Assessment
A detailed history, then a thorough examination of movement, strength and the affected area. You leave knowing what is wrong, why it happened, and exactly what we are going to do about it.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Sports Massage in London
Ease the muscular tension and soreness that are limiting how you move and train, with every session delivered within our physio-led London clinics and tailored to your sport, your workload and how your body feels on the day, so you recover better between hard sessions and get back to moving freely.
At your first appointment we look for the cause: your history, how you move, and what your work, sport and life ask of your body.
The assessment covers a detailed history and a thorough examination of movement, strength and the affected area. We explain what we find and agree a working diagnosis and plan you understand before you leave.
You go home with a written summary and a home-exercise programme built around your diagnosis and goals, so progress continues between visits.
Sports Massage can help to:
Ease muscular tension and soreness
Hands-on soft-tissue work releases the tight, aching muscles that are making you feel stiff, so you leave looser and more comfortable to move.
Recover better between hard sessions
Used through a busy training block or after a heavy session, targeted massage helps your muscles feel ready to work again sooner.
Free up stubborn tightness that limits movement
Deep-tissue and trigger-point work targets the knots that restrict how you move, so training and daily movement feel easier.
Support your rehab and strength work
As part of a wider plan, massage complements your physiotherapy and loading programme rather than masking the problem, so recovery stays on track.
Catch anything that needs a closer look
Because you are treated inside a physio-led practice, persistent or unexplained symptoms are screened and pointed toward a full assessment rather than rubbed over.
Our sports massage team
Sports massage fees and insurance
You can self-refer and book directly: no GP letter needed, and every new patient can start with a free 15-minute consultation call. The same fees apply across our Soho, Liverpool Street and Marylebone clinics.
- Physiotherapy: a full 60 minutes for £145, whether it is your first visit or a follow-up
- 30-minute follow-ups at £90, with video appointments from £70
- Strength training and Reformer Pilates £120, sports massage from £75
- VALD performance and strength testing with a written report, £195
- 5% off a block of five sessions, 10% off a block of ten
- An itemised receipt with every session, for claiming back where your policy covers physiotherapy
Your journey
with Physio and Performance
Everything starts with finding the cause. Whether the goal is a marathon start line or a week at your desk without pain, we treat what is driving the problem, then build the strength that keeps it fixed.
Treatment
Hands-on manual therapy combined with a progressive, tailored exercise programme. Sports massage, dry needling, shockwave or Reformer Pilates are added where they help your specific problem.
Rebuild
Coached, progressive strength work restores the load tolerance your body lost, paced to where you start. This is the stage that decides whether the fix lasts.
Perform
Each follow-up reassesses you against your baseline, with VALD testing where useful, so your return to work, sport or training rests on measured readiness. Discharge happens by mutual agreement when you can manage independently.
From pain to performance. Pain relief that lasts is not enough on its own: we rebuild the strength behind the pain so it stays gone.
- Three central London clinics: Soho, Liverpool Street and Marylebone, plus home visits across London and online sessions.
- Led by physiotherapist Sam Harvey: 15 years of clinical practice and an elite-sport background across football, rugby and GAA.
- Physiotherapy, strength and nutrition under one roof: three clinicians, three disciplines, joined-up care.
We specialise in:
- Physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation
- Coached strength and conditioning
- Reformer Pilates
- Sports massage and soft-tissue therapy
- Dry needling and shockwave therapy
- VALD performance and strength testing
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Running and gait analysis
- Sports nutrition and dietetics
3 Locations
Sports massage across our 3 London clinics
- Liverpool Street 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4RB View location →
- Marylebone 1 Orchard Street, London W1H 6HJ View location →
- Soho 111 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT View location →
Written and medically reviewed bySam Harvey, Physiotherapist & Clinical Lead · HCPC-registered · 15 Years’ Experience · Sports massage is not an HCPC-regulated profession; at Physio and Performance it is delivered within a physiotherapy-led practice as an adjunct to assessment and rehabilitation, in line with current physiotherapy best practice and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) principles..
FAQ
FAQs
Is sports massage the same as having physiotherapy?
No. Sports massage is hands-on soft-tissue treatment that eases muscular tension and aids recovery, whereas physiotherapy is assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of an injury or condition. Massage is a helpful adjunct, not a substitute. If you have persistent, worsening or unexplained pain, we recommend a physiotherapy assessment so the underlying cause is properly addressed.
Do I need a GP referral or assessment before a sports massage?
No GP letter is needed: we are a self-referral practice and offer a free 15-minute consultation call if you are unsure what you need. For straightforward recovery or muscular tightness you can book directly. If your symptoms suggest an injury rather than general tension, we will recommend a physiotherapy assessment first.
Will sports massage cure my injury or back pain?
Sports massage is not a cure for injuries or conditions such as back pain: it eases muscular tension and supports recovery as part of a wider plan. Lasting improvement usually comes from assessment, progressive exercise and load management. We use massage alongside rehabilitation, and recommend a physiotherapy assessment when pain is persistent or unexplained.
Is it normal to feel sore after a sports massage?
Mild soreness, like the day after a workout, is common for up to 24 to 48 hours, especially after deeper work. It usually settles on its own. Drink water, keep gently moving and avoid very heavy training that day. Tell us if discomfort is sharp, severe or lasts longer so we can adjust your next session.
Where can I have a sports massage, and can you come to me?
You can book at any of our three London clinics: UNTIL Soho at 111 Charing Cross Road, UNTIL Liverpool Street at 280 Bishopsgate, and UNTIL Marylebone at 1 Orchard Street. We also offer home visits across London and can advise on the best option when you book your appointment.
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