John Rides Sports Massage Therapy

John Rides Sports Massage Therapy Treatment for soft tissue disfunction as a result of injury, overuse, strain or postural problems, whilst boosting performance and reducing further injury.

I don’t work weekends but I do answer messages. Good job really, I’ve taken four bookings today for this coming week! Mo...
25/01/2026

I don’t work weekends but I do answer messages. Good job really, I’ve taken four bookings today for this coming week!

Monday now full but space for five more appointments through the rest of the week. 👍

How are the New Year’s Resolutions coming on 💪? Make sure you gently stretch any muscles after you’ve worked them. This ...
18/01/2026

How are the New Year’s Resolutions coming on 💪?

Make sure you gently stretch any muscles after you’ve worked them. This can help to retain your range of movement and prevent injury.

Here’s this week’s schedule. Plenty of options but I only have capacity for six more bookings.

Here’s this week’s availability. It looks like a lot but as I only do three a day I’ve only got capacity for six more bo...
11/01/2026

Here’s this week’s availability. It looks like a lot but as I only do three a day I’ve only got capacity for six more bookings.
Wednesday is full already and just one available for Thursday.

You may well have sports events booked in the calendar but have you got your massage therapy sorted?

Can I book online?Whilst I have a few talents, I.T. isn’t one of my strongest. I’ve always been more of a hands-on type ...
07/01/2026

Can I book online?
Whilst I have a few talents, I.T. isn’t one of my strongest. I’ve always been more of a hands-on type of chap, which I guess is what you’d hope for from a massage therapist😉

Booking is easy though and you don’t even need to talk to me. Just drop me a message, watts app, text or email, and I will send you an up to date schedule for the weeks you request.

I try to be flexible which is why the schedule has so many options but I only do three appointments a day. Giving an hour of massage is physically tiring so by limiting myself to three I make sure I can give 100% to each appointment.

Happy New Year to you all 🤗Good luck to you if you’re starting the year with fitness intentions, here are a few brief ti...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all 🤗

Good luck to you if you’re starting the year with fitness intentions, here are a few brief tips to help keep you injury free.

1. Start with a warm up.
2. Make targets achievable, if you do 3 sets of 10 consider doing 3 sets of 8-12 Reps instead, a flexible goal helps it to be more achievable.
3. If you work out daily, alternate your muscle groups. Muscles need 48-72 hours to repair or “Adapt” If you go again too soon the muscles will tire before they get chance to strengthen.
4. After a workout, gentle stretching helps return muscles to their pre effort length, this will help maintain range of motion and flexibility.
5. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” Benjamin Franklin.
6. I can help you with 5 🤗
Book in for a loosen, a range of motion check, or help and advice with muscular or joint issues generally.

Wishing all of my lovely clients (and potential clients 😉) a very Merry Christmas 🥂Thank you all for making this chapter...
23/12/2025

Wishing all of my lovely clients (and potential clients 😉) a very Merry Christmas 🥂
Thank you all for making this chapter in my life so fulfilling 🤗

It has been another busy year of helping some amazing people with a plethora of sports needs.

100 mile Endurance running, Ultra Marathons, Marathons, Half Marathons, 10K, 5K, Trail-running, Nordic walking, Hiking, Cycling, Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Cross-fit, Ultimate Frisbee, Hyrox, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Snowboarding and Weight training!

I am trained in Sports massage therapy, we put emphasis on learning anatomy and muscle actions so we can best target our treatment.
This anatomy knowledge also comes in very useful indeed when treating any ache, pain or strain, whether it’s sport related or not.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, is it for me? Don’t base your decision on your sporting prowess!
Merry Christmas to you all. X

1 Week to go 🎅🏼🌲🍷⛄️ Give the gift of wellness this festive season.Ease some aches and pains, relax some tension, or help...
18/12/2025

1 Week to go 🎅🏼🌲🍷⛄️
Give the gift of wellness this festive season.
Ease some aches and pains, relax some tension, or help someone enhance their performance with a one hour massage therapy voucher.

These vouchers are transferable so you can buy one for someone who won’t use it, leave it a month or two, then have it for yourself! You’ve bought them a present and you get the session, winner winner turkey dinner 🥳 😉

This is my last post before Christmas so don’t leave it till the next if you want to get in touch.

Last day for vouchers
Posted 20th
Collected 24th
Emailed 24th

Cost £50 for one hour, valid for 12 months. Long Ashton treatment room.

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2 weeks! 😱🎅🏼🎄Tired of that special someone complaining about their aches and pains but doing nothing about it? Treat the...
11/12/2025

2 weeks! 😱🎅🏼🎄
Tired of that special someone complaining about their aches and pains but doing nothing about it?
Treat them to a massage therapy voucher this Christmas.

Neck, shoulder, elbow, upper back, lower back, hips, glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves, Achilles… you name it (or just point if you don’t know what it is) and I’ll treat it.
£50 for a one hour voucher, valid 12 months. Long Ashton Treatment room. Google for reviews.

🎅🏼🎄🎁 3 Weeks! I would suggest a Massage Therapy voucher would be a lovely present, but don’t take my word for it.
04/12/2025

🎅🏼🎄🎁 3 Weeks!
I would suggest a Massage Therapy voucher would be a lovely present, but don’t take my word for it.

🎅🏼 4 weeks and counting! Make your Christmas shopping stress free. Treat that special person to a Soft tissue therapy / ...
27/11/2025

🎅🏼 4 weeks and counting! Make your Christmas shopping stress free.

Treat that special person to a Soft tissue therapy / Sports massage therapy session.
Personalised, one hour voucher, valid for 12 months, £50 emailed or printed.

Long Ashton clinic.
Reviews available on Google.
Support your Local businesses🙏

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RzqcBcEu1Duud9gAA?g_st=i

NHS? 50% off this November, 1 per client, new or existing clients welcome. 🙏
29/10/2025

NHS? 50% off this November, 1 per client, new or existing clients welcome. 🙏

Address

Providence Lane
Long Ashton
BS419DL

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 10:45am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 6:15pm

Telephone

+447968385795

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Rising from the ashes...

Hot on the heels of a memorable career in Avon Fire and Rescue Service, my new passion continues my desire to interact with and help people.

Now a member of FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists) I trained with the fantastic Cotswold Academy in Cirencester where I achieved an ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy in 2018 and, an ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy in 2019.

I’ve always had a passion for sport with cycling being my number one hobby. Over the years I’ve taken part in many cycling events both on and off road and I’ve also enjoyed a quick sprint around the velodrome.

I played softball for ten years for Bristol team The Guppies, always first division and occasional champions. Success on and off the pitch meant hooking up with my wife of 16 years, Rebecca, another Guppies player at the time.