Sports Massage is the term applied to the discipline of using massage for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants.
08/01/2026
A few days before Christmas I received a text asking if I could head to Mayflower Theatre to assist an actor. I said yes… and the very next day I met the amazing , who I soon discovered was playing Hook in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.
We instantly got chatting and quickly realised we share a love of all things running and fitness. The next few visits became less about work and more about talking training, racing and even planning a trip to an in Salisbury — sadly the ice had other ideas. Looking forward to continuing to share our crazy running ideas of mayhem and madness!
It was a bit of a crazy adventure into a completely different world, but also a great reminder of how closely these two worlds can align. ✨🏃♂️🎭
30/12/2025
Wow just wow
Check this out… the difference between the past and now is HUGE 🤯 Can you imagine running a full marathon in those shoes?
29/12/2025
When training’s going well, it’s easy to push too far.
But remember — progress doesn’t happen in the hard sessions alone.
Rest is where the magic happens. That’s when your body adapts, repairs, and comes back stronger.
23/12/2025
The last 18 months have been a real rollercoaster with running and managing injury. There were moments of frustration and doubt, but through perseverance and determination I finally feel like a runner again.
This weekend I lined up at Southampton Parkrun for the first time in nearly two years since setting my PB there. As always, the start was congested, but once the first loop was done the field opened up quickly. I settled into rhythm, felt strong, and gradually started to pick up the pace.
Before the start I’d have been happy with anything around 22 minutes. Coming down the finish straight I glanced at my watch and realised sub-21 was on. I crossed the line in 20:56 — just 22 seconds off my parkrun PB.
All the strength work in the gym is paying off. And to put the icing on the cake, I hit 1,000 running miles for the year. Thanks to and for all the help.
The takeaway is simple: trust the process, do the work, and it will pay you back. RunStrong SpeedDevelopment InjuryResilient ConsistentTraining ProcessDriven MileageMatters 1000Miles AthleteDevelopment TrainSmart
14/12/2025
Yesterday was meant to be the final tick in the Hampshire County Challenge at Lymington Woodside parkrun, but following a member of the public collapsing on the course, the RD quite rightly made the decision to cancel the event.
A huge reminder that parkrun is about people first ❤️
As with running and training, it’s not what happens — it’s how you deal with it.
Quick thinking from a marshal meant a shout of “If you’re quick, you can make the inaugural Highcliffe Beach parkrun!” — so off we went… and phew, we made it!
What a morning 🌊 As a replacement run, Highcliffe absolutely did not disappoint — stunning views, great atmosphere, and an amazing start to a brand-new event.
We’ll be back at Lymington before the end of the year to finish off Hampshire properly ✔️🏃♂️
03/12/2025
This time next week we will be underway! This is my 3rd year of crewing at the Winter Downs 200. I had the pleasure of supporting in 2023 and in 2024. This year I will be supporting all the way through this epic adventure. Will be posting about progress throughout so keep your eyes open from next Wednesday.
27/11/2025
David Hooper stands out because he combines elite athletic experience with expert clinical skills to deliver fast, targeted, and long-lasting results. He doesn’t guess — he listens, assesses, and tailors every session to exactly what your body needs. With David, you get more than a massage: you get a results-driven plan built to reduce pain, improve movement, and boost performance. This is why athletes and everyday clients alike trust him to get them back to their best — quickly.
21/11/2025
Good work here from Garmin as sometimes this metric can have a really adverse affect on athletes
12/11/2025
🚨 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! (almost) 🚨
Your next season starts 𝘯𝘰𝘸 - and there’s never been a better time to invest in your goals. 💪
For a limited time only, get 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 for £𝟭𝟯𝟬/𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 (usually £160/month) - personalised, dynamic, and 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🧠❤️
No generic plans. No guesswork. No AI. Just expert coaching built around 𝘺𝘰𝘶 - your life, your goals, your schedule.
🔥 What’s included:
✅ Fully personalised training plan (updated as you go!)
✅ Strength & mobility sessions
✅ Unlimited coach contact & plan updates
✅ Winter Team Turbo sessions
✅ Nutrition review for your long training days
✅ Detailed A-Race Plan with pacing, nutrition & logistics
✅ Access to team specialists: Nutritionist, Sports Therapist & Psychologist
✅ Exclusive community, kit & discounts (Zone3, Sportshoes, PF&H, and more)
✅ Discounts on 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 in the UK & Mallorca ☀️
This is more than coaching - it’s joining a team that supports you every step of the way. 🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♂️
👉 Offer ends 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Don’t miss it - DM us or hit the link in bio to get started today and meet your coach (Gemma, Darren, or David)!
07/11/2025
Running Big night out this weekend? read our top 5 course tips from our experienced runners who have run and won the course before! But the biggest tip? HAVE FUN! 🏃♂️
12/08/2025
05/08/2025
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The Big Pilgrimage 15 Mile & Marathon Sunday 17th August 2025 DESCRIPTION The Big Pilgrimage is a fabulous 15 Mile and Marathon point to point mixed terrain running event, which follows the start of a newly discovered...
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Our resident Sport and Remedial Massage Therapists are David Hooper and Juliet Rowe.
Both David and Juliet have undertaken a Level 5 BTEC qualification with the London School of Sport and Soft Tissue Therapy and are registered with the Institute of Sport and Remiedial Massage (ISRM) and the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
The role of the sport & remedial massage therapist includes the assessment of the soft tissues of the body to help prevent and manage dysfunction, injury, pain or physical disorders. This is achieved by the physical, manual manipulation of the soft tissues with supportive advice on exercise and training. Our Sport & Remedial Massage Therapists practice within those fields for which they have been trained to a level of competence acceptable to the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage. They operate as members of our health care team.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Injury and Medical Conditions
The diagnosis and treatment of injury and medical conditions is the responsibility of the medical practitioner and not the massage therapist. But in the private sector people can go to a massage therapist without seeking a medical opinion first. Our practitioners will alwasy refer clients to a medical practitioner when appropriate.
How Remedial Massage Can Help
For many thousands of years massage has been used effectively to deal with minor soft tissue conditions (affecting muscles, ligaments and tendons), and its uses and benefits are no less today than they have ever been. The majority of general aches and pains that are caused by lifestyle stresses are minor soft tissue conditions. Although they may recover naturally over time this is often not the case and they can develop into more serious and complex issues. Remedial massage has shown over the years to be a fast and effective way of dealing with these minor soft tissue conditions by assisting the body's own natural repair processes.
As a Complementary Therapy
Even with more serious injuries there is nearly always some secondary soft tissue condition also involved. This is usually because the muscular system is protecting or compensating for the more serious problem. Remedial massage can have a vital complementary role to play, in support of the medical practitioner, dealing with these secondary problems which otherwise may prevent a good recovery.
Sports Massage
This is a speciality within remedial massage that uses the same range of clinical skills. Many "so called" sports injuries have much to do with an athlete's posture and/or other factors outside of their sport, and the distinction between the two is often unclear. The real difference with sports massage is the focus on recovery from training and the early identification and treatment of potential soft tissue problems. With a thorough assessment of the condition of the athlete's soft tissues through massage, the therapist can monitor how he or she is responding to training. This can allow the athlete to "fine-tune" their training to avoid injury and enhance performance.
