Samantha Jessup

I qualified as a Level 3 Sports Massage practitioner in 2016, gaining my Level 4 in 2017 and then leading me to be a Soft-Tissue Therapist with a Level 5 in 2019 at St Mary's University, Twickenham.  I have then gone on to add multiple modalities, to help treat patients with a variety of options, to ensure bespoke and individualised treatments. 

• Kinesio-taping specialist (since 2017)
• Pitch-side First Aider (since 2018)
• Dry cupping (since 2019)
• IASTM with Rockblades & Rockpods (since 2020) 
• Pregnancy massage (since 2020)
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (since 2020)
• Wound Management inc. suturing (since 2023)
• Acupuncture & Dry Needling (since 2023)
• Hot and Cold Stone therapy (since 2025)

I have been working with Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club since 2018 and Holcombe Hockey Club since 2022, treating players in clinic and pitch-side during matches. 

My interest in sports massage stems from a deep understanding of how the muscles and nervous system work in the human body.  Both have a major impact on everyday life and the benefits of massage can not only affect how your body feels, but significantly impacts your mental well-being too.

I have always had a love of sport- especially anatomy and physiology. I have a GCSE in PE, A level PE and Biology, followed by a degree in PE. With over 20yrs of experience teaching various sports, including: football, netball, cricket and athletics, it has led me to understand the mechanics of different injuries that I am presented with.

My ultimate goal is to help people feel better and to have the skills and knowledge to improve a person’s day-to-day life. Whether that be living pain-free, moving better or just having the confidence to move more. All of which, have a positive impact on how they live their lives, I have the power to make a difference with.

I treat clients who are from all walks of life, from professional athletes to clients that participate in sport and exercise as a way of maintaining ongoing health issues or just to keep fit and healthy.  I can help you if you are training for a particular event including marathons, triathlons, matches or competitions.  I have helped my clients to remain at their peak fitness levels by having pre and post event massage which helps them to remain injury free and aid recovery.

 I am fully insured with public liability insurance. In addition, I have an enhanced DBS check. This enables me to treat clients under 18 years old who have an incredibly active hectic sporting lifestyle,  meaning they also need maintenance to be at their optimum to perform.  Under 18s can be treated with a parent/guardian present. I am a full member of a relevant professional body: the Sports Therapy Association.