Medically reviewed by James Walker, Service Development Director & Senior Physiotherapist, on 26/10/26.

The White House Clinic offers a full range of massage therapy, from sports and deep tissue massage to scar therapy and pregnancy massage, each matched to what your body needs. Research suggests massage can help you relax, ease stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure in the short term [1] and relieve muscle pain [2]. Sports massage, deep tissue massage and scar therapy are available at all 14 White House Clinic locations across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Pregnancy massage is offered at our main clinic at Sheffield West (Sandygate) and our Chesterfield clinic, and MLD at Sheffield West (Sandygate). You can book any of them without a referral.

Our massage services

Sport and recovery

• Sports massage - hands-on work to ease the muscle tension that builds up with regular exercise or after an injury, used before an event to help you feel ready or afterwards as part of your recovery. It is not just for sports people and suits people of all ages.
• Deep tissue massage - firmer pressure that works into the deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue around muscles), concentrated on the specific areas where tension has built up.
• Scar therapy - specialised hands-on techniques, delivered by our physiotherapists and massage therapists, for scars from an injury or surgery, once the wound has fully healed. The aim is to help the scar feel softer, more supple and more comfortable, often alongside treatments such as silicone gels. Read more in our guide to what a scar is and how scar therapy can help you heal.

Specialist massage

• Pregnancy massage - antenatal and postnatal massage, with your position adapted so you are supported and comfortable, and many women use it to relax.
• Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) - a very gentle, light-touch therapy that uses slow, rhythmic movements over the skin to encourage lymph to drain from areas of swelling (oedema) and hardened tissue, with the aim of reducing swelling. It is a relaxing treatment, usually combined with compression bandages or garments tailored to you.

Who is massage for?

Massage is for anyone carrying muscle tension, stiffness or the everyday aches of a busy, active life. Runners, gym-goers and players book sports massage around training and events, desk workers book it for the tension that builds through long days, and many people simply come to relax. We also offer massage for specific needs: during and after pregnancy, for healed scars after surgery or injury, and MLD for swelling.

If pain is your main concern, or you have an injury that has not settled, an assessment with one of our physiotherapists may be the better place to start. You can read more about MSK physiotherapy.

Massage alongside physiotherapy

Massage at the White House Clinic sits within the same group as our physiotherapy and sports and exercise medicine services. That means a massage does not have to be the end of the conversation: if your therapist feels a niggle or injury needs a closer look, you can book a physiotherapy assessment with the White House Clinic rather than starting again somewhere else.

How much does it cost?

The cost of a massage depends on the treatment and the length of your session. Current prices are listed on our prices page, and our team can talk you through the options when you book.

Book an appointment

Book online or call 0114 230 2030; no referral needed.

This page is general information and not a substitute for individual assessment.

References

1. Moyer CA, Rounds J, Hannum JW - A meta-analysis of massage therapy research, Psychological Bulletin 2004;130(1):3-18 (37 randomised studies; a single session reduced state anxiety, blood pressure and heart rate)
2. Crawford C, et al. - The Impact of Massage Therapy on Function in Pain Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: Part I, Pain Medicine 2016;17(7):1353-1375 (67 studies; massage reduced pain compared with no treatment, sham and active comparators)
3. Furlan AD, Giraldo M, Baskwill A, Irvin E, Imamura M - Massage for low-back pain, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015;(9):CD001929 (25 RCTs; short-term relief of pain and better function in sub-acute and chronic low back pain, no long-term benefit)
4. NHS - Back pain