Sports Massage in Almancil, Algarve
Sports massage in Almancil, Algarve with Alex Cabrita, a Sports Science graduate who trained in Sydney and competes in triathlon himself. If you play golf at Quinta do Lago, padel at The Campus or run the Ria Formosa boardwalks, this is treatment from someone who understands the sport, not a spa menu item.
4.9 · 33 Google reviewsWhy come here for sports massage
Most massage advertised in the Algarve is relaxation massage with a sports label on it. Sports massage is a different job. It is targeted at specific muscles and movement patterns, the pressure is usually deeper, and the point is to change how you move rather than how you feel for the next hour.
Alex holds a BSc in Sports Science and trained as a Remedial Massage Therapist at the NSW School of Massage in Sydney, graduating top of his class. He spent years working alongside physiotherapists and sports medicine doctors before coming home to Almancil. He is also one of very few full-body Active Release Technique (ART)® certified practitioners in Portugal.
He grew up competing in triathlon alongside his father, a national champion, and still races. That matters more than it sounds: he knows the difference between soreness that needs rest and tension that needs treating, and he will tell you which one you have.
- BSc Sports Science
- Trained in Sydney, Australia
- Full-body ART® certified
- Competing triathlete
- Clinic in Almancil, mobile across the Algarve
- 4.9 on Google
What sports massage is for
Common reasons people book a sports massage here. If yours is not on the list, message me and I will tell you honestly whether it is the right treatment.
- Lower back pain and lost rotation from golf
- Shoulder impingement from the backswing or from serving
- Tennis and padel elbow
- Calf, Achilles and IT band problems from running
- Hamstring tightness and recurring strains
- Hip flexor restriction from cycling or long periods sitting
- Recovery between rounds, matches or race days
- Pre-season and training camp preparation
What a session involves
Assessment
We start by finding out why it hurts rather than just where. For a golfer that usually means looking at hip and thoracic rotation before touching the lower back that is complaining.
Treatment
Targeted work on what the assessment found. Usually a combination of sports massage, ART®, trigger point therapy and deep tissue work, chosen for your problem rather than a fixed routine.
What to do next
Clear guidance on loading, warm up and what to avoid before your next round or session. If you should not be playing tomorrow, I will say so.
What it costs
Clinic sessions in Almancil. Mobile massage across the Algarve is €140 per hour.
For a first appointment I would usually suggest the hour, because most of the value in session one is working out what is actually going on. Payment by cash or card at the clinic.
Book on WhatsAppCommon questions
Do I have to be an athlete?
No. Most people I treat are not. Sports massage works for anyone with muscle tension, pain or restricted movement, including people whose main activity is sitting at a desk. The techniques are the same; the pressure and the plan change.
Will it hurt?
Some of it is uncomfortable, particularly trigger point work, but it should never be more than you can breathe through. Tell me and I will adjust. Pain does not make it work better.
Will I be sore afterwards?
Often mildly, for a day or so, in the way you are after a hard session. Drink water and keep moving gently. If you are competing within 48 hours, say so when you book and I will work more lightly.
How soon before an event should I book?
Three to five days before is a good window for deeper work. The day before an event, keep it light. I would rather do a short flush than a deep session and have you race stiff.
Can you come to my villa?
Yes. Mobile sessions across the Algarve are €140 per hour, including Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura, Loulé, Quarteira and Faro.
Other treatments and areas
Book a sports massage in Almancil
Clinic sessions in Almancil from €37, or mobile to your villa anywhere in the Algarve. Message me and tell me what is bothering you.