Sports Massages in Observatory, Cape Town
Top Sports Massages - Observatory, Cape Town
Top Reviews
4.9
Average of 541 reviews of 5 venues.
Kirstin H.
Jul 07, 2022
Lovely staff, excellent service and very reasonably priced - also love that you can book online!
Essential Beauty
13 Corwen Street, Cape Town Claremont, 7708, Western Cape
Johan v.
Jun 12, 2022
Edgar was professional and really made me feel comfortable. The venue is neat and peaceful. I enjoyed the body scrub. It leaves your skin really smooth. The massage was good too and it is on par with massages I have received from other masseurs. I recommend Edgar.
Woodstock Spa Suite
187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock Quarter, Cape Town Woodstock, 7915, Western Cape
Malcolm H.
Nov 13, 2021
Excellent service and quality massages provided.
Origin Wellness Spa
31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape
Ettione F.
May 28, 2022
Wonderful experience with warm welcoming staff. The massage was great! Thank you Nu Dimenxions 😊
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
Jessica T.
Jul 02, 2022
Professional and friendly service ! My brows look great and my skin is feeling good after my express facial.
Essential Beauty
13 Corwen Street, Cape Town Claremont, 7708, Western Cape
Cikizwa Nandipha J.
Sep 02, 2021
Yesterday was my first visit. I had a much needed back massage. Karen is amazing! The service from when I called to book was professional and welcoming. I'm definitely coming back!
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
Yasmine L.
Jun 22, 2022
Amazing ! Very relaxing. Eddie was great- he knew exactly what I needed. I felt extremely comfortable and relaxed. True professional :) thank you
Woodstock Spa Suite
187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock Quarter, Cape Town Woodstock, 7915, Western Cape
Tamsyn W.
Sep 23, 2021
I had a wonderful massage at Origin Wellness Spa. For someone who has chronic neck and shoulder pain, Origin's deep tissue massage did just the trick. I would 100% recommend. Rayhanna and Tammy have created an excellent spa experience.
Origin Wellness Spa
31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape
Belinda B.
Mar 17, 2021
Fantastic massage and service. Friendly, welcoming staff.
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
RAHIMA K.
Jun 21, 2022
Excellent service. Professional with great client relationships. Regards Rahima
Essential Beauty
13 Corwen Street, Cape Town Claremont, 7708, Western Cape
Theodore d.
Mar 23, 2022
Really awesome and relaxing
Woodstock Spa Suite
187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock Quarter, Cape Town Woodstock, 7915, Western Cape
Chantel B.
Apr 30, 2022
Tammy has a natural gift for threading, and it's painless. I always leave happy and well taken care of :)
Origin Wellness Spa
31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape
Mandy-Lee H.
Mar 06, 2021
As always, precision work by Cormelita Afrika, with stunning results! The pedi pamper massage was an added bonus. Thank you NuDimenXions. See you again soon!!
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
Tebello M.
Apr 14, 2022
The Spa has a very relaxed atmosphere and the ladies gave my friend and I tips on how to ensure we keep the toxins out our body.
Origin Wellness Spa
31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape
Casey W.
Apr 29, 2022
Always a wonderful experience and so professional
Essential Beauty
13 Corwen Street, Cape Town Claremont, 7708, Western Cape
Chelsey V.
Jul 08, 2022
Comfort was absolutely amazing!!! She made us feel so welcome and did a great job with our classic lash set!!
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
Senobia A.
Apr 21, 2022
Always happy when I see Lauren, keep up the great work
Essential Beauty
13 Corwen Street, Cape Town Claremont, 7708, Western Cape
Evelyn G.
Jun 08, 2022
A lovely, friendly atmosphere. My nails look great. I'll definitely go again
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
Melody H.
Mar 29, 2022
Amazing service as always. Fast and efficient in a friendly and peaceful space. Thanks ladies.
Essential Beauty
13 Corwen Street, Cape Town Claremont, 7708, Western Cape
Nicole B.
Jun 02, 2022
Very happy with my lovely lashes!
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
Tara-Lee A.
Mar 26, 2022
Professional, relaxing. Highly recommend Lauren
Essential Beauty
13 Corwen Street, Cape Town Claremont, 7708, Western Cape
Beatrix K.
May 13, 2022
I’ve never had lash extensions before and I am literally blown away. They are ridiculously pretty, and very natural looking - with just enough pizazz to really draw attention to my eyes. I’m beyond thrilled with the result. Comfort is a master of her craft and my hour long appointment flew by with her insightful and charming conversation. The application was comfortable and I am not aware of the lashes at all.. except when I look in the mirror!! Gorgeous gorgeous girls get their lashes done by Comfort! I will definitely be back!
Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails
10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
Ayanda V.
Apr 19, 2022
Galex Mobile Massage
1 Saint Georges Mall, Cape Town Cape Town City Centre, 8000, Western Cape
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Jean-Pierre K.
Jul 08, 2022
Dani was Amazing. It was such a relaxing and healing experience from start to finish. Dani has so much insight and warmth that he shares leaving you relaxed and refreshed. I believe he is true healer and his massage technique is art. Will be back soon.
Woodstock Spa Suite
187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock Quarter, Cape Town Woodstock, 7915, Western Cape
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Jaymee-Lee Y.
Mar 05, 2021
The most therapeutic 90 minute swedish massage I've ever had. Rayhaana is fantastic and offers great advice to maintain a tension free and healthy body. I have already booked my next appointment and will definitely recommend anyone and everyone to visit this Spa.
Origin Wellness Spa
31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape
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Casey L.
Jun 12, 2022
Had one of the most amazing deep tissue massage by Edgar today. He's extremely professional and knows exactly how much pressure to apply. Will be coming back to him very very soon!
Woodstock Spa Suite
187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock Quarter, Cape Town Woodstock, 7915, Western Cape
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Richmond A.
Jul 02, 2020
Tammy was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed my massage. I recommend Origin Wellness Spa to everyone.
Origin Wellness Spa
31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape
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Trevayne v.
May 11, 2022
Such a great massage! Edgard was super professional and managed to work out some knots in my back in no time. Really chuffed. AND there was parking!
Woodstock Spa Suite
187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock Quarter, Cape Town Woodstock, 7915, Western Cape
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John K.
Mar 12, 2022
Great massage experience; very professional. Will go back when I’m in Cape Town again.
Woodstock Spa Suite
187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock Quarter, Cape Town Woodstock, 7915, Western Cape
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Shannon H.
Jun 10, 2022
Origin Wellness Spa
31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape
Sports Massage FAQs
A sport’s massage is designed to boost blood circulation, increase tissue elasticity, and reduce muscle tension. It can be used as part of a muscle warm-up before exercise or to prevent and relieve injuries caused by repeated physical activity. The massages were originally given to athletes but non-athletes can benefit from them, too.
You're likely to pay around ZAR 650 for a sport's massage in Observatory.
A sport’s massage is focused on myofascial release – myo meaning muscle, fascial meaning fascia – the white connective tissue surrounding the muscle. It helps prevent and relieve injury caused by strenuous and repeated physical activity.
Deep tissue massage tends to be a full body massage; a sport’s massage targets a specific area of the body that needs healing or relief.
It depends on your pain threshold and the extent of your injury and muscle stress. You’re likely to feel discomfort during and after your massage, but not to the degree that you start to tense up in order to take the pain. Your massage therapist should tailor their technique to work within your pain threshold.
There are four main types of sport’s massage:
Pre-event – given 15-45 minutes before an activity, a pre-event sport’s massage focuses on the areas of your body that are most likely to be exerted during the activity.
Post-event – given up to two hours after an activity to help it help myofascial release.
Restorative – aims to prevent injury and enable intensive training in the lead-up to an sport’s event you are training for.
Rehabilitative – aims to reduce tissue inflammation following an injury.
