Sports Massage Therapy
Sports massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue which can relax, stretch or strengthen muscles. This is the perfect treatment if you are looking to enhance your sports performance, aid recovery or prevent injury.
£45 per hour
£45 per hour
Benefits
- Help enhance performance
- Supports the body to prepare for pre-event
- Reduces the chance of injury
- Promotes joint flexibility
- Perfect complimentary treatment for individuals accessing physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment
Sports Massage Therapy Service Options
maintenence sports massage
The most popular sports massage therapy is In a maintenance massage; I will address areas of dysfunction and can if required carry out a range of assessments including posture analysis and Range of Movement (ROM) to ensure the best treatment plan is in place for you.
Inter and Intra Event
Inter and Intra event massage aims to combine pre and post-massage by ensuring that the individual is prepared and focused for their next performance.
Pre Event Massage
Athletes competing in sporting events may choose to opt for a pre event massage to mentally prepare for speed and strength and to aid physiological preparation, massage can help with macro circulation making warm up more effective and minimises the onset of lactic acid reducing the risk of injury.
Post event Sports massage
Post-event massage helps aid mental and physiological recovery and repair; the massage will aim to reduce the production of cytokines and therefore inflammation to allow muscles to recover quicker and stimulate mitochondria – increasing glucose conversion in the muscle cells.
Dry Cupping
Dry cupping treatment is a traditional Chinese therapy that has been practised for more than 2,000 years. During Cupping treatment cups are placed and then suctioned onto the skin. The air inside the cup creates a vacuum that draws the skin and muscle upwards into the cup.
£45 per hour
£45 per hour
Benefits
- Increased range of motion
- Improved overall blood flow
- Reduce muscle tensions
- Promote cell repair
No, cupping should not cause any pain.
Yes, these marks are caused by blood being pulled into the targeted area and appear more where there are stagnant fluids. These marks are not bruises and will subside anywhere from a few hours to 10 days.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is perfect if you are looking to target musculoskeletal dysfunctions caused by repetitive movements leaving muscles feeling tense, sore and painful. This is a deep tissue full body massage and is ideal if you:
Maintain the same posture for long periods of time
Lift heavy objects
Stress the same muscles though repetition.
£45 per hour
£45 per hour
Benefits
- Helps to reduce muscle tensions, aches and pain
- Enhanced flexibility
- Encourages circulation and lymphatic flow
- Help maintain optimal health and wellbeing
- Helps to reduce stress and anxiety
Thai Aroma
Thai Aroma Massage is a wonderfully energising massage that combines the traditional Thai massage and passive stretches with the Western-style Swedish massage. Thai Aroma is performed on a massage bed using pre-blended Thai Aromatherapy oils.
£45 per hour
£45 per hour
Benefits
- Helps to reduce stiffness and improves flexibility
- Improves range of movement
- Helps to reduce stress and encourages relaxation
- Improves the circulatory system
- Stimulates lymphatic drainage
Hot Stones
Hot stone massage is a deeply relaxing therapy which combines the warmth of basalt stones and refreshing coolness of marble stones.
During a hot stone massage flat basalt stones are immersed in hot water and then placed onto key acupressure points of the body this is followed with massage applied with the hot stones.
If you are looking for complete bliss and relaxation this is the massage for you!
£55 per hour
£55 per hour
Benefits
- The application of hot and cold temperatures stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
- Improves skin tone
- Eases muscle pain and tension
- Aids deep relaxation
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time where we really stop and reflect on our health and wellbeing. A prenatal massage is one of the most beneficial gifts you can give to yourself or a Mum-to-be.
During the massage I will ensure your comfort by supporting baby with a pregnancy pillow and if needed the massage table can be reclined fully. The massage itself consists of long, slow, gentle strokes with occasional breaks for kneading away stresses and strains in tense areas.
£45 per hour
During the massage I will ensure your comfort by supporting baby with a pregnancy pillow and if needed the massage table can be reclined fully. The massage itself consists of long, slow, gentle strokes with occasional breaks for kneading away stresses and strains in tense areas.
£45 per hour
Benefits
- Helps relieve lower back pain
- Helps reduce swelling
- Helps to improve circulation
- Allows time to bond with your baby
- Aids relaxation
- If your midwife or doctor have advised you against it
- If you are in a high risk pregnancy category
- If you are less than 12 weeks pregnant
Indian Head – Back Neck & Shoulders
Indian head massage, also known as champissage targets areas that are most vulnerable to stress by using a variety of techniques focussing on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck, shoulders and arms; including circular massage strokes on your scalp, deep tissue work on your shoulders, and stretching the neck.
45 minute treatment £35
45 minute treatment £35
Benefits
- Helps to improve blood flow to the head and neck
- Help to relieve muscular tensions
- Promotes deep relaxation
- Helps to relieve eyestrain
- Create a feeling of balance and well-being
- Improve hair and scalp conditions
Thai Foot
Thai Foot Massage combines Chinese reflexology, Shiatsu and traditional Thai Massage techniques. It is a treatment of the feet and lower legs that involves hands on stretching and massage together with the use of a stick to stimulate the reflex points on the foot, each of which correspond to the internal organs of the body.
30 minutes treatment £30
30 minutes treatment £30
Benefits
- Improves circulation of blood and lymph flow
- Helps to reduce feelings of stress
- Reduces stiffness and improves flexibility and range of movement
- Lowers high blood pressure
faq's
At LC Body Therapy I endeavour to implement the most appropriate treatment programme for you. I do this by allowing for a consultation period prior to massage. This will allow us to explore your current lifestyle, occupation, any injuries, medical assessments, and treatments. I ensure confidentially at all times and adhere to guidance set out in The Data Protection Act 1998. I will gain your informed consent before starting treatments.
In the event that you have a caution or contraindication it may be that I defer your treatment and/or request that you to gain consent from your GP prior to treatment.
As a massage therapist I am not trained to diagnose medical conditions, signs or symptoms but can with your consent refer onto an appropriate professional (i.e., GP, physiotherapist or Chiropractor)
Allergies: Please do let your therapist know if you have any allergies so that we can ensure that the right massage medium is used for you.
As a massage therapist I am not trained to diagnose medical conditions, signs or symptoms but can with your consent refer onto an appropriate professional (i.e., GP, physiotherapist or Chiropractor)
Allergies: Please do let your therapist know if you have any allergies so that we can ensure that the right massage medium is used for you.
At LC Body Therapy I offer a highly professional service and aim to make you feel relaxed and at ease throughout your treatment; so that you benefit as much as possible, always feel comfortable to let me know during your treatment if you would like anything changed : the pressure, position, temperature, music or a pause for a sip of water.
Stay hydrated! Ensure you drink plenty of water before and after your massage.
- Reduce your caffeine and sugar intake
- Avoid alcohol and smoking
- Take time to relax and avoid exercise
Massage can affect everyone differently and whilst massage treatments have many benefits there are some more common side effects known as contra-actions these can include:
- Erythema (redness to the skin)
- Headache following treatment
- Increased fatigue
- Flu like symptoms
- Bruising
- Should you experience any of these effects please follow the after care advice and they should subside between 24-72 hours
