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Act2Recovery is a sports massage and injury rehabilitation clinic 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. We offer sports massage and Injury Rehabilitation treatments in Gosforth from Monday to Wednesday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and in Jesmond from Monday to Wednesday, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Thursday to Sunday, 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Home-visit appointments are also available across Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas, subject to postcode and availability. All treatments are by appointment only.
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.
Act2Recovery operates from two clinic locations in Newcastle upon Tyne: Jesmond, inside Bodyguard Fitness at Jesmond House, Clayton Road, and Gosforth, at The Grainger Suite, Dobson House, Regent Centre. We also offer convenient home-visit sports massage and recovery treatments across Newcastle and surrounding areas, subject to postcode and availability. All treatments are available by appointment only.
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 offers Sports & Recovery Massage, Deep Tissue & Mobility Massage, Relax & Restore Massage, and Injury Rehabilitation, with personalised treatment tailored to your needs. Our additional services include cupping therapy, dry needling, kinesiology taping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM), joint mobilisation and therapeutic ultrasound, where appropriate. Combining hands-on treatment with movement and exercise-based rehabilitation, we aim to ease muscular tension, improve mobility, support injury recovery and help you return to your everyday activities and sporting goals.
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 or Treatwell 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.
Payment is processed through Fresha and Treatwell 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 also provide mobile sports massage and recovery support in Newcastle for runners, gym users, desk workers and active professionals.
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, 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 appointment 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 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.