Apex Sports Therapy

08/09/2025

07/15/2025

⁣🔓Unlock Recovery with Science-Backed Therapies⁣
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✨ Deep Tissue Massage⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Reduces chronic pain⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Improves range of motion⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Lowers cortisol & muscle tension⁣⁣⁣
🔎 Study: Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine (2002) – Effective for chronic low back pain⁣⁣⁣
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🛠️ IASTM (Scraping)⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Breaks down scar tissue⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Stimulates collagen production⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Improves flexibility + mobility⁣⁣⁣
🔎 Study: JOSPT (2007) – Stimulates fibroblast activity + remodels tissue⁣⁣⁣
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🔥 Cupping Therapy⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Boosts circulation⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Supports lymphatic drainage⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Reduces inflammation + soreness⁣⁣⁣
🔎 Study: PLOS ONE (2012) – Increases microcirculation; JIR (2021) – Lowers inflammatory markers⁣⁣⁣
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⚙️ Used together, these techniques accelerate healing, improve movement, and get you back to doing what you love—faster. 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️⛰️⁣⁣⁣
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07/09/2025

Scar Tissue Holding You Back? ⁣⁣
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It’s Time to Move Freely Again!⁣⁣
Book an IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) add-on treatment today! ⁣⁣
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IASTM uses specially designed tools to gently glide over the skin and break up restrictions in the fascia and soft tissue. This technique is backed by research to support a number of key benefits:⁣⁣
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✅ Improved range of motion⁣⁣
Studies have shown that IASTM can help restore joint mobility by reducing adhesions and scar tissue that limit movement. Perfect for athletes or anyone recovering from injury or surgery.⁣⁣
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✅ Enhanced lymphatic drainage⁣⁣
IASTM supports healthy lymphatic flow, helping to reduce inflammation and promote faster healing.⁣⁣
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✅ Accelerated recovery & pain relief⁣⁣
By stimulating the body’s natural healing response, IASTM can help decrease chronic tension and discomfort caused by overuse, injury, or postural imbalances.⁣⁣
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Whether you’re dealing with stubborn tightness or want to take your performance and recovery to the next level, this is a powerful tool to add to your session.⁣⁣
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🔹 Available as an add-on to any service⁣⁣
🔹 For targeted treatment areas⁣⁣
🔹 Book online or message me to request IASTM at your next appointment⁣⁣
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Let’s get you moving better—faster. 💪⁣⁣
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07/02/2025

New Treatment Update: ⁣
📣 Now Offering IASTM Therapy!⁣
(Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)⁣
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This technique helps break up adhesions, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility — making it an ideal addition for active recovery, injury rehab, or deep muscle tension.⁣
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✨ Intro Special: If you haven’t tried scraping yet, enjoy your first session at no cost!⁣ initial treatment is complementary. Price will vary for additional treatments.
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Thank you for your continued support and trust. As always, here to help you move, feel, and perform your best!

06/14/2025

FATHER’S DAY ⁣⁣GIFT CARD SPECIAL 💪🏼⁣⁣⁣
For the dad who lifts, leads, and never skips leg day — give him the recovery he actually wants.⁣⁣⁣
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Includes:⁣⁣⁣
👐 A Customized Sports Massage⁣⁣⁣
➕ One Add-On Treatment of His Choice:⁣⁣⁣
✨ Red Light Therapy⁣⁣⁣
🔴Cupping⁣⁣⁣
🌿 CBD⁣⁣⁣
🔥Warm Stone⁣⁣⁣
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Perfect for gym dads, golf dads, stressed-out dads, and all-around badass dads.⁣⁣⁣
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📲 Grab a digital gift card via the link in bio, or stop by the clinic for a physical one!⁣⁣⁣
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Gift card special ends soon!⁣⁣⁣
Offer ends 6/16/25⁣⁣⁣
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06/11/2025

🧠💥 Wellness Wednesday Tip! Foam Rolling Your IT Band? Here’s Why That Might Be a Waste of Time…

Let’s clear something up: the IT band (iliotibial band) is NOT a muscle — it’s a thick band of connective tissue made up of dense fascia, structurally somewhere between a tendon and a ligament.

💡This means it doesn’t contract or release like a muscle, so foam rolling directly on it won’t “loosen” it the way you might think.

The IT band runs from the hip (iliac crest) down to the lateral part of the tibia (Gerdy’s tubercle) and plays a big role in stabilizing the knee — especially in runners and cyclists.

👎 But when you feel “tightness” in the IT band, it’s usually not the band itself causing the issue.

✅ The real culprits? Tightness or dysfunction in the Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) and Gluteus Maximus — the two main muscles that insert into and pull on the IT band.

👉 Want to relieve that tension? Target:
• The TFL (front outer hip)
• The glute max (your powerhouse hip extender)

Use foam rolling, deep tissue massage, or targeted mobility work in those areas to address the source of the tension — not just the symptom.

📌 Save this if you’re foam rolling your IT band every day with little relief. Start upstream and your knees will thank you. 🦵💚

06/10/2025

Train Hard, Recover Smarter 💪🧘‍♀️It’s not always overtraining that causes setbacks—it’s the lack of maintaining that does.If you’re pushing yourself in the gym, on the trail, or in the studio, your body needs just as much attention after the workout as during it.Foam rolling, deep tissue manual therapy, and targeted stretching aren’t luxuries—they’re essentials for reducing soreness, improving mobility, and preventing injuries.Your performance depends on how well you recover. Take care of the machine that takes you everywhere.

06/02/2025

📣Exclusive Yoga Deal!🧘‍♀️⁣
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This month, Janis, has teamed up with YogaBox to offer an exclusive partnership deal — get unlimited yoga for just $99/month! 🙌⁣
*Offer applies to new member sign-ups only.
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If you’ve been thinking about starting or deepening your practice, now’s the perfect time to roll out your mat and join a supportive, uplifting community.⁣
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🧘‍♀️ Unlimited classes⁣
🌞 Beautiful studio vibes⁣
💪 Expert, welcoming instructors⁣
💫 All for just $99/month — through Janis’s referral only!⁣
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To sign up, simply send a direct message, text, or email. You’ll receive all the details and next steps to get started with this amazing yoga offer. Let’s flow together! 💚⁣

Hurry, offer ends June 30, 2025!

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05/27/2025

📣 New Service Launch:⁣⁣
IASTM Starting July 2025!⁣⁣
⁣⁣IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) will be added to Apex’s wellness offerings, beginning July 2025! This therapeutic technique blends ancient wisdom with modern science to support your body’s natural healing processes.⁣⁣
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🤔 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐌?⁣⁣
⁣⁣IASTM involves the use of specialized tools to gently scrape the skin, aiming to stimulate circulation, alleviate muscle tension, and promote overall well-being. This method is rooted in traditional practices and has been adapted to modern therapeutic settings.⁣⁣
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🩺 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡⁣⁣
⁣⁣Recent studies suggest that IASTM may offer several health benefits:⁣⁣
• Enhanced Microcirculation: Research indicates a significant increase in local blood flow following Gua Sha treatment, which may contribute to pain relief and muscle recovery. ⁣⁣
• Pain Reduction: IASTM has been associated with decreased pain levels in individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, potentially improving quality of life. ⁣⁣
• Improved Range of Motion: Studies have shown that IASTM can lead to improvements in joint flexibility and mobility, benefiting those with movement restrictions. ⁣⁣
• Lymphatic Support: IASTM may aid in promoting lymphatic drainage, which can help reduce swelling and support the body’s detoxification processes.⁣⁣
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📅 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣⁣
⁣⁣Experience the rejuvenating effects of IASTM. Appointments will be available starting July 2025. Stay tuned for booking details and special introductory offers!

05/19/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣. 🔆𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐦 for Pain is an FDA-cleared LED light therapy device designed to temporarily relieve arthritic pain, minor aches, and muscle stiffness, while also promoting increased local blood circulation. Utilizing specific wavelengths of light, it stimulates the body’s natural recovery processes, offering a non-invasive and chemical-free approach to pain management.⁣⁣. 🌱𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐁𝐃 Relief Balm combines organic hemp-derived CBD with botanical ingredients to provide targeted relief for sore muscles and joints. The balm is designed to pe*****te the skin, interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system to help reduce discomfort and support recovery.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🔴𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, an ancient practice rooted in traditional medicine, involves placing suction cups on the skin to increase blood flow, loosen muscles, and alleviate pain. This technique has gained popularity among athletes and wellness enthusiasts for its potential benefits in relieving muscle tension and promoting relaxation.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Incorporating these therapies into your wellness routine may offer complementary benefits for pain management and muscle recovery.

05/13/2025

New look. Fresh energy. Same mission: helping you feel, move, and live better.Bringing you exciting new content each week, including: • Yoga-inspired stretch videos to improve your range of motion • Self-care tips that actually work for active bodies • Performance-focused insights to help you recover smarter, move stronger, and prevent injuryWhether you’re a pro athlete or just want to feel better in your body, there’s something here for YOU.Follow along, save your favorite tips, and let’s optimize your performance—one breath, one stretch, one session at a time. Stay tuned…

05/10/2025

Spring Sale! Relieve pain now and purchase a LightStim for Pain. FDA-cleared Advanced Red Light Therapy. Sale ends soon! Available for purchase in-office or online: https://www.apexSportstherapy.com/lightstim