SB Sports Massage & Rehabilitation

💥Meet Daniel - our Clinic Director/ Sports Rehabilitator 💥

Our Clinic Director, Daniel Barnes, brings over 10 years of experience across private practice and professional sport. His journey began studying Sports Rehabilitation at Salford University, and since then he’s worked with some of Britain’s top athletes, including Bradley Wiggins, Joshua Charnley, and Laura Massaro.

Daniel currently works within the Premier League, providing soft tissue therapy to the country’s top match officials ⚽️

What really sets Daniel apart is his passion for educating his clients, making sure they understand their injuries, how to manage them effectively, and how to stay pain-free for longer.

Book your appointment with Daniel via sb-massage.co.uk or DM! 👍

💥 Meet Katie - our Sports Therapist based at both our Bolton & Chorley Clinics 💥

Katie studied Sports Therapy at the University of Central Lancashire, alongside completing a Level 4 Sports Massage qualification — building a strong foundation in both injury rehabilitation and hands-on treatment.

During her three years of study, Katie gained valuable experience working with:
⚽ Stockport County Academy
🏉 Warrington Wolves Rugby Club
⚽ Preston North End Women’s Academy

She continues to work within sport through her role with Wharfedale Rugby Union Football Club, supporting athletes with sports massage and injury rehabilitation.

Katie’s journey into sports therapy began through her own background in gymnastics, where she experienced first-hand how effective rehab can influence performance, confidence, and long-term health. This passion now drives her approach to helping others return to sport and everyday activity stronger than before 💪

Book now with Katie via sb-massage.co.uk or DM! 👋

💥 Meet Joe – our Chorley based Sports Rehabilitator and Biomechanist.💥

Joe is a qualified Sports Rehabilitator with a Master’s in Biomechanics, specialising in:
🏃‍♂️ Injury assessment
🔍 Biomechanical screening
👟 Running gait analysis
💆‍♂️ Sports massage

Using an evidence-based approach, Joe gets to the root cause of pain and movement inefficiencies — not just the symptoms. His goal? To help athletes, runners, gym-goers and everyday movers become pain free, move efficiently, and perform at their best.

When he’s not in clinic, you’ll find Joe on the cricket pitch or training in the gym, living the active lifestyle he helps others return to 💪

👋 Ready to move better? Get in touch.

Meet our team 👋

Here is a quick re-introduction to our team of healthcare professionals that are on hand to keep you pain free all year round.

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀 - Our clinic director has over 10 years experience within private practice and professional sport. Daniel prides himself on passing on his knowledge to his clients so that they fully understand how to manage their injuries and stay pain free for longer.

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 - With a background in gymnastics, Katie brings first-hand experience of high-level sport, injury prevention, and rehabilitation — helping patients return stronger and more confident.

𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗻 - A qualified Sports Rehabilitator with a Master’s in Biomechanics, Joseph offers injury assessments, biomechanical screening, sports massage, and gait analysis at our clinic.

Book now via sb-massage.co.uk or DM.

🎊 Happy New Year from everyone here at SB Sports Massage & Rehabilitation 🎊

There is lots of exciting news coming over the next few months so keep your eyes on our socials.

We hope your 2026 is a great year for you and your loved ones ❤️

Merry Christmas from everyone here at SB Sports Massage & Rehabilitation 🎄

We hope you have a special time surrounded by loved ones ❤️

🎄Our Festive Opening Hours🎄
We are still here to help you over the festive period ❤️

P.S Unfortunately we can’t help hangovers 😉🍺

To book head over to sb-massage.co.uk or call 01204 326520.

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Good luck to our very own and his girlfriend Sophie, who are competing at Hyrox Copenhagen today 💪🏼🇩🇰