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Sports Massage for Tye Green Runners, Cyclists & Gym-Goers

Sports massage and deep tissue massage share many of the same firm techniques, but sports massage goes further by taking your training programme, competition schedule and movement patterns into account. For active clients in Tye Green, that means treatment aimed at the exact muscles your sport loads most. Fiona works from The Manor Health & Wellness Centre in Colchester, Essex, with over 25 years of experience behind every session.

Set among the Essex villages near Aldham and Burnt Heath, Tye Green is a comfortable drive from The Manor Health and Wellness Centre in Colchester.

Treatment does not end when you get off the couch. Fiona finishes each session with practical aftercare, including stretches you can do at home, hydration guidance and advice on when to schedule your next visit around your training load. The aim is to keep you moving well between appointments, not just to feel better for a day or two afterwards.

Signs Sports Massage Could Help

  • Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) that lingers after hard training sessions
  • Reduced flexibility or a restricted range of motion affecting your performance
  • Recurring niggles or injury-prone areas that flare up when you push harder
  • Preparing for a race, match or competition and wanting your body ready
  • Recovering from a specific sports injury and needing focused rehabilitation work
  • A training load that is outpacing your body's ability to recover
  • Muscle tightness in the areas your sport loads most, such as calves, hamstrings, hips or shoulders
  • Wanting to prevent overuse injuries rather than treat them after they happen

If you are serious about training in Tye Green, sports massage is one of the simplest ways to protect your body and keep improving. Fiona is available Monday to Saturday, with flexible hours including evenings to fit around work and sessions. Get in touch today to arrange your appointment at The Manor Health & Wellness Centre in Colchester.

Trusted by clients including:

Colchester United FCBritish Army BobsleighBristol RugbyMel CBryan Ferry

Sports Massage in Tye Green: FAQs

Yes. Fiona is based at The Manor Health & Wellness Centre, 11 Manor Road, Colchester CO3 3LX, and welcomes individual athletes as well as clients connected to clubs and teams from Tye Green and the wider area.

No. Sports massage benefits anyone who is physically active, not just professionals. Weekend runners, cyclists, swimmers, gym-goers and recreational players from Tye Green all book with Fiona to prevent injury, speed up recovery and improve performance. If you train regularly, sports massage is for you.

Sports massage starts at £45 for 30 minutes, up to £80 for 90 minutes. A one-hour session at £60 is the most popular choice, and a course of six one-hour sessions is available for £300, saving £60. Payment is by cash, bank transfer or card.

Sports massage uses similar deep-pressure techniques to deep tissue massage, but it is tailored specifically to your sport, training schedule and movement patterns. Deep tissue work is broader, addressing general tension, chronic pain and posture. In practice, many sessions combine both depending on your needs.

Yes, sports massage is one of the most effective ways to ease delayed onset muscle soreness. Targeted work on the affected muscles improves circulation, reduces stiffness and can shorten recovery time. Many clients book a session in the day or two after a hard effort.

Competitive athletes in heavy training often benefit from weekly or fortnightly sessions, while recreational athletes usually do well with fortnightly or monthly visits. If you are preparing for a specific event like a marathon, increasing frequency in the weeks before and after is advisable.

Fiona has worked with football, rugby and bobsleigh at professional level, alongside a wide range of recreational sports and fitness activities. Her history includes Colchester United FC, the Bristol Rugby team and the British Army Bobsleigh team, plus hundreds of weekend athletes, runners and cyclists.

Fiona holds qualifications in Sports Therapy, Massage and Rehabilitation and is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapies (FHT). With over 25 years in the health and wellness industry, she has worked with professional sports teams and military athletes alongside hundreds of recreational clients.

It can feel firm on already-tender muscle, but Fiona works within your tolerance and communicates throughout. There may be some discomfort on tight or fatigued areas, but it should feel like productive pressure rather than pain. Ask for a lighter touch and she will adjust.

Both can help, but they serve different purposes. A pre-event session tends to be lighter, focused on activation and mobility, while a post-event session is about recovery and easing muscle strain. Fiona tailors the approach to how close you are to your event.

Book Sports Massage from Tye Green

Call or WhatsApp 07971 660127, or send an enquiry and Fiona will find a time to suit you.