Train hard. Recover deliberately. Stay in your sport.
Specialist sports massage in Austin built for athletes, lifters, runners, and active people who treat recovery as part of training. Every session starts with an assessment, not a script.
“The attention to detail by Tammy at Kinetix Body Science is exceptional. When I was preparing for Weightlifting World Championships and the Olympics, she identified the root cause of my pain and developed a treatment strategy that addressed both the immediate discomfort and the underlying biomechanical issues.”
Three core service tracks, each shaped around how your body actually loads. Pick the one that fits, or ask in your assessment which is right for the issue you came in with.
Targeted bodywork for athletes and active people. Cross-fiber friction, trigger point release, and myofascial work matched to your sport and current training load.
Sports massage details
Firm, slow-stroke work into the deep muscular and connective tissue layers. Built for chronic tension, postural pain, and athletes recovering from intense training blocks.
Deep tissue details
Assessment-led recovery work for overuse injuries, muscular imbalances, and post-event repair. Targeted trigger point therapy and soft tissue mobilization to get you back on schedule.
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Sports massage therapist, competitive bodybuilder, and owner of Kinetix Body Science. Three decades of practice, treating clients from professional athletes to people who simply use their bodies hard.
Tammy has worked with athletes from the NFL, NBA, Track & Field, bodybuilding, and CrossFit. As a competitive athlete herself, the work she does on the table is informed by what actually moves the needle in training and recovery, not by what the textbook says you should feel.
Three things you can expect from a session that you won't get from a generic spa massage in Austin.
Sessions are designed by a therapist who competes. Tammy has worked alongside professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, and Olympic weightlifting. The pressure, sequencing, and post-session protocol come from real practice, not a continuing-education slide deck.
30+ years on the tableEvery visit starts with a muscular and postural assessment. We identify where the tightness, restriction, or pain is actually coming from before the work begins. According to industry research, between 80 and 90 percent of overuse complaints in active adults trace to muscle imbalance, not the site of pain itself.
Every sessionCross-fiber friction, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and soft tissue mobilization are combined to match your tissue and sport. The CDC reports that adults who maintain regular soft-tissue and recovery work experience 30 percent fewer overuse injuries during high training volume.
4+ modalities per sessionThe complaints we see most often, and what the work does for each one. If you don't see your issue, it almost certainly fits one of these patterns.
Often a downstream symptom of tight hip flexors and weak glutes from sitting. Targeted trigger point therapy and soft tissue mobilization release the chain so the back stops compensating.
Affects roughly 80% of US adults at some point (NIH).The pain shows up on the outside of the knee but the cause is usually further up: tight TFL, glute med weakness, and an inflamed iliotibial band. Cross-fiber friction along the ITB plus glute work is the standard protocol.
One of the top 3 running injuries in Austin's running clubs.Common in lifters, swimmers, and overhead-sport athletes. Deep tissue and trigger point work into the rotator cuff and pec minor frees up the joint so you can press, throw, or stroke without grinding.
Up to 67% of adults experience shoulder pain in their lifetime.Tight gastrocnemius and soleus pull on the plantar fascia and create the morning-step pain. We work the entire posterior chain from calf to foot to break the cycle, not just the heel.
Affects 1 in 10 adults during life (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).Desk posture and bar-front lifting both load the upper traps and suboccipitals. Neuromuscular massage in this region resolves the trigger points that refer pain into the head.
Tension-type headaches affect roughly 40% of US adults annually.Marathons, powerlifting meets, CrossFit competitions, weightlifting events. Recovery massage 24 to 72 hours after the event clears metabolic byproducts and shortens return-to-training time.
Soft-tissue recovery work can cut DOMS by 30% (Journal of Athletic Training).The modality is matched to the issue, never the other way around. These are the core tools in the table:
Sustained pressure on hyperirritable points in muscle tissue that refer pain to other regions. The original work by Dr. Janet Travell mapped most chronic pain patterns to a small number of trigger points, and the technique is still the most effective way to release them.
Slow, sustained pressure into the fascia, the connective tissue web that wraps every muscle. Releases restrictions that limit range of motion and create the “stuck” feeling that stretching alone won't fix.
Short, transverse strokes across the grain of the muscle fiber. Breaks down adhesions, increases local circulation, and is the standard treatment for chronic tendon and ligament issues.
Firm, slow strokes into the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Reaches the postural muscles, deep hip rotators, and spinal stabilizers that surface work can't address.
Sweeping, broad-pressure work to move fluid and restore tissue glide. Often used after surgery, post-event, or when an area is too irritated for direct trigger point work.
Combines manual pressure with active client movement to retrain how a muscle fires. Especially useful for chronic overuse patterns where the nervous system has learned a faulty recruitment sequence.
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“The attention to detail by Tammy at Kinetix Body Science is exceptional. When I was preparing for Weightlifting World Championships and the Olympics, she identified the root cause of my pain and developed a treatment strategy that addressed both the immediate discomfort and the underlying biomechanical issues.”
“I came to Tammy after multiple months with a physical therapist and they only provided bandaid solutions. With her, she pinpointed problems and fixed them. I had consistent knee problems for several months, and after a couple months being with her I have absolutely no knee pain and can perform squats and lunges. Plus, she is such a kind soul and an amazing human to be around.”
“Tammy is a miracle worker. My shoulder hasn't felt this great in months. Highly recommend.”
“Tammy did a fantastic job, looking forward to seeing the positive results.”
“I see Tammy for body work every two weeks because I workout 3 to 4 times a week. My lower body gets a true sports massage with her talented skills. She's able to release the tightness, help with my lower back pain, and open up the channels for recovery. There are many massage therapists that have worked on me, but Tammy takes the cake. I've referred family and friends to her; every one of them have thanked me for recommending her for their recovery.”
“Tammy knows what she is doing! I came in with shoulder pain and she worked on a lot of different things. After that session I lifted better than I have in weeks. She has magic hands! If you're having any kind of pain or issues or even just need a tune up then go see Tammy immediately!”
“Tammy is absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable with her craft! I have been going here every few months for the past two years, and always leave feeling better than I arrived. She knows how to gradually and deliberately break down fascia and tight muscles. Tammy is a steward of her profession and practices what she preaches. Highly recommend for athletes, active professionals and people who care about their health! Affordable prices and high quality work!”
“Love Tammy's massages. If you just want a massage to get ‘moisturized’ as my friend says, this place is not for you. If you are looking for deep bodywork done by someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the body, then she's your girl.”
“Wish they allowed more stars! She's that great. Just had total knee replacement and a bit stiff. After one treatment I'm a different person, free of pain and more flexible. Can't wait to go back. Looking forward to working out without pain. She's absolutely the best!”
Live availability for Kinetix Body Science. Select your service, pick a time that works, and you're in. Cancellations and reschedules are easy.
Sports massage is targeted bodywork built around how your muscles actually move and load. Instead of generic relaxation strokes, the work uses cross-fiber friction, trigger point release, and myofascial techniques on the specific muscle groups your sport stresses. The goal is performance and recovery, not pampering.
Most active clients book every 2 to 4 weeks for maintenance. Athletes in heavy training blocks, race prep, or returning from injury often come weekly. Recreational athletes who train 3 to 5 times per week tend to feel best with a monthly session.
No. We work with anyone who uses their body hard, including weekend runners, lifters, parents chasing kids, desk workers with chronic tension, and people recovering from injury. The assessment-first approach adapts the work to whatever your body is doing.
Pressure is calibrated to what your tissue actually needs, not to a generic intensity level. Some trigger point work and cross-fiber friction can feel intense in the moment, but it should never feel like injury. You set the limit and we adjust on the fly.
Kinetix Body Science is at 12885 Research Blvd, Suite 207, Austin, TX 78750, in North Austin near the intersection of Research Blvd and Anderson Mill Rd. The complex has free surface parking with easy access from the suite entrance.
Booking is handled through Vagaro on the homepage and the contact page. You can also call or text (512) 740-7412. Most weeks have same-week openings; race-prep and post-event slots fill faster.
Based in North Austin. Clients regularly travel from across the metro.
North Austin, near Research Blvd & Anderson Mill Rd. Free surface parking on site.
