I'm Matthew Laubscher A Sports Massage Therapist based in Johannesburg Simply put, I value continued development and training in order to provide the best possible treatment for you, my clients. I have always been involved in sports myself, which helped me realise my passion for helping people physically reach and achieve their full potential, ability and perform at the highest level possible, both stress and pain free.
I then went on to further my education in the Sports Massage in and obtained a Level 4 Itec certificate, which is currently the highest certificate in Sports Massage in South Africa. Services We offer sports massages that incorporates a variety of techniques both from regular Swedish massage, for general relaxation and blood circulation, as well as more advanced techniques: such as Trigger Point Therapy, Soft Tissue Release and Deep Transverse Friction.
These techniques help descrease muscle spasm, fight fatigue and speed up recovery rate. Swedish massage therapy One of the most commonly offered massage techniques, which aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension.
It is gentler than deep tissue massage and better suited for people interested in relaxation and tension relief. It is particularly useful when a muscle becomes very tense and shortened. STR is often used after a muscle has been warmed up with lighter techniques such as effleurage. Deep transverse friction massage DTFM is a physical therapy technique often used to reduce damage and scarring caused by inflammation.
It increases blood flow to the joint, which facilitates healing of the tendon by increasing the supply of oxygen transported to the injury. Movement means friction. Friction demands the best of us and then some. ML understands that need for movement and as such is a great aid in this endeavor. Matt is a professional, highly knowledgeable and passionate about his craft and clients".
