Sports Massage in Whitstable for Runners and Active People
Helping you recover, move better and stay active
Whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, dealing with tight muscles or struggling with everyday aches and pains, sports massage can help reduce pain, improve movement and support your recovery.
Treatment is tailored to your individual needs, whether you're a runner, cyclist, gym-goer or simply want to move more comfortably.
Is Sports Massage right for you?
Sports massage isn't just for athletes. Many of my clients visit because they have:
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Lower back pain
Tight calves
Hip pain
Muscle tightness
Running injuries
Marathon training aches
Stiffness from desk work
Whether you're training hard or simply want to feel more comfortable, treatment is tailored to your goals.
Sports massage can help:
Reduce muscle tightness
Improve flexibility and mobility
Ease everyday aches and pains
Support recovery after training and races
Improve movement quality
Help manage minor muscle injuries
Reduce post-exercise soreness
Keep you training consistently
What happens during your appointment?
Every appointment includes:
Discussion about your symptoms
Assessment where appropriate
Hands-on treatment
Advice on exercises if helpful
Time to ask questions
A treatment plan tailored to your goals
Sports Massage for Runners
As a runner myself, I understand the demands that training places on your body.
Whether you're preparing for your first 10K, training for a marathon or simply enjoying regular runs, sports massage can help reduce muscle tightness, improve recovery and keep you moving consistently.
Treatment commonly focuses on:
calves
hamstrings
quadriceps
hips
glutes
lower back
Every session is adapted to your current training load and individual goals.
Ready to move more comfortably?
Whether you're dealing with a sporting injury, recovering from training or simply want to reduce everyday aches and pains, I'd be delighted to help.
Book your appointment online today or get in touch if you'd like to discuss whether treatment is right for you.
“I’d never had a soft tissue massage before, but… WOW, I cannot recommend it, and Peter Mercer highly enough.
After my first session I started feeling better, less pain, more movement, my initial issue was resolved after about 4 visits, a lot quicker than I thought it would take.”
— Jo, Walderslade
Other treatments
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Deep Tissue Massage
Works on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia. Using general massage techniques and neuromuscular techniques (NMT) any chronic muscle tension can be released leaving you feeling relaxed.
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Long-term Pain Management
A useful therapy for chronic and long term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Emphysema, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, back pain, recovery from surgery and many others.
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Myofascial Cupping and Kinesiology Taping
Both treatments can help to reduce pain and promote healing of the musculoskeletal system. Incorporating these into a treatment can have beneficial outcomes.