Massage | Kent Sports Clinic
Sports Massage
Whether you need injury rehabilitation, muscle recovery, or relaxation, sports massage therapy is suitable for everyone, not just athletes. Muscle pain and tension can be caused by stress, long working hours, poor posture, or regular sport and exercise.
Our qualified sports massage therapists provide professional soft and deep tissue massage to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, improve circulation, support injury prevention, and enhance sports performance. Sports massage can also help speed up recovery, improve flexibility, and promote overall wellbeing.
Our sports massage service
Qualified sports massage appointments are available throughout the week in the treatment bays located within the gym at the Sports Centre. See our FAQs below for available appointment days and times.
Appointments with our qualified sports massage team start at just £29 for Kent Sport members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All qualified sports massage appointments are at the Sports Centre on the Canterbury campus of the University of Kent.
The treatment bays are located on the ground floor of the gym.
Qualified sports massages are bookable as 30-minute appointments as standard.
Sports massage hours*
| Day | Available to book during these hours |
| Monday with Mark | 6pm to 9pm |
| Thursday with Mark | 5.15pm to 9pm |
| Friday with Mark | 5.15pm to 9pm |
60-minute appointments are only bookable by contacting SportsClinic@kent.ac.uk.
*The hours above are the standard clinic hours outside of any promotional period.
30-minute sports massage pricing
| Kent Sport membership tier | 30-minute appointment |
| Premium Plus and Plus members | £29 |
| Pay to Play members | £31.50 |
60-minute sports massage pricing*
| Kent Sport membership tier | 60-minute appointment |
| Premium Plus and Plus members | £40 |
| Pay to Play members | £44.50 |
*60-minute appointments are only bookable by contacting SportsClinic@kent.ac.uk.
The prices above are the standard clinic prices outside of any promotional period.
You can book an appointment online or by visiting the Sports Centre reception.
To book an appointment online, please follow these instructions:
- Login to your online account (see guidance below for creating your online account).
- Select 'Online Booking' and the date you would like.
- Click on the 'Kent Sports Clinic' dropdown menu and select the appointment type you would like.
- Choose your appointment time from the list.
- Continue to payment.
- If you are new to the clinic, please complete the Kent Sports Clinic Form (PDF, 500kb), save and return to SportsClinic@kent.ac.uk before the appointment. It is an editable document so no need to print.
If you have any difficulties with booking online, please call us on 01227 823623 and we can arrange your appointment
If you're new to the Kent Sports Clinic, you'll need to create an online account or update your existing account before booking. Here's the step-by-step guide to help you set up your account.
Before your first appointment, make sure you complete the Kent Sports Clinic Form (PDF, 500kb), save and return to SportsClinic@kent.ac.uk before the appointment. It is an editable document so no need to print.
Check parking on campus and get in touch if you have any questions.
If you need to cancel your appointment for massage services, you can do so through your online account or by emailing SportsClinic@kent.ac.uk.
Appointment cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your appointment. Failure to cancel within this time is chargeable by the full appointment amount. This policy also applies to non-attendance for any booked appointment.
