A Respected Massage & Bodywork Career
For the first ten years of his practice, Art specialized in myofascial release at a physical therapy clinic, where he cultivated an interest in treating injuries. He then spent 18 years accumulating valuable experience teaching deep tissue for physical therapists, health spas, and massage schools.
Art has worked with several Olympic athletes, professional football and basketball players, and professional dancers and musicians to treat injuries and improve performance. He manages a successful private practice in Oakland, CA, specializing in athletic injuries.
The most gratifying aspects of his career are teaching and working with the general population to better understand their bodies and introduce more ease and comfort into their everyday lives.
Art has worked with several Olympic athletes, professional football and basketball players, and professional dancers and musicians to treat injuries and improve performance. He manages a successful private practice in Oakland, CA, specializing in athletic injuries.
The most gratifying aspects of his career are teaching and working with the general population to better understand their bodies and introduce more ease and comfort into their everyday lives.
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Published Work & Recognition
In addition to his publication of Deep Tissue Massage Manual: A Visual Guide to Techniques and its corresponding Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release DVDs, Art Riggs has published numerous articles in respected industry publications.