• It can be intense, but it should never feel unbearable. We work with your body, not against it. If you prefer a lighter approach, let us know—we adapt every session to your comfort level.

  • This depends on your training load and lifestyle. Many guests book every 2-4 weeks for maintenance, while others come in before or after big events.

  • It must be stressed that a sports massage on its own will not necessarily make you run faster, further, or significantly improve your personal best performance. However, it should be viewed as a practice to be balanced with your effective training, healthy nutrition, hydration, quality rest and effective recovery. Massage plays an integral role in allowing your body to better withstand the demands of training and increases your chances of remaining injury-free, so that you can achieve the consistency that leads to true improvements in training and performance.

    Check out our full journal piece on. how Sports Massage should be part of any marathon training plan

  • If you want this specific massage to work to its full potential, you should allow us to see the area to target. You might want to wear comfortable sports wear for your session to enable your therapist to do their best work. You therapist may also ask for you to undress to your lower underwear.

  • Yes, only a qualified sports massage therapist is trained to perform this specialised treatment. Our team will match your specific needs with the correct therapist. For invoicing your treatment, if there is a specific level of qualification you need please check with the team in-advance of your treatment.

  • Yes, sports massage can reduce post-workout soreness by increasing circulation and reducing inflammation. It’s a great tool for post-training recovery.

  • Sports massage utilises a variety of pressure, often more focused and deeper than conventional massage. It’s effective in speeding up an athlete’s recovery time, assists with sore muscles, and aids in injury prevention.

Sports therapy massage in our Marylebone & Shoreditch studios.

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    MASAJ Shoreditch

    The original home of MASAJ, in the heart of East London

  • MASAJ Marylebone

    Contemporary massage therapy in Central London

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