Sports Massage
Sports Massage is used by athletes to optimize their training and event performance. It involves techniques to stretch, mobilize, revive and maintain the structures of the body placed under the intense demands of athletics. Most professional athletes receive sports massage as an essential component of their training, as it has been shown to:
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Decrease recovery time from workouts by assisting in the elimination of metabolic waste
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Decrease the chances of injuries by stretching muscles and mobilizing joints
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Decrease post-workout soreness
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Increase the flexibility and mobility of joints
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Help athletes with specific areas of difficulty in their bodies
Related Practitioners
Jake Farness
Registered Massage Therapist
Jake (he/him) graduated from Camosun Colleges’ RMT program in August 2022. Since then Jake has been busy staying up to date on evidence based practice techniques and continues to enhance his skills. Jake doesn’t conform to the “one size fits all” approach of massage.
Heather Thompson
Registered Massage Therapist
Heather Thompson (she/her) has been practicing as an RMT for over 20 years (since 2002) and continues to learn and advance her skills with post-graduate studies. She strives to approach each treatment with curiosity and to provide a safe space for each patient.