Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a myofascial release method that uses your movement during treatment to address restricted soft tissues—muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. ART® offers a gentle, effective alternative to standard massage, injections or surgery.
With typical massage, your body lies passively while pressure is applied. With ART®, you actively participate. We treat the muscle while it moves. For example: when working on a calf muscle, you’ll press your foot “down like on a gas pedal,” then slowly lift it upward as I apply gentle pressure to the tissue. This collaboration allows for more precise targeting of restrictions. Significant improvement is common after just a few sessions.
Common conditions include repetitive-use injuries, tendinopathy, whiplash, joint motion limitations, sprains and strains. At Soft-Tissue Solutions, LLC ART® is often combined with lymphatic therapy and nervous system support to speed up recovery time.
Anyone experiencing soft-tissue pain, stagnation, stiffness or joint restriction can benefit. By restoring proper muscle and fascia function, you enable more efficient movement—even for simple tasks like walking across a room.