A Certified Athletic Therapist is a health care provider who is an expert in injury assessment and conditions, utilizes contemporary rehabilitative techniques, therapeutic modalities, soft tissue mobilization, physical reconditioning, and supportive strapping procedures to promote an environment conducive to optimal healing in preparing the individual for safe reintegration into an active lifestyl
e. Athletic Therapists work both on-field and in clinical settings. Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health. Kristina’s approach to massage therapy does not always include the traditional sheets and pillows method, and uses an active, client directed and focused approach to healing including manual therapy and remedial exercise. Don’t have Athletic Therapy benefits, but interested in the cross over between RMT and AT?
