John McCahey fire cupping in the treatment room at Elite Recovery Belfast

Blackstaff Mill · Springfield Road · Belfast

Slow down.
Recover properly.

Sports & deep tissue massage, Oxygen Advantage® breathing coaching and a private sauna & ice bath Recovery Spa, built for athletes, high achievers and anyone who needs a real reset.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 240 reviews on Booksy

Trusted by athletes and performers from

  • Brave Combat Federation
  • Antrim Ladies Gaelic Football (Antrim LGFA)
  • Professional Fighters League
  • Cage Warriors
  • UK Stunt Register
  • DreamWorks

Including cast and crew from DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon

Treatments

Services & prices

John McCahey giving a deep tissue sports massage

Deep Tissue / Sport Massage

60 min · £60

Assessment, then treatment tailored to you.

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Glass cups on a client's back during a cupping treatment

Massage / Cupping

45 min · £45

Focused work on one area or a small niggle.

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Now open · Fully private

The Recovery Spa

A fully private sauna, ice bath and compression space for up to 4 people.

  • 5-person sauna · Ice bath
  • Compression boots · Rollers & massage guns

Shower on site. Please bring your own towel.

The private Recovery Spa: ice bath and sauna at Elite Recovery Belfast
Recovery Spa60 min90 min
1 person£30£45
2 people£40£60
3–4 people£60£90

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Oxygen Advantage®Certified Instructor

Oxygen Advantage® breathwork

Breathe better. Recover better.

John is a certified Oxygen Advantage® instructor, and breathing runs through everything he does.

Functional Breathing Assessment & Coaching: 90 min, £95.

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Athletes & teams

Built for people who push hard

John works closely with personal trainers, gym owners, coaches and athletes, and loves helping high achievers, from competitors to busy entrepreneurs, recover and perform at their best.

Athletes

Deep tissue and sports massage, cupping and IASTM to keep training load under control and niggles from turning into injuries.

Teams & training groups

The private Recovery Spa takes up to 4 people per booking, so you can recover together with sauna, ice bath and compression boots.

Coaches, PTs & gyms

Looking for a recovery partner for your clients or team? Get in touch on Instagram to talk about working together.

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Your session

What to expect

  1. 01

    Assess

    We start by talking through what's going on and assessing the problem area, so treatment fits you.

  2. 02

    Slow down

    Low lighting, slow relaxing music and an infrared heat lamp throughout. John teaches you to breathe so your nervous system can settle.

  3. 03

    Treat

    Slow, deliberate work with time under tension, rather than rushing, plus traditional Chinese glass fire cups where they help.

  4. 04

    Leave with something

    You'll walk out looser and calmer, with an understanding of what's going on and what to do next.

John McCahey, sports massage therapist and Oxygen Advantage breathing instructor, Elite Recovery Belfast

His story

From the sales floor to the treatment room

John McCahey spent years in office sales, including time working in Melbourne. The long hours at a desk caught up with him and he got sick, which made him rethink how he looked after his body and mind.

That led him to holistic health: breathwork and cold water therapy, inspired in part by reading Wim Hof's work. Along the way he realised he wanted to spend his days helping people rather than selling to them.

Today he's a sports massage therapist and a certified Oxygen Advantage® breathing instructor, and he built Elite Recovery Belfast around the things that changed his own health.

His aim is simple: you should walk out feeling like you really got something from the session.

  • Sports massage therapist
  • Certified Oxygen Advantage® breathing instructor
  • Passionate about breathwork & cold water therapy

Reviews

What clients say

★★★★★ 5.0 average from 240 verified Booksy reviews

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Gift vouchers

Give someone a proper reset

Massage, breathwork or time in the Recovery Spa makes a thoughtful gift for the athlete, the grafter or anyone who needs to slow down. Gift cards are available through Booksy.

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Book online

Find a time

Booking is handled securely through Booksy. Questions first? Call 07918 299176 or email us.

Visit

Find us

Elite Recovery Belfast
Blackstaff Mill
81 Springfield Road
Belfast BT12 7AE

📞 07918 299176
✉️ Eliterecoverybelfast@gmail.com

Monday13:30 – 21:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday12:00 – 16:30, 18:30 – 21:00
Thursday12:00 – 13:30, 15:45 – 21:00
Friday13:00 – 21:00
Saturday11:00 – 16:00
SundayClosed

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FAQ

How do I book?

Book online through Booksy any time, day or night. Just pick your service and a time that suits you. Prefer to chat first? Call or text 07918 299176.

Which massage should I choose?

Got one tight spot or a small niggle? Book the 45 min Massage / Cupping. Want it assessed and properly sorted? Go for the 60 min Deep Tissue / Sport Massage. Have a few niggles or want a full MOT? Book the 90 min Full MOT. Not sure? Book the 60 min and we'll work it out together.

Is the Recovery Spa private?

Yes. Completely private. The only people in the suite will be your group. Nobody else. Belfast's private recovery spa.

What should I bring to the Recovery Spa?

Bring a towel to dry off, a towel to sit on in the sauna, and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. We also provide water.

Do I need to be an athlete?

Not at all. Desk workers, tradespeople, busy parents and weekend warriors book just as often as athletes. If your body's tight, sore or stressed, you're in the right place.

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes. Gift cards are available on Booksy and make the perfect present for anyone who trains hard, works hard or just needs a reset. Buy one online in a minute and it's ready to send. Paper vouchers are also available in store.

What is the breathing session?

This could be the most important session you ever book. Most people have no idea how much their breathing is holding them back. With a Certified Oxygen Advantage® Instructor, you'll get an in-depth assessment of how you breathe and how it may be affecting your sleep, stress, energy, focus and performance. Then you'll learn powerful techniques tailored to you, ones that can transform how you feel every single day. Calmer mind. Deeper sleep. More energy. Better performance. A skill you'll keep for life.

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