Frequently Asked Questions

Deep tissue massage is an inclusive therapy and not just for exercise addicts!  Whether you have a physical job or hobby or are inactive for long periods of time due to your job or personal circumstance, you can benefit from a bit of massage maintenance every now and then.  Deep tissue massage helps your body recover from the strain you put on your muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons from doing a lot or fairly little exercise.     Deep tissue massages improve blood flow to your muscles by stimulating the circulatory system. You’ll get an influx of oxygen-rich blood, which helps flush out the byproducts of activity or inactivity, and delivers fresh nutrients. Regular massage helps rejuvenate tired and  muscles, reduce injury risk and hopefully enable you live your life less tense and free of pain. 

I joined the Body Matters team in 2020 and have since built up a strong reputation within the surrounding community as the therapist to visit if in need of soft tissue tension release and maintenance.  

I specialise in Deep Tissue Sports Massage techniques to assist with a wide variety of muscular issues including tension and stress, soft tissue injuries, sports injuries, mobility and joint pain, back pain, post-operative rehabilitation and work based stress.   I provide bespoke maintenance for all ages and abilities.  Our youngest clients are in their 20's and oldest in their 70's,  you're never too old to benefit from some therapy to keep you feeling fresh and ready for your next adventure.  

Only sporty people? 

No, sports massage isn't just for sporty people!  I look after many different types of client, some of whom aren't involved in sport at all. Some come to us for mobility and flexibility issues, some for tension release in the back, shoulders and neck and some just for a deep tissue massage that includes assisted stretching and a bit of help with movement and circulation.  

 Massage helps with mobility, blood flow, flexibility and tension and is often used by people affected by mobility through injury, lifestyle and age. 

Guy is a self confessed trail running junkie and regularly finds himself covered in mud (and often lost!) somewhere in the South Downs.  In using sports massage as part of his ongoing training and self care,  Guy understands how regular soft tissue manipulation and joint maintenance is key to successful training and recovery.  

Guy’s client base is extremely diverse as it’s not only sporty people who get niggles, tension or muscle stress. Deep tissue therapy is beneficial to everyone, regardless of age, fitness or activity levels.  

In Guy’s experience, clients are just as likely to develop muscular or mobility issues from working at a PC, balancing  a busy home life, having a stressful job or  leading a sedentary lifestyle as they are from running, cycling or playing sport.