Lark Valley Soft Tissue Therapy
PUT YOUR BODY
IN GOOD HANDS
About Us
Lark Valley Soft Tissue Therapy are a friendly, family-run clinic based just outside Bury St Edmunds. We offer scar therapy, injury rehabilitation, pre-pointe assessments, and soft tissue therapy (including deep tissue massage).
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Therapist - Rachel Canham-Maddock MSc
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Rachel's background is in Ballet Education as a teacher, coach and choreographer. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dance then ran a dance school for over a decade during which time she developed an interest in pointework and dance injuries. She then studied for an MSc in Dance Science which presented many opportunities to further her knowledge, and led her to develop Pre-Pointe assessments for students. After experiencing a number of injuries herself, and struggling to find a therapist who understood the demands of dance, she decided to take the plunge and train as a Soft Tissue Therapist so she could help other people in her situation. She qualified with a Level 5 Diploma from Cambridge School of Sports Massage in October 2021.
Following the birth of her third child, and after seeing the pain and challenges endured by so many mothers coming through the clinic, she moved her attention to women's health. As of January 2026 the clinic is proud to offer specialist scar therapy services supporting women who have undergone c-section births and abdominal surgery.
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Administrator - Ashley Maddock
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Ashley is our administrator, receptionist and bookkeeper. He keeps everything rolling behind the scenes alongside raising the three youngest members of the family.
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Services
SOFT TISSUE THERAPY
Do you have aches, pains and niggles? Are the stresses of your day-to-day life starting to affect you physically? Soft Tissue Therapy includes deep tissue massage/sports massage/remedial massage as well as injury rehabilitation It isn't just for athletes - everyone can benefit from a hands on treatment!
SCAR THERAPY
Scars are a normal part of life, but for many people they are also reminders of a challenging or traumatic moment. Although a scar is permanent, it is possible with manual therapy to improve the appearance, function and feeling of both the scar and the surrounding area. Click below to book a consultation and initial treatment. Alternatively, please don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like more information on how we can help.
POSTNATAL AND PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Pregnancy and birth is one of the greatest challenges our bodies will ever experience, yet this is often when we have the least time to spend on ourselves! Regular treatments can keep your body moving well in pregnancy, and aid in recovery post-partum.
PRE-POINTE ASSESSMENTS
The age-old debate of when young ballet students should begin pointework has been causing headaches for teachers, students and parents for decades. We offer an objective pointe-readiness assessment based on up-to-date research that can give teachers and parents the reassurance that their young dancer is ready to safely begin working en pointe, thus reducing their risk of injury and enabling them to reach their full potential.