Athlete Recovery Protocol

Athlete Recovery is the maintenance tier — deep compression, active stretching, and myofascial release to keep you moving between training. Elite Recovery is the intensive rebuild for when you're coming back from a heavy block or event and want deeper, longer work.

Whatever's comfortable. Because the session includes active stretching, many clients keep on athletic shorts and a sports bra or fitted top so the guided movement is easier — but full professional draping is always available if you'd rather. Your therapist works with whatever you choose.

Only the area being worked at that moment. Professional draping is maintained the entire session, and the rest of you stays covered.

It runs firm to deep by design, since deep compression is central to the protocol. You set the range with your therapist before starting, and it stays adjustable at any point — nothing goes deeper than you want.

Your therapist gently guides your limbs through stretches to support range of motion, talking you through each one. You stay relaxed while they do the movement, and you can slow it down or skip any stretch that doesn't feel right.

Yes — a taping specialist is available for this protocol. Mention it at the check-in and your therapist applies it toward the end of the session for comfort and support. It's optional and only done if you ask.

You can absolutely stay quiet. Beyond the short check-in about your training and the cues during guided stretches, your therapist follows your lead — some clients chat, most prefer calm. Just ask for quiet.

Any area you name. Tell your therapist at the start what to skip and they'll work around it — no explanation needed.

This protocol works well as regular recovery between sessions and in the days after hard efforts. Note that acute injuries need about 72 hours before hands-on work, and active inflammation or a suspected fracture should be seen by a doctor first.

Everything needed — a professional massage table, fresh linens, oil or lotion, and optional aromatherapy and music. Kinesio tape is brought when you've requested taping. You don't need to provide anything.

A clear space of approximately 12×12 feet — enough for the massage table with room to walk around it; a bedroom, living room, or open area works well. The stretching is done at the table, so no extra floor space is required.

You can request a preferred therapist when you book, and we'll honor it based on availability. Booking is done online — choose Athlete Recovery, pick your 60- or 90-minute session and a time, and we handle the rest.