Sports Massage and Sports Therapy in Portsmouth
Assessment-led treatment tailored to how your body moves, performs and recovers.
No set routine. No one-size-fits-all treatment. Every appointment follows the SOMA Method™, adapting treatment to your individual needs.
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
✔ Runners & HYROX athletes
✔ Active professionals
✔ Desk-based workers
✔ People returning from injury
✔ Neurodivergent individuals
Take a look at all the conditions I can help with below
Why SOMA Therapy
✔ Assessment-led treatment from the start
✔ Tailored treatment every session
✔ Practical aftercare to support recovery
✔ 23+ years' experience supporting people
Discover the SOMA Method™ below
Meet Michelle
Hi, I'm Michelle, founder of SOMA Therapy.
I'm a qualified Sports Massage Therapist and Sports Therapist with over 23 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of physical, behavioural and neurodiverse needs.
I created SOMA Therapy to provide assessment-led treatment that helps people move better, recover more effectively and continue doing the activities they enjoy. Every appointment follows the SOMA Method™, adapting treatment to how your body moves, performs and recovers.
Whether you're training for your next event, recovering from physical demands or managing ongoing muscular tension, my aim is to provide personalised treatment with clear communication, practical aftercare and a supportive approach.
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
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.