Steve Smith

Massage Therapist

Steve is a Sports Massage Therapist with over a decade of clinical experience, specialising in running injuries, shoulder pain, and back pain. He helps people reduce pain, recover from injury, and improve performance through a combination of sports massage, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, and injury rehabilitation support.

Steve works with clients across the full spectrum — from everyday gym members and people struggling with persistent pain, to athletes competing at the highest level. His approach is assessment‑led and solution‑focused.

Every session begins with a clear discussion about your symptoms and goals, followed by a movement‑based assessment to identify what’s driving the problem. This guides the hands‑on treatment he provides and leads into personalised rehab exercises and practical advice designed to support long‑term progress. His aim is simple: not just a massage, but effective solutions for pain, recovery, and performance.

This high‑performance background shapes the precision, care, and problem‑solving approach he brings to every client.

Whether you’re dealing with a running injury, shoulder or back pain, training‑related tightness, or simply want to move better, Steve provides targeted treatment and clear guidance to help you feel and perform at your best.

 

The  Elite sector

Alongside his clinic work, Steve has extensive experience in elite sport. He has supported athletes and teams including

  • British Gymnastics (Olympic, Commonwealth, World & European medalists),
  • England Netball,
  • England Women’s Rugby,
  • International and County Cricket,
  • professional triathletes (including the 2024 Women’s Olympic Champion),
  • international runners,
  • Professional footballers.

 

Areas of special interest

  • Sports and running injuries

Qualifications

  • Level 5 advanced diploma in soft tissue therapy
  • ALTIS Performance Therapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Dry Cupping
  • Fitness instructor
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Management – Loughborough University
  • MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition
  • Athletics Coach

Non-work interests

  • Film & TV
  • Attempting to learn to play golf (not going well so far!)
  • Watch a lot of sport
  • Staying fit