Sports Massage in Perth
Your legs are heavy two days after the long run. Your calves are tight before you even warm up. The niggle in your hamstring is there every Saturday.
You train hard. Your recovery hasn't kept up.
At Vitality Chiropractic in Yokine, our sports massage therapists work on the muscles that do the work, so you can keep training and enjoy your sport.
- Since 2005
- HICAPS on the spot
- X-rays bulk billed with Medicare
- Private client parking
New client online special
$85 for your first 45-minute massage when you book online.
What is sports massage?
Sports massage is firm, targeted massage for the muscles you use in training and competition. It focuses on tight, overworked areas, and is adapted to where you are in your training week: before an event, after it, or in a recovery block.
Why people book it
Runners, cyclists, swimmers, gym-goers, footy and netball players come to us for:
- Tight calves, hamstrings, quads or hips
- Heavy, fatigued legs after a big week
- Tight shoulders and back from swimming, golf or the gym
- Recurring niggles in the same spot
- Recovery after an event
- Keeping on top of a heavy training load
The real cost: you
Tight muscles don't stop you training. They just make every session a bit harder, a bit slower, a bit more sore. Then a niggle turns into a week off. A week off turns into missing the event you trained months for.
Sport is your headspace, your mates and your goals. Look after the body that gets you there. Live alive. Live you.
How our therapists work
Michelle has experience working with professional athletes, and offers dry needling and cupping alongside sports massage. Chikako brings more than ten years of Japanese remedial massage training.
They ask about your sport and your training week, then work on the muscles carrying the load. If the same niggle keeps coming back, they'll suggest a chiropractic assessment to look at how your whole body is moving.
Try this right now
Stand facing a wall and do a calf stretch on each side, back knee straight, for 30 seconds. Then lie on your back and lift each straight leg as high as is comfortable. Is one side much tighter?
Side-to-side differences like that are a good place for your therapist to start.
What happens in a session
We start with your sport, your training week and any niggles, then check how you move. The massage focuses on the areas doing the most work, with pressure adjusted to your training load.
What your session will include
Here's what to expect:
- A chat about your sport, training and goals
- A movement check of the areas that work hardest
- Firm, targeted sports massage
- Dry needling or cupping with Michelle, if you'd like it and it suits you
- Stretches and recovery tips for your training week
- Health fund claim on the spot with HICAPS, if you're eligible
Our promise to you
Massage won't replace good training, sleep and recovery, and everyone responds differently, so we won't promise a particular result. We'll give you skilled, honest care, and tell you when a niggle needs a chiropractor, physio or doctor instead.
How to get started
Book online
Pick a time that suits you. New clients pay $85 for their first 45-minute massage when booking online. No referral needed.
Bring what you have
Your health fund card, and any scans or reports if you have them.
Your first visit
A short chat about where it hurts and what you want from the session. Then it's straight into your massage. No X-rays. You undress to your comfort level, usually down to your underwear, and you stay covered with towels the whole time.
Park and walk in
Six private client bays at our Swanston Street entrance, 32 Flinders St, Yokine. Plus verge and street parking on Swanston Street and Collins Street.
Meet your massage therapists
Michelle and Chikako work alongside our chiropractors, so your care can be joined up when you need it.
Michelle Wu
Remedial, sports, lymphatic and pregnancy massage, plus dry needling and cupping. Often booked two weeks in advance.
Chikako Harada
Remedial and sports massage, with more than ten years of Japanese remedial massage training.
Five recovery habits
- Cool down for 5 to 10 minutes after hard sessions.
- Build training up gradually, not in big jumps.
- Sleep 7 to 9 hours, especially in heavy training weeks.
- Book massage after big sessions, not just before events.
- Don't train through a niggle that changes how you move.
When to see someone
Get medical help first, not a massage, if you have:
See a GP or go to emergency first if you have:
- A suspected broken bone or a joint that looks out of place
- Severe swelling or bruising straight after an injury
- A head knock with confusion, headache or vomiting
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in an arm or leg
- Swelling, redness or warmth in one calf (possible blood clot)
Book an assessment if:
- Your muscles are tight and sore from training
- You want to recover better between sessions
- You have an event coming up
Frequently asked questions
When should I get a sports massage?
Many people book after a hard week or a big event, and some before. If you're unsure, ask your therapist to plan it around your training.
Is sports massage the same as remedial massage?
They're similar. Sports massage is focused on the muscles you use in your sport and on your training load.
Can I train after a sports massage?
Light movement is fine. Most people avoid a hard session for a day after a deep massage.
Can I claim massage on my health fund?
Many private health funds cover remedial massage under extras. We have HICAPS, so you can claim on the spot if you're eligible. Your rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
How much does a massage cost?
New clients pay $85 for a 45-minute first massage when booking online. A 90-minute first session is $150. See our pricing page for returning client prices.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online or by phone.
Can I get an appointment today?
Check our online booking for the next available time, or call (08) 9201 0566. Michelle is often booked about two weeks ahead, so book early if you'd like her.
Can I see a chiropractor and a massage therapist?
Yes. Our massage therapists work alongside our chiropractors, so your care can be joined up. Many clients see both.
Find us in Yokine
Vitality Chiropractic, 32 Flinders St, Yokine WA 6060
Private client parking: 6 bays at our Swanston Street entrance. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Phone (08) 9201 0566
Close to
Yokine, Dianella, Tuart Hill, Nollamara, Menora, Coolbinia, Joondanna, Morley, Osborne Park, Mount Hawthorn.
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New clients: $85 for your first 45-minute massage online. HICAPS on the spot.
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Book your appointment online or call us to speak with our friendly reception team.