Fiona Carruthers Sports Massage Therapist

Sports Massage is aimed at preventing injury, treating injury and enhancing performance. It is the manipulation of soft tissue like muscle, tendon, ligament and skin. Massage is designed to restore normal functional activity to tissue that is experiencing problems or imbalances. The benefits of Sports Massage are:
Reduces muscle tension and resulting pain
Improves recovery from training
Improves f

lexibility
Reduces restrictive scar tissue
Increases circulation
Improves posture
Decreases recovery time from injury

Pregnancy Massage
A massage when you are pregnant can be a wonderful way to ease an aching back, stiff shoulders and sore hips. It can also pep up your mood and get those feel-good, pain-relieving endorphins flowing around your body, leaving you relaxed and refreshed. The benefits of Pregnancy Massage are:
A safe and comprehensive massage treatment for the whole body
Relief from muscle tension caused by softening of the joints and an increase in weight
Relief from excess fluid retained in limbs
Relaxation for mind and body

Kinesiology Taping
Taping is a definitive rehabilitation taping technique that is designed to promote a body's natural healing process while providing support and stability at the same time to the soft tissues of the body and joints without restricting the body's range of motion. The benefits of Kinesiology Taping are:
It is generally safe to use on all ages and fitness abilities
Decreases inflammation in affected areas
Can aid lymphatic drainage
Decrease pain and allow patient to remain active