Posts Tagged ‘massage therapy’

New location in Holborn, Russell Square, Chancery Lane and Farringdon areas

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

City Sports Massage are pleased to announce that we are working from an additional new location in Holborn. Only a few minutes walk from either Holborn or Chancery Lane tube stations it’s ideally centrally located. Theobalds Natural Health Centre is also very close to Farringdon and Russell Square. You can see full details of opening times and telephone numbers on our Theobalds page.

Don’t forget we also have several other clinics in Central London – all of which are very close to tube stations, giving you an easy-to-reach service to fit into your busy schedule!

Look forward to seeing you there soon!

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Why do I need an arm massage and where is the best place to go?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

We are regularly asked ‘do you do arm massages?’ Often those working at desks, holding the same posture for hours on end will develop pain in their arms, maybe tingling fingers too. The funny thing is that even though your fingers sometimes feel tingly it’s often the area around the armpit and shoulder joint that needs massaging. This is because the lack of movement in the shoulder joint (caused by bad posture, or working on a computer for hours on end) causes a build up of hardened tissue – which in turn presses on the the bundle of nerves that travel down the arm. So often pain in the arm and fingers is either caused by, or aggravated by, tightness in the armpit, shoulder girdle and chest.

So quite simply holding a mouse, or clicking away on a laptop can cause pain in the arm, tingling in the fingers, and tightness in the forearms too. All of which can be helped by massage. We sometimes advise clients to try using the mouse with the other hand (which trains the brain too!)

And then there’s the weightlifters, bodybuilders, and gym bunnies who grip too hard on the bars they’re lifting and pulling, causing the forearm to take the strain instead of the muscles they should be working.

So find a good, reputable sports massage therapist, and get a decent, focused massage. You’ll find few simple changes of habits can help keep you out of pain. If you’re in London, your City Sports Massage therapist can help and advise you on this – not just in providing immediate pain relief, but looking at long term solutions of how to stay pain free.

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Want a job with City Sports Massage? – We need therapists!

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Our small company is always looking for good therapists. We have an extremely specific criteria in terms of personality and skill sets, and we will create a space for you if you are right.

You don’t need to have any marketing skills at all. Clients will be provided. You will be self employed and paid by the hour worked.

YOU MUST BE AN INTUITIVE, COMMUNICATIVE THERAPIST. You will have been told on many occasions ‘you have the touch’ and ‘you are a natural’.

You must genuinely love people, in all their shapes, sizes, creeds, colours, sexualities and (trans) genders. You will be extremely open minded, non-judgmental and have a fantastic sense of humour. You will be happy to fly the flag for the company and play an enthusiastic role in maintaining high service standards in sports and remedial massage. You love what you do – that’s why you do it.

In return you will be getting a regular income from sports massage and be part of a small, super friendly team. You will be offered support, training and mentoring. The clinic is run in a spirit of openness and communication – to ensure everyone is happy – you, clients, clinics and company!

Please note;

We DO NOT consider the following;

i) ITEC QUALIFICATIONS

ii) SPORTS MASSAGE MODULES THAT ARE PART OF SPORTS THERAPY DEGREES

iii) SPORTS MASSAGE MODULES THAT ARE PART OF PERSONAL TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS.

Applicants should have undertaken A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS SPECIFIC & INTENSIVE SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE TRAINING, RESULTING IN BTEC OR INTERNATIONAL EQUIVALENT.

Please only apply if you think this position strongly suits you.

Please read the following carefully if you would like to be considered;

Send us an email, putting ‘CV Website’ in the subject line, and attach CV, photo, and a covering letter detailing days/hours available to work to; careersATcitysportsmassage.com

Please note we are unable to acknowledge all replies as we receive so many. We will however be in touch if we feel you suit our criteria.

Many thanks!

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Win a massage gift voucher and help Haiti!

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Happy New Year Folks!

Hope the year has started splendidly well for you. We already have some exciting news!

Meet our new therapist Zoe!

As Ellie is now on Maternity leave we’ve been recruiting for a new therapist. When I met Zoe I wondered if she’d been sent to us from heaven! Why? She already has the ‘City Sports Massage’ touch. She’s an absolute natural. And strangely, she even looks a bit like Ellie!? Zoe flew through her interview process, and everyone loves her already. She’s at Natureworks on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, and at Snowsfields on Wednesdays.

Richard is currently covering Ellie’s Saturday spot at Natureworks.



Win a massage gift voucher for City Sports Massage, Vivien of Holloway, plus more!

Buy a £2 raffle ticket online and win vouchers for City Sports Massage & Vivien of Holloway. Get the chance to win an amazing massage courtesy of the City Sports Massage Team, or a whole £50 towards one of many of the glamorous 1950’s dresses made by style kitten, Vivien of Holloway! Plus, there’s LOADS more prizes!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIONAID TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI!



Victimless Voodoo! – Help for Haiti night. Come along – if you dare!

Want a chance to get lost in some crazy, underground, voodoo rock ‘n roll cabaret this Sunday? There’ll be performers, music and drinking.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIONAID TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI!



A reminder!

Just to remind you to book an appointment now, BEFORE you forget. When you get a massage *before* it hurts – it’s not only more effective, but it feels NICER!

All the best!

Jon and the City Sports Massage Team

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What is massage therapy?

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

You’re in pain, stressed, and you need a massage – but you’re not sure where to go. There’s deep tissue massage, sports massage, and remedial massage, to name but a few. But why so many definitions? Is somebody trying to confuse us?

At it’s most fundamental, massage therapy (and for that matter most bodywork) is about *manipulation* of the muscoskeletal system.

So far, so simple.

But historically, business people have tried to name, and define their brand. By naming their product, they are able to to market it – to sell it, and in the case of massage therapy, to teach it.

So every massage therapy has a different name, and, when you consider that every massage therapist has had a different a different training, and has different personal skill sets, it’s easy to see why you can find yourself both confused and disappointed when you go for a treatment.

It is worth noting that an experienced, developed, able therapist will allow these imaginary divisions to blur – as each person who requests a treatment has their own unique requirements. We at City Sports Massage constantly challenge our therapists during their in-house training, with perceptions of what constitutes ’sports massage’.

To give you an idea of ‘definitions’, you can read an outline of our massage treatments here.

But please remember; what is essential to you receiving a good treatment, is that your therapist is *listening* to you, and has the skills and experience to communicate with your body.

It’s not really about the definition of the treatment, it’s about the definition of the relationship.

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Sports and Pregnancy Massage in London Bridge

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

City Sports Massage now have an additional location, just a few minutes walk from London Bridge Station!

Our new rooms are within a brand new clinic called Snowsfields Wellness – a 5 or 6 minute walk from London Bridge station, and next door to Guy’s Hospital.

This means we now have a total of 6 therapists to choose from, working 7 days a week, at 3 different central locations. All within a few minutes walk of a major tube station. You can check the schedule here.

You’ll find all of our therapists are not *only* talented, they are all completely passionate about what they do, and they are lovely, caring people. They are all excited to be helping you as part of the City Sports Massage team, and of course, all share a fantastic sense of humour!

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