Ray Flaherty Won The Excellence Award for Sports Massage Services and Best Sports Massage Therapist ACT
Specialising In Women's Health In Chronic Pain
Ray Flaherty Won The Excellence Award for Sports Massage Services and Best Sports Massage Therapist ACT
Specialising In Women's Health In Chronic Pain
At Athletic Sports Massage Canberra, Ray specialises in helping female athletes of all levels achieve peak performance and recover faster with a unique combination of advanced therapies. Ray's sessions are tailored to enhance mobility, relieve pain, and optimise muscle function, so you can focus on reaching your goals.
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Physiotherapist.
Ray is a highly experienced therapist. After just one session, I already felt significant relief in my stiff neck and shoulders, as well as my forearm muscles. As a therapist myself, I highly recommend Ray. I am looking forward to my next treatment. Thanks！ Justine 24/07/24 on Google Review.
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💪 What Sets Athletic Sports Massage Canberra Apart From Others?
🚴 Why Choose Athletic Sports Massage Canberra?
Whether you're preparing for your next event or recovering from intense training, Athletic Sports Massage Canberra is your partner in athletic success. Book your session today and feel the difference expert care makes.
Mission Statement For Athletic Sports Massage Canberra.
At Athletic Sports Massage Canberra, Ray’s mission is to provide exceptional sports, remedial and deep tissue massage treatments with a primary focus on relieving chronic pain and promoting more pain relief and well-being for women in sports.
Ray is a great believer in the transformative power of massage in managing and helping reduce chronic pain. Ray aims to reduce chronic pain by offering specialised massage treatments tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Ray is dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all. Ray adheres to a code of ethics, respecting client boundaries, and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Click to donate to Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Athletic Sports Massage Canberra has information from Breast Cancer Network Australia in our clinic with breast cancer brochures for more information to help women's support in this area Ray has dealt first-hand with breast cancer as his wife is a survivor of breast cancer and other ladies clients with breast cancer that have been to Ray. This is why Ray has a link to Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Ray believes that a healthy body and mind empower women to excel in every aspect of life.
Ray devotes his time to women's health that's why he specialises in women's health through sports and remedial massage, including injuries and pain management. Ray has also worked with different body conditions even people who have had a full spinal operation to ladies with PTSD and more........
Body and mind conditions Ray has worked with over the years
Want to know more please click on the link FAQs.
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Other testimonials from 2008 to 2024
Ray is a very experienced Massage Therapist. He utilises Trigger Point Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage which has been phenomenal for releasing joint and muscle pain caused by my disability, Cerebral Palsy. I often leave our sessions with relief in my back, neck and improved mobility when I walk as he is able to release joint pain in my hips and spasticity in my left foot and leg caused from Cerebral Palsy. He is passionate about health, wellbeing and massage. He is thorough and treats the whole body as well as troubled areas. I would recommend Ray to anyone that experiences chronic pain, muscle fatigue, aches, pains or suffers from injury or disability. Rikkea facebook review 2/12/24
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Soccer Rep
I feel amazing after visiting Ray! I am on the soccer field each weekend and train three nights a week and that would not be possible if not for Ray! Knows what he is doing and is a lovely human being!
Fantastic and comfortable setting, you are in safe hands! Lauren 18/07/24
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While I was in Hong Kong Female police officer.
Professional massage and therapeutic gestures are used to touch the affected area, so that the pain in the affected area is relieved, and correct postures and movements are taught. Ling 16/07/24
Translated by Google
專業按摩冶療手勢，觸及患處，讓患處得已舒解痛楚，並教導正確姿勢及動作。
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Powerlifting Athletes I have had the most positive experiences seeing Ray for remedial massage. He is lovely, super skilled, works around any injuries and his knowledge on muscles and the body is really great. The studio is lovely and you feel immediately comfortable. I am a powerlifter and seeing Ray has dramatically improved by mobility, allowing me to get the range of motion I need for my sport. Thanks again, I’ll be back soon! Rebecca Google review 03/2024
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Athletic teenagers.
Ray is an amazing massage therapist who I highly recommend. I've also taken my athletic teenagers with sore muscles to see him and they felt so much better afterwards. Ray is very responsive and always strives to work around what time suits us. Very glad I found his services. Jenny 07/2023 Google review.
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Best sports and remedial massage in Canberra
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Testimonial 2022
Amber 07/2022 Today I had my second treatment with Ray and oh my goodness he is incredible! I have Lupus and Fibromyalgia so always sore and tight! After my first treatment (two weeks ago) my headaches stopped! I've had back pain for a solid year now and my back feels amazing right now!! He actually listened to me. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and very accommodating. I highly recommend! I will never go anywhere else now. Google Review
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The testimonial is from one of my elite athletic clients that went to the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020! I've been seeing Ray regularly in the lead up to competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games, and his care and communication as a massage therapist is outstanding. Ray is exceptionally friendly, professional, knowledgeable and has tailored to my changing needs week to week with patience and consideration. He's particularly helped with both upper and lower back pain, as well as general aches and pains due to the training load of elite level sport. Would not hesitate to recommend. Thanks Ray! Marina 15/07/20 on Google review
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Testimonial 2023 Janiece 01/01/23 Raymond has a comprehensive understanding of Myofascial Release Therapy and is a most effective practitioner. He uses his hands skilfully to massage and stretch the myofascial tissue and to eliminate knots thus enabling greater movement of muscles and joints.
Restriction of the myofascial tissue covering the human skeleton can lead to widespread pain and discomfort if not released regularly. Raymond possesses exceptional skill, and his patients enjoy greater agility and movement. I recommend Raymond to anyone wishing to improve their mobility and agility. Google Review
Ray at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra offers specialised sports massage services that can be highly beneficial for active individuals, especially those in weightlifting, running, cycling, dancing and other physically demanding sports or job positions like the police, army etc.
Here's another good reason to come to Athletic Sports Massage Canberra.
Ray uses Caronlab Hydro 2 Oil Muscle & Joint scented massage & body oil is a deeply penetrating blend of wintergreen, eucalyptus, pine, rosemary and pepper essential oils to help relieve inflamed joints, stiffness and muscle pain. Massage into sore, tight muscles to supercharge circulation and reduce pain and inflammation. This water-dispersible massage oil is ideal for athletes or anyone experiencing aching muscles and joints.
Here are some key benefits of going to a professional sports massage provider like Ray from Athletic Sports Massage Canberra:
Targeted Pain Relief and Muscle Recovery
Ray at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra focuses on addressing sports-specific injuries and muscle strain, tailoring each session to the individual’s needs. This personalised approach targets areas of discomfort, such as the back, hips, and shoulders, which are often tight or strained in athletes.
Ray can help alleviate tension from repetitive movements, relieve muscle knots, and break down scar tissue, which speeds up recovery and allows athletes to get back to training sooner.
Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion with Active Release Therapy (ART)
Sports massage can increase flexibility and range of motion, which is critical for peak performance in sports. Working with a trained therapist can gain more fluidity and control over movements, which is especially helpful for lifts, explosive movements, and flexibility-dependent sports.
Regular sports massage and Active Release Therapy (ART) from Ray helps maintain joint mobility, allowing you to perform more complex movements safely and more effectively.
Injury Prevention
Ray at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra understands common sports injuries and can help prevent them through proactive treatments. By identifying and addressing tightness or imbalances before they become problematic, they help minimize the risk of strains, sprains, and overuse injuries.
This preventive care is valuable for athletes who need to stay in top condition year-round, as it helps maintain muscle balance and proper alignment, reducing stress in high-impact areas.
Enhanced Circulation and Muscle Nutrition
Ray’s sports massage helps to increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles while removing waste products like lactic acid. This supports muscle repair and reduces soreness, a major advantage after intense training sessions or competitions.
Improved circulation also aids in the recovery of fatigued muscles and helps athletes recover faster from strenuous workouts.
Reduced Mental and Physical Stress
Athletes often face high levels of physical and mental stress, whether from training demands, competitions, or the pressure to perform. A session with Ray at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra provides a calming environment where athletes can mentally unwind while their body recovers.
By reducing muscle tension and cortisol levels, sports massage helps improve focus, mental clarity, and overall well-being, which can translate into better performance and motivation.
Specialised Knowledge of Athlete Needs
Athletic Sports Massage Canberra, Ray has many years of experience working with athletes and understands the unique physical demands of different sports. This expertise ensures that each treatment session addresses the specific needs of athletes, from joint mobility and muscle conditioning to injury management and prevention.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, or stiffness, or preparing for a competition, their specialised knowledge ensures you receive targeted, effective care.
Customised Treatment Plans
Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all massage, Ray at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra can create a customized treatment plan that evolves as your training or recovery needs change. This might include different massage techniques, adjustments in intensity, and specific areas of focus based on your sport, training schedule, and goals.
This personalised approach allows athletes to achieve sustained improvements, supporting both short-term performance and long-term health.
Going to Ray at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra for sports massage can greatly benefit athletes by enhancing recovery, improving performance, and providing specialised care to address the unique demands of each sport.
(I no longer take new male clients due to their behaviours)
Athletic Sports Massage Canberra specialises in women's sports for muscle performance, health and wellness.
The services Ray specialises in are for people who have extreme chronic pain, had a spinal operation, have missing limbs, had breast cancer, had breast implants, have had sports injuries or other conditions like Lymphenema and relaxation for PTSD.