Therapeutic/Deep tissue/Sports Massage
Cordelia is an experienced sports and therapeutic masseur who spent many years working alongside physiotherapists as a clinical masseur at ES Physical Therapy in Harley Street, treating a range of clientele from Cirque de Soleil performers, West End dancers, to athletes as well as remedial massage for injury rehabilitation, chronic back pain and arthritis. She is also a trained Shiatsu practitioner and incorporates these techniques in her practice.
Cordelia tailors your massage to your individual requirements. Most sessions include advice on stretching, posture, or slight adjustments you can make to your routine that might help address your particular issue.
What’s the Best Timing for a Massage?
Remedial massage can be done at anytime however if there is a recent injury we suggest 72 hours after the event. During this time rest and ice therapy is the best approach.
Sports Massage Pre-Event: Pre-event massages that require deep tissue techniques should occur no later than 48 to 72 hours before the planned exercise event.
Sports Massage Post-Event: Less than 24 hours after event softer techniques such as Swedish massage will be used. 24 to 72 hours following an event, the therapist will commonly take a deeper approach.
How Long Should You Book for Massage?
The choice is of course yours, however we would recommend:
30-minutes is sufficient time to treat one problem area, eg: neck and shoulders
45-60 minute appointments are sufficient for 2-3 areas, eg: lower back, neck and shoulders
60-90 minutes will cover a full body treatment