Donore Harriers

Sanctuary - Holistic and Sports Message Clinic

Paul Hevey is the resident Sports/Remedial Massage Therapist at Donore Harriers Athletic Club. Working from his clinic, Sanctuary - Holistic & Sports Massage Clinic, which has been open to customers since November 2006, Paul has successfully treated athletes from Donore Harriers, as well as athletes from other sporting disciplines, for sports/overuse injuries.

Paul’s qualifications include a National Qualification in Sports Massage & Remedial Therapy, ITEC Diplomas in Body Massage and Anatomy & Physiology, and qualifications in Diet & Nutrition, Science and Coaching.

Treating sports injuries is about achieving the very delicate balance between the client’s needs/requests and implementing the treatment necessary to repair or prevent an injury. Professional athletes need to maintain their fitness and focus to ensure regular participation in competitions; injury is their main rival in this regard. As a Sports/Remedial Massage Therapist it is Paul’s job to ensure that the athlete achieves the goals they have set out for themselves. This is accomplished through the use of a number of massage techniques:


Soft Tissue Release involves manipulation of individual muscles before carrying out a series of stretches that target isolated areas of soft tissue

Mechanotherapy, a body mobilisation technique, uses oscillating movements of the joints through a known range of motion to relax muscles and allow muscle fibres realign themselves correctly

Post Isometric Relaxation involves a series of stretching techniques that will achieve previously unattainable stretches through a series of isolated muscle contractions, deep breathing and relaxation procedures; while reducing the risk of injury and improving posture

Holistic Massage nurtures and soothes an athlete’s body, mind & spirit and is invaluable in relieving tension, alleviating fatigue and instilling deep relaxation


Paul’s success in treating athletes at Sanctuary - Holistic & Sports Massage Clinic has led him to expand his opening times and develop the clinic from a part-time project to a full-time venture; a list of the Clinic opening times is shown below. If you would like to know more about the massage techniques used or to arrange an appointment you can contact Paul at 086 3555 529.

Monday & Tuesday 2pm to 9pm
Wednesday & Friday 2pm to 7.30pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm

If you would like an appointment outside of these times please do not hesitate to call Paul at 086 3555 529.