions..
We will advice you on the length of time needed depending on your specific issue. Hot or Cold Stones may be incorporated into your treatment if we feel this would be of benefit to you. If this is something you may be interested in, please feel free to discuss it with us.
All clients are required to complete and sign a medical and consent to treatment form prior to every treatment, this is sent in your booking confirmation email. At your appointment we may re-assess you where indicated, provide sports massage treatment as agreed and any aftercare advice. Any exercises are sent electronically so that you can access descriptions and videos whenever and wherever you are.