Michaela Wakeford
Sports Massage Therapist - Level 3
SMA registered
Michaela Wakeford is originally from South Africa and moved to the UK at age 12. She studied Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Gloucestershire, living in both Gloucester and Cheltenham since completing her course.
Sport has always been a central part of Michaela’s life. From playing hockey and swimming competitively from a young age to participating in athletics and cross country, she has been surrounded by sports growing up. Witnessing her father’s struggles with hamstring injuries sparked her interest in understanding the body and helping others stay active and healthy.
During her time at university, Michaela completed a placement with Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club, gaining hands-on experience treating a range of sports injuries. She enjoys connecting with clients, hearing their stories, and using sports and deep tissue massage to support recovery, prevent injuries, and help them perform at their best.
Boost your performance and speed up recovery with a sports massage—designed to reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility, and keep you at the top of your game.