A leading provider of sports massage therapy in Stockport.
Our specialist sports massage therapist, Maria, offers effective, deep tissue massage treatments for a range of people who suffer discomfort from neck or back pain, headaches, muscle imbalance or overuse, and joint stiffness.
A medical referral is not required and we can quickly and easily schedule an initial consultation for you.
Whether caused by an underlying condition, occupational or postural mechanisms, sports injury, or tension and stress, massage can act as a preventative therapy as well as a healing treatment for existing symptoms.
It can be effective on its own, or as part of a broader physiotherapy treatment plan, as well as providing pain relief, relaxation, and an improved feeling of wellbeing in many people.
Deep tissue massage treatments
A a range of techniques of manual manipulation of the skin, muscle and soft tissue, ligaments, and tendons are used. Highly effective, it works to ‘untangle’ and stretch out any fibres surrounding the muscles and, in turn, stimulate the blood flow and remove any resultant pressure.
As a deeper form of massage, recipients often find it a more effective and longer lasting solution for discomfort and pain.
Specialist sports massage therapy
Maria regularly works with professional athletes and sportspeople of all levels who are looking to enhance their physical and sporting performance.
With speedier muscle recovery after training or competition; regular sports massage can also reduce injury risk.
Whether you are a professional athlete, or just want an active pain free lifestyle, we are able to help identify the underlying causes of stiffness or discomfort and advise you about how best to manage your condition to prevent further pain and injury.
Your sports massage appointment
During your initial appointment, you will be able to discuss your needs and the results you would like to achieve. The massage treatment options will be outlined for you, which can usually begin straightaway.
Initial appointments are 60 minutes long and we would request you wear relaxed, comfortable, loose clothing for your treatment.
Further appointments can be booked for 45 or 60 minute massage sessions.
You can book your sports massage appointment online or, if you would like to know more about how our specialist sports massage therapy could help you, please contact us and one of our team will be happy to discuss your needs and offer further advice, without obligation.
To offer the most effective sports massage treatment, we will always work closely with our wider physiotherapy team and will refer you for further medical consultation, if required.
Maria Fuentes Conde
Sports Therapist
BSc (Hons) Sports Science & Human Physiology
Maria has been a VCTC qualified and fully insured sports massage therapist since 2015. Previously a competitive swimmer, she has always found massage not only relaxing but also essential for injury prevention and optimal performance.
As a sports massage therapist, Maria is keen to enhance movement using a variety of techniques tailored to individual needs, including deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, general stretches, and muscle energy techniques.
Maria has a degree in Sports Science & Human Physiology from the Manchester Metropolitan University, and recently completed a MSc in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, deepening her understanding of the human body. Outside of work and study, she enjoys the outdoors, cycling, Yoga, and being surrounded by good friends and food.
Maria Fuentes Conde
Sports Therapist
BSc (Hons) Sports Science & Human Physiology
Maria has been a VCTC qualified and fully insured sports massage therapist since 2015. Previously a competitive swimmer, she has always found massage not only relaxing but also essential for injury prevention and optimal performance.
As a sports massage therapist, Maria is keen to enhance movement using a variety of techniques tailored to individual needs, including deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, general stretches, and muscle energy techniques.
Maria has a degree in Sports Science & Human Physiology from the Manchester Metropolitan University, and recently completed a MSc in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, deepening her understanding of the human body. Outside of work and study, she enjoys the outdoors, cycling, Yoga, and being surrounded by good friends and food.
If you are unsure whether our specialist massage therapy could help you, please call us on 0161 426 0100 or email enquiries@marplephysio.com and Maria would be happy to discuss your needs and offer her advice, without obligation.
