Welcome To Athletic Sports Massage Canberra
Specialising In Athletes, Chronic Pain & Relaxation
專注於女性健康與福祉
Welcome To Athletic Sports Massage Canberra
Specialising In Athletes, Chronic Pain & Relaxation
專注於女性健康與福祉
Welcome To Athletic Sports Massage Canberra 專注於女性健康與福祉
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Welcome To Ray Flaherty's Athletic Sports Massage Canberra For Women's Health and Wellbeing
No Health Funds, as everyone is on the same level!
女性の健康とウェルネスを専門としています
專注於女性健康與福祉
Get in contact by email or please text 0435-626-343!. My online bookings might not have the day and time you are after, so better to text to see if I have any appointment availability for the day and time you are after. No health funds!!
Working With Vulnerable People Registration Positive Outcome 2025 Expiry date: 15/04/2030
Athletic Sport Massage Canberra is only operating from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Weekends are for (PT) personal training, self-defence training and energy flow sessions only.
Ray does all sessions on this website and specialises in Women's Health and wellness in sports, muscle performance, and Chronic Pain sufferers!
Athletic Sports Massage Canberra is not just for athletes, but also for active people who try and look after their health by exercising to some degree and people who have chronic pain.
Maximise your mobility and muscle performance for your sports with Athletic Sports Massage Canberra.
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The services Ray specialises in is for women sports muscle performance, complex needs like chronic muscle pain, people who have had a spinal, hip, knee, leg and ankle operation, or missing limbs, women who have had breast cancer or have had a breast removed, or breast implants to painful breasts, sports injuries and other conditions within the body that cause chronic pain and lymphedema which normally it is with women after they have had a breast removed but not just limited the his area but also it helps swelling within other limbs.
(Some of Ray's specialised sessions need a code to get into the subject area, as it might be a sensitive subject to some closed-minded people when it comes to releasing some tight muscle areas; this can only be given once you have made an account and then sent a text with your full name saying why you want to access these areas)
A lot of my female clients have either had cancer, operations on many different parts of the body or have chronic pain due to sports injuries and also to have better muscle performance.
2025
Ray is very knowledgeable and experienced. After visiting multiple therapist, I finally found someone that was able to deal with my long term pains and stiffness. Highly recommended. P 24/08/25
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Ray has been my massage therapist for around 5 years. Recently he began helping me with exercise and self defence and through this I have gained so much self confidence, grounding and reduction of fear after experiencing DV. Ray has been a vital part in my ability to overcome PTSD. (Sent to me by email. Name withheld due to privacy of DV)
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Physiotherapist.
Ray is a highly experienced therapist. After just one session, I already felt significant relief in my stiff neck and shoulders, as well as my forearm muscles. As a therapist myself, I highly recommend Ray. I am looking forward to my next treatment. Thanks！Justine 24/07/24 on Google Review.
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What can I say about Ray? He is the Mary Poppins you never knew you needed!! Every trigger point will be met with utter agony, then a swirl of relief!!! Thank you, Ray. Your hands and knowledge are a blessing. Vanesa 18/01/25
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2024
Testimonial on pain management 8/12/24
I had the most positive experience visiting Ray. I had been seeing a physio over several months for ongoing hip/leg pain with absolutely zero improvement. One session with Ray, and he managed to get into those really difficult trigger points to finally have pain-free sleep. Could not recommend Ray enough! On Goggle
Athletic Sports Massage Canberra is all about women in sports for muscle performance, whether they are kickboxers, dancers, runners, surfers, football players or soccer players in women's sports or activities, etc.
At Athletic Sports Massage Canberra, Ray specialises in helping female athletes of all levels achieve peak performance and recover faster with a unique combination of advanced therapies. Ray's sessions are tailored to enhance mobility, relieve pain, and optimise muscle function so you can focus on reaching your goals.
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💪 What Sets Athletic Sports Massage Canberra Apart From Others?
- When you come to Athletic Sports Massage Canberra, you don't have to wait for Ray to finish if you are running late, as he books clients in so no client sees another client. No other clients will be coming or going, no one is waiting for their massage, and there is no rushing out so the next clients can come.
- Active Release Therapy (ART): ART breaks down scar tissue and adhesions to restore natural movement and speed up recovery.
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a more advanced form of flexibility training, which involves both the stretching and contracting of the muscle group being targeted.
- Trigger Point Therapy: Targets deep tissue spots in the muscles that cause tension and alleviate chronic injuries. Pain helps to improve function.
- Pelvic Floor Trigger Point Therapy. Relieve pelvic pain & discomfort and can help soften muscle tension, ease spasms, and address the root causes of discomfort in the lower abdomen and pelvic floor.
- Support Circulation & Healing Encourages healthy blood flow to reduce inflammation and nourish tissues for faster recovery.
- Aid in Postpartum Recovery: Gently release scar tissue and support muscle balance after vaginal birth or caesarean section.
- Improve Pelvic Floor Function: Helpful for urinary urgency, incontinence, or tension caused by overactive pelvic floor muscles.
- Myofascial Release Therapy: Eases tension in connective tissue that is over the whole body, increasing flexibility and range of motion.
- Myofascial Cupping Release: Cupping is much like a reverse massage where, instead of compression into the soft tissue, suction is applied as the tissue is pulled into the cups. This has been shown to create movement and gliding of the tissues beneath the surface, decrease muscle tension, and increase blood flow, which in turn helps nourish the area with oxygen and aid in healing.
🚴 Why Choose Athletic Sports Massage Canberra?
- Improved mobility and muscle performance.
- Faster recovery from training and competition.
- Injury prevention and chronic pain management.
- A personalised treatment plan tailored to your sport and goals.
Whether you're preparing for your next event or recovering from intense training, Athletic Sports Massage Canberra is your partner in athletic success. Book your session today and feel the difference expert care makes.
The benefit of coming to Athletic Sports Massage Canberra for any sessions on this site.
Ray at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra offers specialised sports massage services that can benefit active individuals, especially those in weightlifting, running, cycling, dancing, and other physically demanding sports or job positions like the police, firefighters, ambulance workers, medical doctors, army, navy, air force, e.g. Even less active people can benefit from Ray's sessions.
Body and mind conditions Ray has worked with over the years
Click to donate to Breast Cancer Network Australia. Athletic Sports Massage Canberra has information brochures from Breast Cancer Network Australia in its clinic. Ray has dealt first-hand with breast cancer as his wife is a survivor of breast cancer, as well as other clients with breast cancer have been to see Ray. This is why Ray has a link to Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Ray believes a healthy body and mind empower women to excel in every aspect of life.
Ray devotes his time to women's health, so he specialises in women's health through sports and remedial massage, including injuries and pain management. Ray has also worked with different body conditions, including people who have had a full spinal operation, ladies with PTSD, ADHD, and more.
Here's another good reason to come to Athletic Sports Massage Canberra.
- Ray is fully trained under Australian Standards with a certified Diploma in Remedial Massage and other certificates in massage and exercises, and more.......
- Registered Business in Canberra.
- ABN: 64 866 757 957.
- Fully Insured.
- Working with vulnerable people, registered ID. 2030
- Ray has dealt with many ladies with cancer or who have overcome cancer.
- Many years of treating chronic pain, sports injuries, and manual handling injuries, to sports massage for the best muscle performance.
- Privacy is always 100% assured at all times.
- Friendly environment.
- You are treated like a person and not a number.
- Free sports myofascial cupping if you are a regular client.
- Ray only uses the best professional massage oil that washes off the skin quickly.
- Ray doesn't take walk-ins at all. All appointments are booked in advance. This is for his clients' privacy and health, so no client sees another client. Best health, privacy and well-being due to COVID-19, which is still around and the flu.
- All towels are replaced with fresh, clean towels, and all surfaces are wiped down before the next person for the best infection control. (No towels are reused until they are washed in hot water with washing liquids.)
- The breastfeeding-friendly clinic is for the many mums with newborn babies who come.
- Free off-street non-hassle parking for day and night.
- Open 7 days a week.
- Free self-defence or cardio kickboxing workout.
- Personal Training.
Ray uses Caronlab Hydro 2 Oil Muscle & Joint scented massage & body oil, which is a deeply penetrating blend of wintergreen, eucalyptus, pine, rosemary and pepper essential oils to help relieve inflamed joints, stiffness and muscle pain. Massage into sore, tight muscles to supercharge circulation and reduce pain and inflammation. This water-dispersible massage oil is ideal for athletes or anyone experiencing aching muscles and joints.
Other testimonials from 2008 to 2025
2024 Ray is a very experienced Massage Therapist. He utilises Trigger Point Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage, which has been phenomenal for releasing joint and muscle pain caused by my disability, Cerebral Palsy. I often leave our sessions with relief in my back, neck and improved mobility when I walk as he is able to release joint pain in my hips and spasticity in my left foot and leg caused from Cerebral Palsy. He is passionate about health, wellbeing and massage. He is thorough and treats the whole body as well as troubled areas. I would recommend Ray to anyone that experiences chronic pain, muscle fatigue, aches, pains or suffers from injury or disability. Rikkea facebook review 2/12/24
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Soccer RepI feel amazing after visiting Ray! I am on the soccer field each weekend and train three nights a week and that would not be possible if not for Ray! Knows what he is doing and is a lovely human being! Fantastic and comfortable setting, you are in safe hands! Lauren 18/07/24
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While I was in Hong Kong Female police officer. Professional massage and therapeutic gestures are used to touch the affected area, so that the pain in the affected area is relieved, and correct postures and movements are taught. Ling 16/07/24 Translated by Google 專業按摩冶療手勢，觸及患處，讓患處得已舒解痛楚，並教導正確姿勢及動作。
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Powerlifting Athlete I have had the most positive experiences seeing Ray for remedial massage. He is lovely, super skilled, works around any injuries and his knowledge on muscles and the body is really great. The studio is lovely and you feel immediately comfortable. I am a powerlifter and seeing Ray has dramatically improved by mobility, allowing me to get the range of motion I need for my sport. Thanks again, I’ll be back soon! Rebecca Google review 03/2024
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Athletic teenagers. Ray is an amazing massage therapist who I highly recommend. I've also taken my athletic teenagers with sore muscles to see him and they felt so much better afterwards. Ray is very responsive and always strives to work around what time suits us. Very glad I found his services. Jenny 07/2023 Google review.
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Testimonial 2022
Amber 07/2022 Today I had my second treatment with Ray and oh my goodness he is incredible! I have Lupus and Fibromyalgia so always sore and tight! After my first treatment (two weeks ago) my headaches stopped! I've had back pain for a solid year now and my back feels amazing right now!! He actually listened to me. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and very accommodating. I highly recommend! I will never go anywhere else now. Google Review
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The testimonial is from one of my elite athletic clients who went to the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020!
I've been seeing Ray regularly in the lead up to competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games, and his care and communication as a massage therapist is outstanding. Ray is exceptionally friendly, professional, knowledgeable and has tailored to my changing needs week to week with patience and consideration. He's particularly helped with both upper and lower back pain, as well as general aches and pains due to the training load of elite level sport. Would not hesitate to recommend. Thanks Ray! Marina 15/07/20 on Google review