Sports & Athletic Massage

Sports and athletic massage blends deep tissue techniques, stretching, and movement work to optimize muscle func
tion, prevent injury, and improve performance. Muscle fibers are lengthened, fascia restrictions are released, and cir
culation is enhanced to deliver oxygen and nutrients while removing metabolic waste. The nervous system responds
with reduced muscle guarding and improved coordination, allowing joints and muscles to move efficiently.
Ideal for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone with an active lifestyle, sports massage helps recovery, enhances
flexibility, and prepares the body for training.

During a session, you’ll be draped or partially clothed as the therapist applies techniques tailored to your activity
and needs. Pressure ranges from moderate to firm, with targeted stretches and mobilizations that restore balance, re
duce tightness, and improve overall muscle and joint function.

Research has shown that Sports Massage:

Increases:	Decreases:
Performance Range of Motion Soft Tissue Function Ability to Monitor Muscle Tone Recovery of Heart Rate Variability after high intensity exercise Recovery of Diastolic Blood Pressure after high intensity exercise Maintain Maximal Performance Time (when combined with active recovery from maximal exercise) Prevention of Injury (when massage is received regularly) Relaxation	Muscle Tension Muscle Hypertonicity Muscle Stiffness Fatigue after Exercise Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Creatine Kinase (CK) post exercise (marker of muscle damage) Swelling