Heavily exercised muscles may also lose their capacity to relax. This causes chronically tight muscles and loss of flexibility. With a background in Science and High Performance Sport, Joanna utilises proven massage techniques to improve athletic performance and the daily functioning of her clients.
Jo is originally from Hamilton, where she started her studies 13 years ago at the age of Her team managed a best of 5th in the Nation. Due to the intensity of international competition in her sporting career Jo suffered many injuries.
Massage Therapy enabled Jo to recover quickly, perform at her best and avoid any major long term injury. Jo has a keen interest in the massage profession and has enjoyed working with many top individual athletes and teams including members of the Waikato Chiefs, the Cook Island IRB Sevens team and Ironman competitors. Sports Massage is designed to prepare an athlete for their best performance by reducing fatigue and relieving muscle pain and tension.
Sports Massage helps to alleviate pain and prevent injuries that may adversely affect flexibility, mobility, response time and the overall performance in competition. Sports Massage can improve blood and lymphatic system circulation, assisting in the removal of metabolites and other toxins.
Lack of flexibility is often linked to muscle soreness, and can predispose athletes to injuries. Blood flow through tight muscle is often poor and this may also contribute to pain and discomfort. Regular Massage Therapy is very effective in combating these effects of heavy exercised muscle. Sports massage is designed to enable the athlete or individual to function at a higher level by reducing fatigue, relieving muscle swelling and tension.
