Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during a treatment?

	A brief history is taken prior to the massage.
	During the massage, which may last for an hour, a general base oil or lotion may be used. This normally soaks into the skin quite quickly but may leave traces of oil on the skin after the massage.
	You may occasionally feel some post-treatment soreness but this will normally disappear after a day or two. Don’t worry about this - it is usually a sign that the treatment is having a positive effect.

How often should I have Sports Massage?

As often as you like (provided that you are not suffering from any condition for which massage is contra-indicated - ask if in doubt). Some people find that a weekly massage helps to control their stress levels, while others find that a maintenance treatment every few weeks works well.

Where are you based?

	Monday - Friday (and occasional Saturdays): Battersea Practice. Telephone 020 7738 1814 to book an appointment.
	Monday - Friday: home visits (dependent on postcode). Telephone 020 7738 1814 to book an appointment

What is your cancellation policy?

	Where an appointment has been made but the client fails to attend the full fee for the session will be payable.
	If the appointment is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the date and time then this fee will be waived.

Is there a governing body?

Until January 2002 anyone could set up as a sports massage practitioner whether they were qualified or not as there was no single governing body to regulate sports massage courses or sports massage practitioners.

To resolve this situation the National Sports Medicine Institute of the United Kingdom gave funding to create the Sports Massage Association (SMA). The Sports Massage Association acts as a main governing body, in order that you may find a qualified, approved sports massage practitioner.

The Sports Massage Association maintains the standards for sports massage practitioners and sports massage training organisations. This has provided regulation and a National Register for sports massage practitioners.