With over 10 years of experience, Zoe is a skilled therapist who works with everyone from athletes to fitness enthusiasts. Whether you want to relieve pain or improve performance, Zoe’s sports massage brings real results. Located in Heswall, Wirral, our salon provides a calm, professional setting. Prefer to stay at home? Our mobile service means you can receive you sports massage from the comfort of your own home. We can currently travel to anywhere on the Wirral, and to Liverpool and Chester. ​ Our clients regularly praise Zoe’s work, with many returning for regular sessions and sharing positive feedback on the benefits of her treatments.

Consultation Before your massage, your therapist will chat to you to see exactly what you want to get out of the session. They’ll ask about any specific pains or injuries that you might want to work on. It's also common that you'll discuss your health, exercise habits, medications, and allergies. It’s important to be honest to ensure the treatment suits your needs. ​ Preparation Before the massage, the therapist will ask you to remove the necessary clothing so they can access the parts of your body that will be massaged. They'll then step out of the room while you undress and make yourself comfortable on the massage table. If you're uncomfortable with this, discuss alternatives with your therapist. They may use oils, creams, or gels depending on the type of massage and your preferences or allergies. ​ During the Massage Sports massages can be painful, as therapists work close to your pain threshold to relieve tension and knots. If the discomfort is too much, communicate with your therapist—they can adjust the pressure or technique to make it more comfortable. ​ By understanding these stages, you can better prepare for your sports massage and achieve optimal results.

As an experienced massage therapist, Zoe uses a number of techniques and will combine them during your session, depending on your individual situation. The techniques used, may include: Effleurage Effleurage involves gentle stroking movements using the palms and fingers. The pressure and speed can vary depending on the stage and purpose of the massage. It is typically used at the beginning and end of a session to relax the client, warm the tissues, loosen muscles, and stimulate blood and lymph flow. It also helps the therapist assess the condition of the muscles and tissues. ​ Petrissage Petrissage uses kneading motions to compress and release soft tissue. This can involve applying direct pressure or lifting and squeezing the muscles and skin. It provides a deeper effect than effleurage, improving mobility between tissue layers, stretching muscle fibres, relaxing muscles, and boosting blood and lymphatic circulation. ​ Myofascial Release This technique stretches and loosens muscle tissue using gentle pressure along the muscle fibres. The strokes are held briefly and repeated until the muscles fully relax. Myofascial release helps free fascia that may restrict blood vessels or nerves, improving circulation and reducing muscle tightness, pain, and stiffness. ​ Deep Tissue Massage Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle, tendons, and fascia to release chronic tension. It improves posture, flexibility, and range of motion. While it often involves firm pressure, it doesn’t have to be painful. The focus is on relieving tightness and tension effectively. ​ Trigger Point Techniques This method focuses on specific tender areas, often linked to referred pain. Trigger point therapy helps eliminate pain, reduce tension, and improve circulation, flexibility, and coordination over time. While it can be uncomfortable, it often provides relief and pinpoints the source of discomfort. ​ Deep Friction Massage Deep friction massage uses firm strokes across the grain of the muscle to reduce pain, increase blood flow, and break up scar tissue. It is an alternative to trigger point pressure and promotes healing in affected areas. ​ Muscle Energy Techniques This approach helps lengthen tight or spasmed muscles, strengthen weak ones, and improve range of motion. The client actively contracts their muscles against gentle resistance applied by the therapist. This process is repeated to achieve maximum effect and improve muscle function.

Each session starts with a brief consultation to ensure the treatment is tailored to your needs. We’ll discuss any pain points or performance goals, so you get the best out of every session. Whether you’re looking to enhance performance or recover from a specific issue, we’re here to help.

At the ZK Massage Therapy salon in Heswall, on The Wirral, we offer various session lengths and treatment courses: 30 minutes - £30.00 45 minutes - £40.00 60 minutes - £50.00 90 minutes - £65.00 We also have pamper packages, which combine different types of massage therapies. Some of which include sports massages. Visit our Pamper Packages page for more information. ​ For ongoing issues, our treatment courses allow you to book consecutive weekly sessions. This approach is ideal for achieving long-term results, as one session alone often isn’t enough. To learn more, visit our Treatment Courses page.

A sports massage is named as such, because it describes the approach to the massage. It doesn't mean it is only for sports people. Although it has mainly been designed to help improve performance of athletes, and those partaking in fitness or exercise, it's results-driven approach makes is very effective for all types of people. Whether you are looking to improve your flexibility, ease tight or painful muscles, or want to improve your posture, a sports massage can be an ideal solution. ​ If you’re dealing with lingering issues from a past injury or spend most of your day sitting at a desk, sports massage techniques can be highly effective in relieving discomfort and improving your overall well-being. ​ At ZK Massage Therapy, we provide sports massages on The Wirral for everyone. Runners, triathletes, footballers, cricketers, weightlifters tennis players and golfers, to casual gym goers, busy mums and executives with little time to spare.

If you are looking for another type of massage to combine with your sports massage, we offer a wide range of massage types at ZK Massage Therapy. The additional types of treatment we're able to provide are: Indian head massage on the Wirral Deep tissue massage on the Wirral ​Relaxation massage on the Wirral Hot stone massage on the Wirral Reflexology on the Wirral