Griffin Soft Tissue Therapy

Soft tissue therapy and sports massage in Rugby and Lutterworth

Griffin Soft Tissue Therapy is a practice run by therapist Mae Griffin, offering soft tissue therapy, sports massage and Gua Sha. The service is presented as a person-centred approach to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of minor and chronic musculoskeletal pain and injury. The practice states that it works with athletes, manual workers and people who want to return to their hobbies, and that it treats each client individually.

Treatments and appointment formats

The treatment menu lists three appointment types. An initial assessment lasts 60 minutes and is priced at £50 for new or returning customers. It begins with an informal consultation to discuss the problem and possible causes or treatments, followed by soft tissue therapy techniques and recommendations for further appointments and home rehabilitation exercises. A soft tissue therapy or sports massage appointment runs from 30 to 60 minutes and costs between £30 and £50; it continues the plan discussed at the initial consultation and incorporates feedback on progress, new or returning pain and other concerns. A Gua Sha or advanced soft tissue therapy session also lasts 30 to 60 minutes and costs between £35 and £60. The 30-minute format focuses solely on Gua Sha for a smaller area or when time is limited, while the 60-minute session combines Gua Sha with regular soft tissue techniques as a more holistic approach.

Gua Sha as a complementary technique

Gua Sha is described as a healing technique from traditional East Asian medicine. A smooth instrument is used to stroke lubricated skin firmly in one direction to improve circulation and remove toxins. The practice lists benefits that include resolving spasms and pain, promoting normal circulation to the muscles, tissues and organs beneath the treated area, reducing inflammation and inducing an increased immune response. The effects are described as potentially almost instant, and feedback is exchanged throughout the session along with a continuing plan of action and post-treatment self-care.

Who the treatment is aimed at

The practice frames its work around people whose pain or injury affects their lifestyle, prevents them from enjoying hobbies or interests, or makes it difficult to cope at work. It positions soft tissue therapy as more than a sports massage and as suitable for athletes, manual workers and anyone looking to enjoy their hobbies again. The initial consultation includes listening to concerns and advising on seeking medical-specific treatment if needed.

Location and contact

The practice is available at Lutterworth Therapy Centre, Ashby Lane Farm, Lutterworth, LE17 4LW. Appointments there are offered on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to 2pm. The site also references Rugby, including the address 342 Newbold Rd, Rugby, and the postcode CV21 1EG.

Client feedback

The site includes testimonials from clients. Helen N describes Mae as professional and kind and says she has been helping her for over a year. Becky T reports improvement after one session and says Mae worked to release tension in her arms and shoulders that contributed to elbow pain. Joe N mentions a physical job and chronic golfer's elbow in both arms, and says he has continued visiting for over a year.