Sports Massage

Sports massage is a specific application of massage therapy and related techniques to maintain the health of an athlete and to enhance athletic performance. Sports massage can be delivered onsite during a sporting event. It is also performed as a maintenance massage done during training or in between events to maintain an athlete’s physical condition. The focus of the treatment is always to address problem areas and enhance muscle recovery. The treatment can be performed without massage oils or cream, can be done over clothing and uses specific techniques such as positional release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, and stretches to promote tissue health and recovery. Sports massage differs from deep tissue massage in the types of pressures, varying techniques, and sequences used. 

• Optimizes muscle performance in athletes
• Increases muscle and connective tissue health
• Improves range of motion
• Enhances energy
• Creates mental clarity and calmness 
• Strengthens concentration and focus  
• Decreases the potential for acute and chronic injury 
• Supports soft tissue healing
• Reduces post-exercise muscle soreness

• Edema 
• Tendinitis
• Tenosynovitis
• Strains
• Sprains
• Emotional stress
• Tennis elbow
• Carpal tunnel
• Rotator cuff syndrome
• Shin splints
• Plantar fasciitis
• Bursitis

Individual treatment plans and protocols are created by our massage therapists for clients with individual needs, specific training goals, and level of activity. A general guideline for scheduling a maintenance sports massage should be once a week, twice a week or bi-monthly utilizing 30, 45, 60 or 90-minute sessions. A wide range of massage techniques and stretches are employed to facilitate a treatment plan.