Sports Massage
for cyclists, runners, & climbers
Goal-focused bodywork for cyclists, runners, climbers, and active adults who want to recover well, move efficiently, and stay ready for what comes next.
Run. Bike. Swim. Climb. Recover.
Sports massage at Ikigai Wellness supports the physical demands of cycling, running, climbing, strength training, yoga, hiking, swimming, and other active pursuits. Sessions are shaped around your training load, event schedule, movement patterns, and areas of recurring tightness using targeted massage, compression, myofascial techniques, assisted stretching, and recovery-focused pacing.
Whether you are preparing for an event, recovering between training days, returning from a demanding weekend, or managing accumulated tension from an active lifestyle, the goal is not simply to apply more pressure. It is to help you recover wisely, move with greater ease, and remain connected to the activities that matter to you.
FAQs
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Contrary to population belief, “Sports Massage” does not imply a specific modality or technique. In fact, any massage modality can be used for “sports massage, at different times during an athletes training regimen.
“Sports” services imply only that an individuals training & competition schedule will be considered during the intake process. Selecting modalities that align with the athletes schedule allows them to compete & recover, without interruption.
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It is a common misbelief that sports-centered services are more “therapeutic” than other modalities. In fact, any massage modality can be used when working with athletes, just at different times during training & recovery.
Implying that a sports-oriented service is “better” or “more therapeutic” is just false advertising. There are no specific techniques that are “sports-only,” just techniques that are used at a correct time during training.
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Pre-event Massage - w/in 30 min of an event, lasting no longer than 15 min. Techniques are fast & superficial, focusing specifically on muscle groups & motions to be performed during the event. No deep muscle work or stretching.
Intra-event - relevant for sports like track & field or swim competitions, when there may be hours between a single competitors event. Very similar to pre-event, with short durations & superficial techniques, focused on the muscles used during the event. Athletes may receive multiple rounds, between events.
Post-Event - ranging from 0 - 48 hr after an event, with a focus on rest & recovery, often managing overworked & cramping muscles. Techniques range from superficial, gliding strokes to broad & compressive, below tolerable pain & sensitivity.
Maintenance & Recovery - Often outside of 1 week of competition & incorporate any modality, however deep. Athletes will want to have time to rest & practice after “deep work,” so their proprioceptive movement has time to recalibrate.
If a track & field jumper trains to hit a specific mark, after a specific number of steps, & they receive massage to relax their muscles, their gait may change. If each step is 1/4in different, over 17 strides, their mark could be way off!