- Class of 2007, Basketball and Track athlete
Massage therapy is an important component in the rehabilitation and treatment of sports-related injuries.
Regular massage should be a part of an athlete’s preventative maintenance program to promote relaxation, improve soft tissue mobility, reduce the adverse effects of scar tissue and adhesions, and reduce muscle spasm.
These can all lead to a more productive training program along with an increased level of performance and rate of recovery from injury.
ABOUT OUR CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Amanda Bontrager is a certified massage therapist on staff at Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists. She works with the physical therapy department utilizing massage therapy in conjunction with patient rehabilitation programs. Amanda has been a part of the Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists family since June 2000, working in several different capacities.
She received her BA in Family Science and Psychology from Anderson University in June 2000. She then received her certification in Massage Therapy from Aquarian Age School of Massage Therapy in 2003.
Amanda has worked on clients ranging from the amateur athlete to the professional, and she has a private practice in Broad Ripple. She currently sees patients at the clinic on a regular basis, and will also work with Clarian Sports Performance participants upon request.
