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Surry Hills Massage Therapy – Near Sydney CBD

Massage therapy is used extensively in almost all areas of injury management and sports performance. It’s powerful effects are enjoyed by everyone from recreational to elite athletes as well as “office athletes” who need to reduce the stress and tension often felt from prolonged desk postures and work pressure. Recent research now shows that regular massage not only improves your physical health but also has great benefits for your mental health including coping better with stress and pressure plus improved concentration and mood.

The significant benefits you can gain from massage therapy include:

  • faster recovery from injury
  • relief from muscle tension and tightness
  • improved game-day performance and recovery
  • increased training capacity due to faster recovery from regular sessions
  • improved mental capabilities by reducing stress and increasing concentration

At Central Performance massage therapy integrates seamlessly with our other services. Importantly, we often harness it’s benefits to speed up and improve the results you gain from using our other services. By rapidly reducing muscle pain and tension it can allow your recovery and rehab program to progress more quickly, and our athletes are able to push their training harder because of the improved recovery they gain from regular massage.

Like many services, the benefits of massage therapy are highly dependant on the skill and expertise of the therapist. John Frick, our massage therapist at Central Performance, has a wealth of post-qualification education and experience working with international athletes and teams to maximise their training recovery as well as maintain peak performance throughout grueling tournaments and extended seasons. We believe that these great benefits should be available to everyone so John also has a large clientele of recreational exercisers and desk-workers who see massage as a great way to keep their bodies and minds in great shape to cope with all of life’s demands.

It’s all about you.

Every client has different goals and needs, and everyone’s body responds differently to the stresses and strains of life and exercise. This is why each massage at Central Performance is tailored just for you, adjusted for your goals and activities and fine-tuned for your current needs. We always check with you during your session to make sure the pressure is just right. The types of massage available at Central Performance include Sports Massage, Remedial Massage and Deep Tissue Massage

Sports Massage

All elite athletes who push their bodies to excel spend an equal amount of time on recovery as they do on training. All professional athletes do this because they know that without the proper recovery your performance will be reduced, you will be at a higher risk of injury and you will start to feel sluggish and sore. If the professionals use it as a vital part of their training and competition program, we believe you should too. Additionally, as part of the Central Performance running Centre, we also provide specialist massage therapy for runners of all abilities.

Remedial Massage and Deep Tissue Massage

Time spent staring at a screen when we’re at work, as we commute and when we’re at home causes stress and tension to build up in certain muscle groups. Commonly this causes pain and tightness in our neck, shoulders and back, and can often contribute to regular headaches. Muscle tension can also occur due to an acute injury or strain. During your remedial or deep tissue massage we assess which muscles need the most work and then systematically relieve tension using techniques including myofascial release, trigger point therapy and cupping. This leaves you feeling relaxed, flexible and revived. It can also speed up your progress in your physiotherapy, exercise physiology or strength and conditioning program.

Massage for Runners – Sports & Recovery Massage in Surry Hills

If you’re a runner dealing with tight calves, sore glutes, heavy legs, Achilles stiffness, or recurring niggles that keep interrupting your training, sports massage can make a huge difference. At Central Performance in Surry Hills, our massage therapists work with runners of all levels—from first-time 5k runners to competitive athletes—to help you recover faster, move better, and stay consistent with your training.

Running places repetitive load through your calves, hamstrings, glutes, hips, feet and lower back. Over time, this can lead to muscle tightness, reduced mobility, altered running mechanics, and eventually injury if left unchecked. Our runner-focused massage treatments help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, restore movement, and support recovery between sessions.

Unlike a general relaxation massage, our running massage sessions are tailored to your training load, injury history, and race goals. Because Central Performance is home to one of Sydney’s leading running clinics, our massage therapists work closely with our running physios, coaches, and exercise physiologists to give runners a more complete recovery and performance plan.

Common reasons runners book massage at Central Performance:

  • – Experienced massage therapists who deal with runners every week
  • – Tight calves or Achilles stiffness
  • – Glute or hip tightness affecting stride length
  • – Heavy or fatigued legs after long runs
  • – Recovery between races or harder training blocks
  • – Managing niggles before they become injuries
  • – On-the-sport health fund rebates available through HICAPS system – check with your fund for your eligibility

Want to learn more? Read our guide on massage for runners.

If you’re searching for runner’s massage in Surry Hills, sports massage near Sydney CBD, or massage for runners near Central Station, our clinic is just minutes from Central Station with easy access from across Sydney.

Pregnancy Massage in Surry Hills & Sydney CBD

Pregnancy is a wonderful life experience, but it also places significant physical demands on your body. As your body changes, it’s common to experience back pain, hip tightness, pelvic discomfort, neck tension, swollen legs, and general muscular fatigue. Our pregnancy massage treatments at Central Performance are designed to help you feel more comfortable, mobile, and supported throughout your pregnancy.

Our therapists use safe positioning, gentle pressure where appropriate, and treatment techniques designed specifically for each stage of pregnancy. Whether you’re in your second trimester, third trimester, or preparing for birth, pregnancy massage can help relieve muscular tension while supporting circulation and relaxation.

Pregnancy massage may help with:

  • – Lower back pain during pregnancy
  • – Hip and glute tension
  • – Neck and shoulder tightness
  • – Swollen feet and legs
  • – Pelvic discomfort
  • – Stress, fatigue, and poor sleep

Located in Surry Hills near Central Station, Central Performance is an easy choice for mums-to-be looking for pregnancy massage in Sydney CBD, prenatal massage Surry Hills, or pregnancy massage near Central Station.

As part of our integrated clinic, we can also connect you with our physiotherapy, Pilates, and women’s health-focused exercise services if you need more than massage alone.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage – Surry Hills Sydney

Lymphatic drainage massage is a specialised treatment designed to support your lymphatic system, reduce fluid retention, and promote healthy circulation. Using light, rhythmic techniques, this treatment encourages the movement of lymphatic fluid through the body, helping reduce swelling, heaviness, and feelings of congestion.

Many clients book lymphatic drainage massage for recovery, post-surgical swelling (when medically appropriate), general fluid retention, or simply to support overall wellness.

Lymphatic drainage massage may help with:

  • – Fluid retention and swelling
  • – Heavy legs or tired limbs
  • – Recovery after travel or long periods sitting
  • – Supporting post-surgical recovery (with medical clearance)
  • – Promoting circulation and tissue recovery

If you’re searching for lymphatic drainage massage in Surry Hills, lymphatic massage Sydney CBD, or manual lymphatic drainage near Central Station, Central Performance offers expert treatment in a professional clinical setting.

Our integrated team of physiotherapists, massage therapists and Pilates instructors means you have access to a complete recovery pathway—not just a single treatment session.

Why Choose Central Performance for Massage Therapy?

At Central Performance, massage is about more than relaxation. We combine hands-on treatment with expert movement and injury knowledge to help you recover faster, move better, and perform at your best. Whether you’re a runner, an active professional, an expecting mum, or simply looking to reduce tension and improve recovery, our team is here to help.

Conveniently located in Surry Hills, just minutes from Sydney CBD and Central Station, we make expert massage therapy easy to access around your work, training, and life.

How long is my session?

Most people have a 60 minute session initially so that we can:

  • Clarify your goals for massage therapy
  • Get to know any history of injury or lifestyle factors that may affect your treatment
  • Assess your body to identify priority areas to work on
  • Deliver your initial massage therapy session
  • Talk to you about your massage therapy plan and how it will achieve your goals

Sessions can be 30, 60 or 90 minutes long, depending on your needs. Many clients find that a 60 minute session is best because it allows specific problem areas to be worked on as well as doing preventative release work to stop tension and pain developing in other muscle groups.

Claiming through health funds

For your convenience we use the HICAPS system for on-the-spot health fund rebates. Most health funds cover massage therapy however please check with your fund to see if your particular membership includes this service. Please bring your health fund card with you.

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