Home - Simon Wintle - Soft Tissue Therapist, Cheltenham

What is Soft Tissue Therapy?

More than just sports massage, Soft Tissue Therapy is the assessment, treatment and management of soft tissue injury, pain and dysfunction. Soft Tissue Therapy treats the muscles, connective tissue/fascia, tendons, ligaments and joints. Whether caused through sport or any other lifestyle factor, the aim is to treat problematic areas by manipulating the soft tissue using massage and other advanced techniques. It also aims to identify the underlying causes of the injury and offer more long-term improvements in physical wellbeing and injury prevention.

During your treatment you can expect:

A detailed consultation and assessment to identify problematic areas and more importantly identify what is causing them. Often the site where the pain is felt is not the point where the pain is caused

An individualised treatment plan aimed to address your needs

Post treatment you will be given advice and a detailed schedule of exercises to help you further address your needs and hopefully increase speed of recovery

What Soft Tissue Therapy can do for you:

Relieve muscular pain
Improve range of movement & flexibility
Break down scar tissue & adhesions
Help to improve posture
Identify causes of discomfort and assist in injury prevention
Speed up recovery from training
Early detection and prevention of possible injury
Optimise performance
Restore function post injury/surgery
Assist in correcting dysfunctional movement patterns

Simon Wintle is an experienced Level 5 massage and soft tissue therapist based in central Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Since qualifying in 2015 from the Oxford School of Sports Massage, Simon has treated many clients with a wide range of issues. Simon now tutors on the OSSM Sport and Remedial Massage course alongside his practice in Cheltenham. Find out more about Simon or get in touch via the online form or by calling 07734 866947.

Testimonials

What a fantastic session. Simon helped me realise the imbalances in my hips and glutes which are causing both hip and quad tightness, as well as pain and extreme tightness in my neck and shoulders. In-depth session which didn't just treat the pain with massage, but also dealt with and analysed the causes of my problems in a way that was easy to understand for those who don't have a sports massage qualification! Would thoroughly recommend Simon. Real professional, knowledgeable and already seeing results after just a matter of hours!

Laura Winter



Simon is fantastic. I have suffered from various twinges over the past few months. Simon is a true professional in that he listens carefully to what the issue might be, does various tests to help his diagnosis and is then able to treat very successfully. What I really like is that his ability to clearly explain what he believes the diagnosis to be. Simon has also used his own time to research the best rehabilitation exercises and stretches for me to do which he's then sent links to showing clearly the exercises from YouTube clips. I would recommend Simon.

Sally Flewitt



I went to see Simon last week with stiff upper back pain and a very limited range of movement in my shoulders. As soon as he started our consultation it was clear to me Simon knew what he was talking about, asking all the right questions and explaining things as he was going. During my treatment, I felt very relaxed knowing that the pain I came in with was starting to subside. After the treatment I honestly felt great; being able to move my neck and shoulders in places I haven't been able to in years! Just 45 minutes with Simon and my posture was improved, even my partner noticed!! I will be definitely returning back to see Simon, its great to finally find someone in Cheltenham who knows what they are doing and actually make a difference.

Aimee Smith



I visited Simon with an Achilles problem and he spent time working out the root cause and addressing that as well as the local pain. It's been 6 weeks and I have had no issues. My legs in general have felt better and a lot looser. Thank you!

Tommy Lait



I visited Simon a couple of weeks ago for an ongoing issue Simon went out of his way to find a convenient time to meet around my schedule. Intensive work in the next hour followed by a very detailed exercise programme means I am on the way to recovery. Thanks Simon. Can't recommend enough.

Nigel Dawson



Simon is fantastic - extremely thorough, knowledgeable and caring. As a professional squash player in the middle of a summer training period, seeing Simon weekly has been vital to getting the most out of my body and continuing to improve physically both on and off the court. Simon is tuned in to all the latest techniques and is willing to go above and beyond to help in any way that he can. Whether you are a professional athlete or are sitting at your desk all day, I guarantee you will walk out feeling better than you did when you arrived. Thank you Simon, I am so grateful to have you as part of my team!

Haley Mendez



Simon has been a huge help to my training over the last 6 months. With a heavy training and travelling schedule, sessions have allowed me to consistently get the most out of my body and minimise the risk of injury. He is a fantastic and honest practitioner that always aims to provide the best treatment possible for his clients.

Nathan Lake