DC Sports Massage

14/08/2025

Good afternoon all,

I've been back in the country for a few days following a fortnight in the French Alps and I've made start rebranding. Good & Bad news regarding this.

Bad News; Seemingly Facebook in their infinite wisdome will not allow me to simply change the name of this current page. Meaning that I'll have to create another page from scratch and hopefully recruit followers.

Good News; The new page has been created and whilst still in its infancy, the bare bones of it is present, with relevant email contact information on the page.

Should you wish to 'like & follow' my new page, I will be obviously grateful for your unwavering support and the link to the page can be found below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1JgAsYVNza/

Many thanks,
Dave

Mobile sports therapist with over a decade of experience racing at national level cycling & duathlon.

16/07/2025

On Sunday I had the pleasure of taking part in the yearly Great North Air Ambulance Service fundraising ride to raise vital funds to allow them to continue saving lives across the northvof England. The route was little over. 90 miles, originating at their North East base of Urlay Nook, we rode through many local villages such as Middleton St. George, Neasham & Croft, before heading to the dales through Catterick.

I've rode this ride twice now and the route 4 times. With some challenging climes, one of which comes just after Reeth, known as Greets Moss. I had hard climb on the best of days, made even harder on this day as by the time we reached the foot of it, temps soared to around 25°c with not an ounce of cloud cover. Luckily for us, once we hit Aysgarth and began our return leg, we were aided with a tailwind allowing us to *relatively* cruise along in excessive of 22mph for many miles at a time. Very long day in the saddle and a great challenge! Fabulous preparation for Morzine in just over a weeks time 👌

26/06/2025

Good Morning Followers!

It's been a short eternity since I've posted, for both personal and professional reasons.
Today I've received the incredible news that I've worked so tirelessly towards over the last 3 years of my degree. This is of course becoming a Bachelor of Science in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with First Class Honours. Over the coming weeks and possible months I plan to rebrand this page from a sports massage specific page to a sports therapy page, which will be more inline with my degree.

This will benefit everyone as it means I will be able to offer a wider range of services other than a simple sports massage. Ranging from injury assessment/reassement, Rehabilitation consultations and plans aswell as the aforementioned sports massages and in some case simple advice where required.

Part of this rebrand will involve a name change which is currently TBD as it stands, however this is in the works. Prices which are currently in force WILL not change, and those new implemented services will be priced at the lowest cost I can afford to offer it at, whilst still remaining competitive.

For anyone who may have any queries or enquiries regarding treatment, feel free to get in contact with myself.

Thanks,
Dave.

01/01/2025

Wishing all my clients a fabulous New year!
I hope you've indulged yourselves sufficiently at christmas and are ready to get back to the grind in what is now 2025!

30/09/2024

*Announcement to all Clients, existing and new*

Unfortunately the time has come to make slight amendments to my pricing. Whilst practicing over the last 18 months or so, I've been operating on a loss per appointment and with the cost of equipment, consumables and travel only going up, I'm left with no other option but to increase my hourly rate to £30 to attempt to stay somewhat afloat.

I hope you all understand and support this decision.

Dave

08/09/2024

Well the dust has settled on another with the crew of the Great North Air Ambulance Service who were in the charity village today. Roughly 80 or so runners provided with post run massages, the first of which arrived at around half 12, the last runner left us around quarter to 6. It's been a long day for me, 5.30 wake-up call, arriving at the charity village for 8, not leaving till after half 6. Aching hands and wrists. Time for a well earned takeaway 🤭

Well done everyone who took part. Some very testing conditions today out there, be proud of yourselves!

06/09/2024

It's getting towards that time again when thousands of people come together from all over the country, and in some cases, the world, to take part in The Great North Run. A sporting spectacle that has raised millions of pounds across hundreds of charities throughout the years.

Once again, just like last year, I'm honoured to have been asked to help the literal lifesavers over at Great North Air Ambulance Service and their fundraisers with post-run massages as soon as they cross that finish line after what will most likely be one of the most exhilarating half marathons they'll experience.

Truly humbled to be invited back and can't wait to get to it!

Good luck to all those taking part, you're all awesome! 💪

01/08/2024

**Announcement to all clients**

Over the next coming weeks I will be deactivating the mobile number which is associated with my business due to lack of use in an attempt to save funds and reduce outgoings.

I will be keeping the email and page open for all contact & treatment queries or booking requests.

I hope you all understand.

Much love ❤️
Dave 🤙

19/07/2024

It's been a very productive 4 weeks here in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. From training with local sports clubs, in multiple sports disciplines; Javelin, Rugby, Volleyball and Cricket, to name a few, cleaning out turtle tanks at a local Turtle Hatchery and also cleaning up local sports fields. This evening, my penultimate night before flying home Sunday morning, my Songbird Massage Wax has came out to treat many tired muscles. Looking forward to coming home, but genuinely had a great time 🇱🇰❤️

16/01/2024

As some of you may already know, Towards the end of June I’ll be flying to Sri Lanka to assist Travelteer in the teaching and coaching of sports to the children & teenagers in the surrounding areas of Hikkaduwa. The funds raised will go towards Travelteer’s costs of operating their campaign, allowing them to fund further sports facility projects in the local community.

Currently, the goal I have in mind is a turbo trainer based Everesting. All my activities will be shared to my Just Giving page so people can keep up-to date with my progress as far as training is considered.

Help Dave Charlton raise money to support Travelteer Impact

26/09/2023

As part of my 2nd semester of my 1st year of university, I entered a YMCA level 2 course in Gym Instructing. It wasn't mandatory and those who wanted to take part, had to pay to access the learning materials and undergo extra assessments seperate of our university modules that were running simultaneously. Today, I received the certificate to say I have infact passed the YMCA course. Another qualification to add to my slowly growing collection ☺️

12/09/2023

**Availability Update**

Week commencing September 25th, I return to university to continue my full time studies. This will mean that the majority of my week, will of course be taken up with other commitments and thusly, my availability will no longer be as open and relaxed as many of my clients are used too.

As it stands, my timetable has me at University from Monday - Thursday each week, leaving Friday the only available day for treatments. On a positive note, I have rectified my faulty phone after several delays at the shop, so should you wish to contact me on the number listed, I will be able to take or the call, or you'll be able to leave me a message.

Kind Regards,
Dave