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Sports Massage near Welwyn Garden City, Knebworth & Stevenage

Firm, focused sports massage and stretching for runners, cyclists, footballers and gym-goers at May Thai Therapy, 11 London Road, Woolmer Green. We are about 10–15 minutes from Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage, and a couple of minutes from Knebworth. 60 minutes £70, 90 minutes £105.

• From £70 / 60 min
• Open daily 10am–8pm
• Own car park + free street parking
• Private treatment rooms

Sports massage with a Thai twist

Our sports massage combines firm, targeted pressure on overworked muscles with the assisted stretching Thai therapists are known for. The aim is to ease tightness, improve range of movement and help you feel ready for your next session. Your therapist will ask what training you do and which areas feel tight, then focus there.

Who comes to us for sports massage?

• Runners training for parkruns, half marathons and marathons. Tight calves, hamstrings and hips are the usual suspects.
• Cyclists with stiff lower backs, quads and necks.
• Gym-goers and CrossFit fans with tight shoulders, chest and glutes.
• Football, rugby, tennis and golf players.
• Anyone whose muscles feel overworked from physical work.

Before or after an event?

For a race or match, a lighter massage a few days before usually works best, followed by a recovery massage a few days afterwards once any soreness has eased. During heavy training blocks, regular massage can help you keep on top of tightness. Ask your therapist for advice on timing.

Sports massage or deep tissue?

They overlap. Sports massage focuses on the muscles you use for your activity, with more stretching. Deep tissue massage works on long-term knots and tension, wherever they are. If you like very strong pressure, ask for Ashiatsu. We can include it in any massage on request.

Injuries

We are massage therapists, not physiotherapists. For an acute injury, a sudden sharp pain, swelling or anything you are worried about, see your GP or a physiotherapist before booking. Massage is best for general tightness and recovery.

Getting here

From Welwyn Garden City: the A1(M) north to junction 6 (Welwyn), then the B197 north to Woolmer Green, roughly 10–15 minutes. More in our Welwyn Garden City guide and Welwyn guide.

From Stevenage: the B197 south through Knebworth, roughly 10–15 minutes. See our Stevenage guide.

From Knebworth: just a couple of minutes down London Road. See Knebworth & Woolmer Green.

We have our own car park, so it’s easy to drop in after a long run or ride. We also have a room with an en-suite shower.

Prices

Treatment	60 min	90 min
Traditional Thai, Deep Tissue, Thai Deep Mix, Aromatherapy, Hot Oil, Swedish, Sports, Relax Thai, Head, Neck & Shoulder	£70	£105
Couples Massage (price for two)	£135	£205
4 Hands Massage (two therapists)	£140	–
Hot Stone Massage	–	£135
Thai Herbal Compress	–	£135
Thai Body Scrub	–	£135

Card prices. Choice of oil at no extra cost. See the full price list.

Find us

Frequently asked questions

How much is a sports massage?

60 minutes is £70 and 90 minutes is £105.

Do you have a clinic in Welwyn Garden City?

No. Our only salon is in Woolmer Green, about 10–15 minutes’ drive north of Welwyn Garden City.

What should I wear?

Undress to your comfort level. You stay covered with a towel. Shorts are fine if you prefer.

Can I book straight after a race?

We recommend waiting a day or two after a hard race before having firm massage.

Can you treat my injury?

For acute injuries please see a GP or physiotherapist first. We focus on tightness, recovery and mobility.