Sports Massage Therapy

what is sports massage?

Sports Massage is a very deep form of massage, which is extremely effective in treating muscular pain, tension and after injury.

A Sports Massage Therapist uses deep massage and a variety of techniques to help restore the muscles to good health and ultimately without pain.

what are the benefits?

Reduces recovery time during training
Improves flexibility
Helps prevent further injury

who is it useful for?

You don't have to be an athlete to benefit from Sports Massage. It is of course used to keep sports men and women active and continuing in their chosen sport. However it is also useful for anyone who suffers with muscular aches and pains.

This might be from:

overworking in the garden
sitting at a computer too long
having to spend any length of time on crutches
work related injuries
or simply from poor posture.

In fact poor posture is a major cause of muscle pain and stiffness.

what to expect during a consultation

During your initial consultation, the therapist will discuss with you your symptoms. They will also take a full medical history, before assessing your range of motion in the affected part. This will aid the therapist in deciding the most appropriate form of treatment.

They will then warm up the affected area with massage, before using a variety of techniques to aid recovery, stretch & increase range of movement. These might include:

Neuro Muscular Techniques (NMT) or trigger pointing
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) & Muscle Energy Technique (MET) stretches
Soft Tissue Release (STR)

when is it available?

Our therapists are available for Sports Massage in Blandford, Dorset here at Hambledon Health throughout the week, including some evenings.

Karen Donnelly LCCH RSHom ITEC

Karen Donnelly

I am the clinic owner and a qualified Homeopath, Sports Massage & Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, & Bio Resonance Practitioner .

I took over ownership of the clinic in July 2014 and since then it has undergone a complete refurbishment programme. It has now been totally transformed it into a modern, welcoming and comfortable clinic.

My mission is to provide a friendly holistic multi-disciplined healthcare centre, where people know they can come for good health advice and the highest standards in individual holistic care.

I also hold a Licentiate in Homeopathy, awarded by the Contemporary College of Homeopathy where I studied under Mike Bridger, one of the best known and most well respected homeopaths in the UK.

I have been using homeopathy for over 19 years following my son’s treatment of eczema as a baby. We had tried all of the usual creams and the next step was steroids, but I was not happy to go down that route. A friend recommended homeopathy, but I was skeptical and knew nothing about it at the time. However, she persuaded me to give it a go. He was given one pill and 24 hours later his eczema had completely disappeared, not even a hint of redness remained.

This was enough to convince me that homeopathy worked and I have since given up a career as an accountant as a result.

I am also registered and fully insured with the Society of Homeopaths.

In addition I have 19 years experience as a massage therapist offering a variety of treatments including sports massage, Swedish, Holistic and Manual Lymphatic Drainage..

Tanya Hunt

Tanya Hunt Bsc Hons Ost Med, ND, BSc Hons Psych

With a curiosity for all things connected to our human existence, I have spent many years studying the complexities of health and wellbeing. Combining studies in Psychology, Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Bodywork and Shamanism, my approach to wellbeing is multi-faceted and all encompassing.

I qualified as an Osteopath and Naturopath at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London in 2007. I took a sabbatical from the register over the past few years, during which time I travelled across India and East Asia whilst practising yoga and engaging in traditional healing methods. I also spent much of my time studying the ancient healing modality of Shamanism. To study this ancient art, I have been fortunate to spend many weeks with wisdom keepers, healers and Shamans from across the world, and trained with the Sacred Trust here in the UK for nearly 5 years.

I treat holistically and like to talk about the whole person who comes to have a session with me. Of course, if you would like to just sort a pain in the back or shoulder, we can do that too. But you can also bring along any element of your life that you would like addressed, be that related to your nutrition, mind, body or spirit. Your whole being is welcome, and there are many ways we can work together to help return your vitality and essence so you can walk your path with power and sovereignty.

Currently at Hambledon Health Clinic I am offering Sports Massage, Bodywork, Shamanic Healing and Shamanic Counselling. Please see the individual pages for more descriptions of these offerings. I am in the process of re-registering with the Osteopathic and Naturopathic governing bodies, and will be able to offer those sessions in the next few weeks and months.

I am registered with the Sports Massage Association and qualified and insured to practice the treatments offered.