My Approach to Treatment
At Raw Power, no two clients are the same — and neither are their treatments. That’s why I use a range of evidence-based techniques, drawing on the best of manual therapy, movement, and recovery strategies. Each modality has its own benefits, but it’s when they’re combined that the real results happen.
Your session is always tailored to you: what your body needs, your goals, and your comfort level. Some techniques may provide short-term relief, while others build strength and resilience over time. Together, they form a complete approach designed to help you move better, recover faster, and feel stronger in the long run.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a targeted form of soft tissue therapy designed to relieve muscular tension, improve mobility, and support recovery from training, injury, or the physical demands of daily life. It isn’t just for athletes — anyone who experiences stiffness, tightness, or muscular pain can benefit.
During a session, I adapt techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretching, and trigger point therapy to your needs. The aim is not just to “work out knots,” but to help restore balance, reduce discomfort, and improve how your body moves and feels.
Sports Massage is most effective when combined with other approaches such as exercise therapy, mobility work, or recovery strategies. It can support performance, reduce risk of injury, and keep you moving well — whether you’re a professional athlete or simply want to feel better in your day-to-day life.
Western Medical Acupuncture . . .
Western Medical Acupuncture or Dry Needling as it is also known, is a modern, evidence-based technique that uses fine needles to stimulate nerves, muscles, and soft tissue. Unlike traditional Chinese acupuncture, it is not based on meridians or energy flow, but on current medical understanding of the body. Research shows it can help reduce pain, release muscle tension, and improve recovery when used as part of a wider treatment plan.
In clinic, I may use acupuncture alongside massage, spinal manipulation techniques, stretching, and other therapies to give you the most effective treatment. It is up to you whether you want to include it in your treatment - many clients find it adds extra relief, but if it’s not for you, I simply use alternative methods.
Spinal Manipulation Techniques
Spinal Manipulation Techniques (sometimes called “adjustments” or “mobilisations”) refers to a set of hands-on techniques also used in chiropractic and osteopathic practice. These involve applying controlled pressure or movement to specific joints of the spine or other areas.
In this clinic, manipulation is used alongside other treatments such as massage, stretching, and exercise prescription — never as a standalone “quick fix.” The idea that a single “crack” can realign the spine is outdated and not supported by current evidence. What you may feel or hear during treatment is simply a release of gas within the joint space, not bones being “put back into place.”
When applied appropriately, spinal manipulation can help reduce pain, ease stiffness, and improve movement. But it is most effective as part of a combined treatment plan, supporting long-term improvement rather than chasing short-term relief.
Movement & Strength
Improving movement is at the heart of recovery and performance. In clinic, I may use active and passive stretching, mobility drills, and balance-focused work to help restore natural movement patterns, reduce stiffness, and prevent future issues.
But the real progress happens through Strength & Conditioning (S&C). By following a tailored plan, you’ll build strength, resilience, and confidence in your body. This isn’t about lifting heavy weights for the sake of it — it’s about supporting your recovery, reducing the risk of re-injury, and giving you the tools to keep improving outside of the clinic.
That’s why my programmes are such an important part of what I do. They turn short-term relief into long-term results, giving you structure, accountability, and lasting change.
