SPORTS MASSAGE
Performance-Focused Bodywork for Athletes & Active Adults
Sports massage is a core part of my practice and one of the areas where my background and experience truly set my work apart. Over the years, I’ve worked extensively with athletes of all levels — from weekend warriors and competitive age-groupers to professionals.
As a former junior hockey player, long-time runner, and former triathlete and cyclist, I understand the physical demands, repetitive stress, and recovery challenges that come with training and competition. My athlete clients rely on my clinical knowledge, assessment skills, and hands-on techniques to support recovery, reduce pain, restore mobility, and keep their bodies performing at a high level.
Sports Massage: What It Is
Sports massage is a targeted, results-driven form of therapeutic bodywork designed to support athletic performance, injury prevention, and recovery. Unlike relaxation massage, sports massage focuses on:
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Overworked and fatigued muscle groups
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Restricted fascia and reduced range of motion
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Training-related aches, pains, and imbalances
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Injury rehabilitation and return-to-sport support
Each session is customized based on your sport, training volume, injury history, and current physical goals.
How Sports Massage Helps Athletes
Sports massage can be effective at every stage of training and recovery, including:
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Reducing muscle soreness and fatigue
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Improving flexibility and joint mobility
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Enhancing circulation and tissue recovery
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Addressing chronic tightness and movement restrictions
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Supporting injury prevention and rehabilitation
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Improving body awareness and performance efficiency
Whether you’re training for an event or simply trying to stay active without pain, sports massage helps your body adapt and recover more efficiently.
Who Sports Massage Is For
I regularly work with:
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Runners and endurance athletes
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Cyclists and triathletes
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Hockey players and field athletes
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Weightlifters and strength athletes
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Active adults with physically demanding jobs
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“Weekend warriors” managing training fatigue or recurring pain
You don’t need to be a competitive athlete to benefit — if your body is under physical stress, sports massage can help.
My Approach to Sports Massage
Every sports massage session begins with a brief assessment and conversation about how your body is feeling, what you’re training for, and where you’re experiencing limitations or pain.
My work may include:
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Deep tissue and sports-specific techniques
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Myofascial release
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Trigger point therapy
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Neuromuscular techniques
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Assisted stretching and mobility work
When appropriate, I also collaborate with physical therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers to ensure your care is well-coordinated and effective.
Why Choose Hudson Valley Bodywork for Sports Massage
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29+ years of hands-on clinical experience
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Extensive work with athletes and active populations
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Personal background in competitive and endurance sports
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Results-focused, individualized sessions
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Located conveniently in Cornwall, NY
If you’re dealing with training fatigue, lingering pain, or want to support your athletic performance, sports massage can make a measurable difference.
Schedule a Sports Massage session today and give your body the support it needs to recover, move better, and perform at its best.