MOBILE MASSAGE THERAPY
Restore, Recover, Thrive
At Mackie Massage Therapy, it is our mission to provide exceptional massage services tailored specifically for your individual needs. We will help to relieve and promote lasting relief from chronic pain, improve muscle function and range of movement to help you to reach your goals, help your recovery from injury, or provide therapeutic massage to reduce stress.
SOFT TISSUE MASSAGE THERAPY
Soft tissue therapy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on treating musculoskeletal issues by targeting the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Therapists use various techniques to alleviate pain, improve mobilist and promote healing. It is often used to address conditions like muscle tension, strains, sprains and repetitive stress/overuse injuries. At Mackie Massage Therapy, we use:
- Sports Massage – which includes neuromuscular techniques such as Trigger Pointing, MET (Muscle Energy Technique) stretches and Positional Release; and soft tissue mobilisation techniques such as Connective Tissue Mobilisation, Frictions and Soft Tissue Release (STR).
- Cupping therapy
- IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation)
- Hot Stones Massage
Benefits of Soft Tissue Therapy
- Relieves muscular pain from tension and trigger points
- Improves range of movement & flexibility
- Releases scar tissue & adhesions
- Helps to improve posture
- Speeds up recovery from training
- Early detection and prevention of possible injury
- Optimises performance
- Restores function post injury/surgery
- Assists in correcting dysfunctional movement patterns
- Reduces stress
- Increases energy levels
What Conditions Can Soft Tissue Massage Therapy Help?
- Joint and muscle pain
- Back, shoulder and neck pain
- Recent or chronic injury
- Tennis/golfers elbow
- Sprains/strains
- Shin splints
- Runners knee
- Sciatica
- Frozen shoulder
- IT Band syndrome
- Thoracic-outlet syndrome
- Carpal tunnel
- Plantar fasciitis
- Migraines & headaches
- Anxiety
- And more….
Mobile Massage Services
We’re currently working towards securing a permanent premises. In the meantime, we’re delighted to offer our massage therapy services as a convenient mobile service in the following areas:
Gulberwick, Lerwick, Scalloway, Tingwall, Quarff and Fladdabister with no travel surcharge
Gott, Trondra, Cunningsburgh and Sandwick with a £10 travel surcharge
Sports Maintenance Massage
Regular sports massage, can help identify and address muscle imbalances, tightness, and areas of tension before they lead to more serious injuries, allowing athletes to stay healthy and perform at their best.
This type of massage is not limited to athletes. It is highly beneficial for anyone who is looking to relieve muscle tension. The pressure applied during the massage is also entirely up to you.
45 mins - £45
60 mins - £60
90 mins - £85
NB Your initial appointment must be a minimum of 60 minutes to allow us to go through your medical history and carry out an assessment.
Check out our FAQ's for further information about your appointment.
Massage for Pain and/or Reduced
Range of Movement
This type of massage is a highly beneficial treatment if you’re suffering from a specific injury or niggle, whether that be from sitting at a computer all day giving you neck and shoulder pain or if you have been training for a marathon and are experience overuse pain in your legs.
This service includes an assessment to help find the cause of your issue. This will allow us to treat accordingly and provide you with a plan to continue treating yourself at home.
60 mins Assessment + Massage - £60
90 mins Assessment + Massage - £85
Check out our FAQ's for further information about your appointment.
Pre/post-Event Sports Massage
Pre-event sports massage is a short, focused treatment designed to prepare the muscles and body for physical activity. It is best performed shortly before exercise or competition, typically around 15–30 minutes beforehand, using lighter, more stimulating techniques rather than deep tissue work. The aim is to increase circulation, promote mobility, and help the muscles feel warm, loose and ready for movement.
Post-event massage will help to alleviate muscle soreness and reduce recovery time after intense workouts or competitions. It can be performed from 15 minutes up to 48 hours after intense exercise. To gain the most benefit, this massage should be carried out as soon as possible after a big training session or event.
Lower or Upper Body 30mins £35
Lower or Upper Body 45mins £45
Full Body 60 mins £60
NB Your initial appointment must be a minimum of 60 minutes to allow us to go through your medical history and carry out an assessment.
Check out our FAQ's for further information about your appointment.
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are available to buy. Please e-mail with the required value of the gift voucher and I shall send you a payment link and can post it directly to the recipient or to you.
About Us
Hi, we are a husband wife team providing sports massage therapy in Shetland.
Jan is a fully qualified Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist. To complement her sports massage therapy, she has also trained in Hot Stones Massage, Myofascial Cupping and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM).
Colin is a fully qualified Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist and is currently undertaking his Level 4 training. Hs has also trained in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) and myofascial release through foam rolling.
We are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. We will always adhere to our code of ethics, respect client boundaries and maintain strict confidentiality.
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! Colin & Jan
Location
We’re currently working towards securing a permanent premises. In the meantime, we’re delighted to offer our massage therapy services as a convenient mobile service in the following areas:
Gulberwick, Lerwick, Scalloway, Tingwall, Quarff and Fladdabister with no travel surcharge
Gott, Trondra, Cunningsburgh and Sandwick with a £10 travel surcharge
PS If you know of any venues available in Lerwick with 2 rooms suitable for massage and a bathroom, we'd be very grateful to hear from you.
Contact us
E-mail: hello@mackiemassage.co.uk
Address: Gulberwick, Shetland
- Mon – Fri
- 09:30 am – 09:00 pm
- Saturday
- 09:00 am – 12:00 am
- Sunday
- Closed
If you would like to book an appointment out with my opening hours, please e-mail me to check availability and I will try to accommodate you. In general, I can make myself available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and some weekends.
