Soft-Tissue (STT), Movement, & Remedial Sports Therapy Treatments

Soft Tissue Therapy goes beyond just massage. It is targeted, clinical work designed to treat pain, injury, and movement dysfunction. It is not about following a standard routine. Unlike a spa massage, this isn’t about dividing time equally between arms, legs, and back. It’s about focusing where your body truly needs it.

This is qualified hands-on therapy for the soft tissues of your body. Though the name can be misleading, this is not a “soft” massage. Sometimes treatment will involve what people think of as deep tissue massage, but unlike some sports massage approaches, “no pain no gain” is not the aim. In fact, digging in with elbows and creating wince-inducing discomfort can often be counterproductive, especially when tissues are already sensitive or dysfunctional.

There is a close relationship between musculoskeletal dysfunction, pain, and the nervous system. As a Level 5 qualified Soft Tissue Therapist with the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage (ISRM), I’m trained to notice and respond to the subtle changes in your tissues and your body’s reactions throughout treatment. Techniques adapt in real time, working not only with the affected area but also with your nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic), respiratory system, and both the conscious and subconscious feedback your body provides.

Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy training is equivalent to the second year of a university degree and goes far beyond Swedish or Level 3 sports massage. At Level 3, therapists are trained to deliver massage for general wellbeing on healthy bodies. At Level 5, the training is clinical. It equips therapists to assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries, identify contributing postural or occupational factors, and safely adapt techniques for people with complex or chronic pain. This depth of knowledge means treatment is evidence-informed, responsive, and much more effective for lasting results.

Your session begins with assessment — I’ll evaluate your posture, movement, and listen to your description of any areas of pain or restriction. Soft Tissue Therapy is about treating the whole person, not just the obvious area of pain. That might mean working with compensations elsewhere in the body or uncovering lifestyle factors that are contributing to the problem.

During treatment, I’ll draw on a wide range of advanced techniques, including Soft Tissue and Neuromuscular Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Myofascial Release, mobilisation, and positional work. These are applied where they are most clinically effective, not according to a set routine.

I’ll always work within your comfort boundaries. The aim is not just to leave you feeling freer, more functional, and in less pain, but also to shape the outcome you want — whether that’s relaxation and calm, focus and clarity, or a sense of being energised and refreshed.

Soft Tissue Therapy is more than short-term relief. It is about meaningful, lasting change, and a deeper understanding of how your body works and how you can best support it.