What is ART®?

ART is an advanced movement based massage system, which is extremely effective for accurately locating the cause of soft tissue conditions and effectively resolving (or greatly improving) overuse and strain/sprain conditions. This technique is performed by licensed or certified professionals, who have completed ART post-graduate training courses and passed rigorous written and practical examinations. ART is one of the only soft tissue techniques in North America with a federal process patent, so only certified ART practitioners are permitted to say they do the technique. ART Corporate Solutions, Inc only utilizes the highest level ART Providers in the US and Canada to carry out corporate services.

Dr. Michael Leahy of Colorado Springs, CO developed ART, over 18 years ago. He has developed a symptom pattern system to insure that the ART providers can accurately define the soft tissue condition and select the appropriate care methods. Dr. Leahy has written 4 comprehensive manuals, produced 12 educational videos and teaches 5 different hands-on ART courses to educate soft-tissue professionals throughout the world.

ART is very different from any other soft tissue technique in that it is active, effective, and a complete system. First the provider listens to the employees issues to understand what causes the discomfort. Second there is a provider's hands-on evaluation via palpation. During this portion the provider is searching for abnormalities in tissue texture, movement and function, and he is seeing if he can reproduce the discomfort. Once the cause of the pain is found then the provider follows a series of hands on ART protocols to release the scar tissue, which has caused muscles to adhere together and/or to entrap a nerve. The care involves a very unique hands-on touch (tension to tissue) along with precise movements performed by the employee and the provider.