We provide massage treatments for sports and exercise, injuries, postural issues, pain, stress, anxiety and more. As importantly, we provide massage simply for relaxation.
Expert massage therapy by professionals
If you’re looking for expert massage therapists who combine deep knowledge with genuine care, you’ve come to the right place. At Massage Matters Clinic we specialise in clinical, remedial and sports massage – and we’ve been proud to serve Thame and the wider community for more than 35 years.
Over the last three decades we’ve built a dedicated space, team and reputation for delivering tailored treatments and the highest standards of care.
Our promise
At Massage Matters Clinic, you’ll always be listened to, treated with honesty and cared for by therapists who love what they do. We’ll never oversell or overpromise – just provide the right treatment for you, every time. Our goal is simple: to help you move better, feel better and live better, for the long term.
Our approach
Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do. Whether you’re dealing with pain or injury, or seeking massage to manage stress and relax, our expert therapists will take the time to understand and assess your needs before providing a tailored treatment designed to help you feel and function at your best.
Our focus is on long-term health and well-being and founded in honesty and transparency. Our aim is to deliver lasting results by empowering you to maintain health, comfort and mobility for years to come through expert aftercare guidance. We also work closely with other health professionals when needed – GPs to physios, to make sure your care is joined-up and effective.
Massage Matters was founded in Thame by John Holman in 1990. John is one of the UK’s most experienced and knowledgeable therapists, with over 50,000 hours of hands-on treatments delivered across more than 35 years.
Tom Newby joined John in 2017, bringing with him a background in technology and a fascination with the science and psychology of the human body. He holds a Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy from Regent’s University London and has developed particular interests in psychology, neuroscience, myofascial release, and the mind–body connection in pain and recovery.
In 2022, John and Tom rebranded the business as Massage Matters Clinic when they moved to their current premises. The change marked the coming together of their shared philosophy — that massage, when applied with advanced soft tissue techniques and an understanding of both body and mind, can be a powerful, drug-free way to relieve pain, restore function, and support wellbeing.
That philosophy extends beyond treatment, too. John and Tom are equally committed to ensuring that the therapists they work with are valued, supported, and able to earn a sustainable living from their skills — something they see as essential to the future of high-quality massage therapy.
Our team
We’re proud to be both the longest-established clinic in the area and the largest team of accredited therapists. Each member of our team has been chosen not just for their skill and knowledge, but also for their passion, warmth and empathy.
Together, we offer one of the widest ranges of remedial, clinical and holistic therapies in Oxfordshire. More importantly, we share the same goal: to help you move better, feel better and live better. We genuinely love what we do and we’ve built a clinic where trust comes first and relationships last. Meet the team.
- Massage and soft tissue treatments
- Massage during pregnancy
- The Fantastic Foot Treatment
- Massage for those with cancer
- Sciatic and referred pain
- Sports injuries
- Postural problems
- Recovery from surgery