Sports Recovery Massage for Everyone.
Come As You Are
Who am I? & What Can I Do For You?
Hi, I’m Anita. Sports massage therapist, lifelong lover of active movement, and firm believer that feeling good in your body matters.
I’m here to help active bodies and busy minds feel their best. Whether you’re training hard, getting back to something you love, carrying a few too many niggles, or simply feeling like your body could do with a bit of attention.
My approach is practical, individual and never one size fits all. I'll assess what’s contributing to your tension or discomfort, work with your body rather than against it, and tailor each treatment to what you actually need and wish to achieve.
My passion is sports recovery and helping active people keep doing the things they love, consistently. You absolutely don’t need to be a serious athlete to benefit from massage. Your activities might be running, cycling, weight training, martial arts, netball, walking the dog or simply navigating a busy stressful week!
Expect a friendly, down to earth approach, a calm space and no judgement. Just somewhere you can switch off, feel supported and get the treatment that’s right for you.
Services
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30 min · Targeted Massage · £30
Short on time, big on focus. Thirty minutes on one or two areas that need some love, like your neck, shoulders or calves.
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60 min · Massage & Sports Recovery · £52
My most popular treatment. A full hour to work properly on what's bothering you and leave you feeling like yourself again.
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90 min · Full Body Massage & Sports Recovery · £75
The full works. Ninety unhurried minutes for a head-to-toe treatment, or time to really dig into several areas.
What I do…
RECOVER. Training, racing, events, heavy legs, tired bodies.
MOVE & FEEL BETTER. Tension, muscular discomfort, recurring niggles, restricted movement.
UNWIND. Busy minds, stressed bodies, desk/drive/travel tension and simply needing some time to switch off.
MAINTAIN. Regular treatment to support your body and keep you doing what you love, consistently.
Testimonials
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George
"As someone who's had spinal surgery, I'm always careful about who treats me, but Anita quickly put me at ease. Her tailored treatment plan improved my movement, kept me running, and has me feeling strong and confident in my body."
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Rebecca
"As a typical type A person, I rarely ask for help, but aches and pains were affecting my day-to-day life. I left feeling like I was floating, with my stresses melted away. Do your body and mind a favour and book in!"
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Paul
"I came to Anita with glute pain after finding out the hard way that I wasn't as strong as I thought I was with an atlas sandbag! She pinpointed my tightness and imbalances and got me back to lifting very quickly."
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Karl
"Anita explains what she's doing throughout, and teaches you about your muscles, what might be causing your discomfort, and how to support your recovery. Professional, knowledgeable and excellent at what she does."
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Kerrina
"At 53, I'm working my way back into long-distance running, and Anita has become an essential partner in my training. Her professional yet warm nature puts you at ease immediately, and I'm already seeing real progress."
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Susie
"Anita treated me over several weeks for my shoulder, hip and a hamstring tendinopathy. Her attention to detail was meticulous, and her warm manner instantly created a feeling of ease and calm."
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Josh
"After many years working in hospitality, my body and posture weren't exactly perfect, but at 40, I now feel great again! Anita's follow-ups, simple exercises and new routines have made a huge difference."
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Nick
"You couldn't ask for a friendlier or more accommodating therapist than Anita. She's passionate about getting to the root of an injury, and tailors her work to each person with complete understanding and grace."
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Amy
"Anita is so kind and warm, and she immediately makes you feel comfortable and at ease. She's curious about your individual needs and tailors each treatment to you. I always leave feeling lighter, cared for and refreshed."
Ask Anita
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Honestly? It feels a bit like coming full circle.
I've always been active, intrigued by the body and naturally curious about how to help people feel better, giving back to others in a purposeful way. I've also had a long history with massage myself, and I know how much the right treatment can change how you feel, both physically and mentally.
I love the puzzle of figuring out what a body might need (solutions!), and I'm fascinated by how closely our physical and emotional wellbeing are connected. Massage brings all of those things together rather beautifully.
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Road cycling. Road cycling. Road cycling.
Don't get me started on bikes: the adventures, the snacks, the ridiculous distances, and the brilliant people I get to ride with. Cycling is my space to switch off, clear my head and fill my soul, and I take a slightly unreasonable amount of pride in battering my legs over some chunky distances.
Close behind are weight training, Pilates, yoga, hiking and softball.
But secretly? If someone offered me the chance to go skydiving, water skiing and race top-fuel dragsters daily, I'd be there in a heartbeat. Apparently I like a bit of adrenaline…
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The mental health benefits, without a doubt. Endorphins are REAL!
I love feeling strong, pushing myself, and that brilliant sense of achievement when you realise you've done something you weren't sure you could. I equally love the camaraderie. There's something pretty special about being around people who share a love of moving, whatever the sport.
Ultimately, though, it's about feeling good, staying fit and healthy, and being able to keep doing the things I love.
Getting older? Yes. Slowing down? No. Growing up? Jury's still out.
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"No pain, no gain." Absolutely not. Cringe.
I'm not here to see how much discomfort you can tolerate, or to prove how deep I can get into a muscle. More pressure doesn't mean a better treatment, and I'm definitely not going to spend an hour aggressively attacking the bit that hurts just because it's the bit that hurts. Chasing the pain is rule 101 of what I don't do.
I also won't:
tell you I can fix you (you're not broken!)
promise that one treatment will solve everything
confidently announce that I've found the problem
Bodies are complicated, and there's usually more going on than one tight muscle or one sore spot. It's all interconnected, and it's highly likely to be an ongoing journey.
What I will do is listen, assess what's going on, work with what your body is actually giving me on the day, and explain what I'm doing and why.
So if you come in expecting me to absolutely destroy your muscles in the name of recovery… I'm afraid you may be disappointed. If you come in wanting to feel better, move better and understand your body a little more, we'll get on just fine.