Aleksei Smirnov

I graduated from massage school in 2014. I have had clinical practice in this field and have worked in spa salons for years. Have completed additional training courses (sports massage, aromatherapy, lava stone massage, kinesiology). I actively keep myself up to date with professional literature.

Ilona Jagur

I have received massage education at the Estonian School of Massage and Therapy and also received a beautician education at the International CIDESCO Private School of Cosmetics. I have 4 years work experience in the field of aesthetic cosmetics. In the past engaged in 11 years of karate and in the last years was the assistant coach.

Oleksandra Ardasheva ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ/๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ/๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

I graduated from Kyiv State University in 2010 with a degree in physical rehabilitation, and in 2013 I also completed postgraduate studies there. I also have secondary special education, thanks to which, in addition to daily massage service, I also taught children in a sports orientation school. Sport is an integral part of my life. In 2022, I moved to Estonia.

I am a Ukrainian sports acrobatics champion, a former FIFA football referee and I also like all kinds of outdoor activities.

I speak Ukrainian and Russian fluently, and English is at an intermediate level. At the moment I’m learning Estonian.

Ilona Jagur

I have received massage education at the Estonian School of Massage and Therapy and also received a beautician education at the International CIDESCO Private School of Cosmetics. I have 4 years work experience in the field of aesthetic cosmetics. In the past engaged in 11 years of karate and in the last years was the assistant coach.

Oleksandra Ardasheva ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ/๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ/๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

I graduated from Kyiv State University in 2010 with a degree in physical rehabilitation, and in 2013 I also completed postgraduate studies there. I also have secondary special education, thanks to which, in addition to daily massage service, I also taught children in a sports orientation school. Sport is an integral part of my life. In 2022, I moved to Estonia.

I am a Ukrainian sports acrobatics champion, a former FIFA football referee and I also like all kinds of outdoor activities.

I speak Ukrainian and Russian fluently, and English is at an intermediate level. At the moment I’m learning Estonian.
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Sports massage

The key purpose of sport massage is to reduce recovery time during or after training, to prevent injuries of overused and stressed areas of the body and to improve the performance of an athlete. The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete's sport of choice.
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Sports massage is suitable for a physically active person. The therapist takes into account the specifics of the sport, which can cause problems in the skeletal muscle system. Commonly used massage techniques are combined with those used in the soft tissue therapy to target the deeper layers of the skin.

Different stretching techniques are also used in therapy. Regular sports massage helps to prevent injuries and improve recovery and performance.

Is suitable for:

  • Chronic or acute pain
  • Back or neck pain 
  • Headaches
  • Joint problems and/or pain
  • Pains and problems related to sport and exercising
  • Pain after a trauma
  • Before and after operation 

Includes :

  • Identification of the specifics of the sport and previous injuries
  • Relaxing massage techniques
  • Soft tissue therapy techniques for problematic areas
  • Stretches
  • Recommendations for injury prevention and better recovery.

Contraindications

  • Acute heart, kidney or liver failure
  • Acute traumas (first 72h)
  • Skin infection, other infectious disease or thyroid disease 
  • Malignancies or suspected tumour
  • High or low blood pressure 
  • The third trimester of pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions 

When is it suitable to have a sports massage during training or competitions?

  • Sports massage can be done both before and after competition or training, but it is very individual, and the techniques used in the procedure are also different. The pre-competition/training massage should be at least 24-72 hours before it so that the massage does not affect the athlete's performance. The massage after the competition or intensive training is more relaxing and could take place at least 1-2 hours after the load, so that the body can recover from this more effectively. 

What is the difference between therapeutic and sports massage?

  • Both of them are performed with stronger pressure, but sports massage is based on the specifics of the sport, previous injuries and the athlete's goals. Therapeutic massage is more suitable for those who have complaints of the skeletal muscle system and who enjoy a stronger massage.

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