Sports Massage &
Performance Therapy
Targeted muscle preparation, speedier recovery loops, and specialised mobility work for local athletes and active West End residents.
Applications
What We Address
Post-Training Recovery & DOMS
Increasing local blood circulation and lymphatic drainage to clear metabolic wastes, reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) so you can train again sooner.
Pre-Event Muscular Activation
Fast-paced, light, stimulatory massage strokes that warm up target muscle groups, prime the nervous system, and improve tissue elasticity before competition.
Flexibility & Biomechanical Blockages
Utilising Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching to safely unlock stiff hamstrings, tight hip flexors, or restrictive calf bands.
Repetitive Overuse Syndromes
Systematic release of chronically short muscle groups associated with running, cycling, rowing, or weightlifting to avoid imbalances and strains.
Athletic Mechanics
Optimising Athletic Performance
Sports therapy isn't simply deep tissue work applied to an athlete. It requires a precise understanding of the biomechanical demands of your sport—the specific joint loading of running, the power-phase demands of cycling, or the overhead rotator stability of swimming.
Gabrielle tailors each session to your active training cycle: using stimulatory strokes for pre-event prep, deep compression and flushing strokes for mid-cycle recovery, or orthopaedic mobilisation to preserve joint mobility.
Training Cycles
-
Pre.
Pre-Event Activation
Completed 1–48 hours before an event. Fast, light, non-fatiguing work focusing purely on nervous system responsiveness.
-
Post.
Post-Event Restoration
Completed 2–24 hours after hard efforts. Slow, comforting, systemic flushing to clear cellular debris and lower cortisol.
-
Maint.
Maintenance Rehabilitation
Regular training block therapy focusing on releasing chronic tightness and keeping your structural joints balanced.
Marathon Runner Testimonial
As a marathon runner, I’ve trusted Gaby with my recovery and preparation every week for the last year. Her knowledge, attention to detail and ability to tailor treatment to my specific needs have been invaluable.
Gaby doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. She listens carefully, develops a plan aligned to your goals and consistently works with your long-term aspirations in mind. Whether it’s recovering from a big training block, preparing for a race, or simply staying healthy enough to train consistently, Gaby always knows exactly what’s needed.
If you’re looking for someone who genuinely partners with you in achieving your goals, Gaby is exceptional.
Related treatments
Ready to unlock your peak?
Keep your body moving freely and recover from tough training runs with expert sports therapy.