Sports massage Melbourne deep tissue treatment at Day One Physio

Sports Massage & Dry Needling Melbourne

Deep tissue release and dry needling delivered by experienced physiotherapists in Richmond — for recovery, pain relief and performance.

The Day One difference

Recovery with a clinical edge

Our sports massage is delivered by physiotherapists — not massage therapists alone — so every session is backed by a real understanding of your body, your training and your injuries.

Sports massage Melbourne deep tissue treatment
Physio-delivered

Physio-Delivered Sports Massage

Because a physiotherapist is doing the work, we don't just ease tension — we target the tissue that's actually driving your problem, and back it up with advice and exercises so the relief lasts beyond the table.

  • Assessed & treated by physios
  • Targeted, not generic
  • Paired with rehab advice
  • Claimable on private health

Deep Tissue & Remedial Massage Richmond

Tight, overloaded muscles respond to focused, deep tissue and remedial release. Whether it's a stubborn calf, a locked-up upper back from desk work, or general training fatigue, we work through the layers to restore movement and reduce pain.

Dry Needling for Pain & Recovery

Dry needling uses fine needles to release tight bands of muscle (trigger points) that massage alone can't always reach. It's a fast, effective way to settle pain, improve range and speed recovery — and it pairs perfectly with hands-on treatment and your rehab program.

2–4Weeks between sessions
PhysiosDo every treatment
Dry needling available
Private health claim

Who it helps

Who Sports Massage Helps

Runners & athletes

  • Recovery between sessions
  • Manage niggles early
  • Support race prep

Desk & posture

  • Neck & upper-back tension
  • Headaches from tightness
  • Postural relief

Post-training recovery

  • Ease DOMS & fatigue
  • Improve range of motion
  • Feel looser, move better

In the studio

Hands-on recovery, done by physios

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Sports massage focuses on athletic recovery and performance; remedial massage targets specific soft-tissue pain. Because ours is delivered by physiotherapists, we combine both with a clinical understanding of your injury.
A fine needle is placed into a tight band of muscle. You may feel a brief twitch or dull ache as it releases, then a lighter, looser feeling. Most clients find it very tolerable and notice relief quickly.
It depends on your training load. Active clients often benefit every 2–4 weeks; others come in as needed around events or flare-ups.

Ground Floor, 7 Howard Street, Richmond

Feeling tight? Let's release it

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