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Act2Recovery is a mobile sports massage and recovery service for people who want their body to feel better, move better and cope better with work, training and everyday life. We work with runners, gym users, desk workers, active professionals and people who feel tight, stiff or run down from constant physical load. Sessions are available across Plymouth and Exeter, with selected London availability on Fridays and Saturdays.
Our aim is to targeted hands on treatment, clear advice and no rushed, generic massage.
Sports massage is suitable for runners, gym goers, desk workers, drivers, tradespeople, retail staff, athletes and anyone who feels physically overloaded.
You do not need to be injured. You do not need to be an athlete. You do not even need to be sporty.
If your neck feels tight from laptop work, your legs feel heavy from running, your lower back feels stiff after long shifts, or your shoulders feel locked up from training, this type of session may suit you.
No. The word “sports” can put people off, but sports massage is not only for athletes.
It simply means the treatment is more targeted than a relaxation massage. It focuses on muscle tightness, movement restriction, training fatigue, postural tension and physical recovery.
Many clients book because their body feels tired from work, sitting, driving, lifting, walking or daily stress, not because they play sport.
Yes. Act2Recovery is mainly a mobile service, which means treatment comes to you.
You can book a session at home, in a hotel, private office, gym or another suitable private space. This works well if you are busy, tired after work, sore after training, or do not want to travel across town for treatment.
A professional treatment table and the required equipment are brought to your location.
Act2Recovery provides mobile sports massage across Plymouth and Exeter as its core service areas. London availability runs every Friday and Saturday, covering West and Central London zones. If you are unsure whether your postcode falls within a covered area, get in touch before booking and it can usually be confirmed the same day.
Act2Recovery provides mobile sports massage across Plymouth and Exeter.
Selected London appointments are available on Fridays and Saturdays, mainly around Central and West London areas. Hotel, home and suitable private-space bookings may be available depending on location.
If you are unsure whether your area is covered, send a quick message before booking.
Act2Recovery provides mobile sports massage across Plymouth and Exeter as its core service areas. London availability runs every Friday and Saturday, covering West and Central London zones. If you are unsure whether your postcode falls within a covered area, get in touch before booking and it can usually be confirmed the same day.
Your first session starts with a short conversation about what is bothering you, how long it has been going on, your work, training, lifestyle and what you want to feel different after treatment.
There may be a simple movement and soft tissue check so the session is not guesswork.
Treatment is then focused on the areas that need the most attention.
At the end, you will get clear aftercare advice so you know what to do next and what to avoid.
Act2Recovery sessions may include sports massage, deep tissue massage, cupping therapy, fire cupping, dry needling, IASTM, kinesio taping, joint mobilisation and therapeutic ultrasound where appropriate.
Not every session needs every technique. The treatment is chosen based on your body, your goals and what feels suitable on the day.
For example, a runner with calf tightness may need a different approach from a desk worker with neck and upper back tension.
Sports massage can feel uncomfortable in tight or sensitive areas, but it should never feel unbearable.
Most people describe it as a “good hurt” or productive discomfort. You should feel in control the whole time. If the pressure feels too much, it can be adjusted straight away.
Good treatment is not about seeing how much pain you can tolerate. It is about getting the right response without making the body guard even more.
Book 60 minutes if you have one main area to work on, such as calves, lower back, neck and shoulders, or general maintenance.
Book 90 minutes if you have multiple areas, a long-standing issue, a first session that needs more time, or full body recovery after heavy training.
Most people underestimate how long proper work takes. If you want the session to feel unhurried and complete, 90 minutes is usually the better option.
You can book through Fresha by choosing your service, selecting a time and confirming your appointment online.
If you are not sure which option to choose, book the closest match and the session can be adjusted after a short chat at the start.
For weekends, evening appointments and London Friday or Saturday slots, booking 48 to 72 hours in advance is usually best because those times tend to go quickly.
Payment is processed through Fresha at the time of booking or at the point of service. All major debit and credit cards are accepted. Cash payment on the day is also fine if that is easier. Receipts are available for anyone claiming through private health insurance or corporate wellness schemes.
You need a clean space with enough room for the treatment table and for the therapist to move around it. A typical living room or cleared bedroom floor works well. The space needs roughly 9 feet by 4 feet of clear floor. Everything else is brought by the therapist: the treatment table, oils, towels, and all clinical tools. You do not need to source or prepare anything beyond that.
Yes. We offer mobile sports massage across Plymouth, so you can book treatment at home, in a hotel, private office or another suitable space.
This is useful if you do not want to travel after work, after training, or when your back, legs or shoulders already feel uncomfortable. We bring the treatment table and equipment to you, so the session feels professional without you needing to leave your place.
Yes. We provide mobile sports massage and recovery support in Exeter for runners, gym users, desk workers and active professionals.
Exeter clients often book for tight calves, lower back stiffness, neck and shoulder tension, post-training soreness and general recovery support. If you are not sure whether your area is covered, send your postcode before booking.
Yes. London availability is currently offered on selected Fridays and Saturdays, mainly around Central and West London areas.
London sessions are suitable for busy professionals, runners, gym-goers and people staying in hotels who want targeted sports massage without travelling across the city. Home, hotel and private-space visits may be available depending on location.
Yes, but the type of session depends on how hard you trained and how your body feels.
After a tough run, leg day, long cycle or heavy session, we usually focus on recovery, muscle tightness and reducing the heavy, loaded feeling. If you trained very hard the same day, the session may be adjusted so it does not feel too aggressive.
Sports massage can be useful for people who feel tight, stiff or compressed from long hours at a desk.
Common areas include the neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back and hip flexors. A lot of people describe it as feeling like their shoulders are constantly raised or their back needs stretching every hour. We focus on reducing that built-up tension and helping movement feel easier.
Yes. You do not need to wait until something becomes painful.
Many clients book because they feel stiff, heavy, tight or physically tired. Regular sports massage can be useful for maintenance, especially if you train often, sit for long hours, drive a lot or work on your feet.
We commonly work on the neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back, hips, glutes, hamstrings, calves, Achilles area, feet, forearms and elbows.
The session can be focused on one area or spread across multiple areas depending on whether you book 60 or 90 minutes. If several areas are involved, 90 minutes usually gives a better result without rushing.
For most runners, a 60-minute lower body recovery session works well if the focus is calves, hamstrings, quads, hips or feet.
If you are marathon training, dealing with several tight areas, or want a more complete reset, 90 minutes is usually better. Runners commonly book for heavy legs, calf tightness, Achilles tightness, plantar fascia discomfort, shin tightness and hip stiffness.
For gym-goers, the best session depends on your training.
Upper body lifters often need work around the shoulders, chest, upper back, neck and forearms. Lower body lifters often need hips, glutes, hamstrings, quads and calves. If you train heavy and have more than one area that feels restricted, 90 minutes is usually the stronger choice.
Yes. We bring the treatment table and the equipment needed for the session.
You only need to provide a clean, private space with enough room to set up and move around the table. A living room, spare room or cleared bedroom space usually works well.
Yes. We work with runners during training blocks, race preparation and post-event recovery.
Common reasons runners book include calf tightness, heavy legs, hip stiffness, Achilles tightness, plantar fascia discomfort, shin tightness and general recovery after long runs. Treatment can be adjusted depending on whether you are close to race day or recovering after an event.