Richard Lake
Certified Sports Therapist
Richard Lake
Raised in South Africa, Richard competed at provincial level in both cricket and hockey. A significant ACL knee injury gave him first-hand insight into the physical and mental challenges of injury recovery - an experience that ultimately shaped his career path. He moved to the UK to retrain, qualifying with a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy in 2010.
In 2018, Richard relocated to Spain’s Costa del Sol with his family, bringing his expertise to a wider community. While he has a strong background in sports performance and rehabilitation, Richard’s approach is not limited to athletes. He uses a combination of soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, and structured rehabilitation to help people of all activity levels move better, recover faster, and stay pain-free.
Why clients trust Richard
- Extensive experience in sports and injury rehabilitation
- First-hand understanding of recovery after serious injury
- Calm, thorough, and highly personalised care
- Trusted member of the Costa Health team since day one
Having been injured myself, I know recovery is about patience, structure, and the right support.
Services Provided
Sports injuries
Richard supports the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries by combining hands-on therapy with structured rehabilitation. He works with both acute and long-standing injuries, focusing on reducing pain, restoring movement, and rebuilding strength safely. Using techniques such as soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, and progressive exercise programmes, Richard helps patients recover efficiently and return to sport or everyday activity with confidence and reduced risk of re-injury.
General Posture
Richard helps people with general postural tension caused by long hours sitting, desk work, and everyday stress. His treatments focus on easing tight muscles, improving movement, and helping the body feel more balanced again, so tension doesn’t keep building or turn into ongoing pain.”
Padel and Golf injuries
Richard has a strong interest in treating padel and golf-related injuries, sports he actively participates in himself. This gives him a practical understanding of the physical demands, repetitive movements, and common injury patterns associated with both. Whether managing shoulder, elbow, lower back, or rotational strain issues, Richard applies targeted therapy and rehabilitation strategies to help players recover, perform better, and reduce the risk of future injury.
Post-Injury Rehabilitation
Structured rehabilitation programmes designed to support recovery following injury, surgery or long periods of reduced activity. Richard’s own experience of a significant ACL knee injury gives him first-hand insight into the physical and mental challenges of returning to full fitness, ensuring a patient, progressive and supportive approach to getting you back to what you enjoy.
Deep Tissue Massage
Focused deep soft tissue release designed to ease built-up tension, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery
Outside the Clinic
Richard is a devoted family man with a wonderful wife and three children. He is a keen sportsman and continues to enjoy staying active, particularly through padel and golf. This balance of family life and sport underpins his grounded, relatable approach to care and his genuine understanding of the physical demands of everyday life.”
The Clinical Environment
Ready to Improve Your Mobility?
Schedule your consultation with Richard today and take the first step towards a pain-free lifestyle.
Book an Appointment with RichardAvailable Monday - Friday at The Clubhouse Marbella