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Here at Western House Consulting Rooms in Barnsley we offer sports massage for a range of clients. Sports massage is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments through hands on techniques.
Despite its title, sports massage is not just for those undertaking exercise and athletic performance but also for those everyday aches and pains that anyone can develop. The therapy can be applied to the body as a whole or more commonly focuses on specific areas of discomfort (such as the legs or the back).
Sports massage relieves tension and restores muscular and skeletal balance through;
You do not need to be an athlete or take part in sports to benefit from a sports massage. It can help alleviate day to day issues such as repetitive strain injuries, lingering pain, tensions, sprains and fatigue.
However, for those people who do partake in physical exercise and sports it can be used to treat acute injuries. Sports massage can also improve flexibility and range of movement, aid recovery and enhance performance. Having a regular sports massage before a sporting event, during rehabilitation or after an event (such as a running competition) may help to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.
Our massage therapist at Western House Consulting Rooms in Barnsley will be able to identify anyone for whom sports massage would be ill-advised or detrimental to their short term or long term well being. They will assess each client and provide the appropriate massage technique and advise on alternative action if required.
Our sports massage therapist at Western House is also an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist (Gaby Watkin). For further information or to book an appointment in one of our private clinic rooms contact us on (01226) 730249
Sports Massage Therapist & Physiotherapist
Gaby Watkin graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2025 with a degree in Physiotherapy and completed her Sports Massage Therapy qualification in March 2025.
Having spent much of her life dancing, Gaby has developed a strong understanding of movement, physical performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Her background in dance has given her first-hand experience of the physical demands placed on the body and inspired her passion for helping people recover from injury and achieve their goals.
Throughout her physiotherapy training, Gaby gained experience working with a variety of patients across different clinical settings, supporting individuals with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and rehabilitation needs. Alongside her physiotherapy studies, she qualified in Sports Massage Therapy, enabling her to provide hands-on treatment to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support recovery.
Gaby has a particular interest in helping people return to the activities they enjoy, whether that involves recovering from an injury, managing long-term aches and pains, or improving their overall physical wellbeing.
She is committed to providing friendly, personalised, and evidence-based care, helping every patient move with confidence and feel their best.
| Monday | 10am - 7pm | |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm | |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm | |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm | |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Other hours | Ad hoc | |
Our Location
Western House Consulting Rooms is located in the heart of Barnsley close to the new Old Mill Lane college campus
