An ex-professional footballer at Fulham FC and a keen golfer, Rob himself has first-hand experience of how soft tissue massage can benefit not only your sporting goals and potential, but also your overall wellbeing and energy levels. Rest assured that sports massage is not just for the professional athlete.
Our clients range from hairstylists and bricklayers, to taxi drivers and office workers. Relieving the everyday aches and pains caused by poor posture or repetitive strains can have a noticeably positive impact on your lifestyle. Following treatment, we can give advice on muscle strengthening or exercises, to aid your soft tissue dysfunction.
Our clients range from hairstylists and bricklayers, to taxi drivers and office workers. Relieving the everyday aches and pains caused by poor posture or repetitive strains can have a noticeably positive impact on your lifestyle. Following treatment, we can give advice on muscle strengthening or exercises, to aid your soft tissue dysfunction.
Services
Tailored soft tissue therapy services, run by Sports Massage Therapist and ex professional footballer Rob Watkins. ISRM/BTEC (Level 5) Professional Diploma in Clinical Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy, London School of Sports Massage. A keen golfer and sports fanatic, Rob re-trained as a Sports Massage Therapist on return from an 18-month residency in Australia.
Sports massage is a deep tissue massage designed to eliminate potential muscular dysfunctions. It works deep in the muscles, realigning the muscle fibres and connective tissue, while flushing away any toxins. It is a more dynamic form of massage compared to a remedial massage. Regular sessions will increase joint mobility and flexibility, and reduce the risk of injury during exercise.
First things first, what is fascia? Fascia is an internal connective tissue that wraps around muscles, bones, joints and organs, providing shape and support for the body. It has the appearance of a very thin spider web, connecting layers of muscle and surrounding all internal body tissues. Here is a video explaining further.
The skin is drawn upwards through suction in a cup, over a targeted area of the skin. The cup stays in place for 5 - 15 minutes and is then removed. This ancient form of alternative medicine treats localised pain, assists in the breakup and re-alignment of deep scar tissue, and softens tight muscles and knots.
Following treatment, I can give advice on muscle strengthening or stretching exercises, to ensure you get the maximum benefits from your treatment. Exercises can be tailored to fit around your lifestyle for your convenience. The purpose of stretching is to increase the length of a certain muscle or muscles.
Reviews (9)
Tim Hook
Aug 30, 2021
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Sapna Hassasing
Jan 06, 2021
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Rob is excellent all round. He has been patiently working with me to help resolve some longstanding pain in my lower back/right handside that I have developed. He explained things really well and was not afraid to recommend alternative strategies and therapists to help resolve my problem when we hit a plateau. He is very professional and I would highly recommend his services. In fact, I did recommend my sister see him when she had some neck and shoulder pain - she was also very pleased with her massage and the service that she received.
Dan Fryer
Sep 19, 2020
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P. Tye
Jul 31, 2020
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Rachel Wilson
Nov 04, 2019
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Malwina Szlek
Oct 14, 2019
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Lysander Bryant
Jul 21, 2019
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Visited Rob as was having problems with my hips and lower back. A thorough assessment and treatment soon freed them both up; really appreciative of the theory behind the stretches and isolation of the problem areas. Immensely happy with the results as well as the stretching suggestions. Recovery times, post sport, have improved dramatically. Would thoroughly recommend.
Nigel Jones
Jul 01, 2019
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Went to see Rob with a sore shoulder that had been bothering me for weeks. He inspired confidence right from the start and gave a superb (and very physical) deep tissue massage. My shoulder improved overnight to such an extent I almost forgot I had a problem. Nice surroundings too. Very impressed and will definitely use again.
Hayley Challis
Jun 12, 2018
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