Sports/Deep Tissue Massage
Remedial Massage
Dry Cupping
Thai Yoga Massage
Reiki
RICKY COOK
Sports Massage Therapist
and Reiki Practitioner
Specialising in providing effective treatment for sports injuries, back and neck pain, repetitive injuries and much more.
Pain does not just have to be linked to sports, but can be caused by everyday life.
Reiki as an alternative is a form of natural healing which channels energy through the hands of the therapist.
I practice these therapies to improve body and mind to help you achieve your goals.
Available at the below locations
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"I have been having massages for about 4 months with Ricky.
He is friendly and professional. I suffer with a tight back, shoulders and neck and he worked on these areas and I definitely saw the benefits, enabling more movement."
"Ricky is very knowledgeable, and has managed to get my neck and shoulder pain under control."
"Ricky is friendly and professional. Explained the probable causes of my shoulder pain and clearly explained the treatment before starting. Always makes sure you feel relaxed.
Also gave me exercises to do in between appointments."
Just spent an hour with Ricky. Very good session 👍😊 Definitely going to make it a regular appointment !!
Ricky did really good job on my shoulders and back, explained few things which now makes sense. I had a gym session afterwards and I already could see and feel such an improvements in my lifts. Top guy.
About me
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Sports Massage
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Remedial Massage
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Kinesiology Taping
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Dry Cupping
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Thai (Yoga) Massage
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Reiki Healing
I discovered Sports Massage whilst a keen competitive sports person. I played football locally for Hamworthy United, Bournemouth Sports and represented Dorset at County level. With injuries sustained during sport, I also found my work in the construction industry subjected my body to regular aches and pains.
Sports Massage became such a pivotal factor in assisting me to maintain a level of wellbeing, in both work and leisure activities.
Such had been the positive effects of massage on me I was inspired to retrain as a therapist at Sport Massage Academy and work in a career I am passionate about.
Allowing me to help clients, having empathy and understanding of the frustration of having sports injuries, or waking up with aches and pains from daily life, is my driving force.
In addition to massage therapy, I also have an interest in natural healing, and I am qualified as a Reiki practitioner. I studied at Sarpenela Natural Therapies Centre with Sarah Lownds Reiki Master and am qualified to the 2nd Degree in the Usui System of Natural Healing.
I keep myself fit with regular PT and Yoga sessions and continue to receive sports massage myself as a way of keeping conditioned and preventing injuries. I volunteer a few hours a week as a complimentary therapist at Lewis Manning Hospice in Poole.
I offer sports massage therapy and dry cupping at Move Free Therapy located at Bayside Fitness, Fleetsbridge, Poole.
I offer Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Massage, Dry Cupping, Kinesiology Taping (Rocktape), Healing Massage and Reiki Healing Therapy at Sarpenela Natural Therapies Centre, in the Dorset village of Chettle.
"Your body is your most priceless possession, take care of it"
Qualifications;
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Sports Massage - Level 4
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Certificate in Dry Cupping
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Certificate in Kinesiology Taping
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Thai Massage - Level 1 and 2
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Usui System of Reiki Natural Healing - 1st and 2nd Degree
Ricky offers complimentary therapy and Reiki on a Monday morning at the Lewis Manning Hospice Care in Poole on a voluntary basis
SPORTS MASSAGE
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Sports massage is a deep form of soft tissue mobilisation. A sports massage is used for general relaxation of the muscular skeletal system as well as being directed towards any problem areas. Sports massage helps relieve muscular tension, break down adhesion's, mobilise soft tissues and reduce pain.
Sports massage is proven to release and reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid built up during sporting activities. In addition to the physical benefits, sports massage can help an athlete to mentally prepare for their activity or competition.
Remedial massage is a therapeutic form of massage that aims to relieve muscle tension and treat chronic pain. This form of massage is good for anybody, including those with medical conditions, given its therapeutic and calming nature.
Remedial massage can stimulate the blood supply, make joints more mobile, and help to repair damaged tissues. The aim is to balance the length, tone and tension of muscles and tendons, increases blood flow and helps heal injuries.
DRY CUPPING
Cupping is an ancient form of alternative therapy. During treatment glass or silicone cups are placed over several areas to create a vacuum which lifts soft tissue and creates a stretch in the muscle and fascia. This increases blood flow which can result in reduced muscle tension and pain.
It can be used as part of the sports massage if deemed beneficial by the therapist.
THAI (YOGA) MASSAGE
An ancient form of body therapy, incorporating deep stretching and rhythmic compression in a "dance like" transmission of energy.
I use body weight rather than muscular force to exert pressure.
Performed with client clothed on a floor mat, Thai massage affects the entire body, increasing flexibility and helping the body's energy flow more freely.