Pre-race preparation, injury recovery and training block support for runners across New Malden and South West London. Private practice at Beverley Road, New Malden KT3 4AW. 66 five-star reviews. First session £80.
Running is one of the best things you can do for your body, and one of the most demanding. Every stride places significant load through your calves, hamstrings, hip flexors, IT band and lower back. Over the course of a training block, muscles tighten, movement patterns shift and the body starts compensating. That is where most running injuries come from.
Sports massage addresses these imbalances directly, releasing built-up tension and reducing the risk of the overuse injuries that derail training blocks. For plantar fasciitis, calf strains and stubborn IT band issues, targeted treatment on the contributing structures, not just the pain site, is what produces lasting results.
Nick sees runners from across South West London, including members of Raynes Park Harriers, Kingston AC, Wimbledon Windmilers and Thames Hare & Hounds. If you are in a training block, preparing for a specific race, or managing an injury that is threatening your plans, message Nick directly. He can usually advise on whether treatment is appropriate before you even book.
Reduce muscle tension and improve range of movement before a big event. A well-timed session 2 to 4 days out makes a real difference to how you feel on the start line: looser, more mobile, less likely to tighten in the early miles.
Reduce soreness and speed up your return to training after a race, particularly valuable after marathons and half marathons. Book within 48 to 72 hours for the best results.
IT band syndrome, shin splints, calf strains, hamstring tightness and plantar fasciitis: the most common running injuries, treated at the source rather than just where it hurts.
Treatment every 2 to 4 weeks through a block keeps the body performing consistently and reduces the overuse injuries that derail plans. Most marathon runners find the 90-minute session most effective for full-body work.
The best time to start is before you are injured. See sports performance maintenance for how this fits a full season.
The most common overuse injury in distance runners, driven by TFL and glute med rather than the knee itself. See knee pain and IT band.
Sudden pulls during speed work, plus the recurring tightness that follows if tissue quality is never properly restored. See calf strain.
Medial shin pain from tibialis posterior and deep calf overload, most common when mileage increases quickly. See shin splints.
Chronic tightness and strains that recur season after season, often neural or fascial rather than a flexibility problem. See tight hamstrings.
Heel pain worst on the first steps of the morning, usually driven by calf and Achilles tightness further up the chain. See plantar fasciitis.
Piriformis and hip flexor restriction from the running gait, which loads the lower back and knee in turn. See hip pain.
See all 16 conditions Nick treats.
Nick Monczakowski is a BTEC Level 5 qualified sports massage therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience. He works with runners at every level, from first-time half marathoners to club members chasing a personal best, and treats them through training blocks rather than only after something goes wrong.
Hold private health insurance? You may be able to claim sessions back; a detailed receipt is provided on request. More about Nick.
First session £80 (usually £100) · view all rates and packages
"Having been in tears thinking my Copenhagen Marathon was over with a calf injury four weeks out, Nick was incredibly thorough. I was able to make it to the start line and finished in 3 hours 6 minutes. I now look forward to Nick helping me with prevention rather than cure."
CharlieMarathon Runner · Google Review"I visited Nick after experiencing tight painful calves during my marathon training. I had 4 sessions in the lead up to the marathon, noticing a big difference after the second session and continued improvement after that. I was pleased to complete my first marathon, starting on legs that felt fresh after weeks of hard training."
AnnaMarathon Runner · Google Review"I found Nick nearly a year back. At 42 I couldn't jog without pain. With a tailored treatment plan Nick changed all of that. Nick is honest, considerate, knowledgeable and methodical in his approach."
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4 to 7 days before a major event is the ideal window for deeper work, leaving time for any temporary soreness to clear. A lighter, mobilising session 2 to 3 days out can also help if you are used to massage. Avoid deep work in the final 48 hours, and avoid your first-ever session in race week.
Every 2 to 4 weeks through a training block, more often during peak mileage weeks. The goal is to clear accumulated tension before it becomes a limitation, and to catch niggles while they are still niggles.
Usually yes. For most running injuries, complete rest is neither necessary nor helpful. The approach is to reduce the load that is provoking symptoms while treating the structures driving them, so you keep as much of your training as the injury safely allows. Nick will be honest if he thinks you need to stop or see someone else.
Yes, regularly. Members of Raynes Park Harriers, Kingston AC, Wimbledon Windmilers and Thames Hare & Hounds are among the regular caseload, often for training block maintenance rather than injury treatment.
Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes. The 90-minute session is recommended for new clients and anyone with multiple areas of tension. Pricing is £100 for 60 minutes and £150 for 90 minutes, with new clients getting a first session at £80. Packages bring the per-session rate down for regular treatment. Full details on the rates page.
WhatsApp or call Nick directly on 07517 335358. Most people hear back within the hour. You can also book online through Treatwell if that is more convenient.
First session £80 (usually £100): assessment and treatment in the same appointment at Beverley Road, New Malden KT3 4AW.