Sports massage is the term applied to the discipline of using massage for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It covers the manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body e.g. muscles, ligaments and tendons.
Benefits of sports massage
Sports massage can be beneficial at various stages of participation.
Regardless of whether you exercise or play sport to keep fit, or compete from club to international level, then sports massage may have something to offer you.
| Sports & Fitness Centre member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £20 | £22 |
| 1 hour | £40 | £45 |
Book and pay for three sessions and get a fourth session half price.
| Sports & Fitness Centre member offer | Non-member offer | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £70 (full price £80) | £77 (full price £88) |
| 1 hour | £140 (full price £160) | £157.50 (full price (180) |
Call 0151 794 3307 to or visit the Sports and Fitness Centre reception to book a treatment. Please pay at the time of booking. Card payments are accepted.
Body massage is the manual manipulation of the body’s soft tissue to prevent or reduce pain and stress. Massage is a great way to loosen up muscles, release stored toxins, increase circulation and bring oxygen and nutrients back to the area. It may also release stored toxins.
| Sport Liverpool member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £20 | £22 |
| 1 hour | £40 | £45 |
Book and pay for three sessions and get a fourth session half price.
| Sports & Fitness Centre member offer | Non-member offer | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £70 (full price £80) | £77 (full price £88) |
| 1 hour | £140 (full price £160) | £157.50 (full price (180) |
Call 0151 794 3307 to or visit the reception to book a treatment. Please pay at the time of booking. Card payments are accepted.
Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.
Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
| Sport Liverpool member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £20 | £22 |
| 1 hour | £40 | £45 |
Call 0151 794 3307 to or visit the reception to book a treatment. Please pay at the time of booking. Card payments are accepted.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils for psychological and physical well-being.
Essential oils, the pure essence of a plant, have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. The Essential Oil Profiles area details over 90 essential oils. Absolutes, CO2s and Hydrosols are also commonly utilized in aromatherapy. Although essential oils, CO2 extracts and absolutes are distilled in different manners, the term essential oil is sometimes used in writing as a blanket term to include CO2s and absolutes.
In addition to essential oils, aromatherapy encourages the use of other complementary natural ingredients including cold pressed vegetable oils, jojoba (a liquid wax), hydrosols, herbs, milk powders, sea salts, sugars (an exfoliant), clays and muds.
| Sport Liverpool member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £20 | £22 |
| 1 hour | £40 | £45 |
Call 0151 794 3307 to or visit the reception to book a treatment. Please pay at the time of booking. Card payments are accepted.
Shiatsu is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself. It works on the whole person - not just with the physical body, but also with the psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of being.
Shiatsu originated in Japan from traditional Chinese medicine, with influences from more recent Western therapies. Although shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, in practice a practitioner uses touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow. It is a deeply relaxing experience and regular treatments can alleviate stress and illness and maintain health and well-being.
Whilst receiving treatment you can just wear loose clothing, keeping yourself comfortable.
Benefits of Shiatsu:
| Sport Liverpool member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £20 | £22 |
| 1 hour | £40 | £45 |
Call 0151 794 3307 to or visit the reception to book a treatment. Please pay at the time of booking. Card payments are accepted.
Once members join the AU/ Club they will be able to see our physios when injured. To access this you must book in person at Student Health. To prove you are a member you must take the email confirmation you will receive once you join a club. You will not be able to book if you do not have this. The clinic will (once busy enough) run from 5.15pm to 8pm on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in term time. It will open on Monday September 25th.
You can book in person at Student Health reception or by phone on 0151 285 4578.
You must produce your Athletic Union membership card/ Atherlic Union number when booking.
Athletic Union members do not have to be registered with Student Health to access this service.
As with all sessions individuals are asked to arrive for their first session 10 minutes before the time booked to assist with the process of information gathering. You must produce an up to date Athletic Union membership card when asked prior to your session by our physiotherapists.