Sports Massage Therapies goal is to to address specific injuries, aches and pains and to treat the muscles and joints primary to one’s sport or activity.
If you require this, be sure to book in with us.
Sports Massage Therapy is a preventative therapy and treatment option targeting athletes and exercise enthusiasts.
Sports Massage Therapy focuses on tissue and muscle health, along with balance, proper posture, range of motion, and even more. The type of sport or exercises a patient is involved in will determine the treatment program, which should target muscles that may be stressed and other parts of the body prone to injury.
Sports Massage Therapy can help reduce injuries and increase performance by utilizing different soft tissue techniques. These techniques can increase range of motion and/or flexibility, speed up recovery by increasing local circulation and reducing inflammation and help with rehabilitation of sports related injuries. If you have an event or competition coming up, we can help get you there feeling great! Book a Sports Massage for a pre-event or a post-event treatment for preparation and/or recovery.
Sports Massage Therapy is a general term referring to the combination of a wide range of massage therapy techniques, specifically designed to enhance athletic performance and fitness training. These techniques include compression, joint range of motion, active and passive stretching, compression, joint range of motion, myofascial release, Swedish and deep tissue massage, Active Release and trigger point therapy.
Sports Massage Therapy can result in better performance and increased mind-body connection for athletes of all disciplines and skill levels—from elite athletes to casual enthusiasts. The proper sports massage program will target your body’s specific needs and help you do what you love even better. The results could include less injuries, faster recovery times, and improved all-around performance.
This massage isn’t just for die-hard athletes. Whether you’re training for an Ironman, have just started working out or just want a targeted treatment for more serious strains, this is for you. Sports Massage Therapy will help you enhance your performance over the course of a season or training program and to help prepare for a specific event.
We offer medical massage therapy by board-certified therapist, Sue Peterson, CMT #1039. This therapy provides natural, holistic solutions for ailments from headaches to creaky shoulders in a warm, nurturing environment.