{"id":214,"date":"2025-08-07T13:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/?p=214"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:32:40","slug":"summer-sports-massage-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2025\/08\/07\/summer-sports-massage-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer sports massage offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">After a summer of sports, sunshine and staying active, now\u2019s the perfect time to unwind with our fantastic massage offer!<\/p>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">From\u00a0<strong>Monday 11 August to Friday 29 August 2025<\/strong>, all 30-minute\u00a0<strong>qualified sports massages<\/strong>\u00a0are available at the reduced rate of\u00a0<strong>just \u00a325 per session<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\">Whether you\u2019ve been running, swimming, playing team sports \u2013 or just dealing with daily life \u2013 this is your opportunity to treat tired muscles, reduce tension, and support your recovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-h3\">\n<h3 id=\"how-to-book\" class=\"headingNoSpacingAbove headingSpacingBelow\">How to book<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">To take advantage of this offer, book your massage via your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kentsport.kent.ac.uk\/\"><strong>Kent Sport online account<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or by calling\u00a0<strong>01227 823623<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\">You\u2019ll need a\u00a0<strong>minimum of a Kent Sport\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/sports\/membership#options\"><strong>Pay to Play membership<\/strong><\/a>, which is free when you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kentsport.kent.ac.uk\/\"><strong>create an online booking account<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">Appointments must be\u00a0<strong>attended between 11\u201329 August 2025<\/strong>\u00a0to qualify for the discounted price. Bookings are open now!<\/p>\n<p class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\">For questions about the Clinic or services, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sportsclinic@kent.ac.uk\"><strong>sportsclinic@kent.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-h3\">\n<h3 id=\"about-the-kent-sports-clinic\" class=\"headingNoSpacingAbove headingSpacingBelow\">About the Kent Sports Clinic<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\">We\u2019re not just here for sports-related injuries. The Kent Sports Clinic combines\u00a0<strong>Kent Sport\u2019s physiotherapy and massage expertise<\/strong>\u00a0with the\u00a0<strong>School of Sport and Exercise Sciences<\/strong>, offering one of the most extensive performance, rehabilitation and therapy services in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\">Services include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n<li class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\"><strong>Performance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 athlete-focused support and bespoke programming<\/li>\n<li class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\"><strong>Physiotherapy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 injury management, recovery, and prevention<\/li>\n<li class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\"><strong>Sports rehabilitation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 targeted recovery support<\/li>\n<li class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\"><strong>Respiratory clinic<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 advanced testing and custom solutions<\/li>\n<li class=\"spacingBelow noSpacingAbove\"><strong>Massage<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for recovery, relaxation, and wellbeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/files\/2025\/08\/Sports-Massage-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8908 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/files\/2025\/08\/Sports-Massage-5.jpg\" alt=\"Young men playing football in the sunshine\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-h3\">\n<h3 id=\"why-massage\" class=\"headingSpacingAbove headingSpacingBelow\">Why massage?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">Massage therapy isn\u2019t just for athletes \u2013 it\u2019s for everyone. Whether you\u2019re feeling stiff, stressed, or sore, massage can help. It supports your body by:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\"><strong>Increasing dopamine and serotonin levels to reduce stress<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\"><strong>Enhancing blood flow and circulation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\"><strong>Promoting muscle recovery and toxin removal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\"><strong>Helping ease tight muscles and knots<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">Our\u00a0<strong>qualified massage therapists<\/strong>\u00a0will work with you to target problem areas and support your wellbeing \u2013 whether it\u2019s stress relief or injury recovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-h3\">\n<h3 id=\"ready-to-relax\" class=\"headingSpacingAbove headingSpacingBelow\">Ready to relax?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"headingSpacingAbove headingSpacingBelow noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">Qualified massages are\u00a0<strong>30-minute appointments<\/strong>\u00a0as standard. If you\u2019d like a\u00a0<strong>60-minute session<\/strong>, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sportsclinic@kent.ac.uk\"><strong>sportsclinic@kent.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0directly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"headingSpacingAbove headingSpacingBelow noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">If you\u2019re already a customer, simply book and pay through your online booking account. If you\u2019re new, you\u2019ll need to create a free account first \u2013 it only takes a few minutes!<\/p>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\">Once booked, all that\u2019s left to do is arrive at the clinic, take a deep breath, and let our expert staff work their magic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; After a summer of sports, sunshine and staying active, now\u2019s the perfect time to unwind with our fantastic massage offer! 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