Are you tired of looking for a skilled massage therapist in Nice
Who knows what they're doing, who can massage you the way you want, and who is capable of focusing on a specific area of your body or addressing a particular issue?
Sport Massage Therapist in Nice - 17 years of experience !
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17 yearsof experience
5.0Google rating
5,000+sessions delivered
Recovery and prevention with Sports Massage in Nice for sports lovers and professional athletes.
Outstanding LQA AwardMétropole Spa Monaco - 2016
Brazilian Ministry of HealthOlympic Athletes
Cannes Thermal BathsFour Seasons Cap-Ferrat
Finding a Qualified Sport Massage Therapist can be quite Challenging, and even more in Nice !
There are so many massage therapists out there, but they are not passionate and experienced enough to give you the massage you truly expect!
Are you fed up with people who claim to be massage therapists
But are ineffective, lack training, don't listen to you, and don't even have a comfortable massage table?
Few people have the expertise to truly stand out
Few practitioners deeply understand the human body and have extensively advanced their studies and practice, and some might even cause you harm!
Professional sport massage
What you need is
a True Sport Massage Professionnal !
I work with Olympic Athletes and High-Level Sports Competitors !
17 Years of Experience
With 17 years of experience, I have performed several thousand massages.
I've worked with hundreds of professional and well-known athletes, primarily in football, tennis, cycling, and triathlon.
As well as amateurs and passionate athletes who are aware of the importance of taking care of their bodies and use disciplines like massage and manual therapy for prevention and to maintain peak performance.
A Solid Education
You need someone who not only has experience but also a solid education and understands anatomy.
Someone who can focus on just a part of your body, such as the legs and lower back if you're a cyclist or footballer, the shoulders, trapezius, and forearms for tennis players, or the calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps for runners… Or simply the area you've chosen!
Someone who can listen to you and concentrate on your problem and your request. Learn more about myofascial release.
Satisfaction Garanteed
What makes the difference is listening ! And that's my secret to ensuring an experience that always meets your expectations!
And I'm so confident in the quality of the service I provide that if you're not satisfied with your massage within the first 15 minutes, you can leave and owe me nothing !
This guarantee also applies to the massage institute services.
Back Massage Specialist in Nice
I've personally struggled with back issues for a long time, having been hit by a car in my childhood, so I've specialized in back massages. Having received countless massages myself, I know exactly where to massage.
I employ soft tissue techniques derived from osteopathy (craniosacral therapy), along with deep tissue, Swedish massage, and Chinese massage techniques, for maximum effectiveness.
High-level sport
Olympic Athletes and Professional Sports Competitors Trust my Expertise !
Watch their video testimonials on this page.
Find out why Professionnals Athletes Trust my expertise, as massage therapist in Nice !
I provide personalized sports massage sessions in Nice for high-performance athletes.
Cycling, crossfit, running: every discipline has its own working areas.
Recognition
The milestones that shaped my practice.
Outstanding Awards in Monaco
Outstanding Awards as a Senior Therapist at the Métropole Hotel Spa in Monaco, in 2016.
Brazilian Ministry of Health
Member of a study group organized by the Brazilian Ministry of Health on integrative medicine and apitherapy, in 2023.
Facilitator in a Hospital
Facilitator in a Hospital with my association for Breathwork and Relaxation, in 2018.
Cannes Thermal Baths & Four Seasons
Massage Therapist at the Cannes Thermal Baths and the Grand Hotel Four Seasons in St-Jean Cap Ferrat, in 2013 and 2016.
The practitioner
A Professional Sports Massage Therapist in Nice
I have been passionate about massage since my teenage years. 20 years ago, I started training in Chinese massage, then in many other techniques, working in particular with osteopaths to enrich my practice, learning myofascial release.
For the past 17 years, I have made massage and manual therapies my profession and I have also trained in acupuncture.
I specialize in working with athletes, a field that allows me to express all the knowledge I have acquired over the years.
Few practitioners have this specific expertise of sport massage in Nice, which is mutually beneficial to my clients and me. More about being a massage therapist in Nice.
I've learned all around the world
I've attended various schools in France and abroad, including in Thailand, Africa, and South America. Over time, I've developed my style and specialized in back care.
I know the human body
I take a scientific approach to massage, having studied anatomy and taken numerous private lessons with osteopaths to thoroughly understand joint mechanics and how the body functions.
I have studied ancient medicine
To complement my scientific approach to anatomy, I attended several acupuncture schools to gain a different perspective and additional therapeutic tools. Altogether, this amounts to 5 years of study in the field.
French Riviera
Acknowledged Expertise in the French Riviera
I have worked as sport masseus in renowned places along the French Riviera and in Monaco.
At the Four Seasons, the Grand Hotel in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and the Métropole in Monaco, where I was a senior therapist and received an award (Outstanding LQA) for the quality of my massages. And also in the Hyatt regency and Negresco in Nice.
As well as many other luxury establishments from Cannes to Monaco
Brazil
Acknowledged Internationally for Expertise
I was a member of a study group on integrative medicine organized by the Brazilian Ministry of Health.
In Brazil, I learned about apitherapy, treatments using bees and hive products, an alternative medicine recognized by the Brazilian gouvernement.
I do not practice it in France.
★★★★★
David is very professional and competent in his work. I've visited many different sport massage therapists as I'm a karate professional athlete who travels a lot, and I can say without doubt that David is amongst the best.
AJAnna-Johanna Nilsson
Athlète Pro · Il y a 12h
Athlète Pro · Il y a 12h
★★★★★
David is simply great! He understood in minutes my problem and solved it in just three sessions. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
SGStefano Gamberini
Il y a 31 semaines
Il y a 31 semaines
★★★★★
Great massage to help my legs and back recover from a week of cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes. I only wish I'd booked 90 mins!
BGBen Green
Sportif · Il y a 51 semaines
Sportif · Il y a 51 semaines
★★★★★
Best sport massage I have ever had. It is very deep and right to the point. I could feel how all the knots were loosened. Highly recommended!
PMPelayo Menéndez
Sport Pro · 5 juin 2024
Sport Pro · 5 juin 2024
★★★★★
A+ - David is great and really knows what he's doing! Among the best I had. Went there for a sports massage (triathlete).
KSKevin Stumpf
Triathlon · 4 sept. 2023
Triathlon · 4 sept. 2023
★★★★★
Un excellent massage ciblé à mes besoins. En tant que masseuse bien être, je suis assez exigeante au moment de me faire masser... David répond parfaitement à mes attentes professionnelles.
CTCatherine Tadger
Pro Massage · Il y a 23 semaines
Pro Massage · Il y a 23 semaines
★★★★★
I had some neck and back pain, so I decided to make an appointment with David. The massage was excellent, and I was very satisfied with the treatment.
KGKenneth G
Mal de Dos · Il y a 51 semaines
Mal de Dos · Il y a 51 semaines
★★★★★
I had an amazing massage from David at a time when my back was really hurting. He performed a thoughtful assessment and targeted treatment that provided immediate relief.
JSJoseph Seaworth
Pro · Il y a 31 semaines
Pro · Il y a 31 semaines
★★★★★
The target for me was my lower back and shoulders. As an athlete, I knew if I could get my hips loose maybe that would help everything else. David's approach was exactly what I needed.
CFCornelia Fondren
Athlète · 10 avr. 2024
Athlète · 10 avr. 2024
★★★★★
David est un masseur passionné EXCEPTIONNEL qui connaît parfaitement le corps humain. Quelle maîtrise, étant sportif c'est de loin le meilleur massage que j'ai reçu.
MSM SARI
Athlète · 24 mars 2023
Athlète · 24 mars 2023
★★★★★
Très bon praticien, positif et efficace. Il traite vos maux (dos, cervicales...) en profondeur pour une efficacité instantanée.
KDKevin DUGENNE
Mal de Dos · 25 juil. 2024
Mal de Dos · 25 juil. 2024
★★★★★
Très à l'écoute, j'avais le haut du dos très tendu, il a su le détendre en insistant exactement où il fallait, je recommande son expérience et professionnalisme.
ACAlexandre Charlot
Dos · 7 mai 2024
Dos · 7 mai 2024
Questions
Sports Massage FAQ in Nice
Sports Massage vs Classic Massage:
A Fundamental Difference
A Fundamental Difference
Sports massage in Nice differs radically from classic massage through its targeted approach and its specific objectives. Where a traditional massage aims at general relaxation, sports massage analyses your technical movements, identifies the overworked muscle groups, and adapts the pressure to your needs.
This specialisation requires an in-depth knowledge of sports biomechanics and of the particular constraints of each discipline. A cyclist, a swimmer or a runner do not have the same needs, and only a professional sports massage can meet these specific requirements.
Are you wondering whether sports massage is really necessary for your practice? Discover the fundamental differences between classic massage and sports massage to understand which type of session will truly optimise your performance and your recovery.
Booking
Informations
01
Opening and Booking
Opening Hours: Open daily from 11am to 8pm
Appointment Booking: Preferably via WhatsApp - all "contact me" buttons direct to my professional WhatsApp.
11am - 8pm, daily
02
Limited Availability
I don't take on too many clients to maintain the quality of service you deserve.
However, I know that many of you prefer to book last-minute for a massage, which is completely normal in this profession. You can always contact me - I may have last-minute availability, and I can always refer you to a quality colleague if needed.
Last minute possible
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📍Location
1, Boulevard Franck Pilatte, 06300 Nice
10-minute walk from Tramway Line 2 - Port Lympia Station
Port of Nice
The practice
Massage & Acupuncture in Nice
My practice near the port offers convenient access from anywhere in Nice, whether you're staying at a hotel, training at a local club, or living in the area.
Easy access from
- City center, Old Town Nice and Place Masséna
- Promenade des Anglais and hotel district
- Nice-Ville SNCF train station (direct tramway)
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (tramway line 2)
At home
Antibes, Cannes & Monaco. Contact me for a personalised quote.
Open daily from 11am to 8pm.
Payment
All methods accepted - no cheques
Cash, Credit card, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, NFC
« The massages I offer are wellness and comfort massages, non-therapeutic and non-medical. My services are not a substitute for medical follow-up. »
Pricing
Massage & Acupuncture in Nice
Massage
60 min€120
75 min€145
90 min€170
Acupuncture
Session€70
20 min massage + acupuncture€110
Acupuncture session only: approx. 45 min.
Massage in Nice
Massage Nice - Well-being at the Port
Nice is a perfect destination for sport and massage care! Do not hesitate to contact Massage sportif nice Sport Massage to book an appointment, whatever the neighbourhood of Nice you are in.
In a peaceful and specialised environment, I offer you a wide selection of sports and relaxation massages in harmony with the Nice way of life. Whether you are a resident, a foreign traveller or an occasional sports practitioner, my expert approaches adapt to your relaxation and recovery requirements.
Enjoy our ideal location at the port, easily reached from every area of Nice: Old Town, Promenade des Anglais, city centre, SNCF station, airport, Carré d'Or and Nice Étoile, Place Masséna, etc.
Preferably via WhatsApp, at +33 6 82 42 58 05. Open daily from 11am to 8pm.