SPORT AND MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPY
Health Care in Cape Town

Sport and medical massage used to facilitate injury rehab, docters, back pain and postural problems.  Work directly with chiros, sciatica, headaches, enabling an athlete to maximise performance and decrease injury.  Pain control, soft tissue injuries.  Pre and post event massage, medical conditions, physios and all health practitioners.

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