Meet the team

Manuel

Recovery Specialist

Recovery is the secret weapon of champions. 20 years of helping athletes push their limits, recover faster and stay at the top of their game.

5.0Client rating
Manuel, Recovery Specialist at reSTART Abu Dhabi
20Years experience
7Recovery techniques
5★Rated by clients
1:1Tailored sessions
His story

Ready before. Better after.

For Manuel, recovery is not just about bouncing back. It is about coming back better, stronger and more prepared.

Manuel is a Recovery Specialist with 20 years of experience in rehabilitation and wellness, on a simple mission: help athletes and active people push their limits, recover faster and stay at the top of their game.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (a five year program) from the Philippines and is certified in advanced sports taping techniques. He knows the toll hard training takes on the body, and makes sure you are always ready for the next challenge.

Whether it is a boost before an event, recovery after it or injury prevention over the long run, he combines proven techniques with a personalized approach. Every athlete is different, and so is every session he delivers.

His approach is collaborative, with every session tailored to your goals and physiology, whether you are gearing up for a big event, coming back from an injury or simply keeping your muscles in peak condition.

What he works on

Built for Performance

His toolbox covers every stage: preparing for the event, recovering after it and staying injury free.

01

Deep Tissue Massage

Targets stubborn knots and tension, and boosts circulation to cut muscle fatigue.

02

Event Massage

Before the event to prime your performance, after it to speed up recovery.

03

Myofascial Release

Eases restrictions and improves mobility, backed by stretching and joint work.

04

Sports Taping

Kinesiology taping that supports muscles and joints when it matters most.

The approach

How a Session Works

No generic routines. Every session is shaped by what your body needs that day.

Assess

A quick conversation about your training, your next event and where it hurts, so the work is aimed at the right place.

Treat

Deep tissue work, myofascial release, stretching or taping, chosen for what your body needs that day.

Refine

A collaborative approach where your feedback shapes every session, so each one builds on the last.

Client reviews

What His Clients Say

5.0
Rated 5 out of 5 by reSTART clients

Highly recommended for sports therapy, massage and other recovery activities for active people and people with injury. Manuel gave an excellent sports deep tissue massage and broke all the knots and heaviness of my back caused by constant workouts and weightlifting. I also had compression therapy, highly recommended for those who need recovery for their legs. Overall, I liked my experience and will definitely be back.

Kenneth SeraspireSTART Client

I had several sessions, and they were fantastic. Many thanks to Mr. Manuel and the Reception staff.

M. AlireSTART Client
Your next session

Train hard. Recover harder.

Book a session with Manuel and feel the difference for yourself.