experts in active release therapy, sports & medical massage

Active Release Therapy can effectively treat a wide range of conditions, including:

1. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
3. Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
4. Plantar Fasciitis
5. Shin Splints
6. Sciatica
7. Tendonitis
8. Rotator Cuff Injuries
9. Bursitis
10. Chronic Neck Pain
11. Lower Back Pain
12. Frozen Shoulder
13. Headaches
14. Knee Pain
15. Hip Pain
16. Muscle Strains and Sprains
17. IT Band Syndrome
18. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
19. Piriformis Syndrome
20. Hamstring Injuries

These conditions are often caused by overuse, trauma, or improper movement patterns, and Active Release Therapy can help alleviate pain and restore function by addressing the underlying issues in the soft tissues. 

Active Release Techniques (ART) is different from massage. While massage relieves tension and promotes relaxation, ART is a specialized treatment that targets scar tissue, adhesions, and restricted movement in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. It’s ideal for sports injuries, chronic pain, and limited mobility. ART helps restore proper function and range of motion, making it a great choice when you need lasting, targeted results beyond relaxation.

  Massage Therapy Services at Woods Edge Therapy

At Woods Edge Therapy, our mission is clear: to help you move better, play your favorite sports, and live your life in the best way possible. We don’t believe in up-selling or unnecessary add-ons. Instead, our services are designed to incorporate the right level of therapy to help you feel your best—without paying for extras. The only services we charge more for are those requiring advanced certifications, ensuring that you receive the most specialized care when needed.

Our Deep Tissue Massage goes beyond surface-level relaxation, targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Designed to release chronic muscle tension, alleviate tightness, and improve mobility, this therapeutic massage is perfect for addressing long-standing pain, muscle knots, and postural imbalances. We tailor each session to your body’s needs, ensuring that you receive the appropriate level of pressure for lasting relief. 

What Sets Us Apart?

At Woods Edge Therapy, we don’t just offer “standard” massage services. Each treatment is customized to fit your unique needs. Our skilled therapists focus on addressing the root causes of tension, pain, and discomfort, using the appropriate level of therapy required to get you back to your active lifestyle.

We do not up-sell services or push unnecessary upgrades. If you need deeper therapy, it’s already incorporated into your session. Our pricing structure ensures that you only pay for advanced therapies when necessary. Whether recovering from an injury, relieving chronic pain, or simply wanting to feel your best, we are here to support you with personalized, effective care that helps you move, play, and live with ease.

Cupping Therapy Why and How?

Cupping therapy, often integrated with massage or ART, can provide several potential benefits. It can help alleviate muscle tension and pain by enhancing blood flow to targeted areas while also potentially reducing inflammation, making it valuable for conditions like arthritis and muscle injuries. By promoting improved blood circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues, cupping therapy contributes to relaxation and stress reduction.  Athletes and individuals recovering from physical activity may use cupping therapy to facilitate muscle recovery and alleviate post-exercise soreness. You may look like you were attacked by an octopus after cupping, but the benefits are worth it.

Why Incorporate Cupping?
Cupping is a therapy that uses suction to lift and mobilize soft tissue. It increases blood flow, improves lymphatic drainage, releases muscle tension, and can reduce pain. By gently separating layers of tissue, cupping helps restore mobility and encourages the body to heal.

Cupping and Fascial Distortions
Fascial distortions occur when the connective tissue becomes tight, twisted, or adhered, limiting movement and causing pain. Cupping can help by loosening these restrictions and creating space within the fascia. When combined with techniques like Myofascial Release or ART, cupping enhances the therapist’s ability to release adhesions and improve tissue function, making the treatment more effective and longer-lasting.

Deep tissue massage is not a luxury spa treatment but a therapeutic technique with substantial health benefits. Unlike relaxation-focused massages (which are also beneficial and something we provide), deep tissue targets specific issues and can provide long-term relief from chronic pain and tension. Its therapeutic nature makes it a valuable tool in managing musculoskeletal problems, such as reducing muscle stiffness and improving flexibility. Additionally, it promotes better circulation, quicker muscle recovery, and overall physical health. These benefits extend beyond immediate relaxation, making deep tissue massage a practical choice for enhancing daily living by improving posture, reducing stress levels, & increasing energy levels.

Often referred to as “lazy man’s yoga,” Table Thai Massage is a unique style of bodywork that blends assisted stretching, rhythmic compression, and gentle joint mobilization. Performed fully clothed on the massage table, this therapy helps lengthen tight muscles, improve flexibility, and restore balance to the body—all with minimal effort on your part.

This style of massage is especially beneficial for those who feel stiff, experience limited range of motion, or want the benefits of yoga-like stretching without having to do the work themselves. By combining deep relaxation with movement-based techniques, Table Thai Massage leaves you feeling both refreshed and more mobile, making it an excellent choice for athletes, active individuals, or anyone seeking improved overall flexibility and ease in the body.

John F. Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR) is a gentle, hands-on therapy that targets restrictions in the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports the body. When fascia becomes tight due to injury, stress, or trauma, it can create pain, tension, and limited mobility. Using sustained, gentle pressure without oils or creams, MFR allows the tissue to naturally release, restoring alignment and freedom of movement. 

Clients often find the experience deeply relaxing while also 

effective in reducing pain 

and improving overall function. 

This technique can help with headaches, back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, post-surgical 

recovery, sports injuries, and 

other chronic conditions. 

MFR works by addressing the whole body, not just the symptoms, creating lasting change and improved well-being.