About Peak Performance Massage

Massage is one of the earliest remedial practices of humankind and is said to be the most natural and instinctive means of relieving pain and discomfort.
Massage Therapy has a range of applications and treatment goals: muscular and general relaxation, stress reduction, pain management, recovery from injury and health promotion.
The physiological benefits of Massage are numerous and far reaching. The manipulation of muscles, ligaments and tendons promotes the lengthening of and a more efficient performance of the body as a whole.

The most obvious advantages resulting from regular massage treatments are:
Improvement in Physical performance
Assistance in the recovery of fatigued and/or tense muscles
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system
Improvement in posture, Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks,Increase joint flexibility, Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller

My training, work experience and any achievement

Chris Haworth qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist & Sports Injury Therapist in Sydney, Australia in 2002.
Since qualifying, Chris has worked with a number of Physiotherapists and Osteopaths at Practices in Australia as well as here in the UK. In addition to regular clinic work, Chris has been fortunate enough to work with a number of professional sporting teams in both Rugby Union and Rugby League disciplines on a regular basis and also participating teams at the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup tournament.
His extensive work with various professional sporting teams including the national Australian and New Zealand Rugby Union squads has enabled him to become confident in working with both amateur and elite athletes. Understanding the differing approaches that varying levels of athletes have to training, recovery and maintenance is paramount when planning rehabilitation or maintenance programmes for clients.