Tel: 07500895979
Emily
Thorp
Equine & Human Sports Massage Therapist
ABOUT
My name is Emily Thorp. I have been working as an Equine and Human Sports Massage therapist for 15 years.
I’m a Level 5 qualified Sports Massage Therapist and acupuncturist, offering personalised, results‑driven treatment from my clinic in, Farnham, Surrey. I help clients reduce pain, recover from injury, and feel stronger in their everyday movement.
I studied Equine Sports Massage with the late Mary Bromiley, who created the first recognised qualification 'EMA' in Equine Sports Massage in the UK. Her incredible knowledge and training set me up to have a high standard of practice and huge enjoyment for the job.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage Therapy in Tongham, Farnham, Surrey
Will sports massage help me?
Whatever your age, activity level, health condition or occupation, regular targeted massage will be hugely beneficial.
Sports Massage is a manual therapy, working deep into the muscles and surrounding soft tissues. It can be used pre and post performance, during training and for rehabilitation but you DO NOT need to be an be an athlete to reap the benefits of a good Sports Massage. Dysfunction of muscles due to overuse, underuse, poor posture, repetitive strain, poor foot balance to name just a few all have an impact on our body.
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Do you work at a desk all day and get sore shoulders and neck?
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Have you started running or going to the gym and your knees and hips have become painful?
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Have you been gardening and now have sore elbows?
There are many causes of muscle and joint pain, please get in touch to see if I can help and if I can't I will make sure you are referred to the right people.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Pain reduction, increased range of motion, increased flexibility, increased sense of wellbeing, decreased muscle tension, decreased neurological excitability, decreased muscle spasms, myofascial release, better sleep.
Exercises and stretches - help to create longevity to your recovery by keeping the muscles flexible, strong and healthy. Exercises are imperative to not only help your muscles recover but more importantly it can help to stop reinjury or the pain and discomfort from returning.
Equine Sports Massage
Equine Sports Massage is a hands‑on therapeutic approach that uses a variety of specialised techniques to improve a horse’s physical comfort, movement, and overall wellbeing. Through targeted soft‑tissue work, it helps increase circulation, release trigger points, ease muscle tension, enhance muscle tone, and improve range of motion in horses and ponies of all types and disciplines.
The techniques used in equine sports massage work on both the superficial and deep muscle layers, as well as the fascia and nervous system. By influencing these structures, massage supports healthier biomechanics, encourages more balanced movement, and promotes long‑term physical welfare. Horses often carry tension silently, and regular massage helps identify and address these issues early, supporting soundness, comfort, and performance.
