Sports Massage
60 min €90 · 90 min €130
Targeted treatment for athletes. Speeds recovery, prevents injury.
Book sports massage — €90For runners
Massage for Runners in Paphos
The coastal path from the harbour to Coral Bay, the Akamas trails and the Paphos Marathon in March make this a running town, and the problems runners bring me are the classic ones: calves and Achilles that tighten, plantar fascia that bites in the morning, an ITB that flares at 8 km, and glutes that switched off years ago.
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“Very professional and effective massage, can really tell Christian is very experienced and understands exactly where to apply pressure and for how long. One of the best massage experiences I’ve had and I’m feeling fantastic after it. Highly recommend Christian!”
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“Amazing massage techniques. Reduced pain immediately and had a great recovery. Sportmassage, triggerpoint and therapeutic massage combination was amazing!”
“I had a wonderful experience with the massage therapy in Paphos. The deep tissue treatment was both relaxing and healing, and I left with noticeably less pain. Professional, calming, and highly effective — I truly recommend it to anyone looking for quality massage therapy in Paphos.”
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Based in Chlorakas, travelling across the whole Paphos district. Mobile only — there is no walk-in clinic to visit.
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Running is repetitive and one-dimensional; the fix is usually two things — release what is overloaded and wake up what is not working — and I do the first at your home and give you the second to take away.
Where it hurts
What running does to the body.
Calves and Achilles
The soleus and gastrocnemius absorb every stride; when they lose length the Achilles takes the load.
Treatment: Sports Massage →Plantar fascia
Tight calves and a stiff big toe overload the fascia under the foot — worst first thing in the morning.
Treatment: Myofascial Release →ITB and lateral knee
A weak glute med lets the hip drop and the ITB rubs; releasing the TFL and glutes and loading the glute med is the pattern.
Treatment: Deep Tissue →Hip flexors and glutes
Sitting all day then running: short flexors and sleepy glutes push the load into the hamstrings and low back.
Treatment: Deep Tissue →
Planning
How I would plan it.
- 1
Marathon and half builds: every 2–3 weeks through the block, deeper early, lighter as the race nears.
- 2
Recurring niggles: 2–3 sessions to clear the pattern plus the strength cue that stops it returning.
- 3
Trail and long-run weekends: recovery within 48 hours.
Before an event
Before a race: a light session 2–4 days out; nothing deep in race week.
After an event
After a race: 24–72 hours later.
Peak running season is October–April; the Paphos Marathon is in March.
Pricing
What a session costs.
Travel anywhere in the Paphos district is included in the session price — no call-out fee. Beyond the district — Polis, Latchi, the Limassol side — is usually possible too. Ask, and I will quote any travel time before you commit.
60 min — €90
Single session · Full assessment · Customised plan · Follow-up
Book 60 min — €9090 min — €130
Extended session · Full-body work · Multiple areas · Extended protocol
Book 90 min — €130
Every 5th session free
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Groups
Groups, camps and clubs.
Running clubs and groups: I can set up at one house for back-to-back sessions after a long run.
Enquire for a group
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What this is — and what it is not
- This is clinical treatment, not a spa or adult service.
- You stay covered except for the area being worked on, and you undress only to your own comfort.
- You are welcome to have a partner, friend or family member present — many clients do.
- Fresh linens for every client, the table is sanitised between sessions, and hands are washed on arrival.
- Cash or bank transfer after the session. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your session.
Questions
Runners ask.
Can massage help plantar fasciitis?
Massage on the calves and the fascia itself, combined with calf loading and a toe-mobility drill, helps many runners. If it has been going on for months, get it assessed too — the fix is usually a combination.
How close to a race can I have a massage?
Light work up to 2–3 days before is fine; deep tissue in race week is not. Post-race, wait 24–72 hours.
Do you treat at the Paphos Marathon?
Not at the event itself, but pre- and post-race sessions at your home or hotel in the surrounding days are common — book early for that week.
Treatments
What I usually use with runners.
Post-Workout Recovery Massage
60 min €90 · 90 min €130
Flush metabolic waste. Reduce soreness. Train again sooner.
Book post-workout — €90Myofascial Release
60 min €90 · 90 min €130
Releases chronic restrictions in connective tissue.
Book myofascial release — €90
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Also for
- Massage for Cyclists in Paphos →Camp season is October–March; residents ride all year. Coral Bay, Kato Paphos and the Pegeia villas are all in range.
- Massage for Golfers in Paphos →Golf is year-round in Paphos; the courses are busiest October–May.
- Massage in Your Hotel Room, Villa or Airbnb — Paphos →In-room and poolside sessions for visitors.
- Massage Gift Vouchers in Paphos →A voucher for a session at the recipient’s own home — no spa to drive to, no slot to fight for.
Book around your race calendar
Tell me your race date and your weekly mileage and I will match the depth to it — light in race week, deeper in the block.
Book pre- or post-raceStill deciding? Ask a question first — no obligationSave my number — book when you’re ready
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