Deep Tissue / Sport Massage
Assessment, then treatment tailored to you.
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Blackstaff Mill · Springfield Road · Belfast
Slow down.
Recover properly.
Sports & deep tissue massage, Oxygen Advantage® breathing coaching and a private sauna & ice bath Recovery Spa, built for athletes, high achievers and anyone who needs a real reset.
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Treatments
Services & prices
Deep Tissue / Sport Massage
Full body: deep tissue, fire cupping, IASTM, infrared.
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Massage / Cupping
Focused work on one area or a small niggle.
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Functional Breathing Assessment & Coaching
Oxygen Advantage® assessment and coaching. Free BOLT test →
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The Recovery Spa
A fully private sauna, ice bath and compression space for up to 4 people.
- 5-person sauna · Ice bath
- Compression boots · Rollers & massage guns
Shower on site. Please bring your own towel.
| Recovery Spa | 60 min | 90 min |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | £30 | £45 |
| 2 people | £40 | £60 |
| 3–4 people | £60 | £90 |
Certified InstructorOxygen Advantage® breathwork
Breathe better. Recover better.
John is a certified Oxygen Advantage® instructor, and breathing runs through everything he does.
Functional Breathing Assessment & Coaching: 90 min, £95.
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Built for people who push hard
John works closely with personal trainers, gym owners, coaches and athletes, and loves helping high achievers, from competitors to busy entrepreneurs, recover and perform at their best.
Athletes
Deep tissue and sports massage, cupping and IASTM to keep training load under control and niggles from turning into injuries.
Teams & training groups
The private Recovery Spa takes up to 4 people per booking, so you can recover together with sauna, ice bath and compression boots.
Coaches, PTs & gyms
Looking for a recovery partner for your clients or team? Get in touch on Instagram to talk about working together.
Your session
What to expect
- 01
Assess
We start by talking through what's going on and assessing the problem area, so treatment fits you.
- 02
Slow down
Low lighting, slow relaxing music and an infrared heat lamp throughout. John teaches you to breathe so your nervous system can settle.
- 03
Treat
Slow, deliberate work with time under tension, rather than rushing, plus traditional Chinese glass fire cups where they help.
- 04
Leave with something
You'll walk out looser and calmer, with an understanding of what's going on and what to do next.
His story
From the sales floor to the treatment room
John McCahey spent years in office sales, including time working in Melbourne. The long hours at a desk caught up with him and he got sick, which made him rethink how he looked after his body and mind.
That led him to holistic health: breathwork and cold water therapy, inspired in part by reading Wim Hof's work. Along the way he realised he wanted to spend his days helping people rather than selling to them.
Today he's a sports massage therapist and a certified Oxygen Advantage® breathing instructor, and he built Elite Recovery Belfast around the things that changed his own health.
His aim is simple: you should walk out feeling like you really got something from the session.
- Sports massage therapist
- Certified Oxygen Advantage® breathing instructor
- Passionate about breathwork & cold water therapy
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What clients say
Gift vouchers
Give someone a proper reset
Massage, breathwork or time in the Recovery Spa makes a thoughtful gift for the athlete, the grafter or anyone who needs to slow down. Gift cards are available through Booksy.
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Find a time
Booking is handled securely through Booksy. Questions first? Call 07918 299176 or email us.
Visit
Find us
Elite Recovery BelfastBlackstaff Mill
81 Springfield Road
Belfast BT12 7AE
📞 07918 299176
✉️ [email protected]
| Monday | 13:30 – 21:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 16:30, 18:30 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 13:30, 15:45 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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FAQ
How do I book?
All appointments are booked online through Booksy. Tap any "Book" button to see live availability.
Which massage should I choose?
The 45-minute session suits a focused area or a smaller acute injury. The 60-minute session includes an assessment and treatment. The 90-minute session is a full-body "MOT" with fire cupping, IASTM and infrared.
Is the Recovery Spa private?
Yes. The spa is completely private for you and anyone you bring, for up to 4 people per booking.
What should I bring to the Recovery Spa?
Please bring your own towel. There's a shower on site.
Do I need to be an athlete?
Not at all. Sessions are for anyone dealing with muscle pain, training hard, or simply needing to switch off and reset.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes. Gift cards can be bought through our Booksy page.
What is the breathing session?
A 90-minute functional breathing assessment and coaching session using the Oxygen Advantage® approach, with practical exercises to take away.