Ricardo
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Ricardo
Rico — Sports Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer & Integrative Counsellor | Founder of Rico’s Fit Factory
Ricardo is a qualified sports massage therapist and personal trainer with a background in integrative counselling. He takes a holistic approach to health and performance, helping clients move better, recover faster, and feel confident in their bodies.
With a background in fitness and a deep understanding of the body, he combines hands-on therapy with practical advice to prevent injury and support active lifestyles. Whether you’re an athlete, gym enthusiast, or someone dealing with everyday muscle tension. Rico creates a calm, professional space where you can restore balance and feel your best.
His counselling experience adds an extra layer of support, allowing him to guide clients in building a strong mindset as well as a strong body. Through Rico’s Fit Factory, he provides tailored treatments and training designed to help every client train hard, recover smarter, and perform better.
Sports Massage:
- Reduce tension.
- Improve circulation.
- Enhance recovery.
- Supports training performance.
Deep Tissue Massage:
- Deeper pressure to work on tight, overactive, or chronically sore muscles.
Pre-Event Massage: (short, stimulating techniques).
- Warm-up muscles.
- Boost blood flow.
- Improve performance readiness.
Post-Event Massage: (recovery-focused).
- Reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).
- Relax tight muscles.
- Promote faster recovery.
Basic Injury Assessment: (soft tissue dysfunction).
- Range of motion.
- Muscle tightness.
- Postural imbalances.
- Areas of tenderness.
- Muscle function.
Assisted Stretching & PNF Stretching:
- Improves flexibility and enhances movement – ideal for active clients and athletes.
Maintenance Massage Program: (Regular ongoing treatment).
- Prevent injury.
- Maintain peak performance.
- Support training cycles.
Relaxation/Stress-Relief Massage:
- A lighter session for clients needing stress reduction while still receiving soft tissue benefits.