personal trainer
Welcome to Julie Goode Sports Massage Therapy
Having worked in Health and Social Care for over 20 years I’ve always had an interest in health, fitness and how the human body works.
Sports and fitness have always been a big part of my life. I am a 3rd Dan Black Belt Karate Instructor, training since 1992 and coaching students of all ages and abilities from beginners to World Championship level.
I never stop learning and am often found with my head in books or online learning about new research and techniques.
MFHT – Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and included on the professional register. I adhere to the FHT Code of Conduct and have a commitment to my education and Continuing Professional Development.
SPORTS MASSAGE BENEFITS
Sports Massage can benefit anyone not just sports people. You can get injuries from general lifestyle or workplace related.
SPORTS AND
EXERCISE
Sports Massage has both physiological and psychological benefits. It can help with the prevention and treatment of sports related injury, improving performance and supporting recovery. Muscle tightness, restricted joint range of motion, strains, sprains, contusion, cramp, fatigue and DOMS.
PHYSICAL
HEALTH
Back, Shoulder, Neck, Hip and Knee pain. Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, Headaches, Migraines, Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromyalgia, Menopause symptoms, Chronic Pain.
Work related tension
Sedentary desk-based work and active physical work can place stress and tension on the body and lead to injury.
Massage, postural assessment and DSE workstation assessment can help with the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal issues in the workplace.
MENTAL
HEALTH
Massage has been proven to increase our ‘feel good’ chemicals Dopamine, Serotonin in the body and to reduce Cortisol levels.
It induces relaxation, relieves stress, aids sleep, improves mood, relieves anxiety, and promotes a sense of general well-being.
Massage is a useful tool in pain management.