About Me – Darren McClellan

Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist | Pain Management | Nervous System–Based Bodywork

Central Coast NSW

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I’m Darren McClellan, a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist based on the Central Coast, and I’ve been helping people move better, feel better and recover from pain for over 20 years. I also bring over 25 years of experience as a competitive endurance runner, which gives me a deep understanding of the body, injury patterns and long-term performance.

My background in running covers everything from road marathons to ultramarathons. I’ve raced events all over Australia, including the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney Marathons, and I placed 3rd in the Buffalo Stampede Grand Slam (20km, 75km and marathon). I also earned a podium at the Stromlo 50km Ultra in 2015. and won the Narrabeen Allnighter 12hr in 2012. These experiences shaped my approach to massage and recovery — practical, calm, hands-on, and grounded in real movement.

In my clinic, I use a combination of Sports Massage, Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release, and nervous system regulation techniques to help people with:

• Back, neck, shoulder, TMJ pain

• Running and sports injuries

• Hip, glute and hamstring issues

• Tension from stress, work and training

• Chronic or recurring pain

• General recovery and mobility

My approach is slow, thoughtful and tailored to each person. I don’t force the tissue or chase symptoms. I work with the nervous system, follow the body’s tension patterns and help create the conditions for natural healing. Most people feel a noticeable change in pain, mobility and stress levels after just one session.

Alongside my hands-on work, I’m also completing a Diploma of Meditation and a Diploma of Counselling with Hypnotherapy, so I can support clients not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Pain is never just a “muscle issue”; it’s influenced by stress, beliefs, lifestyle, movement and the state of the nervous system. I integrate all of this into a simple, effective treatment approach.

Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or someone dealing with long-term pain, my goal is the same:
to help you move freely, recover well, feel calmer in your body, and get back to doing what you love.

If you’re looking for Sports or Remedial Massage on the Central Coast with a whole-body, nervous-system-centred approach, I’d love to help.