FAQS

+ Your first appointment

It's best to wear casual, comfortable clothes that are easy to get on and off. During a massage clients will be down to underwear then covered with towels. Alternatively shorts and/or a vest top that you don’t mind getting lotion on can be worn and the massage can be carried out through clothes with some simple adjustments. You will be asked to fill out a health form prior to any treatment.

+ How many sessions will I need?

After your initial treatment your therapist will be able to determine if they are able to help you or not and then give you an estimate for your recovery. The average recommended amount of sessions spent with a client to get them back to fitness is 4. There is no maximum as different people need different healing times and some will need continual maintenance. However a maximum of 8 sessions is used to determine progress. If no change is seen or felt by the client by the end of eight sessions we will refer you to a professional we feel can better help you.

+ Treatment schedule: designed to suit you

Appointments can be made to suit your schedule, recommendations will be made by your therapist about how frequently you need to see them. At peek times appointments slots get full quickly so booking in advance avoids disappointment.

+ Is it going to hurt?

Sports Massage has gotten itself a bad reputation for being brutal. There will be times when it may feel uncomfortable, but you should not be in pain throughout the duration of your treatment. Your therapist will regularly check in with you to make sure everything is okay and that you are not in pain.

+ What Should I know post treatment?

Drink plenty of water!

The number one rule after a massage. During a one hour massage the body loses the same amount of fluid as during an hour and a half running.

Keeping the body hydrated also helps to assist the body's detoxification process. It is strongly advised to drink a full glass of water immediately after the treatment to avoid headaches that can be caused by the toxins released through the massage. And then to double your usual daily intake of fluid for the next 24-48 hours.

Avoid strenuous exercise! (unless pre-event)

After a sports massage your muscles, tendons and ligaments have been relaxed and often stretched. This leaves the muscles more vulnerable for the following 24 hours so physical activity is not advised and is carried out as your own risk.

Finally relaxing after a massage is beneficial to allow the body to use its energy for healing itself.

ICE, ICE, ICE!

If the treated area feels sore, hot or uncomfortable put some ice on it. This will reduce blood flow to the area cooling and reducing the sensation.

Avoid eating a heavy meal after treatment.

Try to keep the diet light while the body is using its energy for healing. Similar to not doing exercise, the less the body has to deal with the more efficiently it will repair itself.

Avoid applying further products to the skin.

Lotions, creams and products you usually use may react differently straight after a massage due to the skins heightened sensitivity. Waxing, shaving and other body treatments are not recommended for 24 hours after massage as they will more than likely hurt more due to increased blood flow and sensitivity.