Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy in Worthing

Sports massage costs £60 for 60 minutes or £80 for 90 minutes. The same pricing applies to deep tissue, remedial, Swedish, and myofascial release. A shorter 30-minute remedial session is available at £30 for short follow-up appointments. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is priced separately at £25 for 30 min or £50 for 60 min. No hidden charges — what you book is what you pay. See the full pricing page for memberships and packages.

The clinic is at 20 Ainsdale Close, Worthing BN13 2QX, in the Durrington area between Durrington Health Centre and Durrington Recreation Ground. It's about 10 minutes from Worthing town centre by car, with free on-street parking, an on-site EV charger, and bus routes 5, 9, 16 and 700 stopping nearby on Salvington Road.

Yes. Jan holds Level 3, 4 and 5 diplomas in massage therapy from Brighton Holistics — the highest sports-massage qualification recognised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists. He's a full FHT member, fully insured, and DBS-checked. Certificates are displayed in the treatment room and available for inspection. Read more about Jan's background.

Yes. MLD is one of the specialist treatments at Zen Den Worthing — rarely offered in the Worthing area. I provide post-surgical lymphatic drainage for liposuction, tummy tuck, breast reduction, post-orthopaedic surgery oedema, post-mastectomy lymphoedema, lipoedema, and chronic venous insufficiency.

I'll always confirm clearance from whoever's overseeing your recovery — surgeon, GP, consultant, oncology nurse, or physiotherapist — and the safe post-op timing window before your first session.

Sports massage is built around the demands of a specific sport — pre-event preparation, post-event recovery, and injury prevention. It often includes assisted stretching.

Deep tissue massage targets the deeper muscle layers using sustained pressure to release chronic tension and stubborn knots. Both use firm pressure, but the therapeutic goals are different. If you're not sure which fits, I'll confirm at the start of your appointment.

Massage can help with sciatica when the underlying cause is muscular — usually piriformis tension or tight glutes compressing the sciatic nerve. Remedial or deep tissue work targeting the glutes, piriformis, and lower back can reduce that compression. If your sciatica is caused by a disc issue, I'll refer you back to your GP or osteopath. The assessment at your first appointment will clarify which category you're in. Read more about deep tissue massage.

It depends on availability, but the online booking system shows 2 months ahead — so it's easy to check what's open and plan in advance. Opening hours are Monday–Saturday, 8am–8pm. For urgent same-day slots, WhatsApp or call 07947 502512.

Yes — these are some of the most common client groups. I tailor the session to the sport's demands: legs and glutes for runners, quads and thoracic spine for cyclists, full-body recovery work for triathletes. Common conditions treated include ITB syndrome, achilles tendinopathy, calf strains, and shin splints. See the sports massage page for more detail.

Deep tissue uses sustained, firm pressure to release muscle knots. Myofascial release is slower and softer — it works the fascial layer (the connective tissue around muscles) and calms the nervous system. It should never hurt. Myofascial release is the right choice for fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, post-surgical scar tissue, and clients who can't tolerate deep tissue work.

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. For most treatments you'll undress to your comfort level (underwear is fine) and clean linens and towels are provided. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is done fully clothed — please wear loose, comfortable clothing for that treatment. Myofascial release can also be done over clothing if you prefer — just let me know when booking.

For chronic pain or active injury recovery, weekly sessions for the first 3–4 weeks usually produce the fastest progress, then fortnightly as symptoms improve. For maintenance and stress management, monthly is typically enough. I'll suggest a realistic plan in your first consultation — never more sessions than you actually need.

Yes — with the right technique. Deep tissue and firm pressure work are usually contraindicated, but myofascial release and Swedish at adjusted pressure can be genuinely helpful for nervous-system calming and muscular pain. Sessions are paced carefully and we start gently, increasing only if your body tolerates it.

Yes. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm. Evening and Saturday slots are popular and fill fast — booking 1–2 weeks ahead is recommended for those times.

Yes — free on-street parking on Ainsdale Close and surrounding roads, and an on-site EV charger available free of charge to clients during their treatment. The nearest car park is Tesco Durrington, a 5-minute walk away.

Cancellations with more than 48 hours' notice are free. Within 48 hours, a 50% charge may apply. Within 24 hours, a 100% charge may apply. I'm flexible if it's a genuine emergency — just let me know as early as possible.