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I'm Aska Gavaghan. I offer sports massage, Thai yoga massage and corrective exercise in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, tailored to help you move with greater ease.
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I’m an experienced sports massage therapist based in Wallingford, dedicated to helping you move freely, recover effectively and stay active.
My treatments combine sports massage, Thai yoga massage, mobility work, rehabilitation and corrective exercise, tailored to your needs. Whether you’re managing muscular tension, improving performance, recovering from injury or seeking greater comfort in everyday movement, I can help.
I work with athletes, active individuals, office workers, busy parents and anyone wanting to feel stronger, more mobile and confident in their body. I take time to understand your lifestyle, movement patterns and goals before creating a focused treatment plan. Alongside hands-on therapy, I provide practical exercises and movement strategies to support lasting progress beyond the treatment room.
Whether you’re preparing for an event, returning to exercise or managing everyday demands, I’m here to help you move well, recover effectively and keep doing what you enjoy.
Treatments
A focused, hands-on treatment designed to reduce muscle tension, improve movement and support recovery. Sports massage can be tailored to athletes, active individuals and people experiencing muscular discomfort from work, posture or everyday activities.
It may be particularly helpful for muscle tightness, overuse and repetitive strain, delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), muscular fatigue, restricted mobility and general aches and tension. It can also form part of a wider recovery programme following certain soft-tissue injuries.
Each treatment is adapted to your current needs, whether you’re preparing for exercise, recovering after training or simply looking to keep your body moving well.
A traditional assisted stretching treatment combining rhythmic pressure, gentle mobilisation and yoga-inspired stretches. Thai yoga massage works with the body through movement and assisted stretching to encourage greater flexibility, mobility and relaxation.
It may be beneficial for people experiencing general muscular tension, stiffness, reduced flexibility, restricted movement and postural discomfort, particularly where prolonged sitting, repetitive activities or a busy lifestyle contribute to feeling tight and restricted.
Treatment is adapted to your mobility and comfort, making it suitable for both active individuals and those simply looking to move more freely and relax.
A personalised approach combining movement assessment, targeted exercises and progressive rehabilitation to improve strength, mobility, stability, coordination and overall function.
Corrective exercise and rehabilitation may be suitable for clients recovering from muscle strains, tendinopathies, joint stiffness, movement restrictions, overuse injuries and other musculoskeletal problems, as well as those returning to exercise following injury.
Your programme is tailored to your needs and goals, with exercises that can be progressed as you improve. The aim is not only to address your current limitations but also to build confidence and capacity so you can return to the activities you enjoy.
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Straightforward session fees and five-session options.
Home visits may also be possible. Get in touch to discuss your needs, availability and arrangements.
Let's talk
Tell me what's troubling you, or ask which treatment might be right for you. I'll be happy to talk it through.