Booked a 2-hour pre-marathon stretch with Vanessa, been seeing her for years -- even before BM Spa…read moreofficially opened.
Vanessa just gets the athletic body, every move has purpose. The session started with a proper warm-up to wake the muscles up, then flowed into deep, controlled stretching that targeted hips, hamstrings, calves, lower back -- all the usual marathon problem areas.
What I really appreciate is her technique: firm but smart, deep but never reckless. She knows when to push, when to hold, and when to ease off so your body actually absorbs the work instead of fighting it. By the end, my legs felt longer, lighter, and way more mobile -- the kind of loose you want before race day, not the floppy kind.
Having worked with Vanessa for years, I can say she's consistently professional, intuitive, and incredibly skilled. She remembers what my body needs, adjusts based on what you tell her, and always finishes strong. No rushing, no shortcuts.
I'm running on Sunday, and no doubt -- I'll be back after the race for recovery. Pre-event prep and post-event repair, this is her lane.
If you're training, racing, or just serious about taking care of your body, Vanessa is the real deal.