Sports Massage in Haywards Heath
At The Health Hub in Haywards Heath, our sports massage therapists take a targeted, hands-on approach to relieving muscular tension, stiffness and soft-tissue discomfort.
Whether you’re recovering from training, dealing with persistent tightness, or simply feeling restricted in day-to-day life, sports massage can help reduce pain, improve mobility and support recovery. And despite the name, you don’t need to play sport to benefit; many of our clients are busy professionals, parents, or simply feeling the effects of everyday life on their bodies.
While physiotherapy focuses on diagnosis and long-term rehabilitation, sports massage plays a key role in improving tissue quality, reducing muscular overload and keeping your body moving at its best.
Focused treatment to reduce tension, improve mobility and support recovery
At The Health Hub, sports massage is never just a “general massage.”
We take a targeted, outcome-driven approach, focusing on the specific muscles and areas contributing to your symptoms.
Our therapists work to:
- Reduce muscle tension and tightness
- Improve flexibility and range of movement
- Support recovery from exercise or physical activity
- Relieve aches and pains linked to posture or workload
- Improve circulation and tissue health
Every session is tailored to your body, your lifestyle and your goals.
WHAT CAN SPORTS MASSAGE HELP WITH?
Sports massage is particularly effective for:
- Muscle tightness and stiffness
- Post-exercise soreness (DOMS)
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Lower back tightness
- Desk-related postural pain
- Tight hips, hamstrings and calves
- General muscular aches and fatigue
- Recovery between training sessions
- Tension headaches linked to muscle tightness
You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit.
Many of our clients are busy professionals, parents, gym-goers and active adults looking to feel better, move better and stay pain-free.
Our Sports Massage Team
Experienced therapists focused on results, not just relaxation
Our team of sports massage therapists are highly skilled in treating muscular tension, stiffness and soft tissue discomfort.
They take a targeted, hands-on approach, focusing on the areas that actually need attention rather than delivering a generic, full-body massage. Every session is tailored to your symptoms, your lifestyle and your goals.
Working alongside our physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, our massage therapists are part of a wider clinical team, meaning if your symptoms require more than massage alone, we can guide you seamlessly to the right care.
Tina Towler
Sports Massage Therapist
Tina has been a sports massage therapist and biomechanics coach for 12 years. She is a Personal Trainer (PT) who specialised in phase 4 cardiac rehabilitation for 10 years in association with the BACR. Tina’s motivation to do sports massage in 2007 was to help sporty, active children, (young cricketers at the time,) as Tina felt they needed care, guidance, tips and tools to be able to help look after their young, growing bodies to give them the best chance of reaching their full potential.
Tina loves people and helping them to just feel better, less stressed and with positive outcomes. The human body is an incredible but complicated machine. It fascinates her and she is therefore constantly learning, she loves it!
Note from Tina: “I may be rather vertically challenged but do not let my size fool you! They don’t call me the ‘pocket rocket’ for nothing…”
Dani Lewis
Sports Massage Therapist
Dani qualified in 2017 having trained at the London School of Sports Massage and is also a qualified Personal Trainer, so she knows a thing or two about the human body. She also has experience of working in a sedentary office job, so she knows first-hand how Sports Massage can really help those tight hips, lower back, neck and shoulders caused by the day job!
Claire Jonas
Sports Massage Therapist
You might recognise Claire as she also works as part of the reception team at the Health Hub. Throughout her career and personal life her passion has always been customer service, caring about people, and health matters. Claire has always really focused on this, and this comes out if she is your Massage Therapist.
Claire has a deep-rooted love of sport, watching and joining in. In her younger days she was a fitness instructor and competitive swimmer. She now enjoys open water swimming, the gym, yoga and cycling.
“Our bodies fitness and wellbeing gives us the greatest key to happiness and fulfilment. It is our only “true home”, and so looking after it is paramount”.
Claire is qualified with the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) to give Deep Tissue Sports Massage, relaxing full body massage or a combination of the two. Her mission will be to give you and your body a personalised and beneficial massage. Her aim: to make you feel “at home”.
Laura Ellis
Sports Massage Therapist
Laura retrained as a Sports Therapist in 2020 after having enough of corporate life and hasn’t looked back since! She has a level 4 sporting injury and massaged diploma and continualy works on upskilling herself so stay tuned for what’s next.
Her favourite part of the job is problem solving and helping her clients achieve their physical goals, as well as improving their general health. Laura truly believes that no one’s body is the same and not one size fits all.
In Laura’s spare time she is mainly found in the gym, she believes her love for keeping fit and healthy really helps her in her role as a therapist.
Hannah Tredgett
Sports Massage Therapist
Hannah holds a Master’s in Sports Therapy from the University of Gloucestershire and a Bachelor’s in Sport and Exercise Sciences from Cardiff Met. Her academic background gives her a strong foundation in how the body moves, how injuries happen, and—most importantly—how to help people recover well.
She’s worked pitch-side with rugby teams and brings that hands-on experience to the treatment room, offering effective sports massage therapy and injury management. A keen sportswoman herself, Hannah plays netball, runs, and enjoys climbing, so she understands exactly how frustrating niggles and injuries can be—especially when they get in the way of doing what you love.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a casual gym-goer, or simply trying to keep up with everyday life, Hannah is here to help you feel your best, move with confidence, and recover faster.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR APPOINTMENT
Your appointment will begin with a brief discussion about your symptoms, lifestyle, training or work demands.
From there, your therapist will identify the key areas of tension and tailor the treatment accordingly.
Your session may include:
- Deep tissue massage
- Soft tissue release techniques
- Trigger point therapy
- Targeted work on specific muscle groups
- Mobility-focused treatment
- Recovery-based massage
Some areas may feel tender during treatment, particularly where there is significant tightness, but your therapist will always work within a level that is appropriate for you.
After your session, you may also receive advice on stretching, recovery and how to prevent symptoms returning.
Targeted, effective treatment
We don’t just “work generally”; we focus on the areas that actually need it, using the right techniques to get results.
Part of a wider clinical team
If your symptoms require more than massage alone, we can guide you seamlessly into physiotherapy, chiropractic or osteopathy, all under one roof.
Tailored to your body and goals
Whether your focus is recovery, pain relief or ongoing maintenance, your treatment is adapted to you.
Trusted locally in Haywards Heath
We’ve helped thousands of patients across Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex move better and feel better with expert, hands-on care.
WHO IS SPORTS MASSAGE FOR?
Sports massage is suitable for:
- Gym members and regular exercisers
- Runners and cyclists
- Golfers
- Desk-based professionals
- Manual workers
- Active adults with tight or sore muscles
- Anyone experiencing muscular tension or stiffness
Whether you’re training hard or simply feeling the effects of daily life, sports massage can play a key role in keeping your body functioning at its best.
SPORTS MASSAGE VS PHYSIOTHERAPY, CHIROPRACTIC OR OSTEOPATHY
Sports massage focuses primarily on muscle tension and soft tissue health.
However, if your symptoms are being driven by:
- Injury
- Joint dysfunction
- Persistent or recurring pain
- Nerve-related symptoms
A more comprehensive assessment may be needed.
At The Health Hub, you don’t need to figure this out yourself.
We’ll guide you to the right treatment, whether that’s sports massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic or osteopathy, ensuring you get the best possible results from day one.
WHY CHOOSE THE HEALTH HUB?
BOOK YOUR SPORTS MASSAGE IN HAYWARDS HEATH
If you’re dealing with tight muscles, soreness or ongoing tension, sports massage can help you feel better, move better and recover faster.
Book your sports massage appointment today at The Health Hub in Haywards Heath.
Sports Massage FAQs
Got questions about sports massage? Here are some of the most common things we get asked at The Health Hub. If you are unsure whether sports massage is right for you, our team can help guide you.
- Do I need to play sport to have a sports massage?
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No, despite the name, you do not need to play sports to benefit from sports massage. Many of our clients are busy professionals, parents, gym-goers or people dealing with everyday muscular tension, stiffness and aches.
- What does sports massage help with?
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Sports massage can help with muscular tension, tightness, post-exercise soreness, neck and shoulder pain, lower back tightness, stiff hips and general soft tissue discomfort. It is often used to support recovery, improve mobility and reduce muscular aches and pains.
- Is sports massage painful?
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Sports massage can feel intense in tighter or more sensitive areas, but it should always be manageable. Your therapist will work at a level appropriate for you and adjust treatment based on your comfort.
- How often should I have a sports massage?
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That depends on your symptoms, activity levels and goals. Some people come in for occasional relief from tension, while others use sports massage regularly as part of their recovery or maintenance routine.
- How is sports massage different from a regular massage?
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Sports massage is usually more targeted than a relaxation massage. It focuses on specific muscles and areas of tension to help reduce pain, improve movement and support recovery, rather than simply promoting relaxation.
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