Rod Thornley Sports Massage

Rod Thornley Sports Massage Rod Thornley, The UK’s Leading Sports Massage Therapist.

Rod spent 19 years as Manchester United’s first team sports massage therapist and 15 years as the England football team’s sports massage therapist. Through these roles, Rod has treated the likes of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, John Terry and countless others. Rod is also the chosen sports massage therapist for Soccer Aid, working alongside well known celebrities and helping raise funds for UNICEF UK. Rod now works privately and treats his clients from a clinic in the heart of Hale on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays and Wednesdays Rod works from his clinic at Cheshire’s most exclusive health club – CPASE, based in Knutsford.

🧠💪 WHY MAINTENANCE SPORTS MASSAGE SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR TRAINING ROUTINEWhether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend wa...
04/07/2025

🧠💪 WHY MAINTENANCE SPORTS MASSAGE SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR TRAINING ROUTINE

Whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, regular sports massage isn’t just a luxury — it’s a tool for peak performance and long-term wellness. Here’s why:

✅ Injury Prevention
Loosens tight muscles, improves flexibility, and reduces the risk of strains and overuse injuries.

✅ Faster Recovery
Boosts blood flow and lymphatic drainage, helping muscles repair faster after intense workouts.

✅ Better Mobility & Flexibility
Improves range of motion so you can train harder, move smoother, and reduce imbalances.

✅ Reduced Muscle Tension & Pain
Breaks down adhesions (“knots”) and eases chronic tightness from repetitive training.

✅ Mental Reset
Relieves stress and promotes relaxation — because recovery isn’t just physical.

🔁 Consistency is key: A regular maintenance massage (e.g., every 2–4 weeks) keeps your body in top form and ready to perform.



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23/11/2023

Want to know a little bit more about Rod, his backstory and also the benefits of sports massage? Click play on this video and all will be revealed! 🙌🏼

Thank you to my old pal .evra  for these kind works at the recent ! 😊 Always brilliant to catch up!Appointments for my C...
25/06/2023

Thank you to my old pal .evra for these kind works at the recent ! 😊 Always brilliant to catch up!

Appointments for my CPASE clinic can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members.

Therapist ✅Comedian ✅Sports Masseuse ✅Thank you for this brilliant feedback comes Mark - a private client of mine who I ...
26/04/2023

Therapist ✅
Comedian ✅
Sports Masseuse ✅

Thank you for this brilliant feedback comes Mark - a private client of mine who I treat in Hale! 😊

Appointments for both my CPASE and Hale clinics can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members.

Delighted to announce that I’ve added an extra day each week at  to my diary.My days at CPASE are now as follows:Mondays...
13/04/2023

Delighted to announce that I’ve added an extra day each week at to my diary.

My days at CPASE are now as follows:

Mondays 8am - 2pm
Tuesdays 8am - 2pm
Wednesdays 8am - 2pm

Appointments for my CPASE clinic can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members.

It’s always great to hear that I’m making a positive difference to my clients. 👊🏼This feedback comes from Rob, a private...
13/04/2023

It’s always great to hear that I’m making a positive difference to my clients. 👊🏼

This feedback comes from Rob, a private client of mine who I treat in Hale! 😊

Appointments for both my CPASE and Hale clinics can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members.

Very proud to announce that I’ve been invited back to be the official Sports Massage Therapist for Soccer Aid 2023. This...
28/02/2023

Very proud to announce that I’ve been invited back to be the official Sports Massage Therapist for Soccer Aid 2023.

This will be my 4th Soccer Aid and they are always a brilliant experience and it’s a privilege to be a part of helping raise money for . ❤️

Keep following my page and stories as I will update ticket information when I have it. 👊🏼

Always love getting feedback, it’s always massively appreciated. 👊🏼Thank you to Chris, another of my clients at  for thi...
11/02/2023

Always love getting feedback, it’s always massively appreciated. 👊🏼

Thank you to Chris, another of my clients at for this testimonial! 😊

Appointments for both my CPASE and Hale clinics can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members.

31/01/2023

Ex Manchester United and Leicester City player paid me a visit yesterday. Good catch up

Another day, another review to be proud of… ❤️Thank you to Mike, another of my clients at  for this testimonial! 😊Appoin...
11/01/2023

Another day, another review to be proud of… ❤️

Thank you to Mike, another of my clients at for this testimonial! 😊

Appointments for both my CPASE and Hale clinics can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members.

A massive Happy New Year to everyone! Hope you all make 2023 your best one yet!!As always, appointments for both my CPAS...
01/01/2023

A massive Happy New Year to everyone! Hope you all make 2023 your best one yet!!

As always, appointments for both my CPASE and Hale clinics can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members. I have slots available throughout January, so give yourself the best start to the year and make a booking! 🙌🏼

Thank you to Nat, another of my clients at  for this brilliant testimonial! 😊Appointments for both my CPASE and Hale cli...
15/12/2022

Thank you to Nat, another of my clients at for this brilliant testimonial! 😊

Appointments for both my CPASE and Hale clinics can be made by contacting me on 07887 522800 or rod@rtsportmassage.co.uk or directly through the CPASE app for their members.

Address

CPASE, Faulkners Lane
Knutsford
WA167RN

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