Massage Therapy at Lushington Chiropractic in Eastbourne
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Lushington Chiropractic is an award-winning chiropractic and massage therapy clinic in the heart of Eastbourne. We’re a large multidisciplinary clinic. Our team of chiropractors and massage therapists all have different specialities, but what unites us is our drive and passion for delivering the highest standards of clinical care.
Apart from chiropractic, the most popular service at the clinic is sports massage therapy. This blog is about what motivates our massage team, and why they’re proud practicing from Lushington Chiropractic Clinic.
A wide range of people from across Eastbourne and the surrounding Sussex area see our massage team with a range of problems, or simply for a relaxing massage. The massage team here are particularly highly qualified and experienced, covering a range of massage techniques from deep tissue sports and remedial massage to the gentle and nurturing type of relaxing massage.

Oliver Ody BSc(HONS), MSc – Eastbourne Massage Therapist & Conditioning Coach
Associate Sports Massage Therapist; Consultant Personal Trainer; MSc Applied Exercise Physiology; BSc Sport Science; Advanced Diploma in Personal Training; REP’s Registered Level 3 Personal Trainer; TTR Studio Cycling, Gym Boxing, Circuit Training, Sports Nutrition; Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist; Rock Tape practitioner
Oly has worked as a massage therapist and personal trainer here in Eastbourne since 2011. He has a BSc degree in Sport Science and a Masters in Applied Exercise Physiology which he completed here in Eastbourne at Brighton University. As well as being a keen sportsman himself, Oly’s worked as an elite level Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer in Eastbourne, based at the Brighton University Gym in Denton Road, Meads.
As a reflection of Oly’s reputation he was asked to be a Massage Therapist for the Samoan Rugby team, when they were staying here in Sussex for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Rather than jetting off around the world to continue that work with elite athletes, we’re delighted that Oly’s decided to further his career here in Eastbourne when he joined our Chiropractic Clinic at the start of 2016.
Here’s why Oly wanted to practice sports massage and rehabilitation exercise therapy with us here in Eastbourne:
“Lushington Chiropractic has an excellent reputation, not only here in Eastbourne but amongst local massage therapists and other practitioners.
I am proud to work within a team of highly qualified practitioners, across a multitude of disciplines. I’m always confident and happy to recommend friends, family and personal clients to come here. I know they’re in good hands, whether they’re going to see someone for acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, nutritional therapy or whatever they need.
Eastbourne is a small town, and reputation sticks, which is why I was particularly drawn to the high standards of chiropractic treatment and sports massage therapy delivered at the clinic. What impressed me from the start was everyone’s positive attitude and focus on being the best they can. All the practitioners are focused on developing their skills and knowledge to better benefit the guests that they care for.
I work most closely with the massage therapists and chiropractors. Most of us live close to Eastbourne, so it’s easy to meet on a weekly basis to discuss cases, share learning form CPD courses and genuinely work together as a team.
I particularly appreciate the positive mindset and productive energy everyone has at the clinic. It’s great to work here and is a rare opportunity to be able to work with such motivated and kind team of sports massage therapists and chiropractors.
I’m also proud to be a sports massage therapist in a clinic that puts so much emphasis on health promotion. In fact, HEALTH is one of our core values. We treat the person not the symptoms with a focus on wellness, growth and improving performance.
Lushington Chiropractic has rightly got an excellent reputation in Eastbourne for its very caring approach and results with treatment. I’m proud to be a part of the team, because of their high standards, positive energy and the genuine focus on health, and caring for people as an individual.”

Sue Hudson BSc(HONS), LSSM(Dip), MISRM – Eastbourne Soft Tissue & Sports Massage Therapist
Associate Soft Tissue Incorporating Sports Massage; BSc (HONS) Technology; Level 5 Diploma London School of Sports Massage; Member Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage Therapists; BTF Level 2 Coach; UK Athletics Level 1 Coach
Sue has completed the London School of sports Massage Level 5 diploma in massage therapy. She’s practiced with us here in Eastbourne as a sports massage therapist since 2013. Sue’s very popular with her guests and has a large group of people who see her on a regular basis.
As well as her massage therapy Sue is a qualified triathlon and athletics coach, keen cyclist and sea swimmer. Sue makes the most out of our excellent location to keep fit, cycling through the Sussex Downs and swimming off Eastbourne’s beaches. Sue lives, works and competes in Sussex, so it was particularly important to her to find a clinic which had a reputation she could be proud of.
Here’s what Sue says about why she chose to practice massage therapy with us here in Eastbourne town centre:
“I’m proud to practice from this Eastbourne based chiropractic and sports massage therapy clinic which has a range of practitioners who are experts in a wide range of clinical areas, including acupuncture, massage, podiatry, exercise rehabilitation and more.
One of the reasons I’m proud to work at this chiropractic clinic in Eastbourne is because of the range of practitioners practicing here. The team cover a wide range of clinical expertise, including acupuncture, massage, podiatry, exercise rehabilitation and more.
The practitioners here are highly experienced and work hard to continually develop and improve their skills. For example, my massage therapy colleagues and I regularly attend training and professional development courses throughout the year to maintain our high standards and keep up to date with research and development.
Each practitioner is responsible for their own development and it a source of pride for each person to maintain their standards both professionally and personally. Developments within the various fields are ongoing and fast paced, it is important that this personal development is maintained at a high standard. We discuss cases, techniques, the latest research and ideas that are coming up in in our own area of expertise.
The mutual support and common vision to make a difference to the people we see has resulted in a dynamic and progressive clinical environment. Since I joined the clinic I’ve seen the standards and variety of sports, remedial and relaxing massage services we offer develop, driving forwards the standards, professionalism and care available to local people in and around Eastbourne.
I am also particularly proud of the clinic’s ethics and values. The chiropractors, massage therapy and reception team promote a genuinely caring and friendly environment, which is a pleasure to work in. Everyone treats our patients as holistically as individuals, with physical and emotional problems which need to be addressed to help improve and optimise their health.
From the reception team to the practitioners each person is concerned with the overall welfare of the patient. The whole team strive to offer the best possible treatment, whether that’s massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture or whatever they need.”

Ryan Keats BSc(HONS), MSTO– Eastbourne Sports Therapist
Associate Sports Therapist & Massage Therapist; BSc(HONS) Sports Therapy; Member of the Sports Therapy Organisation;
Ryan has completed a degree in Sports Therapy at the University of Kent, where he was made an ambassador of the University for services to charity and the local community.
Ryan grew up in Eastbourne and observed with us whilst he was still a student deciding which way to take his career. After graduating as a Sports Therapist, he began working privately himself in Eastbourne, and for Eastbourne Borough’s Football Academy. When we had a sports massage vacancy in 2017 he joined our team here in the town centre. He quickly developed a loyal band of clients of all ages and abilities who particularly enjoyed his approach to massage therapy.
Ryan’s degree in Sports Therapy allows him to combine a range of techniques and diagnostic tests with his sports massage. He often compliments his treatments with a range of advice and exercise.
Here’s what Ryan says about why he chose to practice as a Sports & Massage Therapist with us:
“Having grown up in Eastbourne I’ve known of clinic’s reputation for some time. Back when I was still studying for my Sports Therapy degree I contacted the clinic to observe some of the chiropractors here. When I visited I was really impressed by the standard of patient care delivered by the chiropractors, massage therapist and other practitioners, as well as the clinic’s genuine focus on contributing in various ways to the local community in Eastbourne.
Something I noted at the time and I’m now a part of, is the focus on providing genuinely patient-centred chiropractic or massage treatment.
In a team like ours the patient (guest) always get the best treatment for their personal needs. The various massage therapists and chiropractors will recommend what’s best for the patient, and not just carry on doing the treatment they like doing.
As a Sports Therapist I can help a wide range of people with various problems (not just sports people with sports injuries). However, if I’m not the best person to help, then I can easily recommend someone else to help if it’s in the guest’s best interest.
For example: one of the chiropractors recently referred a lady to me for some sports massage to relax her tight neck and shoulder muscles to get long-lasting results with her headaches. The combination of treatment was ideal for her.
Everyone here is happy to refer to other therapists when they feel a guest’s ailments exceeds their own professional scope. The emphasis on personalised care is something which is even in the clinic’s mission statement. This kind of patient-centred clinical team work is something I’m proud of.
There are no egos within the team just great professionalism and teamwork throughout, we all want the best for who we see as our guests.
Another reason I’m proud to be a Sports Therapist here is because of the clinic’s community values and the work we do for people in need and charities in Eastbourne.
I am carer myself and believe strongly in the importance of helping others. I’ve always done a lot of charity work, be it Cancer Research UK, as part of various “buddy schemes” or providing post-event sports massage at the London Marathon and other events for children’s trust.
Similarly, the team at Lushington Chiropractic are actively involved in supporting local and national charities like Eastbourne’s Food Bank, The Santa Run on Eastbourne’s Seafront, Dr Barnardo’s Children’s Charity and more.
Shortly after I joined the clinic, we all entered a local charity fundraising event. It was a team effort and for a few hours we had to close the clinic to take part in the relay run along Terminus Road, in Eastbourne.
I was new to the clinic and knew I’d made the right choice when the chiropractors, massage and reception teams all happily gave up their time, to contribute to the community by fundraising. I was impressed that rather than just staying open to treat patients, we closed for a short while to go out and raise money in support Eastbourne’s St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
Lushington Chiropractic’s selfless attitude of putting others first epitomises the reasons I wanted to become a Sports Therapist. Their focus ethical, patient-centred practice makes the clinic a rewarding place to work.
I had the chance to work at other clinics in Eastbourne, but having grown up here it was particularly important to me to find somewhere with a set of values and ethics I could be proud of. Lushington Chiropractic certainly does that.”

Kim Brown Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist.
BSc Sports Studies, LSSM Diploma Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy, Level 1 & 2 British Triathlon Coach, LSSM Myofacial Release, Kinetic Rev Functional Running & Gait Re-education, Dry Needling & Advanced Medical Acupuncture.
Kim explains why she chose to work at Lushington Chiropractic.
“Eastbourne has always been a grand town in my eyes. It’s a place that I’ve visited on sunny weekends to go to the beach or to do some shopping. Now that I’m a key practitioner at Lushington Chiropractic Clinic, I still enjoy the cycle or drive into Eastbourne and arriving at work.
Being part of the Sports Massage team at Lushington is a major part of my life. Each week, when I meet new guests, with their own particular problems, I want to help give that person back their quality of life and reduce their pain. I completely have faith in Sports Massage therapy and the positive effects that it has on peoples’ lives.
I feel that having insight and understanding of the origin of a person’s pain or discomfort and how their circumstances may effect their condition, are part of what make a good massage therapist. The trust built between a guest and their therapist is extremely important.
The Lushington Chiropractic Clinic is a special place to practice as a therapist. You are very supported by all of the staff and this shows in the warm atmosphere that it has when you walk in.
There is a high level of communication about each specific case between the chiropractors and the Massage therapists. This exchange enables us to provide accurate diagnosis and to treat a patients’ condition in an effective way.
Lushington’s high tech booking management system is extremely efficient. It allows me to see my diary ahead and create a treatment plan for each individual guest to keep them moving forward towards improved mobility, functionality and happiness.
Eastbourne town has an amazing variety of people living in and around the area. Being well situated in the centre of town, Lushington attracts and provides a service for all ages and from all walks of life. I get to meet fascinating people every day which gives me a great deal of energy for my highly valued work.”

Lizzie Wright BSc(HONS), SMA – Eastbourne Soft Tissue and Sport Massage Therapist.
Associate soft tissue and sports massage therapist; BSc (HONS) Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage. Level 4 soft tissue and sports massage. Member of the Sports Massage Association (SMA). ASA Level 2 swim teacher.
Lizzie has graduated with a first class BSc (HONS) degree in Sport conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage and is also a member of SMA with level 4 sports massage therapy. Lizzie loved studying in Cardiff but there is no place like home and home is here in Eastbourne. Lizzie is this year excited to be part of a great team working as a sports massage therapist at Lushington Chiropractic.
As well as working at the practice, Lizzie spends a lot of time teaching swimming at Eastbourne Otters and Eastbourne Swimming Club. As a competitive swimmer she captained and swam for Eastbourne Swimming Club at County and Regional competitions, was selected and represented the South East of England in Liverpool for ESSA National schools championships in 2012 and 2013 and also represented her University at BUCS national championships help in Sheffield for 3 years 2014-2017. Lizzie finds teaching and training the next generation of Eastbourne competitive swimmers a rewarding way to give back to the sport that has given her so much.
This what Lizzie has to say about why she chose to practice sport massage therapy here at Lushington Chiropractic:
“The reason I came to work here at Lushington Chiropractic is because of the impressive and driven people that that are the heart and soul of the practice. I first came to the practice for work experience and I was quickly offered an opportunity to take up a position as a sports massage therapist which, I was delighted to accept and subsequently joined the team. From the moment I walked in, everyone welcomed me and made me feel valued. I can honestly say, that the team of talented professional and passionate people/practitioners who work here at Lushington Chiropractic provide a great service to their many clients.
Lushington Chiropractic has genuine team commitment to help as many people they can from all different walks of life and backgrounds. One of the key priorities are individual care plans and the belief that everyone is different and has individual needs. I know I am committed to helping and adding value to every client I see and I am very happy to be working alongside people that share my values.
For a multi-disciplined clinic the communication between practitioners is outstanding as it needs to be, for the wellbeing of the client comes before all else. All the different disciplines discuss and advise the best care for clients often referring to other therapies with the best interests of the client in mind. This way of working is very client focused and makes us stand out as a top practice.
Lushington Chiropractic has a culture of individual development. For myself I am constantly eager to learn new techniques and methods of treatment from those I work with. I do have discussions with the other practitioners about CPD causes that they found interesting and relevant. It is refreshing to work with people who want to see you develop and grow as a practitioner and therapist.
Eastbourne has always been my home and I feel very lucky to be able to live and work in such a great town. At Lushington Chiropractic they understand that Eastbourne is a vibrant community and work hard to maintain a friendly environment where everyone feels welcome. Lushington chiropractic has a fantastic local brand and reputation and I am extremely proud to count myself as one of the team.
From the caring staff to the super clients, Lushington Chiropractic is a wonderful clinic in Eastbourne where the clients’ best interests and well-being are at heart of all we do. I am happy to recommend friends and family to the clinic as I know they will be receiving the best care by some truly talented and passionate practitioners.”
Book your Sports or Relaxing Massage in Eastbourne:
If you’re looking for chiropractic or massage therapy treatment in Eastbourne, then we’ll be pleased to help. Simply contact us to book a consultation either with one of the chiropractors or direct with a massage therapist.
You don’t have to be a chiropractic patient to have a massage. If you’re not sure who would be best placed to help you then ask for a call back or for a free chat with one of our practitioners. Our chiropractic and massage team will put your needs first.
The clinic is easily located in Eastbourne town centre. We have our own off-street parking and easily accessible being all on the ground floor, with late opening hours including Saturdays.
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