Benedetta Gaetani d’Aragona: Massage Therapies

Benedetta’s experience as a marathon runner and massage therapist have made her popular with local runners looking to ‘iron out’ any aches and pains.

Qualifications: Diplomas in Sports Massage, Advanced Remedial Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, and On-site Massage. Certification in Pre and Postnatal Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral and Indian Head Massage. Fully insured, registered and a member of 3 massage therapy organizations.

Clinic 1: Massage Therapies (Mondays 9am-7pm; Fridays 9-12pm) Free parking
Clinic 2: Neal’s Yard Remedies (Fridays 2-5pm only)

Benedetta, Italian born, with eleven extensive years of treating runners, has trained with leading bodywork practitioners worldwide. Personal experience as a marathon runner adds an extra dimension to Benedetta’s experience in treating running problems and in advising on stretching regimes. Quiet, professional clinic dedicated to balancing and relaxing tense, tired and painful muscles, through a wide range of techniques including hydrotherapy, infrared lamp, and professional body massager, as well as active isolated stretching and muscle energy techniques. Organic massage waxes used contain arnica and vitamin A.

Massage helps prevent injury. It also enables runners to recover from injuries faster. Sports massage can enhance performance, can help recovery after hard training and it maximizes the quality of rest time. Sports massage also promotes tissue repair and nutritional supply to the muscles. It should ideally be incorporated within a running schedule. Runners are welcome to contact Benedetta to discuss their needs in advance.

Why Run and Become?
“I always recommend Run and Become because it is the backbone of the running community in Edinburgh and has pioneered the way for runners. The shop has a fantastic range of products and the staff are all very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Run and Become inspires people to run as a way of life and a philosophy. ” – Benedetta Gaetani d’Aragona: Massage Therapies