Active Release Techniques® (ART) | Santa Fe, NM

The Gold Standard in soft tissue treatment for Santa Fe athletes and active professionals.
The Benefits: Why ART Works
​We use ART® to identify and resolve adhesions (scar tissue) that limit your power and cause chronic pain.
  • Breaks Down Scar Tissue: Targets "glue-like" adhesions caused by overuse or past injuries.
  • Resolves Nerve Entrapment: Specifically designed to release nerves trapped by tight muscles (great for sciatica or carpal tunnel).
  • Restores Power & Tension: By smoothing out muscle texture, we ensure your muscles contract with 100% efficiency.
  • Permanent Results: We don’t just rub the spot that hurts; we fix the underlying tissue restriction.
The Athlete’s Experience: What to Expect
  1. Diagnostic Touch: We use our hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, and nerves.
  2. Active Movement: Unlike a massage, you are an active participant. We apply precise tension while you move the limb through a specific range of motion.
  3. The "Good Hurt": You’ll feel a deep stretching sensation. It can be intense, but the relief is often immediate.
  4. Integrated Performance: We often pair ART with Joint Mobility (FRC®) or Dry Needling to ensure the newly released tissue stays functional under load.
What Does ART Treat?
  • Runner's Knee & IT Band Syndrome
  • Chronic Neck & Shoulder Tension
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Tennis / Golfer's Elbow
  • Sciatica and Nerve Pain
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