• Visit a sports massage therapist to keep your muscles and joints in good condition, either before or after physical activity.
   

• A sports massage therapist can help you return to exercise after an injury. Differences in mobility and/or muscle mass may have developed between the left and right sides of your body, potentially leading to new problems.
   

• Sports massage can help reduce unwanted muscle tension caused by stress or other factors.
   

• A sports massage therapist can provide general advice on training load and your body’s capacity to handle it.
   

• A sports massage therapist can support you during exercise with temporary sports tape or bandages.
   

What is the difference between sports & wellness massage?

 

• Sports massage focuses on the musculoskeletal system - the muscles, tendons, and joints - using direct, hands-on techniques.
   

• Wellness massage focuses more on mental relaxation and stimulates other senses as well. 

Are the costs covered by health insurance?

 

• Despite its clear preventive benefits, sports massage is not currently covered by health insurance.

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• When coming in for a massage, it is best to arrive feeling relaxed and refreshed.
   

• Your first appointment includes a brief intake to assess your physical capacity and the demands your sport places on your body.
   

• If necessary, an assessment may be carried out and discussed with you. This includes a visual inspection and a hands-on  assessment of the mobility of the joints.
   

• Based on the findings, we will agree on a massage treatment with special attention to the problem area.
   

• For the massage, you will undress down to your underwear. Men are advised to wear briefs, while women having a back massage are advised to wear a bra with a back closure.
   

• The massage is performed using dermatologically tested, neutral oils.
   

• Afterwards, you will be offered a glass of water and there will be time to discuss the treatment.
   

• Payment can be made online, in cash or using a QR-code.

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• The client file is retained for a minimum of two years, i.a.w. national. Its contents may be shared with a physiotherapist or doctor upon request, but never without the athlete's prior consent.
   

• Personal data is stored with the utmost care and used solely for administrative purposes and communication with the athlete.

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Complaints

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• If you have a complaint about the treatment or the massage therapist, please discuss it with the massage therapist in the first instance.
   

• If the complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you can contact the NGS complaints officer via:

klacht@ngsmassage.nl; 
www.ngsmassage.nl/klachten
06-21331090