During my nearly four years in practice I have treated numerous conditions and injuries.  Some conditions that I have had great results with include: Headaches, migraines, neck pain,  back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, numbness in arms/hands and legs/feet, sciatica, tarsal tunnel syndrome, posterior compartment syndrome, plantar fasciitis, groin pulls, knee problems, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, leg cramps, trigger finger, scar tissue reduction as well as severe to mild range of motion restrictions. 

I have extensive experience working with whiplash injuries, sports injuries, pregnancy related pains and discomforts along with  pain and injury resulting from desk work.

HOW CAN ART HELP ME?

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What is Active Release Technique (ART)?

ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

How do overuse conditions occur?

Over-used muscles (and other soft tissues) change in three important ways:

What is an ART treatment like?

Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The ART provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements.

These treatment protocols - over 500 specific moves - are unique to ART. They allow providers to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient. ART is not a cookie-cutter approach.

What is the history of Active Release Techniques?

ART has been developed, refined, and patented by P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP. Dr. Leahy noticed that his patients’ symptoms seemed to be related to changes in their soft tissue that could be felt by hand. By observing how muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves responded to different types of work, Dr. Leahy was able to consistently resolve over 90% of his patients’ problems. He now teaches and certifies health care providers all over the world to use ART.