Recovery isn't a luxury. It's part of the training.
Sports Massage in North York
Your next personal best starts with recovery.
You put a lot into your training, and your body feels it. Sports massage is registered massage therapy for active people, focused on the muscles your sport or workouts load most. It's timed around your schedule: lighter before an event, recovery-focused after, and regular sessions during a training block. And if a strain or overuse injury has set you back, we'll help you get back to doing what you love.
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Timed to your training
Pre-event, post-event or maintenance
Kinesiology background
Movement-based assessment
30–75 min
Short pre-event, longer for maintenance
Direct billing
Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life and more
Who sports massage is for
You don't need to be a competitive athlete. If you train regularly and your body is feeling it, this is for you. For long-standing pain from desk work or physical jobs, see deep tissue massage.
- Runners training for a 5K, half or full marathon
- Lifters and gym-goers with tight hips, shoulders or back
- Rec league players: hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball
- Cyclists, paddlers and swimmers with overuse tightness
- Anyone returning from a strain, sprain or overuse injury
- Recurring issues like plantar fasciitis, shin splints or tight IT bands
When to book: timing matters
The right kind of sports massage depends on where you are in your training. These are general guidelines; your RMT will tailor them to you and your event.
Before an event
Light and loosening
A few days before a race or game. Shorter, lighter work to loosen tight areas without leaving you sore. Avoid deep work right before competing.
After an event
Recovery-focused
Once the initial soreness eases, usually a day or more after. Gentle work to ease tightness and help you get back to training.
During training
Regular maintenance
Every few weeks during a training block to catch tightness before it becomes an injury and to keep your range of motion.
After an injury
Return to sport
Part of a plan to get you back safely, often alongside chiropractic care or shockwave therapy for tendon problems.
Tell us before your session if…
Deep pressure isn't right for everyone. Your RMT will adapt treatment or suggest a gentler option if any of these apply.
- You take blood thinners or bruise easily
- You have osteoporosis or a recent fracture
- You've had recent surgery or a new injury
- You have varicose veins or a history of blood clots
- You are pregnant: see Prenatal Massage
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YOUR SPORTS MASSAGE RMT
Kyle Ngo, RMT
Kyle studied Kinesiology and Health Sciences at York University before completing his massage diploma at Sutherland-Chan. He understands how the body moves under load and what happens when it's pushed too far. Sessions combine soft tissue therapy, medical acupuncture where helpful, and exercises to keep you training between visits.
Focus: sports injuries, repetitive strain, and tension from an active lifestyle.
Registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).
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Pricing and Insurance
Sports massage by an RMT is covered under the massage portion of most extended health plans. Some plans require a doctor's prescription, so check yours first.
Session Price (incl. HST)
30 minutes · pre-event from $80
45 minutes · one area from $106
60 minutes · maintenance from $128
75 minutes · injury or multiple areas from $148
Care That Works as a Team
Getting back to training is a team effort. Massage helps your muscles recover, chiropractic care keeps your joints moving well, shockwave therapy targets stubborn tendon problems like plantar fasciitis, and custom orthotics can correct the foot mechanics behind knee or shin pain. Our practitioners share notes on your care, so your plan works as one.
Shockwave Therapy
For plantar fasciitis, Achilles and other stubborn tendon pain.
Custom Orthotics
For foot mechanics that feed into knee, shin and hip pain.
Chiropractic Care
For joint mobility and injury recovery.
Sports massage questions
How close to a race or game should I book?
For a lighter pre-event session, a few days before usually works best. Avoid deep work in the day or two before you compete, because it can leave you sore. Your RMT will help you plan around your event date.
Is sports massage the same as deep tissue?
They overlap, but the focus is different. Sports massage is organized around your activity and training schedule, and its pressure changes with timing. Deep tissue focuses on chronic tension from daily life.
Can sports massage prevent injuries?
No massage can guarantee that, but regular sessions can help you spot and manage tightness and imbalances early, before they turn into a problem that stops your training.
Can I come in with a current injury?
Yes. Tell us what happened when you book. Your RMT will assess it and adjust treatment, and may suggest seeing our chiropractor too if the injury needs it.
Do I need to be an athlete?
Not at all. If you exercise regularly and want help with recovery or keeping tightness under control, sports massage is a good fit.
Other massage types
Deep Tissue:
For chronic knots from desk work and daily life.
Relaxation & Swedish:
Gentler pressure for stress, sleep and recovery weeks.
Prenatal:
Safe, supported massage during and after pregnancy.
What could you achieve if your body felt its best?
Every goal you're chasing depends on muscles that can keep up. Investing in recovery is investing in your performance.