Deep-Tissue Technique
Sustained pressure through the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release adhesions, knots and chronic tension that surface massage cannot reach.
Recovery & Sports Therapy
Deep Sports Massage Therapy with Philippe Picard
Deep sports massage at Olympia Performance is therapeutic deep-tissue bodywork built for athletes and active people in West Island Montreal. Philippe Picard targets restricted muscle, fascia and joint patterns so you recover faster, move with less pain and return to training stronger — without losing your week to soreness.
What is deep sports massage at Olympia Performance?
Deep sports massage is targeted, slow-pressure soft-tissue work focused on the muscles, tendons and fascia that take the most load when you train. Philippe combines deep-tissue technique with sport-specific assessment so each session addresses the exact tissue restricting your performance.
Sport-Specific Assessment
Treatment adapted to your sport, training load and movement patterns — runners, lifters, HYROX athletes, racquet-sport players and weekend warriors all get different work.
Recovery & Performance
Restore range of motion, calm overworked tissue between hard sessions and reduce the cumulative wear that turns into nagging injuries down the line.
Injury Rehab Support
Complement your physiotherapy or training program with focused soft-tissue work that addresses scar tissue, post-injury compensations and chronic pain patterns.
Who should book a deep sports massage?
Anyone training hard, rehabbing an injury, or living with chronic muscle tension. Philippe works with competitive athletes, weekend warriors and clients rebuilding after injury — the same range Olympia coaches train daily, from youth athletes to clients in their nineties.
- Athletes managing heavy training blocks or competition prep
- HYROX, endurance and obstacle-course racers between events
- Lifters and bodybuilders dealing with tight hips, shoulders or low back
- Clients rebuilding after a car accident, surgery or chronic pain episode
- Active people whose desk job has locked up neck, traps and hip flexors
How does a session work?
Each session starts with a brief intake — what hurts, what you train, what your week looks like. Philippe then works the priority tissue with deep-tissue and sports-massage technique, finishing with mobility cues so the work holds outside the treatment room.
- Intake & assessment — symptoms, training load, prior injuries, current goals.
- Targeted deep-tissue work — slow pressure through the layers restricting movement or driving pain.
- Sport-specific release — patterns adapted to your sport and dominant movement.
- Reset & aftercare — mobility cues, hydration, training adjustments for the next 24-48 hours.
What clients say about recovery at Olympia
"After two years of treatment following a car accident, I had lost hope that I would ever be free of pain. I came to Steve and everything changed."
"Steve provided great analysis, knowledge, and instruction. Most importantly, He helped me get back in shape in less time than expected."
Deep sports massage — frequently asked questions
What is deep sports massage and how is it different from a regular massage?
Deep sports massage uses sustained, slow pressure through deeper muscle and fascia layers, plus assessment specific to your sport and training load. A standard relaxation massage stays superficial and aims at general comfort. Sports massage targets the exact tissue restricting your training, recovery or rehab progress.
Who is Philippe Picard and where does he treat?
Philippe Picard provides deep sports and therapeutic massage at Olympia Performance, the multipurpose performance training centre at 16869 Hymus in West Island Montreal. Sessions take place on-site so members can combine training, recovery and treatment under the same roof on the same day when needed.
Do I need to be an Olympia member to book a massage?
No. Deep sports massage is open to non-members as well as Olympia members. Many clients book purely for recovery or chronic pain, while others combine sessions with their personal training, HYROX prep or Reformer Pilates schedule. Book a session through the contact form below.
How often should I book a session?
It depends on your training load and goals. Athletes in heavy blocks or race prep often benefit from every one to two weeks. Clients rebuilding after injury or managing chronic tension may start weekly, then space sessions out as symptoms settle. Philippe will recommend a cadence after your first visit.
What should I do after my massage?
Hydrate well, keep the next 24 hours easy on the treated area, and follow the mobility cues Philippe gives you. Mild soreness for a day is normal with deep-tissue work. If you have a key training session or competition, schedule the massage at least 48 hours out so the tissue has time to settle.
Book a deep sports massage with Philippe
Send a message through the form or stop by 16869 Hymus in West Island, Montreal. We'll get you on Philippe's schedule and pair the session with the right training or recovery plan if you want one.