Welcome To Athletic Sports Massage Canberra, Specialising In Women's Health Only

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Massage for Women Only | Functional Sports Massage

Specialised Sports Massage for Women | Canberra

A Note About New Client Enquiries

Ray is gradually slowing down the pace of his practice and is no longer accepting general bookings from new clients.

New clients are now only accepted by personal referral from an existing client or GP in writing only.

This decision allows Ray to focus on his established clients, provide the time and individual attention each treatment deserves, and maintain a more manageable and sustainable pace.

Ray sincerely appreciates the continued trust, loyalty and support of his existing clients.

Thank you for your understanding.

A Safe, Respectful Space for Women's Sports Massage

Every woman's body carries a unique combination of physical demands, daily activities and sporting goals. You deserve a professional treatment environment where you feel safe, respected and genuinely heard.

Ray provides personalised Functional Sports Massage, tailored to your individual muscular needs, physical activities and treatment goals.

Every treatment begins with a careful conversation. Ray listens to your concerns, discusses the techniques that may be appropriate and explains his approach before starting. Your comfort, consent and individual preferences are always respected.

Whether you participate in regular sporting activities, train at the gym, experience muscular tension from work or have physically demanding everyday commitments, your treatment is tailored to your needs.

The focus is on supporting muscular comfort, mobility and physical recovery through professional sports massage techniques.

Supporting Women Through Every Stage of Life

Every woman's body and life experiences are different.

From balancing work, family and sporting commitments to navigating the physical changes associated with menopause, women can experience many different physical demands throughout life.

Ray has undertaken awareness training in:

  • Menopause Awareness

  • Endometriosis Awareness

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness

Through his experience working with women in the armed forces, Ray understands the importance of a compassionate, respectful and sensitive approach, particularly when working with women who have experienced trauma or challenging life circumstances.

Your comfort, privacy, consent and individual preferences are important. Every treatment begins with a conversation about your needs and what you feel comfortable with.

Functional Sports Massage

Targeted care for tight, tired and overworked muscles.

It is also suitable for active women and people who experience muscular tension from exercise, work, repetitive movements or the physical demands of everyday life.

Whether you're training for a sporting event, staying active, spending long hours at work or experiencing tight and overworked muscles, your treatment is tailored to your individual concerns and physical goals.

Depending on your needs and comfort, your session may incorporate:

  • Chinese Tui Na massage and pressure point techniques

  • Sports massage techniques

  • Remedial massage techniques

  • Deep tissue massage

  • Cross-friction techniques

  • Myofascial trigger point therapy

  • Muscle release and stretching techniques

  • Myofascial release therapy

  • Myofascial cupping, where appropriate

Rather than requiring you to book each technique separately, Ray combines suitable approaches according to your muscular needs, preferences and comfort.

The focus is on supporting:

  • Muscular comfort and flexibility

  • Improved mobility

  • Physical recovery following exercise

  • Management of muscular tension

  • Sporting performance and physical function

Ideal for: Active women, athletes and anyone seeking targeted care for muscular tension, physical discomfort or recovery after exercise.

Ray believes booking a sports massage should be straightforward.

You shouldn't need to understand the differences between numerous massage techniques to decide which treatment is right for you.

Chinese Tui Na massage, pressure point techniques, remedial massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial trigger point therapy, muscle release stretching, myofascial cupping and cross-friction techniques are all part of Ray's therapeutic skill set.

This approach allows Ray to focus on your concerns rather than limiting your treatment to a single technique.

Important Information Before Your Appointment

Ray's practice specialises in Functional Sports Massage. The massage table and treatment setup are primarily designed for working with athletes and active clients. Thank you for your understanding and for helping maintain a safe and professional treatment environment.

Existing Clients & Personal Referrals

Ray greatly values the trust and relationships built with his existing clients over the years.

As he gradually reduces his workload, his priority is to continue providing attentive, personalised sports massage to the clients he already works with.

New client enquiries are considered by personal referral from an existing client only.

If you are an existing client and know someone who may benefit from Ray's services, you are welcome to discuss a personal referral with him.

Contact Ray For existing clients and personal referrals, Ray can be contacted by phone or text: 0435 626 343

Thank you for respecting Ray's current availability and for your continued support.

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