Sports massage for runners in Aberdeen

Recover better, run better.

The Cairn & Gait treatment room: green walls, brass picture lights, a treatment table made up with brown towels

Why runners book

Long runs and hard sessions leave something behind: tight calves, heavy quads, aching hamstrings. Leave it long enough and it starts to shape how you train.

Soreness clears faster.
Treatment after a long run or race eases the heaviness, so your next session feels normal again.
Enhanced recovery.
Regular treatment keeps tight, tired muscles moving through a heavy block, so you recover between sessions and turn up to the next one ready to train.
Niggles get caught early.
Every session starts with your training and injury history, and I keep assessing as I treat. Tight spots and early warning signs get picked up on the table while they're still small, and you leave knowing what to keep an eye on.

It won't replace sleep, easy miles or a plan that makes sense. It works alongside them.

Sessions and prices

Focused

30min

£30

One area, worked properly. A single niggle, or a loosen off before or after a race.

Flush

45min

£37.50

Legs cleared out from hips to feet, plus the specific thing you came in with. The one for a dedicated training block.

Reset

60min

£45

Everything from head to toe, worked in depth. For heavy blocks, or when it has been a while.

Not sure which? Message me and I'll point you the right way.

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What clients say

5.0 on Google

Runner
"He provided me with an in depth consultation, identified issues I'm having and provided solutions to help my recovery… Highly recommend his services, especially if you are an avid runner."
Marathon runner and triathlete
"Ryan is a very professional and knowledgeable individual with a keen interest in sport, particularly within the realm of endurance sports such as running… Ryan was in contact with me after the massage to prescribe me with additional work I can be doing in my own time to ensure I remain injury free where possible."
Gym goer
"Really good, polite and professional experience, at a great price. Helped with ongoing niggles and improved flexibility in my quads and hamstrings."
Footballer
"Ryan shows a keen interest in helping me not only by giving me treatment, but understanding how my injury and tightness had come about… Ryan has also given me some aftercare such as stretches to go through which have also helped immensely."
HYROX athlete
"Great quality service, smooth booking process and easy to locate, would highly recommend."

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About me

I'm Ryan. I've run a 3:27 marathon and I'm working on bettering it. I also train triathlon and tennis, and I'm an avid hiker. I train alongside the people I treat. That's the whole point of Cairn & Gait: it's a community, not a clinic.

I'm a sport and exercise scientist, a graduate of Robert Gordon University, and a Level 4 sports massage therapist. Before starting Cairn & Gait I worked in sport science and performance analysis at Aberdeen FC.

That background shapes every session. We talk through your training and injury history first, then I treat, then you leave with aftercare you can do at home.

BSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist
Fully insured

Your first session

1Get in touch.
Message me on Instagram or email. Tell me what's going on and when suits you.
2Wear shorts.
Most of the work is on the legs, so shorts make it easier. Anything is fine up top.
3Arrive.
Come in through the revolving doors at 1 Marischal Square. I'll meet you at the green sofas just before your appointment.
4Short chat.
We talk through your training and what's bothering you, so the treatment fits you.
5Treatment.
Sports massage isn't meant to be relaxing, but you set the pressure throughout. You'll leave with aftercare to do at home.

Where to find me

Address: 1 Marischal Square, Broad Street,
Aberdeen AB10 1BL
Parking: Bon Accord Centre or Gallowgate car park, both a short walk away.

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Before you book

Do I need to be injured to book?

No. Plenty of runners book to stay on top of their training, or to sort minor issues before they become bigger ones.

I'm not a runner. Can I still book?

Yes. Footballers, climbers and gym goers all come through the door. The approach is the same: understand what you do, then treat it.

How regularly should I come back?

It depends on your training. Every two to four weeks works well during a heavy block. We'll work out what suits you.

What if I need to cancel?

Life gets in the way, so you can cancel for free up to 12 hours before your session. Any closer than that, or if you don't turn up, the session is charged before you rebook. A late cancellation is an hour I can't offer to anyone else, so this keeps things fair for everyone.

How do I pay?

Card, cash or bank transfer.

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Keep running. We'll handle the rest.

Message me on Instagram or email. This week's slots are posted on my Instagram stories.

Message on Instagram Email hello@cairnandgait.co.uk