Injury clinic based in Rothwell, Leeds. We will take you through diagnosis, treatment and recovery until you are back to where you want to be. We use many modalities to help treat our clients such as manual therapy, exercises therapy and we will tell you the science behind why we are using these methods. 

Optimal Recovery

Massage

It was a fabulous experience for me. She is exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable.

I had a horrible frozen shoulder thankfully they have sorted it out. 

Been going for a few years now and always a great experience! Sports massage ready for a marathon next week, legs feeling fresh 👍🏻 highly recommend 

Fantastic he did a great job 
I feel much better after going 

Thorough investigation of injury and recovery  plan put in place.
Pleasant, knowledgeable staff

Great experience today at Optimal Recovery! I feel much more confident that I’ll make it to the Leeds Half Marathon despite a few recent niggles. Highly recommend paying a visit if you need help understanding how to treat an injury in preparation for an upcoming sports event! 

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, fascia (the connective layer of tissue around the muscles and joints) and tendons. This technique involves a deep pressure, benefiting in the release of chronic muscle tension. Using specific strokes, this type of massage is powerful and vigorous ensuring the deepest layers are reached. 

Benefits include;
- improved emotional and physical state
- improves circulation 
- pain relief from muscle soreness 
- improves postural problems 
- improves mobility 

Deep Tissue Massage

Sports massage is used for the treatment and management of musculoskeletal injuries by many professionals including sport rehabilitators, physiotherapists and sports therapists. It is very popular with a wide range of people from professional athletes through to individuals with active jobs as last of preparation, recovery and maintenance from sport and physical activity. Massage involves the manipulation of muscles and soft tissue of the human body to reduce tension, flush out toxins and promote balance in the mind and body. 

Benefits include ;
- improved circulation 
- improvement of mobility and flexibility 
- breakdown of scaring tissue 
- pain relief from muscle tightness/soreness 
- reduction of swelling

Sports Massage

Injury Rehabilitation is beneficial for anyone who has suffered any sort of injury. We are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. 

We start the assessment by taking a background on your injury, such as how it happened and your symptoms. The treatment you receive will be dependant on the results from your assessment and diagnosis, but can include management strategies, soft tissue therapy and exercise therapy. 

This service is individually tailored to any goals or needs you may have and we will provide you with as much information as we can regarding your injury and treatment plan, to help give you a deeper understanding as to what is going on with the injury, how it should improve and the goals we are aiming for through our treatment. 

Injury Assessment 

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Dermaplaning is an effective and safe exfoliation procedure. Using a sterile surgical scalpel to shave the surface of the skin to remove excess dead skin and vellum hair (know as peach fuzz). This procedure is performed on the skin and below the jaw line. 

Dermaplanning removes the top layer of dead dehydrated and tired looking skin cells along with vellus facial hair. The main aim of this treatment is to reveal the skins natural glow and smooth the surface of the skin, allowing the skin to absorb products better to allow great results. 

**PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON ACCUTANE THERAPY THIS SHOULD  HAVE STOPPED 6 MONTHS BEFORE TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE ON ANY OTHER MEDICATION OR HAVE/HAD ANY SKIN CONDITIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BOOKING**
** NOT SUITABLE DURING THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY**

Dermaplaning

Microdemabrasion is a minimally invasive treatment used to renew overall skin tone and texture. The procedure helps to remove dead and dehydrated skin cells, blocked pores and blackheads. It can improve the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, melasma and other skin related conditions. This treatment uses a special applicator with an abrasive surface to gently sand away the thick outer layer of skin to rejuvenate it. 
Benefits - 
Fresher looking skin 
Smoother skin 
Shrunken pores  
Reduce age spots 
Firmer, tighter skin

**PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON ACCUTANE THERAPY THIS SHOULD  HAVE STOPPED 6 MONTHS BEFORE TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE ON ANY OTHER MEDICATION OR HAVE/HAD ANY SKIN CONDITIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BOOKING**

Microdermabrasion 

A chemical peel is a solution applied to the face to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells. The aim of this treatment is to improve the overall appearance of the skin, for example by reducing age spots and evening out skin tone. 

Benefits include - 
Reduces pores 
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles 
Soothes scaring 
Balances texture of skin 

**PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON ACCUTANE THERAPY THIS SHOULD  HAVE STOPPED 6 MONTHS BEFORE TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE ON ANY OTHER MEDICATION OR HAVE/HAD ANY SKIN CONDITIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BOOKING**
**NOT SUITABLE DURING FIRST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY**

Chemical Peel

Enzyme peels do not contain acid and are a non invasive skin treatment. It is a cream consistency with fruit Enzymes. This treatment helps to both nourish and slough off dead skin cells, creating a perfect PH balance for your skin. It also helps to fight free radical damages, which can cause premature skin aging by removing the top layer of skin and revealing the newer skin. 

Benefits 
Promotes natural glowing skin 
Removes dead, dehydrated and tired looking skin cells 
Reduces flakiness 
Helps to unclog pores

**PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE ON ANY MEDICATION OR HAVE/HAD ANY SKIN CONDITIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BOOKING TREATMENT.**

Enzyme Peel

Our classic facials include a deep cleanse and exfoliation, followed by a blackhead extraction, moisturiser and serums. Ending with a mask of your choice to help soothe any redness and calm any irritation which may occur. Ice globe massage, neck/shoulder massage can be added at extra charge. 

Facials are an effective in-between monthy treatment or just as a freshen up treatment to help maintain healthy, glowing skin. 

**PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE ON ANY MEDICATION OR HAVE/HAD ANY SKIN CONDITIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BOOKING**

Classic Facial

Facials

A combination of acupuncture and deep tissue massage is used to help reduce muscle tightness and reduce pain. 

Acupuncture and Massage

Follow up appointments are provided to assess how your injury is healing and how you are coping with the plan we have in place. 

With this in mind, a new treatment plan will be given to help progress you through your rehabilitation and to deliver results. 

Injury Assessment Follow Up

Medical Acupuncture is the placement of needles in areas of the body using up to date knowledge of anatomy and physiology. 

Medical Acupuncture uses the body's physiology to help promote the healing process and reduce pain of the area. By placing needles into the body, this brings blood carrying proteins to the area to speed up recovery. Endorphins are also released into the system to help reduce the pain and relaxes the muscle. This service can we used for muscle tightness, pain reduction and joint pain. 

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