Sports Massage in Edinburgh – Morningside

Our massage service is for everyday people as well as athletes. Whether you are managing tension from working at a computer, recovering from weekend activity or trying to continue enjoying golf, cycling, running or another sport, your treatment will be shaped around what matters to you.

Personalised Treatment for Everyday Life and Sport

Jonathan and Rosie work with office workers, recreational athletes, physically active people and those who simply want to remain mobile and comfortable. Your appointment is adapted to your body, lifestyle, activity level and preferred pressure rather than following the same routine for every client.

Qualified Massage Therapists

Jonathan Martin and Rosie Evans hold recognised massage qualifications and are members of the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation (SMTO).

Elite Experience with Everyday Relevance

In roles entirely separate from their work at Morningside Chiropractic, both Jonathan and Rosie provide sports massage support to Scotland international rugby teams.

Rosie also works with Edinburgh Rugby, while Jonathan supports both Scotland’s men’s and women’s international sides. This experience gives them insight into demanding training and recovery environments, but you do not need to be an elite athlete—or an athlete at all—to benefit from their care.

First-Hand Understanding of Staying Active

Jonathan is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, while Rosie is an experienced rugby referee who has been selected to officiate at competitions internationally.

Their own involvement in sport gives them a practical understanding of training, fatigue, recovery and the desire to continue participating in the activities you enjoy.

Choice of Male or Female Therapist

You can request an appointment with Jonathan or Rosie, subject to availability, or ask reception to arrange the earliest suitable appointment.

An Established Morningside Clinic

Massage takes place in dedicated treatment rooms within our multidisciplinary Edinburgh clinic. You will also benefit from a staffed reception, clear pricing, nearby parking and convenient public transport connections across South Edinburgh.

Jonathan holds a Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage and is a member of the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation (SMTO). At Morningside Chiropractic, he treats a broad range of people—from office and manual workers experiencing muscular tension to runners, cyclists, golfers, martial artists and competitive athletes.

As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Jonathan has first-hand experience of the physical demands of training, maintaining mobility and recovering between sessions. In work undertaken independently of Morningside Chiropractic, he also provides sports massage support to Scotland’s men’s and women’s international rugby teams.

Whether your symptoms are connected to work, posture, everyday activity or sport, Jonathan will adapt the treatment and pressure to your needs.

Areas of focus: Sports massage, remedial massage, deep tissue techniques, myofascial release and trigger-point therapy.

“Jonathan is one of the best sports masseurs I’ve come across. I always walk out in better shape than I walked in.”

Grant Gilchrist – Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby

Rosie holds a Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy from Bournemouth University and is a member of the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation (SMTO). She works with people experiencing muscular tension and restricted movement associated with desk work, posture, everyday activity, physically demanding work and sport.

In roles undertaken independently of Morningside Chiropractic, Rosie provides sports massage support to Scotland international rugby teams and Edinburgh Rugby. She is also an experienced rugby referee who has been selected to officiate at international competitions, giving her a valuable understanding of movement, training demands and remaining active.

Rosie tailors each appointment to the individual and also provides pregnancy massage at Morningside Chiropractic.

Areas of focus: Sports massage, remedial massage, deep tissue techniques, soft-tissue release and pregnancy massage.

“After my first session with Rosie, I already felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.”

Katharina K

People request sports, remedial and deep tissue massage for many different reasons. You might be managing muscular tension from work, trying to remain comfortable and active, or looking for support around training and recovery.

Neck, Shoulder and Back Tension

Long periods at a desk, computer use, driving, repetitive activity and physically demanding work can all be associated with muscular tightness or restricted movement. Treatment can be focused on areas such as the neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back and hips.

Sport, Training and Recovery

Massage can support runners, cyclists, golfers, gym users, martial artists, triathletes and people involved in team sports. Sessions may be used during a training programme, before or after an event, or when tired and tight muscles are affecting comfortable movement.

Staying Mobile and Active

You do not have to participate in competitive sport to benefit. Treatment may also be suitable for weekend exercisers, people returning gradually to activity and older adults who want to continue enjoying golf, walking, cycling and everyday movement.

Jonathan or Rosie will discuss what you would like help with and adapt the areas treated, techniques and pressure to suit you. Where appropriate, sports, remedial and deep tissue techniques may be combined within the same appointment.

Your first appointment includes time to understand what you would like help with before treatment begins.

1. Discussing Your Needs

Jonathan or Rosie will ask about the reason for your appointment, relevant health history, everyday activities, work and any sport or exercise you participate in. You can also explain which areas feel tight, uncomfortable or restricted and what you hope to gain from treatment.

2. Movement and Soft-Tissue Assessment

Where appropriate, your therapist may assess your movement and examine the relevant muscles and soft tissues. This helps them decide which areas and techniques to focus on during your appointment.

3. Personalised Treatment

Your treatment may combine sports, remedial and deep tissue massage techniques according to your needs. The areas treated and level of pressure will be discussed with you and adapted throughout the session to keep the treatment comfortable and appropriate.

4. Aftercare and Next Steps

Following treatment, your therapist may suggest relevant stretches, mobility exercises or temporary changes to activity. If another appointment could be helpful, this will be discussed with you without any obligation to book a course of treatment.

Follow-Up Appointments

At subsequent appointments, Jonathan or Rosie will briefly review how you have responded and whether anything has changed. Treatment can then be adjusted according to your progress, activities and current goals.

Choosing the right massage clinic is about more than just technique — it’s about convenience, comfort, and trust. Our Morningside clinic is designed to make your experience as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

What you can expect when you book with us:

• Experienced male and female massage therapists

  You can choose a therapist you feel comfortable with, with all treatments delivered by professionally trained, registered practitioners.

• Flexible appointment times

  We offer morning, evening, and Saturday appointments, making it easier to fit massage around work, training, and family life.

• Easy access in Morningside (EH10)

  Located on Comiston Road, with metered parking directly outside the clinic (9:30am–4pm), free parking on nearby side streets, and excellent public transport links.

• Well-connected by bus

  Served by routes 5, 11, 15, 16, and 23, making us easy to reach from across South Edinburgh and the city centre.

• Friendly, responsive reception team

  Our reception is staffed during opening hours to help with bookings or questions by phone or email, so you’re never left waiting for a response.

• Trusted by clients across Edinburgh

  We regularly see massage clients from Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Colinton, Craiglockhart, Fairmilehead, South Edinburgh, and Edinburgh City Centre.

Everything is designed to make booking, attending, and benefiting from your massage as simple and comfortable as possible.

Content Reviewed by Rosie Evans, Massage Therapist –  September 2026