GC Therapies offer Swedish and Sports Massage in Southern Hampshire and East Dorset. We use techniques that are appropriate to the needs of our clients. These can be performed in the comfort of your own home or provided at festivals, events or in the workplace. We are able to offer our therapies within the following geographical areas: Poole, Bournemouth, Lyndhurst, Southampton, Totton, Romsey, Winchester, Chandlers Ford, Hedge End, Fareham and Portsmouth. Please contact us if you are outside of these areas as we may be able to meet your requirements. The benefits of Swedish massage include: •Relieve stress and tension •Increase lymphatic flow, reduce pain • Speed up the body's own healing mechanisms •Increase muscle tone •Improved blood supply to specific areas •Greater mobility •General feeling of well being Sports massage is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery as part of pre-event, post-event and injury treatment for men and women. The results are that scar tissue is broken down, oxygen level increases, fibres and warmed and stretched, your range of movement is increased. Be it football, rugby, golf, cycling, weight training or many other physical activities and sports, this programme is very beneficial. Sports injuries that can benefit from sports massage: •Tennis elbow and golfers elbow •Piriformis Syndrome and sciatic pain •Plantar fasciitis •Ankle sprain •Hamstring strain •Achilles Tendonitis •Repetitive strain injuries