The Company
Sports Massage HK will offer its clients not only sports massage, which covers specific techniques such as Deep Tissue(DT), Soft Tissue(ST) and Lymphatic Drainage(LD), but also 'Relaxation Massage' for those individuals who do not require a sports based massage. The therapy offered will be provided by a highly trained, qualified therapist(s) with a wealth of experience that covers an extensive range of clients and situations.
What is Sports Massage Therapy?
Sports Massage Therapy is defined as the application of manipulation and stretch methods to the muscle and connective tissues of the body for the purpose of enhancing athletic performance. The true goal of massage therapy is to help the body to heal itself and to increase one's health and well-being. Touch is the core ingredient of massage therapy and this is both a science and an art. Sports Massage HK therapists apply specific techniques for massage, and through their use of touch can sense and determine the right amount of pressure to apply to each person, and can locate areas of tension and other soft-tissue problems. Touch also conveys a sense of caring, an important component in the healing relationship. When muscles are overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscle, causing soreness, stiffness, and sports massage therapy improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. This can assist the elimination of waste products, speed healing after injury, and enhance recovery from disease.
Sports Massage Therapy is highly regarded the World over, especially in countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia, where more individuals, teams and sports organizations are realizing the benefits. Treatment covers a wide range of sports participants, from novices to professionals.
A large percentage of individuals who choose to use Sports Massage Therapy, for general relaxation effects, are those not involved in physical exercise. Sports Massage Therapists are able to provide both massages that focus on sports preparation and recovery but also muscular relaxation.
The People
Sports Massage HK was formed in December 2006. It's Director (and Head Masseuse), Blake Harding, has over 5 years of experience in sports massage all over the world. Having graduated from the University of Wales Cardiff he has travelled the globe, working with world-class, elite athletes and regular folk alike! A family partnership has been developed with his brother, Ross, who is responsible for the planning & development of the company. Click here to view previous work experience and qualifications.
Sports Massage HK offers both a comprehensive service of sports massage therapy to help those involved in sporting activities to prepare and recover from physical activity and also relaxing, soft tissue massage for those only seeking the pleasures of a good massage!
One of our main focuses is on pain relief. Whether is be caused by physical exercise or by the stresses of everyday life, we aim to relieve lower back problems, muscular soreness and stiffness, and physical injuries. Whatever the case, you will benefit from our expertise in sports injury management and prevention.
