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Paul Hevey is the resident
Sports/Remedial Massage Therapist at Donore Harriers
Athletic Club. Working from his clinic, Sanctuary -
Holistic & Sports Massage Clinic, which has been open to
customers since November 2006, Paul has successfully treated
athletes from Donore Harriers, as well as athletes from
other sporting disciplines, for sports/overuse injuries.
Paul’s qualifications
include a National Qualification in Sports Massage &
Remedial Therapy, ITEC Diplomas in Body Massage and Anatomy
& Physiology, and qualifications in Diet & Nutrition,
Science and Coaching.
Treating sports injuries is about achieving the very
delicate balance between the client’s needs/requests and
implementing the treatment necessary to repair or prevent an
injury. Professional athletes need to maintain their fitness
and focus to ensure regular participation in competitions;
injury is their main rival in this regard. As a
Sports/Remedial Massage Therapist it is Paul’s job to ensure
that the athlete achieves the goals they have set out for
themselves. This is accomplished through the use of a number
of massage techniques:
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Soft Tissue Release
involves manipulation of individual muscles before
carrying out a series of stretches that target isolated
areas of soft tissue
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Mechanotherapy, a body mobilisation technique, uses oscillating movements of the
joints through a known range of motion to relax muscles
and allow muscle fibres realign themselves correctly
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Post Isometric Relaxation
involves a series of stretching techniques that will
achieve previously unattainable stretches through a
series of isolated muscle contractions, deep breathing
and relaxation procedures; while reducing the risk of
injury and improving posture
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Holistic Massage
nurtures and soothes an athlete’s body, mind & spirit
and is invaluable in relieving tension, alleviating
fatigue and instilling deep relaxation
Paul’s
success in treating athletes at Sanctuary - Holistic &
Sports Massage Clinic has led him to expand his opening
times and develop the clinic from a part-time project to a
full-time venture; a list of the Clinic opening times is
shown below. If you would like to know more about the
massage techniques used or to arrange an appointment you can
contact Paul at 086 355 55 29.
Monday &
Tuesday 2pm to 9pm
Wednesday & Friday 2pm to 7.30pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm
If you would like an appointment outside of these times
please do not hesitate to call Paul at 086 3 55 55 29 |