Sports Massage in Booragoon
Whether you train regularly, play sport on weekends or enjoy staying active, sports massage can be a useful part of how you manage muscle tension and make time for recovery.
At Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage in Booragoon, we start with you—your activities, how you are feeling and what you would like from your appointment. Your therapist adapts the focus, techniques and pressure to suit your needs.
- Tailored to your activity
- HICAPS available
- Free onsite parking
SPORTS MASSAGE FOR ACTIVE PEOPLE
Sports Massage for Training, Sport & Everyday Activity
You do not need to be an elite athlete to book sports massage. We work with people who want hands-on care that considers their sport, training demands, muscle soreness and personal preferences.
Training-Related Muscle Tension
Focus on the muscle areas that feel tight or uncomfortable around your usual training routine.
Running & Cycling
Target calves, thighs, hips or other areas according to your activity and how you are feeling.
Gym & Strength Training
Hands-on care for people managing muscle soreness or tension alongside resistance training.
Team & Racquet Sports
Discuss the physical demands of your sport, from repeated running to shoulder and forearm use.
Before or After an Event
Book around an upcoming event or recent competition and tell your therapist what you need.
Active Lifestyles
Personalised massage for active people who want to address muscular tightness and take time to recover.
YOUR SPORTS MASSAGE APPOINTMENT
A Sports Massage That Starts With You
Your therapist begins by asking about your sport or activities, recent training, relevant health concerns and the areas you would like treated. From there, they select hands-on techniques and pressure to suit you.
Your session may include kneading, compression, deep-tissue or myofascial techniques, and gentle stretching where appropriate. You can ask for adjustments at any time—sports massage does not have to be painful to be worthwhile.
Your Activity Matters
Tell us about your training, sport and the areas you want to focus on.
Comfort Comes First
Your therapist can adjust techniques and pressure throughout.
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Listen & Understand
Talk about your activities, training demands, current concerns and appointment goals.
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Tailor Your Treatment
Choose areas, hands-on techniques and pressure according to your preferences.
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Check In & Adapt
Adjust treatment as needed and discuss simple recovery advice where useful.
WHY CHOOSE ADAPTIVE SPORTS MASSAGE?
Sports Massage That Starts With You
We do not start with a standard routine or assume that deeper pressure is always better. We ask where you are now, what you are doing and what matters to you—then tailor the hands-on care to suit.
Massage is an important service in its own right at Adaptive. It contributes to Recovery while supporting people across our shared philosophy of Movement, Strength and Recovery. Your therapist listens, checks in and adapts your appointment rather than following the same approach for everyone.
Whether your priority is muscle tightness, comfort after training or simply taking time for yourself, we shape the session around your preferences—not a fixed sports massage formula.
We Listen First
Your activities, goals and comfort guide your appointment.
Individualised Techniques
Focus and methods are chosen for your needs.
Pressure That Suits You
Intensity can be adjusted throughout your massage.
Care That Adapts
Each appointment can change with your training and preferences.
MEET OUR SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Meet Our Sports Massage Therapists
Get to know the therapists behind your massage appointment. Each brings their own experience and approach, while focusing on your activities, preferences and comfort.
Devi Ulloa
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
Devi brings extensive massage experience and takes time to understand each person before tailoring their treatment.
Alexia Notarangelo
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
Alexia combines her background in Muay Thai and coaching with hands-on massage care informed by training and movement demands.
Rika Ito
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist / Physio Assistant
Rika brings a calm, thoughtful approach shaped by her experience in allied health assistance and rehabilitation settings.
HICAPS & PRIVATE HEALTH COVER
Sports Massage & Private Health Cover
Some sports massage appointments may be eligible for a rebate when provided as an eligible remedial massage service by a recognised therapist. Eligibility depends on your extras policy, health fund and the treating therapist—not simply on the appointment being described as sports massage.
HICAPS is available at Adaptive for supported claims. Please confirm your cover directly with your health fund before attending.
HICAPS at the clinic
We can process eligible supported claims, depending on the fund and service.
Check your extras cover
Claimable services, provider recognition and rebates vary between policies.
Bring your health fund card
Bring a physical or supported digital card if needed for claiming.
HICAPS claiming available
Eligible remedial massage claims can be processed in the clinic where supported by your fund and therapist.
CHECK YOUR FUND BEFORE BOOKING
Health funds set their own requirements. We cannot guarantee that a sports massage appointment will attract a rebate; please check the service and provider with your fund.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
See What Clients Say About Adaptive
Read reviews of Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage in Booragoon. Feedback may relate to different services across the clinic and does not demonstrate outcomes from any particular sports massage appointment.
COMMON SPORTS MASSAGE QUESTIONS
Sports Massage FAQs
Answers to common questions about sports massage, training and activity, appointment preferences, claiming and booking at our Booragoon clinic.
Sports massage is individualised hands-on massage that takes account of your activities, training and personal goals. Your therapist may use a range of techniques and adapt the focus and pressure to your preferences.
No. Sports massage can suit people who train regularly, play recreational sport or simply lead active lives. You do not need to compete or follow a particular training plan.
Sports massage usually places more emphasis on your training, sporting activity or exercise demands. Remedial massage is a broader individualised approach to muscle tension and soft-tissue concerns. Techniques often overlap. You can also read about our remedial massage in Booragoon.
Some people find massage helpful for short-term relief of perceived muscle soreness, tension or discomfort after activity. Responses vary, and massage does not guarantee faster recovery or improved sporting performance.
Yes, you can discuss an upcoming event or recent competition with your therapist. Tell us about the timing, your sport and what you would like from the session so the approach can be tailored appropriately.
No. Firm pressure is not necessary for every sports massage. Tell your therapist what feels comfortable; techniques and pressure can be adjusted at any time.
Common areas include calves, thighs, hips, back, shoulders and forearms. Your therapist will talk with you about the areas you would like treated and any relevant health considerations.
There is no set frequency that everyone needs. Some people book occasionally around activity or when they want hands-on care. Your preferences, training and response to treatment can guide what works for you.
A GP referral is generally not required for a private sports massage appointment. You can book directly with Adaptive.
Some appointments may qualify under remedial massage extras benefits when the service and treating therapist meet your fund requirements. This varies by insurer and policy. HICAPS is available for supported claims; please check eligibility with your fund.
Use our massage booking page to view available appointments. If you need help finding a suitable time or arranging a longer appointment, call (08) 9468 3555.
If you have a new injury, significant pain or a concern that needs clinical assessment, a sports physiotherapy appointment may be more suitable. We can help you choose the appropriate service without assuming you need both.
VISIT OUR BOORAGOON CLINIC
Sports Massage at Our Booragoon Clinic
Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage is at 27 Shields Crescent, Booragoon WA 6154, just off Norma Road. We welcome clients from Booragoon, Melville, Myaree, Applecross, Mount Pleasant, Attadale and nearby suburbs. Free onsite parking is available.
27 Shields Cres, Booragoon WA 6154
(08) 9468 3555
Convenient parking available at our clinic.
Located just off Norma Road, with convenient access from Melville and Myaree.
Ready to Book Your Sports Massage?
View available massage appointments at our Booragoon clinic, or call our team if you would like help choosing a suitable time or therapist.