The Sports Massage Centre – Bournemouth

I was expecting a massage and got a therapy based on the "Be Activated" method, which yields great results very quickly and doesn't require any clothes removal. It is not for the faint-hearted, John primordially works with athletes, but it is an interesting and efficient way to regain some muscle activation

I have had many body treatments from top therapists and John is right up there with the best. The Muscle Activation makes a noticeable difference straight away increasing movement and ease of movement. John explains everything with simplicity and a relaxed manner which I find very helpful in guiding my relaxation and deepening that. A great service

I put off writing this review for a few weeks following treatment to be confident about the results - and now I am. I can’t recommend John highly enough. I have a history of playing competitive sport, but have also had a chronic back condition for over 20 years. As such I have tried a range of treatment options, with varying success. John's approach stands out as one that has genuinely made a difference to my quality of life. I initially booked in for an hour’s session and proceeded to extend this to three because I was so impressed by his immediate results. I am now convinced that the treatment has (and will continue to have) long-term impact both directly on my back condition, and - perhaps more importantly - on the way that I manage it. ‘Manage’ is perhaps the wrong word; the revelation for me was the control over pain and increase in performance that I have gained following the techniques he taught me. I joked during the session that if his philosophy was real I expected all my gym PBs to increase immediately. They did, and continue to three weeks on. I don’t make recommendations lightly, but fully endorse John and his approach, and I’m genuinely grateful that I came across it.

Before visiting John today I had been unable to run for two weeks. Every time I would attempt to run I would be in considerable pain. After just one visit John had me back running that very same day. I am amazed at how knowledgeable John is about the body the guy is a Magician. Thanks for the great work John can’t recommend you enough.

Really knowledgeable and friendly, and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back