About me

I am a Level 4 qualified sports massage therapist with a passion for helping people thrive and achieve their goal, regardless of ability, age, size or activity levels. 

I strongly believe that nurturing the body can have huge physical and mental benefits. I want to help my clients to become pain free, in addition to achieving wellness and physical potential.

Sports massage isn't just a job to me, I passionately believe in what I do & the benefits it can provide, helping my clients to become pain free is the biggest buzz there is!

Testimonials

"Gareth at thrive sports massage knows his stuff. He is a runner so knows about the aches and pains that runners experience. 
The venue is lovely and Gareth is a real pro.
10/10"
Richard Pollitt

"Thanks to Gareth concentrating on the areas of great discomfort on my heels and calfs and getting me through my long training runs and the recovery after...it got me through the Manchester marathon...Gareth is a lovely guy and I would recommend a 100%."
Sue Gaskell


"I've been going to Thrive for 12 months. I first went on a recommendation. I have passed this recommendation on to many."  
Sue McDermott

"A very professional and friendly service. Treated with great attention and respect. Sports massage on my back was great and  I'm feeling instant relief after 2 weeks of constant pain. Thanks Gareth."
Jennie Sharples

"Very professional massage in a relaxed atmosphere. Sorted my back out. I would highly recommend."
John Fielding

"Very professional, and a lovely warm environment. Gareth got to work on all the sore spots, I left feeling very free and light. Great work & would definitely recommend Thrive."
Amy Trevor

"Brilliant service! I started going to see Gareth when I was injured and I'm going to stick with him for maintenance now he's fixed me! He knows his stuff, he's very professional and extremely friendly and helpful."
Sarah Hall

"Fantastic, professional and friendly service. Gareth talks you through each stage of the treatment and you can certainly feel the positive effects. Would definitely recommend, you will feel much better. We notice a reduction in general muscular aches and pains following treatment which results in better sleep. Give it a try."
​Philipa Wadsworth. Equestrian


"I've used Thrive several times over the past few months and honestly wouldn't go anywhere else now I've found them. I have suffered with a few injuries previously and Gareth has been really instrumental in getting me back out running which is no small feat. He's reliable, knowledgeable and relaxed, and really good at putting you at ease which is so important. Excellent service and really reasonable prices to boot. Thanks Thrive!"
Kathy Griffin. Runner

​"I highly recommend Thrive Sports Massage. I suffer a lot with lower back - Gareth was really knowledgeable and professional in identifying and working on other problem areas which contributed to it. 1 hour with Gareth and I felt so much better. I'll definitely be going again"
​Emma Sutch

"Friendly, mobile and knows exactly about all aches and pains as a seasoned runner himself so great service."
​David Whittaker. Runner

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I ran a 10k on Saturday and had a massage after. Usually my legs get really stiff and achy, but they felt really light afterwards and not still, plus I could walk a lot better than normal. Definitely recommend this excellent service to all."
Lisa Shaw. Runner and Teaching Assistant


"Had my first sports massage with Gareth - he was brilliant! He was really clear about everything he was doing, and every muscle group he was working on - really knowledgeable about how the aches were occurring. Got some good tips for using my muscles better when running.
Thoroughly recommended!"
​Elly Smith. Runner and cyclist

"Gareth is a miracle worker! Brilliant massage, really sorted out my painful hip and back. Lovely environment, very relaxing and Gareth is a consummate professional. Highly recommend!"
Donna Kelsall​

"Excellent service and friendly atmosphere, 1st time visiting Gareth but I'll definitely be using him again back and shoulders haven't felt as good. Will be recommending to friends and family"
​Craig McKay