Sports Massage & Athletic Injury Treatment- Clarksville, Tn.

Targeted Sports Massage for Injury Recovery and Performance

When you're dealing with a sports injury, muscle strain, or performance limiting pain, you need more than a relaxing massage - you need skilled, corrective bodywork that identifies the true source of the problem and supports real healing. My sports massage sessions are designed for athletes, both adult and children, military, and anyone recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. 

As a Muscular Injury Specialist, I evaluate the underlying imbalances that cause recurring injuries, delayed healing, or stubborn pain patterns. Every session involves a hands-on assessment to determine what's tight, what's weak, and what's not moving the way it should. This allows me to target the root cause - not just the symptom s- so you can move, function, and perform at a higher level. Be assured every session is designed around what your body needs to recover safely and effectively.   

Targeted Sports Massage for Injury, Recovery, and performance

Sports Massage is ideal for:

• Muscle strains and overuse injuries
• Shoulder pain, limited mobility, or rotator cuff irritation
• Hip and low back pain from running or lifting
• IT band syndrome and knee tracking issues
  
• Hamstring, calf, and quad tightness
  
• Plantar fasciitis and foot pain
  
• repetitive motion injuries
  
• Post workout recovery and performance optimization
  

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Whether you're training, recovering, or returning to activity after an injury, sessions are adapted to your body's needs that day.​

What to Expect During a Sports Massage Session

​1. Assessment
I do consistent assessments before, during, and after all massage sessions. I evaluate posture, range of motion, movement patterns, and tissue quality to determine what's actually causing your pain or restriction.

2. Corrective, Injury-focused Massage
Each session typically combines deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, stretching, and injury-specific soft-tissue techniques to improve mobility and decrease pain. I may also use heat, cold, electric massagers, gua sha, and/or cups.

3. Post-Session Guidance
You'll receive personalized recommendations, mobility tips, or simple corrective exercises to reinforce the work and support continued progress. 

Why Athletes Get Better Results With an Integrated Approach

Combining Sports Massage
& Corrective Bodywork Massage
For Optimal Athletic Performance

Athletes who combine Sports Massage with Corrective Bodywork experience faster gains, fewer setbacks, and better movement quality.

While Sports Massage restores tissue health by reducing tension and improving circulation, Corrective Bodywork identifies and corrects the dysfunctional patterns, imbalances, and joint restrictions that caused the issue. Together, they create a comprehensive approach that not only relieves muscle fatigue but also corrects imbalances that can lead to injuries over time. 

This combined approach - used in high-level sports medicine - delivers powerful results:

• ​Speeds up recovery time after training, games or competitions
• Corrects postural and muscular imbalances before they become injuries
• Enhances flexibility, mobility, and physical efficiency
• Reduces compensatory movement patterns that can cause chronic pain
• Helps maintain peak physical condition and extend athletic careers
• Reduces muscle tension and soreness

Sports Massage with Corrective  Bodywork is an integral part of the prevention, management and rehabilitation of injuries, as well as contributing to enhancing overall performance. This combination provides the foundation for athletes to perform at their best - consistently and safely. If you want to train harder, move better, and stay injury resistant, this combination is the most effective way to achieve your desired results!

Who Sports Massage Is For

• Runners, Lifters, and athletes of all levels and ages
• Military and first responders
• Those recovering from sports injuries or chronic issues
• Anyone who wants to improve mobility and prevent re-injury
• Anyone who wants more clinical, skillful work - not relaxation massage

For Athletes of All Ages:
From youth to pros - It's essential!

For all athletes - especially young, aspiring elites - taking care of the body is essential for long term success in any sport. Developing the discipline to care for the body early is crucial.

Sports & Corrective Bodywork Massage adapts to meet you where you are - and helps take you where you want to go.

Benefits of Sports massage

• Faster recovery from training 
• Improved flexibility and mobility
• Reduced pain and inflammation
• Enhances athletic performance
• Better movement patterns and posture
• Decreased risk of re-injury
• Increased functional strength

Is Sports and Corrective Bodywork Safe for Young Athletes?

Absolutely.
 
Sports & Corrective Bodywork Massage is a safe, highly effective way to support young athletes as they grow, train and compete. Developing bodies experience unique physical stresses that require specialized care to stay strong and healthy. By starting regular sessions early, young athletes can reduce the risk of injuries and chronic issues later in life, setting them up for lasting success both in sports and beyond. 

Pricing and Session Options

60 minutes - $90
Focused corrective and sports specific treatment. Best for maintenance 

75 minutes - $110
This is a better starting point. It allows for a bit more time to gain a deeper understanding and ability to work on   all contributing factors to your current complaints.

90 minutes - $125.00
This is best overall, especially when there are long-term, chronic issues with or without other complicating factors

Invest in your or your child's body today........
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Schedule a Sports & Corrective Bodywork Massage session that is customized to your specific sport, your specific body and your specific goals.

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Athlete Results & Client Experiences

I race competitive bmx. I sustained a non-BMX related injury to my back that kept me from being able to turn my body to the right without excruciating pain. I have a super high pain tolerance, but this pain was a 10/10. Sitting caused significant pain in my lower back causing me to think it was a lumbar injury. 

Within only a few minutes, Michelle was able to pinpoint the cause of my pain higher up in my back that was radiating pain to my lumbar. She met me at the track because I am racing in a very large championship weekend and the pain was unbearable.

She also noticed my pelvis was out of alignment quite a bit. She worked on me maybe 5 minutes. I have complete range of motion (pain free) and my pelvis is aligned.

I have not been able to move without pain for 2 weeks and within 5 minutes it was gone! If you are hurting and nothing is helping, go see Michelle! She is amazing and knows what she is doing! You won't regret it!
Lisa R - Google review

• To expand upon this review: Lisa was competing in the southeast Gold Cup finals, a major event in the USA BMX gold cup series. Racers from 5 states participated in this event. Working on Lisa prior to each race resulted in her taking 1st place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With Sundays win she achieved the final Gold Cup Championship in her age group! (she's 55) 

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