About Us

We are a sports massage and soft tissue therapy clinic in Andover, Hampshire. We help alleviate muscle and joint pain.

We are a husband and wife team passionate about delivering specialised treatments that help our clients feel better, move better and perform better. We increase mobility, prevent injuries and help you continue with regular physical activity. We treat bad backs, shoulders, necks, hips, knees, hamstrings, quads, calves, and more...

If you're suffering with aches and pains, reduced mobility or could really use a good massage on your muscles then get in touch and let us help you.

Darren and Caroline

Darren and Caroline Cross, Soft Tissue Therapists.

Where are we?

Clinic in Andover

Our clinic is based at The Portway Stadium in Andover Hampshire, home to Andover Town FC, in the West Portway Industrial Estate.

Our address is: Andover Town FC, The Portway Stadium, West Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hants, SP10 3LF.

We have plenty of parking in our large, free car park.

DIRECTIONS: Please note satnav may not bring you directly to our building. If you follow the one way system round the West Portway Industrial Estate passing Coopers on your right then we can be found by taking the next left through the gates into the Football Club. Do not go as far as the Sports Academy otherwise you have missed us.

Andover Town FC Therapists

We have worked closely with Andover Town FC for five seasons, providing a weekly drop-in clinic for players, pre and post game therapy, taping and strapping as well as pitchside injury support and first aid.

Swingboard outside Andover Town FC
Andover Town Football club pitch

We enjoy trail running, road cycling, mountain biking, golf, hiking, as well as circuit training and kayaking. Having many physical hobbies, we know the importance of keeping the body in good condition and injury-free in order to continue doing the things you love effectively.

Qualifications

We trained at the Oxford School of Sports Massage (OSSM) and were each awarded a Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy. We then had the privilege of returning to OSSM as part of the teaching team.

We are members of The Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists (ISRM) who are a highly reputable trading body for soft tissue and sports massage therapists in the UK. Read more about the ISRM.

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What is Soft Tissue Therapy and Sports Massage?

Soft tissue therapy is the treatment of musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction, not only from sports injuries but everyday life. It is the manipulation of muscles and other soft tissue in the body. Our treatments alleviate pain, prevent injury, increase flexibility and mobility, and help a person continue with regular physical activity.

Particularly ideal for issues with:

Our treatments can help with a large number of aches, pains, injuries and conditions. We can help with conditions such as sciatica, MS, diabetes, IBS, arthritis, high blood pressure, carpal tunnel, post-surgery scar tissue, and lots more.

See our frequently asked questions for further information.