Gareth Cranmer Sports Therapy

15/01/2024

Another busy week in the diary with only 2 appointments left!

✅️ Wednesday morning and Friday morning still available 👍

Use code "NY24" when booking to save 20% throughout January and February

01/01/2024

Happy 2024 to all my patients and clients, old and new! I hope you've enjoyed a fun-filled festive period and are looking forward to the year ahead 😊

The New Year is often a time for health and fitness related resolutions. Whether you are starting fresh on your fitness journey, or redoubling your efforts to reach your goals this year, I'm here to help 💪

Injury management, exercise advice and sports massage can all help to keep you feeling your best and on track with your sport and fitness goals.

🎉Message this page quoting "NY24" for a 20% discount on appointments booked in January and February🎉

07/06/2023

⚠️ My diary is filling up fast next week, see below for my remaining available appointment times⚠️

✅️ Tuesday 13th - 8.30-10.30am
✅️ Thursday 15th - 6.30-9pm
✅️ Friday 16th - 8.30-10.30am

Drop me a message to get booked in for your sports massage or injury consultation!

19/04/2023

The problem with Couch To 5K 👟

👟 Running is a frequent exercise 'go-to' for people trying to be more active because it has such low barriers to entry - it's cheap (because beginners do not need expensive technologically advanced trainers!) and starting is as simple as opening your front door and stepping outside.

Often, people utilise a Couch To 5K plan, because they promise results and there are literally thousands out there. A quick search online brings up more plans than you can shake a stick at!

So what's the problem??

The plan works perfectly well, as long as you're able to complete each session and recover sufficiently in time for the next one - and there's the issue.

What if you're unable to complete a session? Should you brush it off as a bad day and push onto the next session regardless?

What if you get 3 weeks in but start to feel a ni**le or pain every time you run? Stick to the plan because No Pain No Gain, right? Or stop completely because you're 'just not built for running'? (That's not really a thing, by the way!)

The main problem with cookie-cutter plans like this is that they do not allow for variation on the part of the user.

Use them, by all means! But adapt them to your needs. For example, if you are:

🚫 Struggling to complete the sessions?
✅️ Try repeating the previous week, giving your body more time to experience and adapt to the stress you're putting onto it.

🚫 Still aching and noticeably sore from the previous session?
✅️ Allow for an extra day or two of rest before your next session.

🚫 Experiencing pain during or after your run?
✅️ Speak to a professional for specific advice.

To sum up!

👟 If you want to use running as a method of getting more active, or just want to take it up because you enjoy it that's great!

By all means, choose a free plan online to guide you - BUT - listen to your body, and recognise that everyone is different, so you might need to adapt the plan to suit you.

If you need help planning your training or managing an injury, drop me a message and I'll do my best to help👍

19/03/2023

📣Available Appointments📣

I still have a couple of evening appointment slots available this week:

Wednesday 22nd - 7pm to 8pm
Thursday 23rd - 6:30pm to 7pm

You can book by DM, or giving me a call or a text on 07856208008 👍

04/03/2022

✅ Fully booked next week!

Next available appointments w/c Monday 14th 👍

09/11/2021

Due to a couple of cancellations, I now have appointments available tomorrow (Wednesday) evening and Saturday morning!

Get in touch to book 👍

06/10/2021

😍 New treatment table!

11/07/2021

16/06/2021

***APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY***

Last couple of sessions for this week!

Friday 18th 6-9pm
Saturday 19th 9am-2pm

Drop me a message or give me a call to book 👍

26/04/2021

*New Prices*
The following prices will apply to new appointments from Monday 3rd of May. All appointments that have already been booked will be charged at previous rates.

🟢 30 minute appointment - £25
🟢 30-60 minute appointment - £35

💥 6x30mins - £125 (saving £25)
💥 6x60mins - £175 (saving £35)

It's been a difficult decision to raise my prices, but unfortunately the past year of barely being able to work, and the additional costs of PPE, have made it necessary.
This is the first time I've increased prices since opening almost 8 years ago! I pride myself on offering a professional, affordable service, at a time and place convenient to you, and I believe these prices represent great value for money.

Thank you for your continued support!

08/04/2021

I know I'm biased, but I really think I have the best patients and clients in the world ❤

Fully booked next week (12-17th), thank you all so much!

Availability for the week after:
Wednesday (21st) 8-9.30am & 6-9pm
Friday (23rd) 8-9.30am & 6-9pm
Weekend (24/25th) 9-5pm

05/04/2021

Great to have confirmation that close contact services can reopen on Monday 12th!

If you've been waiting for an appointment, whether it's regarding an injury or just needing a massage after a few home workouts and a period of considerable stress, give me a shout and we can arrange it.

As before there are some additional safety measures in place:
- Face coverings are to be worn by both of us. This is to reduce the risk of transmission both ways, in line with government guidance.

- I will be in touch within 24 hours of your appointment to run through a brief screening questionnaire. (It's only 6 questions!)

- Please provide TWO large towels for use on the treatment table.

- Please pay by online bank transfer.

That's it! Massive thanks to everyone who has already been in touch, have to say it was a relief to hear from you all 😂

31/03/2021

Quick update!

I'm planning to restart face to face appointments on the 12th of April 🥳🥳

That first week I will be available:
Wednesday-Friday 8-10am
Monday-Friday 6-9pm
Weekend 9-5pm

I know a lot of you have been waiting patiently so get in touch to book!

05/01/2021

Well, I managed to get one appointment in this year 🤷‍♂️

As we're back into lockdown, all non-essential contact is prohibited.
Sadly, that means no sports massage, and no face-to-face appointments for anything except for absolutely essential care.

Consultations via video call are still available, at a cost of £10. These have become standard practise in healthcare over the last year, and are ideal for the majority of patients who need advice and exercise therapy.

Hopefully these restrictions will only be in place for 6-8 weeks! 🤞

24/12/2020

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Huge thank you to everyone for your support, it's not been easy but we persevere!

Hopefully 2021 will be a better year!!

16/12/2020

07/12/2020

Face-to-face appointments are back!

The same safety precautions will be in place, including PPE and pre-screening, in order to provide the safest services possible.

Drop me a comment, message or call to book your appointment for massage, injury treatment or training consultations

This year has been tough, let's finish strong👍