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Sports and Remedial Massage

Nicki is a BTEC level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist using various techniques including Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Therapy and Soft Tissue Release. Specialising in pre and post natal massage she can treat aches, pains, injuries and muscular skeletal imbalances to help maintain optimal muscular functions of the body. Whether you have a specific ailment or just in need of some TLC you can book a massage with Nicki at Fix East Village in Stratford, Cadbury Physiotherapy in Parkstone or at her home studio in Swanage Dorset.

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Contact Nicki to book a massage or for more information

Treatment Lengths 

60-Minute Massage
Focused sessions for targeted relief, maintenance, injury specific treatments or general TLC, focusing on a specific area of the body to treat. Using advanced techniques to treat the issue. 

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90-Minute Massage
A comprehensive treatment allowing time to address multiple areas, combine advanced techniques, and deliver a full-body, deeply relaxing experience.

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Initial Assessment

Every massage session begins with a detailed assessment to understand your body and needs. This includes:

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  • Posture & Alignment – Identifying imbalances that may cause pain or tension.​

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  • Biomechanics & Movement Patterns – Observing how your body moves to pinpoint areas of imbalances​​

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  • Joint Testing – Assessing mobility to guide treatment and prevent further injury.​

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  • Breathing mechanics - Assessing how you breathe gives a greater understanding of how the body is operating 

 

This ensures your sports or remedial massage in Swanage is tailored to relieve your pain, improve movement, and support long-term recovery.

Areas I Treat 

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I provide massage therapy for a wide range of conditions, including:

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  • Scar work and tissue rehabilitation

  • Prenatal & postnatal massage 

  • Sports injuries and post-surgery rehabilitation

  • Back, neck, shoulder, hip, and knee pain

  • Postural conditions and desk-related strains

  • Acute and chronic injuries

  • TMJ - temporomandibular joint dysfunction treatments

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Each session is personalised to help you recover, prevent injury, and improve overall wellbeing.

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Advanced Techniques I Use
 

I use a variety of specialised massage techniques to target tension, improve mobility, and aid recovery:
 

  • Cupping – Increases circulation and releases tight muscles.
     

  • Myofascial Release – Improves flexibility and eases pain.
     

  • Trigger Point Therapy – Relieves muscular tightness.
     

  • Muscle Energy Technique (MET) – Restores range of motion using active stretching.
     

  • Soft Tissue Release (STR) – Releases tight muscles and improves mobility.
     

  • Neuromuscular Techniques – Corrects muscle imbalances and tension patterns.

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  Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

 

TMJ – What Is It?

 

The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) connects your lower jawbone to your skull.
It allows your jaw to move—so you can talk, chew, yawn, and express yourself.
In fact, it’s the most frequently used joint in the body.

One in four people have TMJ issues.

 

Common TMJ- Related Symptoms

 

• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Dizzy spells
• Earaches (without infection)
• Difficulty swallowing or speaking
• Headaches or migraines
• Pain or tenderness around the ear, jaw, neck, face, or shoulders
• Worn teeth from grinding
• Facial muscle twitching
• Difficulty sleeping
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Bruxism (teeth grinding)
• Trismus (reduced ability to open the mouth)

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The session begins with an assessment of the jaw and your posture. I then use various techniques of trigger point therapy, myofacial release and soft tissue work to help release the area. I use a combination of internal and external jaw techniques, along with targeted work on the neck and shoulders, I can help reduce tension and relieve many of these symptoms and bring function back to your jaw.​​​

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Why Choose My Massage Therapy
 

My goal is to provide professional sports and remedial massage in my treatments that:
 

  • Prevents injury and supports recovery
     

  • Improves flexibility, mobility, and tissue health
     

  • Relieves tension in the back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, feet and TMJ

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  • Promotes relaxation, improves stress levels, improves sleep quality
     

  • ​Improves breathing mechanics ​


Whether you need injury specific massage, prenatal or postnatal massage, or a therapeutic session for tension relief, I tailor each treatment to your body’s needs.
 

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