Craig MacDonald
Sports and Massage Therapist
Sports Injury Therapist | Massage Therapist | Currently Studying Level 4 Strength & Conditioning
Meet Craig: Expert in Sports Injury Management and Performance
Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury or looking to optimise athletic performance, Craig brings real-world experience and professional expertise to every treatment. As The Lomond Clinic’s sports therapist, founder of Steady Sports Therapy, and injury specialist for St Mirren Academy and formerly at Edinburgh Kings Basketball, Craig works with athletes from grassroots to professional level.
His caring and considerate manner, combined with hands-on treatment, targeted exercise prescription, and injury prevention strategies, will address not just your symptoms, but the underlying causes of your condition.
Craig’s Credentials:
Qualified Sports Injury Therapist | Founder of Steady Sports Therapy | Level 4 Strength & Conditioning (in progress) | Former Rugby Development Officer
Book Your Appointment with Craig
Call us on 01436 672677 to discuss your injury or performance goals and schedule your consultation. Or, make an appointment with Craig online.
Appointments are available throughout the week – see our Clinic diary
Available services:
- Sports Injury Assessment & Treatment
- Sports & remedial massage
- Movement analysis and correction
- Return-to-play protocols
- Injury prevention programmes
Real-World Athletic Experience
Craig’s expertise spans from grassroots to professional sport. His experience is gained from years of hands-on experience: competing in rugby, as well as coaching, working as a Rugby Development Officer, and his roles with Edinburgh Kings Basketball and St Mirren Academy. It gives him a comprehensive understanding of athletic demands across different sports and levels.
As founder of Steady Sports Therapy, Craig has built a reputation for effective injury management and performance enhancement. Developing movement protocols for professional basketball while studying for his Level 4 Strength & Conditioning qualification, Craig stays at the forefront of sports science and injury management.
Areas of Expertise
- Sports Injury Management: Acute injury assessment, chronic injury rehabilitation, movement dysfunction correction, and return-to-sport protocols.
- Massage Therapy: Sports massage for performance and recovery, remedial massage for injury rehabilitation, and targeted treatment for chronic tension.
- Movement & Performance: Biomechanical analysis, compensatory pattern correction, and strength and conditioning programming.
Professional experience & expertise
- Sports Therapist at The Lomond Clinic
- Founder of Steady Sports Therapy
- Former Sports Therapist for Edinburgh Kings Basketball
- Sports Therapist for St Mirren Academy
- Currently studying Level 4 Strength & Conditioning
- Former Rugby Development Officer
- Extensive coaching and player development background
- Movement protocol development for athletic performance
What Clients Say About Craig
Craig gets glowing reports from all of his clients here at The Lomond Clinic. As well as his skills, knowledge and professionalism, what comes up time and time again is his caring, empathetic manner and considerate approach.
Celia M gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Craig was excellent. Very professional, easy to chat to and reassuring. Also very quick at following up email with exercises.”
Sam S gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Craig is brilliant. The improvement after my first session was incredible. After two sessions and the recommended exercises, I was pain-free and able to train for the first time in months.”
(James) Gordon G gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Really satisfied with the way Craig is treating my shoulder injury. I leave after treatment with more movement… The exercise plan Craig prepares suggests various movements to to build up the range of movement and reduce pain works well…Thanks Craig, really appreciate your effort.”
Rachael T gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Had a fabulous sports massage from Craig! The attention to detail and care was amazing. After a serious knee injury I was a little cautious but was made to feel safe and am completely confident in his knowledge and delivery. I highly recommend this service.”
Craig is part of our Physiotherapy & Sport Rehab team
Physiotherapy & Sport Rehab Services
As well as Sports and Massage Therapy with Craig, we offer more physiotherapy and rehab services.
Meet the Team
Meet the rest of the Physio & Sports Rehab team – as well as the other practitioners in the clinic.
Combine Your Care
The Lomond Clinic provides a wide range of health and wellbeing services which are designed to work together for a ‘whole person’ approach to healthcare. Disciplines include physiotherapy and sport rehab, GP and nursing medical services, skincare, holistic health & beauty, nutrition and mental health.
As part of our integrated approach, Craig works closely with our wider team of physiotherapists and other practitioners to provide comprehensive injury management and performance optimisation.
Learn more about our joined-up healthcare | Meet our full team | Book online
Where to find us
The Lomond Clinic, 55-56 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh G84 8AX
We’re easily accessible on the Helensburgh seafront, with plenty of on-street parking and carparks available, and only a short walk from Helensburgh Central train station.