Harley Sports Therapies (2025)

10/09/2025

Well September what a month you're bringing. New starts, transitions and the definite dawning of a new season. All this can leave you feeling a bit of a pickle and like life is out of your control. So how can Massage Help with Transitional Chamges, weather its a new job, a new school, a new class, a new sports season, or just a new season?

Massage during periods of change and transition offers numerous physical and emotional benefits by reducing stress hormones like cortisol, increasing mood-boosting hormones such as serotonin and dopamine, and improving circulation to aid detoxification.
Specific types of massage, like Swedish and deep tissue massage, can alleviate muscle tension, while lymphatic drainage supports the body's detoxification process.

Regular, tailored massage sessions can help manage symptoms of hormonal changes, emotional shifts, and the physical demands associated with transitions like seasonal changes, PMS, and menopause.

How Massage Helps During Transitions
Stress Reduction:
Massage helps lower cortisol levels and increases the production of serotonin and dopamine, which are natural mood elevators, promoting emotional balance during stressful times.
Improved Circulation & Detoxification:
Enhanced blood flow through massage helps flush toxins from the body, reducing inflammation and supporting immune function.

Muscle Tension Relief:
Techniques like deep tissue massage can target chronic muscle tightness, while Swedish massage offers broader relaxation and increases oxygenation.

Hormonal Balance Support:
While massage doesn't directly change hormones, it reduces the stress response, allowing the body's parasympathetic nervous system to function properly, which supports overall hormonal balance.

Enhanced Sleep Quality:
Better sleep is essential for healing and coping with the symptoms of transition, and massage can improve sleep quality and duration.

Emotional Well-being:
Massage provides a sense of connection and nurturing, boosting mood and helping to combat feelings of isolation or overwhelm that can accompany major life changes.

Examples of Transitions Where Massage can be seen as Beneficial
Seasonal Changes:
Massage can ease the mental and physical demands of changing seasons by lowering cortisol and supporting the immune system.

Menstrual Cycles & PMS:
Massage helps reduce the muscle cramps, pain, and mood swings often associated with PMS by promoting relaxation and muscle relief.

Menopause & Perimenopause:
Massage can alleviate symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, and irritability by reducing stress and boosting feel-good hormones.

Major Life Changes ( this is a biggy):
In general, massage therapy provides a powerful tool to release stress, enhance well-being, and facilitate the body's adjustment during any significant life transition.

Key Considerations
Tailored Treatments:
It is important to work with an experienced therapist who can customize the massage to your specific needs during a transition period.

Regular Sessions:
For lasting benefits, especially with hormonal or chronic conditions like insomnia, regular massage sessions are often recommended.

Availability this week:

Thursday 11th: 10.45am
Friday 12th: 9.45am, 12.15pm, and 3.45pm

Wednesday 17th: 9.30am, 10.45am and 11.55am
Thursday 18th: Full
Friday 19th: 9.30am, 10.45am, and 4pm

05/09/2025

I haven't wanted to do this but in the last month I have had more no shows or late cancellations than ever and they can be high at times any way. This has a huge impact on me, my business and my family.
Since I started I have had a late cancellation fee and no show fee of 25% of your appointment cost I do allow for extenuating circumstances that will never change Iam human too.
Last-minute cancellations severely impact small businesses by causing lost income and wasted resources, disrupting cash flow, and reducing staff morale. The business loses the revenue from the cancelled appointment and the time or materials already allocated, as well as an opportunity to fill that slot with another customer. These cumulative losses can make businesses financially unstable, especially those with tight budgets, highlighting the need for clear cancellation policies to protect their bottom line and ensure stability.
Financial Impact

Lost Revenue:
The most direct impact is the loss of projected income from the cancelled appointment, which can be crucial for businesses operating on tight margins or month-to-month.

Wasted Resources:
If a business has allocated staff time, ordered specific materials, or prepared for a service (like in a salon or for a delivery), these resources are wasted when a client cancels last minute.

Disrupted Cash Flow:
Consistent last-minute cancellations can make cash flow unpredictable and unstable, leaving businesses struggling to cover their operating costs.

Operational & Staff Impact
Staff Morale:
Repeated cancellations can demoralize staff who have prepared for the appointment, leading to decreased morale and efficiency.

Lost Opportunities:
A cancelled slot could have been filled by another customer, meaning a lost opportunity for revenue and service.

Long-Term Consequences
Reduced Stability:
The accumulation of these negative effects can make a small business unstable and hinder its ability to grow.

Damaged Reputation:
While not always the case, some businesses might be tempted to offer steep last-minute discounts to fill slots, which could damage their credibility with customers who paid full price.

To mitigate these effects, businesses should implement clear cancellation policies, send appointment reminders, require deposits, and use online booking systems to manage and enforce their terms. For clarity
If you Cancel within 24 hours unless agreed you will now need to pay 50% of your appointment cost.
If you were a no show to book your next appointment you will need to pay 50% of your missed appointment and a 50% deposit for your next appointment.
If you are late to your appointment your appointment will be finishing at the scheduled time to ensure my day continues to run to time.

What you can do to help make sure i have the best email and phone number for you this will ensure you receive a reminder of your appointment at booking and 24hours before your appointment.

03/09/2025

Do you feel you've got out of yourself care routine, your gym routine,do you need a post holidays MOT?

To re-establish your massage routine post-holiday, schedule your appointment after feeling stiff and sore, hydrate thoroughly, and avoid strenuous exercise immediately after your session to allow for proper recovery and to maximize the benefits of the massage. Gentle movement or some exercise is great though to reach optimum effects.
Perhaps consider Swedish massage for general relaxation or sports massage for specific muscle imbalances, and ensure a comfortable, relaxed environment to fully embrace the post-treatment glow. What beats a cosy warm treatment room and heated bed on a chilly autumn feeling day?

Before Your Massage
Assess your needs:
Identify areas of stiffness or tension from holiday travel or overactivity, as massages like Swedish or sports massage are designed to address these issues. This can be finalised at the start of your appointment and need may fluctuate through the session or a block of treatments.

Book your appointment:
Contact your massage therapist and schedule your post-holiday recovery session to help rebalance your body. Its also a great way to kick start a new set of exercise regimes or sports seasons.

During and After Your Massage
Hydrate:
Drink plenty of water after your massage to help eliminate toxins released from the muscles and reduce soreness from deep tissue work.
Stay relaxed:
Maintain a relaxed state after your massage to extend the feeling of bliss and avoid undoing the therapist's work on muscle tension release.
Avoid strenuous activity:
Do not engage in heavy exercise, such as weightlifting or long runs, ideally for at least 24 hours to prevent additional soreness and allow your body to recover fully.
Engage in light activities:
If you wish to stay active, choose gentle exercises like walking, a light jog, a lesser than usual weight routine, swimming, or light stretching. Discuss it with your therapist for the best guidance for individual needs.

Ongoing Routine
Listen to your body:
Pay attention to your body's signals and continue with light exercise and hydration for a few days post-massage to support your recovery.

Be consistent:
Regularly schedule massages to maintain flexibility and relieve stress, ensuring a balanced and healthy lifestyle throughout the year. Consistency is key to feeling great and moving at your best.

Availability:

Thursday 04/09 10.45am and 1.15pm
Friday 05/09 09.30am 10.45am and 11.55am

Wednesday 10/09 9.30am and 11.55am
Thursday 11/09 10.45am
Friday 12/09 9.45am, 12.15pm, and 3.45pm

Other times maybe available message to discuss.

25/08/2025

Do you or someone you know suffer with neck pain? Have you considered the impact of your posture on this?

Tech neck/text neck call it what you will bit how long each day do you spend on a small device laptop/tablet/phone that encourages your head forwards and down.

How long do your tweens and teens?
How many hours are you in a car driving?

Now the important bit How Can getting a sports massage help...

Sports massage can effectively relieve neck pain by reducing muscle tension, improving blood flow, correcting poor posture, and promoting relaxation. Techniques such as deep tissue massage and myofascial release target tight muscles and fascia in the neck and shoulders, alleviating knots, increasing range of motion, and easing stiffness. This therapy is beneficial not just for athletes but for anyone experiencing neck discomfort from activities like desk work or daily strain.

The end of the summer break is an ideal reset time for parents and children alike for a number of reasons.
It allows a posture reset.
It allows a mental reset pre new school year.
It corrects posture before being back to school.
The coming of the new school term starts to signiy the changing of sports so it can help people feel their best.

Appointment availability:
Thursday 28th 3.20pm and 4.30pm
Friday 29th full

Wednesday 3rd September: 10.45am and 11.55am

18/08/2025

Do you know what you're getting with your sport massage? Be brave enough to ask.

Sports massage qualifications are structured in levels, with each level building upon the previous one, signifying increasing depth of increasing depth of knowledge and skills.
Level 3 is the foundational or entry level, focusing on basic massage techniques and injury prevention for healthy individuals. The key is prevention for healthy individuals.
Level 4 delves deeper into injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, including advanced techniques like discussion and teaching of the benefits of cryotherapy and myofascial release.
Level 5, generally considered an advanced level although there is also level 6 and into sports therapy degrees etc. Level 5 builds on the clinical skills necessary for treating a wider range of conditions and developing comprehensive treatment plans. Also treatment and rehabilitation of some injuries. Many therapists of this level will also look at prehab when clients may require surgery to ensure they go in as well as possible, often being willing to work with other professionals. Whilst still having the knowledge to support day to day maintenance to keep you living your best life.

As a level 5 therapist I value my clients and training but also look to improve and train on. I will also refer on if I dont feel right to support you as such I have developed working relationships with a number of practioners in the area including Heathfield, Mayfield, Forest Row, Uckfield, Rotherfield and Crowborough. I also try to see other practioners myself for a treatment before I recommend them to clients.

Availability:

Friday 21st: 10.45am

Wednesday 27th: 9.30am and 10.45am
Thursday 28th: 9.30am and 10.45am
Friday 29th: 16.20pm and 18.45pm.

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13/08/2025

Do you find the summer sun holidays leave you needing a massage? Come back from a week away stiffer than you went away? Feel like you're carrying more tension there could be a real underlying reason.

We all know plane seats are not the most comfortable, that long wait in the airport can grind on most people's nerves but when we get to the sunny destination it all disappears right... we relax on the sun lounger stretch out topping up the vitamin D and breath often for the first time in weeks.
But wait why are we aching why is getting up and down sore this isn't right... my suggestion book a little MOT for your body when you get home.

Sun loungers can contribute to the need for a massage due to the awkward positions they force your body into, leading to muscle strain and discomfort. Specifically, lying on your stomach on a sun lounger can be problematic for your lower back, especially if you have limited flexibility in that area.
The design of some sun loungers, particularly those with worn or poorly designed straps and cushions, can also exacerbate these issues, causing further discomfort and potentially leading to the need for a massage to alleviate the resulting tension.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
Awkward Posture:
Sun loungers often require you to lie in a position that's not ergonomically ideal for your body, especially if you're lounging for extended periods.

Lower Back Strain:
Lying on your stomach on a sun lounger can put excessive pressure on your lower back, particularly if you lack flexibility in that area.

Muscle Imbalance:
The prolonged positioning on a sun lounger can lead to muscle imbalances and tightness, contributing to overall discomfort and the need for massage therapy.
Worn-out Loungers:
Sun loungers with damaged straps or cushions can worsen these problems, making it difficult to maintain a comfortable position and potentially leading to increased strain.

I can offer a calm chilled out tranquil environment to get away from the day to day stress in my treatment room.
Equally as a mum can fully appreciate childcare can be a mission this time of year so can work around your young ones joining you for your appointment.
Each treatment is tailored to the individual who comes in and what they want to achieve.

Availability upcoming:

Wednesday 20th August: 10.45am, and 11.50am.
Thursday 21st August:10.45am and 11.55am
Friday 22nd August: 10.45am and 11.55am

14/07/2025

Hairdressers and beauty therapists can significantly benefit from sports massage due to the physical demands of their profession, which often leads to muscle tension, stiffness, and pain. Sports massage can help alleviate these issues by reducing muscle tension, improving flexibility and range of motion, and enhancing overall well-being.

Here's a more detailed look at the benefits:

1. Pain Relief and Muscle Tension Reduction:
Hairdressers and therapists spend long hours standing and working with their arms raised, leading to muscle strain and pain in the neck, shoulders, and back.
Sports massage techniques, such as deep tissue massage and myofascial release, can target these specific areas, relieving pain and releasing muscle tension.
Massage therapy, including sports massage, can help with musculoskeletal conditions by reducing pain and inflammation.

2. Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion:
Repetitive motions and awkward postures can restrict the flexibility and range of motion in a hairdresser's joints and muscles.
Sports massage can help improve flexibility and range of motion by working on muscles, tendons, and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles).
This can make daily tasks easier and reduce the risk of injury.

3. Stress Reduction and Mental Well-being:
The physical demands of hairdressing can be stressful, and sports massage can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Massage therapy can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and is thought to reduce the production of stress hormones like cortisol.
Increased blood circulation from massage can also improve mood and overall well-being.

4. Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation:
By addressing muscle imbalances and improving flexibility, sports massage can help prevent work-related injuries common among hairdressers.

It can also aid in the recovery process for those who have already experienced injuries or repetitive strain issues by promoting blood flow and reducing inflammation.
Sports massage can be a valuable tool for maintaining the physical health and well-being of hairdressers, allowing them to continue their work comfortably and effectively.

Availability this week:

Wednesday 16th: 10.45am and 11.55am
Thursday 17th: 9.30am and 3.45pm
Friday 18th: 3.15pm

07/07/2025

Have you let your massage appointments lapse.

Are you aware of your posture causing aches and pains or niggles.

Is life on the go a constant cause for diary rescheduling... pause book some selfcare.

Are you getting a lot of headaches with the hot and changeable weather?

Do you have a summer event you want to be at your best for?

Availability this week:

Wednesday 9th: Full
Thursday 10th: 1.15pm, and 4.20pm
Friday 11th: 10.45am and 11.55am

30/06/2025

As a therapist I appreciate hot weather changes so much about our daily patterns, our sleep becomes unsettled we have fans on, windows open we toss and turn twist and turn trying to catch a breeze and keep cool.
As a mum I appreciate that our kids can act out become clinging and hot sweaty bundles of fun.
We get out doing more we try more waterspouts but paddleboarding, rowing beachcombing, kyaking all can but pressure on our ankles knees or shoulders.
Then comes a sudden draft and then the stiff tight neck or shoulders catch us out. Don't be caught out be able to enjoy the sports you love whilst we got great weather and spend time with family or friends.

Availability this week:

Wednesday 2nd July: Full
Thursday 3rd July: 9.45am, 2.20pm and 3.30pm
Friday 4th July: 3.15pm, and 4.35pm.

16/06/2025

What happens at a sports massage?

Sports massage involves a wide range of techniques that include effleurage, kneading, wringing, hacking and trigger pointing.
A sports massage is used for general relaxation of the muscular skeletal system as well as being directed towards any problem areas.

The treatment I offer is more than this i incorporated myofascial techniques, deep tissue techniques and use a holistic approach to each individual.

The sessions are great at relieving stress from day to day life, work, life events, helping recovery from injury, pre and post event, recovery from sports or training and helping children with exam and post exam stress too.

Availability this week:

Wednesday 18th: Full
Thursday 19th: 12noon, 1.15pm, 2.20pm
Friday 20th: 10.45am and 4.45pm

09/06/2025

Does your life seem to be one heck of a stress roller coaster, juggling work, home life and trying to be the best version of you?
Are you a parent of a teen you've seen go through a crazy mill of exam stress over the last few months revising and sitting exams, preparing for mocks. Today's post is for you the focus is exam stress but is relevant to anyone feeling stressed.

Massage therapy can be a valuable tool for managing stress by addressing both physical and emotional well-being. By releasing muscle tension and promoting relaxation, massage can help improve focus, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall emotional balance, which can ultimately improve exam performance.

Here's how massage can help with exam stress or life stress:

Reduces muscle tension:
Exam periods can lead to muscle tension from prolonged studying and poor posture, which massage can help alleviate.

Promotes relaxation:
Massage triggers the release of endorphins and increases serotonin, promoting relaxation and reducing stress hormones like cortisol.

Improves sleep:
By regulating circadian rhythms and promoting relaxation, massage can help improve sleep quality, which is crucial for managing exam stress.

Enhances emotional well-being:
Massage can provide a nurturing and supportive environment, helping to release pent-up emotions and promote a sense of calm and emotional balance.

Boosts concentration:
By reducing muscle tension and promoting relaxation, massage can help improve focus and concentration, which is essential for effective study and exam performance.

Improves circulation and immune response:
Massage increases blood flow and can boost the body's immune response, helping to combat the physical symptoms of stress.

There is no better time to book a massage...

It's also optimum time for those looking for a preseason MOT as the preseason friendlies start popping into your calender the grounds still hard ankles and knees will be taking a hammering.

Wednesday 11th: Full
Thursday 12th: Full
Friday 13th: 10.45am, 1.15pm, 2.20pm, 3.30pm and 5.45pm

Wednesday 18th: Full
Spaces on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th.

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 21:00
Friday	09:00 - 21:00

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