Sports Massage (60min)

Sports massage at Andrii Kondakov's studio is a structured, full-body treatment designed for people who train regularly — runners, cyclists, CrossFit athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone whose physical activity creates recurring muscular tension. The session lasts 60 minutes and addresses the entire body with emphasis on the areas most affected by the client's specific sport or training pattern.

The therapist begins with a brief assessment of the client's current complaints, training schedule, and any acute or chronic problem areas. Treatment combines several manual techniques: deep effleurage to warm tissue and increase circulation, petrissage (kneading) to break adhesions in muscle bellies, trigger point therapy for localised knots, and passive stretching to restore range of motion in tight joints. Pressure is adapted throughout — firmer on…

Sports massage differs from relaxation massage in both intent and intensity. The goal is functional: reducing muscle tension that impairs performance, accelerating recovery between training sessions, and identifying compensatory movement patterns before they lead to injury. Regular sports massage clients often report improved training quality, reduced frequency of minor strains, and better body awareness.