Sports massage for the things you love to do
Support for training, recovery and staying active
Sports massage is not a particular technique or a test of how much pressure you can tolerate.
It is purposeful remedial massage adapted to where you are in your training, what your body is managing and what you need from the appointment.
At Myomasters, I mainly work with runners, cyclists, triathletes and people who train in the gym. Some are preparing for their first parkrun. Others are working towards a marathon, an ultra, a trail event, an Ironman, an Ultraman or the Stawell Gift.
Most are not professional athletes. They are people who want to keep doing something they love, with the people they love, for as long as they can.
What sports massage can support
Your needs may change across a training cycle. Sports massage may be useful to:
- prepare for an event or demanding training period
- support recovery after exercise or competition
- manage muscular discomfort and training-related stiffness
- adjust training around a setback
- maintain comfortable movement during regular training
- help you return to activity gradually
- provide practical support alongside your coach, physiotherapist, doctor or other health professional
Massage is not a substitute for diagnosis or medical care. If your symptoms suggest that another assessment is needed, I will explain that and recommend referral.
Treatment changes according to the day
There is no standard sports massage routine.
An appointment before an event may be lighter and more focused than treatment during a heavy training block. Work after an event may differ again, depending on how you are feeling and what you need to do next.
Treatment may include general massage, firmer pressure, movement, stretching, sustained contact or cupping. The technique is selected for a reason and adjusted according to your response.
You remain in control throughout the appointment. Pressure, position, area and technique can be changed at any time.
Experience that supports your goals
Over the years, I have worked with people preparing for their first parkrun, returning to exercise, training for marathons and ultras, and competing in events including trail races, Ironman, Ultraman and the Stawell Gift.
My professional work has also included massage for the Melbourne Vixens, Sydney Swifts, Sydney Bushrangers and the Harlem Globetrotters.
That range of experience helps me understand that every body, training cycle and sporting goal is different. Whether you are building confidence, managing a setback or preparing for a major event, treatment is shaped around what you are working towards and what you need on the day.
A practical part of your training support
Good sports massage is part of a broader picture.
Depending on your situation, we may discuss:
- your current training load
- recent changes in activity
- recovery between sessions
- movements that have become uncomfortable
- how to adjust treatment around an event
- when another practitioner should be involved
The aim is not to keep you booking indefinitely. It is to provide something useful, review whether it is helping and adapt the plan when your circumstances change.
Who is sports massage for?
Sports massage may suit you if you:
- run, cycle, swim or participate in triathlon
- train at the gym or take part in strength and conditioning
- play recreational or competitive sport
- are returning to activity after time away
- are preparing for an event
- are managing a training setback
- want support to remain active and comfortable
You do not need to be fast, competitive or highly experienced. You only need to have something you want to keep doing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be an athlete to book sports massage?
No. Sports massage is for anyone whose treatment needs relate to exercise, training or physical activity.
Is sports massage always firm or painful?
No. Treatment may be firm when that is useful, but pressure is adjusted to your goals, preferences and response. Pain is not proof that treatment is effective.
Should I book before or after an event?
Either may be appropriate. The best timing depends on the event, your training, your previous experience with massage and what you need from treatment. We can discuss this when you book.
Can sports massage help an injury?
Massage may support comfort and movement while you recover, but it does not diagnose injuries or replace appropriate medical or allied health care. It may form part of a broader team approach.
What should I book?
Book a remedial massage appointment and tell me what you are training for, what has changed and what you would like help with. I will adapt the appointment from there.
Keep doing what you love
Whether you are preparing for your first event or your hundredth, sports massage should serve your life outside the treatment room.
Tell me what you are working towards, what your body is dealing with and how you want to be treated.