Sports Massage Therapy with Eddie Walker MSc
Sports Massage Therapy in Malton, North Yorkshire
Sports massage is a hands-on treatment designed to help reduce muscular tension, improve movement, aid recovery, and support overall physical performance. Despite the name, sports massage isn't just for athletes; it can benefit anyone experiencing muscle tightness, postural issues, aches and pains, or the physical demands of everyday life.
Whether you're training for an event, recovering from exercise, spending long hours at a desk, or simply looking to move more comfortably, sports massage can help restore balance to the body and improve how you feel and function.
About Eddie
Eddie is a Level 3 qualified Sports Massage Therapist with extensive experience working with both athletes and members of the general public. He holds an MSc in Sports Science and brings an exceptional depth of knowledge to every treatment.
Eddie spent several years coaching within British Rowing, working with individuals ranging from complete beginners through to Olympic-level athletes. This experience has given him a deep understanding of how the body moves, adapts, and performs under physical demands.
Eddie is also a qualified Functional Patterns Practitioner, with a particular interest in biomechanics, posture, gait, and movement analysis. This enables him to take a holistic approach to treatment, looking beyond the site of pain to identify underlying movement patterns and compensations that may be contributing to discomfort.
In addition, Eddie is a qualified Reiki therapist, bringing an integrative, whole-person perspective to his practice. His goal is not only to reduce pain and muscular tension, but to help clients move more efficiently, improve function, and build long-term resilience.
What to Expect
Your appointment will begin with a brief consultation to discuss your lifestyle, activity levels, any current symptoms, injuries, or areas of concern. This helps identify potential causes of discomfort rather than simply treating the symptoms.
Treatment may include a combination of sports massage techniques, soft tissue work, mobility assessment, and movement-based advice where appropriate. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs, with pressure adjusted to suit your comfort and treatment goals.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Sports massage can help to:
- Reduce muscle tension and feelings of stiffness
- Support recovery following training and physical activity
- Improve joint mobility and flexibility
- Encourage healthy circulation to muscles and soft tissues
- Maintain tissue elasticity and movement quality
- Assist in the management of chronic muscular aches and pains
- Support injury prevention by addressing areas of overload and restriction
- Reduce the formation of excessive scar tissue following injury
- Promote relaxation and help lower stress levels
- Improve body awareness, posture, and movement efficiency
Where to Find Us
Eddie's sports massage sessions are held in our luxurious treatment room at Cosy Cottage Soap, 17 Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LP — in the heart of the beautiful market town of Malton.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 is payable on booking. The deposit may be transferred to another booking with 7 days' notice. The balance is payable in-store when you attend for your treatment.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
BOOK ONLINE HERE, IN OUR STORE, BY EMAIL (customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk) OR BY PHONE 01653 693555
If your preferred time or treatment is not available online, please do phone us and we may be able to rearrange and schedule for you.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
Many customers opt to shop by telephone and we can be contacted on 01653 693555 if you wish to do this and create a special personalised gift package by telephone.
Please note: If you are shipping to a country outside of the UK, there may be customs charges that you need to consider before your purchase.
RETURN POLICY
We are currently unable to accept returns for our items unless they are damaged and hence unuseable.
If your order is damaged, please contact us within 14 days and we will send a replacement or offer a refund. Please get in touch with a photograph of your damaged product and we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund or replacement.
If a refund is the way forward, your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. Alternatively, we will send out a replacement item to be arranged with you.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your replacement product to reach you may vary.
