Mobile Sports Massage in Ottawa
Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, sports massage helps optimize your performance and speed up recovery. Sunisa Phlakla, RMT, comes to your home with targeted techniques for your needs.
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What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a specialized treatment combining deep pressure techniques, stretching and friction to target muscle groups used during physical activity. It aims to improve athletic performance, speed up post-exercise recovery and prevent injuries.
Unlike relaxation massage, sports massage can be intense and targeted. Sunisa adapts techniques according to your sport, your training phase (pre-competition, post-competition, maintenance) and the areas that need the most attention.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Improved Performance
Prepares muscles for exertion, increases flexibility and range of motion.
Faster Recovery
Reduces soreness and speeds healing after intense training or competition.
Injury Prevention
Identifies and treats tension before it becomes an injury.
Reduced Soreness
Eliminates lactic acid and toxins built up in muscles.
Increased Flexibility
Assisted stretching improves suppleness and reduces strain risk.
At Your Home
No need to travel after training — recovery comes to you.
Sports Massage Is Ideal For
What to Expect During a Session
Book Online
Book online specifying sports massage. Quick confirmation by email.
Assessment
Sunisa assesses your sport, tension areas and training phase.
Targeted Treatment
Deep work on muscle groups specific to your activity.
Stretching
Assisted stretching to improve flexibility and prevent injuries.
Follow-up Plan
Personalized advice to maintain benefits between sessions.
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FAQ
What is the difference between sports massage and regular massage?
Sports massage focuses specifically on muscles used during athletic activity. It uses deeper pressure, targeted stretching and techniques like trigger point therapy to improve performance, speed recovery and prevent injuries. Regular therapeutic massage addresses general tension and pain with a broader approach.
When should I get a sports massage — before or after training?
Both. Pre-event massage uses lighter, stimulating techniques to warm up muscles and improve flexibility. Post-event massage focuses on recovery — reducing soreness, flushing metabolic waste and restoring muscle function. I adapt my approach based on your training schedule.
Do I need to be a professional athlete to benefit from sports massage?
Not at all. Sports massage benefits anyone who is physically active — weekend runners, gym enthusiasts, cyclists, yoga practitioners or anyone who exercises regularly. If your muscles are working hard, sports massage can help them recover and perform better.
Is sports massage covered by insurance?
Yes. Sports massage performed by a CMTO-registered RMT is covered by most extended health insurance plans in Ontario. I provide official receipts for insurance reimbursement.