Our highly-trained massage and sports therapists are experienced in a range of different techniques. Here’s an overview of some of the massage therapies we offer at our Fulham, Marylebone and Richmond & Kew clinics.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is not limited to elite sports people. Anyone who partakes in sport or has a manual job would benefit from a sports massage. This form of massage is a deeper tissue massage generally associated with the prevention and treatment of strains, sprains and injury.

Soft tissue massage involves employing a variety of techniques to mobilise the soft tissues of the body. These tissues include muscle, ligaments, tendons, fascia and the connective tissue around joints. There are several different techniques employed in soft tissue massage - which one your therapist uses will depend on how they wish to affect the tissue.

We can treat generalised aches and pains, working alongside your chiropractic care; general, acute and chronic back pain (not from accident or injury); uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (not from accident, e.g. whiplash); circulatory problems; sciatica; muscle problems; fibromyalgia; rheumatic pain; minor sports injuries and tensions.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).

While some of the strokes may feel the same as those used in Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage is unique in the sense that it is used to dissipate scar tissue and physically break down muscle “knots” or adhesions – bands of painful, rigid tissue – that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, a limited range of motion, and inflammation. Some light bruising is also a possible side effect of deep tissue massage.

Scar Tissue Release Technique

The scar tissue release technique is a unique treatment using hands-on movements to normalise scarring, which gives permanent results. It is an effective method of reducing the symptoms associated with recent or long-term scars. This can be used for a number of different scars including:

• Post surgical scars

• Traumatic injury

• Muscle injury

• Spinal scars

• Hysterectomy scars

• Caesarian scars

• Head wound scars

• Mastectomy scars

• Amputation scars

• Underlying scar tissue from laparoscopic surgery

The practitioner lightly manipulates the scar tissue to help separate the tissue strands to free any trapped nerve endings, re-supply blood circulation, and improve lymph drainage. This technique can be used on old or new scars but the client must wait until all healing has been completed on both the skin’s surface and underneath before the technique can be performed. This high quality technique requires a level of training which is undertaken by healthcare professionals.

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is a gentle form of massage with the aim of relaxing the whole body. The massage therapist will do a combination of kneading, rolling, vibration, percussive, and tapping movements across the neck, back, arms and legs to release muscle tension. The longer and softer strokes are what sets Swedish massage apart from other types of massage, and the lighter pressure ensures a deeply relaxing experience.