Sports Massage and Sports Therapy in Portsmouth
Treatment focused on reducing tension and improving movement.
No set routine. Built around you.
Performance.
Recovery.
Regulation.
Improve movement, reduce tightness, and support consistent training.
Reduce muscle tension, support recovery, and restore movement.
For those who feel constantly tight, overstimulated, or unable to switch off.
Who SOMA Therapy is For
SOMA Therapy supports people across Portsmouth and surrounding areas who place consistent demands on their body through training, work, or day-to-day life.
Runners, gym-goers, and hybrid athletes dealing with tight hips, hamstrings, or recurring strain
Active professionals, including desk-based roles with ongoing neck, shoulder, or lower back tension
Those experiencing persistent tightness, restriction, or reduced movement
People returning from injury or managing recurring issues that don’t fully resolve
Individuals struggling to recover between training sessions or physical demands
Neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, who benefit from a calm, structured, and predictable approach
Children and young people who benefit from supported, regulation-focused sessions
Common Issues SOMA Therapy Treats
Tight hips, hamstrings, or calves from training
Neck and shoulder tension from desk work
Lower back tightness and restriction
Struggling to recover between sessions
Ongoing muscle tightness or fatigue
Why Choose SOMA Therapy
SOMA Therapy provides sports massage and sports therapy in Portsmouth, focused on improving movement, supporting recovery, and reducing ongoing physical tension.
The aim is simple:
To help your body move better, recover properly, and handle physical load more effectively, whether that comes from training, work, or daily life.
Each session is built around what is actually happening in your body, whether you are:
training regularly or increasing load
preparing for events such as HYROX, running, or sports
dealing with ongoing tightness, fatigue, or imbalance
noticing recurring discomfort that keeps coming back
This is not a routine, one-size-fits-all session.
Treatment is targeted and structured, based on how your body presents on the day.
It’s not just about short-term relief.
It’s about addressing the underlying tension and restriction that builds over time and affects how your body moves and performs.
The outcome:
improved movement and mobility
more effective recovery between sessions
reduced muscle tightness and ongoing tension
better day-to-day function and consistency
Why SOMA Therapy is different
Sports massage and sports therapy in Portsmouth focused on results, not routine
Structured approach based on how your body responds, not a fixed treatment plan
Focus on movement quality, tension patterns, and physical load
ADHD-aware and nervous system-informed without a one-size-fits-all approach
Treatment designed to support performance, recovery, and long-term function, not just temporary relief
What clients are saying
Real feedback from people who have experienced SOMA Therapy - sports massage and therapy in Portsmouth
“Michelle was fantastic, really knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel completely at ease. As a new runner, I got so much value from the session and would highly recommend her”
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Paddy
“The best sports massage I have ever had (I have had quite a few). Michelle listened and asked appropriate questions, checking with me as she undertook my treatment. I thoroughly recommend Michelle and Soma Therapy. A highly professional and supportive practice, and I have booked another treatment”
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Margaret
Performance. Recovery. Regulation.
Three focused approaches
Move better. Recover properly. Reduce tension.
Book your session or contact me to get started.
Common Questions
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You can get a sports massage in Portsmouth at SOMA Therapy, offering focused, assessment-led sessions designed to reduce tension, improve movement, and support recovery.
SOMA Therapy works with runners, gym-goers, and active individuals, as well as those dealing with ongoing tightness or physical stress. Sessions are tailored to how your body is responding on the day, combining practical treatment with a structured approach.
Appointments are available across Portsmouth and surrounding areas, with both mobile and clinic-based options.
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Yes, sports massage can be very beneficial for runners, especially if you’re training regularly or dealing with ongoing tightness.
Running places repeated load on the same muscle groups, particularly the calves, hamstrings, and hips. Over time, this can lead to tension building up, reduced movement, and a higher risk of niggles or injury.
Sports massage helps to:
reduce muscle tightness
improve movement and range
support recovery between runs
keep training more consistent
It’s not a quick fix, but as part of a regular routine, it can help you feel less restricted and more comfortable when running.
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Your body may still be holding tension, even if your mind is trying to switch off.
Stress, training, and daily demands can keep your body in a constant “on” state, making it hard to fully relax.
Support that focuses on reducing physical tension and helping your body settle can make it easier to switch off naturally.
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Sports massage reduces muscle tension, improves movement, and supports recovery.
It targets tight or overused areas to help your body feel less restricted and move more freely, making it easier to train and recover consistently.
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Back tightness often builds up from repeated strain, sitting, or your body compensating for other tight areas like hips or hamstrings.
It’s not just about stretching; your body may be holding tension or not moving efficiently.
Targeted support can help reduce that tension and improve how your body moves.
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By doing more than just stretching.
If your body is tight or restricted, it needs targeted work to reduce tension and improve how it moves. Once that’s addressed, movement becomes easier, more controlled, and more consistent in training.
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By taking recovery as seriously as training.
HYROX and hybrid style training places repeated stress on the same muscle groups, so tension builds quickly. If that isn’t reduced, it affects movement, performance, and consistency.
Reducing that tension and improving how your body moves allows you to train harder, recover properly, and stay consistent.
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The one that’s tailored to you.
Runners don’t need a routine massage, you need targeted work that reduces tension in the areas taking the most load and improves how the body moves.
That’s what supports better running and more consistent training.