Helping runners and active people move better, recover faster and stay active.

Expert Soft Tissue Therapy and Sports Massage in Whitstable

Whether you're training for your next marathon, recovering from an injury or struggling with everyday aches and pains, every treatment is tailored to your individual needs, helping you reduce pain, improve movement and get back to doing what you enjoy.

“I cannot recommend a soft tissue massage, and Peter Mercer highly enough. Peter puts you at ease with his knowledge, assessment and treatment recommendation.”

— Jo, client

Peter Mercer Soft Tissue Therapy - It’s more than just a sports massage

Whether you're a runner preparing for an event, someone recovering from an injury or simply tired of living with aches and pains, treatment is designed around your goals—not a standard routine.

I regularly help people with:

  • Neck pain

  • Shoulder pain

  • Lower back pain

  • Tight calves

  • Hip pain

  • Running injuries

  • Marathon recovery

  • General muscle tightness

Every appointment includes assessment, hands-on treatment and advice to help you stay active long after you leave the clinic.

Soft Tissue Therapy is a clinical approach to treating muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.

In my Whitstable clinic, using hands-on treatment, movement assessment and rehabilitation advice, I help reduce pain, improve mobility and support recovery from injury. Every treatment is tailored to your individual needs—whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from exercise or simply want to move more comfortably.

What to expect

  • A detailed assessment

  • Personalised treatment

  • Rehabilitation advice

  • Home exercises where appropriate

  • Online booking

  • Free parking

  • Friendly, relaxed clinic

Treatments tailored to your needs and to aid recovery

  • Sports Massage & Injury Recovery

    Sports Massage & Injury Recovery

    Can help treat many minor injuries, treat pain and dysfunction and improve range of movement. Sports massage is a great way to relax after an event or between training sessions.

  • Deep Tissue Massage

    Deep Tissue Massage

    Working deep and slow a deep tissue massage uses various massage techniques to leave you feeling relaxed and de-stressed. Deep tissues massage can also help to reduce pain and improve your range of movement.

  • Long-term Pain Management

    Long-term Pain Management

    A useful therapy for chronic and long term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, back pain, recovery from surgery and many others.

  • Myofascial Cupping and Kinesiology Taping

    Myofascial Cupping and Kinesiology Taping

    Both treatments can help to reduce pain and promote healing of the musculoskeletal system. Incorporating these into a treatment can have beneficial outcomes.

Packages

 
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Marathon and Event Package

The essential package for you if you are training for an event, whether this is as competitive athlete, for fun or raising money for charity.

 
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Stay Active Monthly Membership

The ideal package if you like regular treatments to help with chronic pain, dysfunction or to reduce stress and anxiety.

 
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Multi-Treatment Package

If you are looking to book multiple treatments then why not book 3 sessions and benefit from the discounted rate. It’s a great way to save money and it allows us to schedule appointments so that you receive the best treatment outcomes.