AC Sports Therapy and Massage

18/12/2025

Employee wellbeing doesn’t stop at the desk.

We provide corporate treatments in the workplace, helping teams reduce pain, manage stress, and stay productive — without leaving the office.

🟣Reduced aches & tension
🟣Improved focus & morale
🟣Fewer sick days
🟣A workplace that truly cares

Invest in your people. Their wellbeing is your greatest asset.

16/12/2025

⭐️Want to get up and running, be your own boss? Or you already have a few clients but not the set up?

Physiotherapist
Sports therapist
Massage therapist
Reiki
Acupuncturist
Holistic therapist
Foot care specialist
S&C/ yoga/ Pilates

We can help you with that!

Join our team and grow your own business in our fully equipped clinic, access to all modalities and support from me.

There are no costs involved, we work off of a split for the clients your treat. Simple.

Immediate start available, if you are prepared to work hard to get your client base going, or have a client base you want to treat from one place.

Interested?

👇🏼Comment yes please below and we will be in touch!

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12/12/2025

We’re not just treating injuries — we’re restoring movement.

But movement is more than muscles and joints — it’s mindset, too.

🟣We support mental blocks that hold people back.
🟣We help rebuild confidence after setbacks.
🟣We don’t just get you moving — we help you move better, inside and out.

Because pain isn’t just physical — and recovery isn’t just rehab.

It’s about feeling strong, capable, and in control again.

Movement is medicine.

And we treat the whole person — not just the injury.

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08/12/2025

Cupping & Recovery — What the Science Suggests:

🟣Increased microcirculation
Studies using Doppler ultrasound and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) show that cupping significantly increases local blood flow and tissue oxygenation for up to 20–30 minutes after treatment.

More blood flow = faster delivery of nutrients + faster clearance of metabolites like lactate.

🟣Mechanical deformation of fascia + muscle
The negative pressure causes tissue distraction, stretching superficial fascia.
Biomechanical studies show this can:
• reduce myofascial stiffness
• improve sliding between tissue layers
• decrease neuromuscular tension
This is why athletes often feel “looser” afterwards.

🟣Modulation of inflammation
Research on inflammatory markers shows cupping can reduce levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and CRP in certain populations.
For recovery, this may support:
• reduced local inflammation
• reduced perceived soreness
• faster tissue normalization

🟣Altered pain signaling (neurophysiology)
Cupping stimulates A-beta sensory fibers, which can inhibit pain pathways in the spinal cord through the Gate Control Theory.
It also triggers release of endogenous opioids (like endorphins), which reduce pain perception.
➡️ This can decrease DOMS and help muscles relax post-training.

🟣Faster removal of metabolic waste
Because cupping increases local circulation and tissue permeability, metabolic waste products (like hydrogen ions, reactive oxygen species, and lactate) clear more efficiently.
This correlates with reduced fatigue and quicker return to peak performance.

🟣Improved range of motion
Clinical trials show cupping can produce statistically significant improvements in ROM in:
• hamstrings
• shoulder girdle
• thoracic spine
These effects are partly mechanical (fascia stretch) and partly neurological (reduced protective muscle guarding).

03/12/2025

Give a gift that shows you truly care.

Give someone you love the chance to unwind, reset, and feel their best in our cosy, calm, client-focused clinic that’s backed by scientific approaches.

Because the best presents aren’t things — they’re moments of wellbeing.

01/12/2025

The clinic is feeling extra merry! 🎄

Come get your festive fix-up and some much-needed Christmas therapy.

25/11/2025

That redness you see after dry needling is called a local inflammatory response – and it’s actually a good sign!

What’s happening under the skin:
🟣The needle creates a tiny micro-injury.
🟣This triggers your body’s natural healing response.
🟣Blood vessels in the area dilate (open up) → more blood rushes in.
🟣The increase in circulation helps bring oxygen + nutrients and clear out waste products.

The result?

A temporary red flush that shows your body is switching into repair + recovery mode.

So next time you notice that redness, remember—it’s your body’s biology at work, not a bad reaction.

23/11/2025

Rugby referee Hollie Davidson made history as she became the first woman to take charge of an All Blacks international game 🔥

22/11/2025

Bringing care to your space means better outcomes and less stress. Here’s why…

🟣Ultimate Convenience
Skip travel, traffic, and the cold—your therapist comes to you.

🟣Faster Recovery in a Relaxed Environment
Being comfortable helps your body release tension more easily, improving treatment results.

🟣Tailored to Your Lifestyle
We see your real-life environment and can customise exercises or ergonomics based on how you move at home.

🟣Reduced Pain From Travel
No post-treatment stiffness from driving or sitting afterward—rest immediately and recover optimally.

🟣Perfect for Busy Schedules
Ideal for parents, professionals, athletes, or anyone short on time.

🟣Supportive for Family & Carers
Loved ones can observe and help reinforce exercises or recovery plans.

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

We offer various shockwave packages in clinic, and here is why 👇🏼

🟣Mechanotransduction Activation
Shockwaves create rapid mechanical stress in cells, which triggers mechanotransduction—the process where cells convert mechanical force into biochemical activity.
➡️ This stimulates tissue repair genes and promotes regeneration.

🟣Promotes Angiogenesis (New Blood Vessel Growth)
Research shows shockwaves increase VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor).
➡️ More blood vessels = improved oxygen delivery and faster healing in chronic tendon injuries.

🟣Reduces Chronic Inflammation
Shockwaves decrease pro-inflammatory markers (like COX-2) and increase anti-inflammatory cytokines.
➡️ This helps shift tissue from a “chronic inflammatory state” to a healing state.

🟣Stimulates Stem Cell Recruitment
Studies demonstrate shockwaves increase mesenchymal stem cell activity in treated tissue.
➡️ These cells help rebuild damaged tendon fibers and fascia.

🟣Breaks Up Calcifications
In conditions like calcific tendinopathy, the mechanical pulses fragment calcium deposits into smaller particles.
➡️ The body can then reabsorb them more easily.
(This mechanism is similar to kidney-stone lithotripsy.)

🟣Increases Collagen Production + Realignment
Shockwaves stimulate Type I collagen synthesis—the strong, organized collagen needed in tendons.
➡️ Helps repair degenerated fibers and improve tensile strength.

🟣Neuromodulation for Pain Relief
Shockwaves temporarily overstimulate pain receptors (hyperstimulation analgesia) and reduce substance P in nerves.
➡️ This leads to both immediate and long-term pain reduction.

🟣Improves Cellular Metabolism
Enhanced mitochondrial activity has been observed post-treatment.
➡️ More ATP = faster cellular repair and improved tissue health.

Sessions are around 15 - 20 minutes, so easy to fit in your busy schedules!