Derek Golightly Massage Therapist

Remedial & Sports Massage in Gloucester

About Derek Golightly

Hi, I’m Derek Golightly, and this website is where I explain about the kind of massage I provide and its benefits.

Promote Relaxation and Wellness

This is done mostly by smooth stroking and needing of muscles, which has the effect of relaxing the muscles, and moving fluids through tissues. This helps them to heal and promotes ‘wellness’.

Enhance Posture, Movement and Body Awareness

This involves the analysis of the client’s posture, and the use of stretching and muscle strengthening techniques. The client may be advised to do some gentle exercises that are directed at specific goals.

Address Specific Health Complaints

This is done mainly by the use of various stretching techniques, targeted pressure, and stroking and needing. These release muscle spasm and improves the condition of the muscles.

My Aim

My aim, as a therapist is to help people to get well and stay well. To this end, I don’t only look at the immediate problem, but also try to identify the underlying causes. In the vast majority of people, this is either a problem with their posture, or is a problem with their movements – something that they do repeatedly, maybe because of their job or their sport.