The Gold Standard
in Soft-Tissue Care™
Since 1984
Revolutionizing Healthcare
ART facilitates world-class soft-tissue and nerve care through our seminars and corporate wellness programs. Our success is based on non-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods, unmatched experience, and a family of the best and brightest employees, instructors, and providers.
Benefits for Providers
Stop compromising integrity by selling lengthy, expensive treatment programs for a single issue, with only average odds for success. ART will remind you of all the reasons you became a healthcare professional, while increasing your referral and repeat patients.
Benefits for Employers
Don’t sit idle watching conditions worsen into compensable claims and recordable injuries while productivity lags.
Benefits for Patients
Injured or hurting? Don’t endure countless medical visits with minimal improvement, take on expensive and risky invasive procedures, or settle for “just living with” soft-tissue pain and disfunction. Instead, make ART your first choice for soft-tissue care.
How Does It Work?
Diagnosis
Our diagnostic process utilizes the provider’s hands to identify aberrations in tissue texture, tension, and movement, continuing until the provider determines the root cause of a condition.
Treatment
Once identified, the condition is targeted by one or more ART treatment protocols, each combining precise touch with specific patient movements to restore proper function and relieve pain.
Relief
Because the ART system is unique, the results are uncommon. There are no known side effects and most conditions, including strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), are resolved in just five or fewer treatment sessions.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Though our best success stories often come from those who sought ART treatment as a final option, we urge anyone dealing with soft-tissue or nerve conditions to consider ART and its benefits as a first option. Save yourself (or your employees) the emotional, physical, and monetary expense of invasive, risky, costly, and tedious courses of treatment.
OUR MISSION
Increase access to higher-quality, more cost-effective care, to empower the pursuit of passions, livelihoods, and triumphs.
History
In 1984, A Young Chiropractor Demanded Better Patient Outcomes
Not long after graduating valedictorian of Los Angeles Chiropractic College, Dr. Michael Leahy grew increasingly dissatisfied with the slow and poor efficacy of traditional soft-tissue treatment methods, especially for professional and Olympic athletes that urgently needed to get back to training and competition.
Leading to the Birth of Active Release Techniques®
He set to work developing the Active Release Techniques (ART) treatment system. Astonished by his impressive results, Dr. Leahy’s friends and colleagues urged him to train other healthcare professionals to utilize the ART treatment system in their practices.
1988 Marked the First Seminars
By 1988, ART was hosting its first seminars. Since that time, ART has trained and credentialed more than 20,000 professionals to deliver the premier brand in soft-tissue and nerve care.
Patented Treatment System Revolutionizes Workplace Care
Dr. Leahy continued perfecting his treatment system and in 2001 was granted the first and only patent ever issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a manual soft-tissue treatment system. ART Corporate Solutions was established in 2005 in order to meet the needs of employers in labor-intensive industries with high incidences of soft-tissue and repetitive stress disorders. Today, the appeal of ART programs transcends industries.
Clients in less labor-intensive sectors such as professional services enjoy benefits including increased employee satisfaction and wellbeing. Self-insured clients in any sector see overall reductions in costs per employee far exceeding the cost of ART’s program. As a result of the efficacy of its programs, ART maintains a broad and diverse client base, including many of the world’s industrial giants.
ART’s roots are in the athletics world, where ART’s influence has grown over time. Hundreds of ART-trained providers serve various NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA teams. ART regularly trains professional and collegiate sports medicine teams in a private group setting. Due to ART’s reputation and results, IRONMAN triathletes, Olympic athletes, PGA golfers, and amateur athletes from the world over have also come to rely on ART treatment for getting back in the game and optimizing performance.
Our stakeholders today include the Leahy family, our employees, more than 100 ART Instructors, over 300 ART Elite Providers, hundreds of employer clients, and thousands of active ART Certified Providers.
Dr. Michael Leahy
P. Michael Leahy, DC, ART, CCSP, founder of ART
Dr. P. Michael Leahy is an honor graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, former fighter pilot, and proud veteran. After his military service, Dr. Leahy graduated valedictorian of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
ART’s development required a unique understanding of engineering, biomechanics, anatomy, and healthcare, all in a doctor more dedicated to his patients’ full and quick recovery than increasing revenue by prescribing many visits for the same issue. In other words, it required a genius trained in many complex fields, with a heart for the hurting.
Throughout his career, Dr. Leahy has regularly treated professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes, including Ironman champions, members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medalists, PGA Tour champions, and even a U.S. President. He has been on staff with the NFL’s Denver Broncos for more than two decades, and he and his ART Team remain a mainstay at the finish line of the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
Dr. Leahy has never stopped developing ART treatment. He discovered and published the Law of Repetitive Motion and the Cumulative Injury Cycle, redefining understanding and treatment of athletic- and work-related injuries. Today, as president of ART, Dr. Leahy’s work is dedicated toward developing curriculum and instruction materials for ART that perfect ART models, systems, and protocols bit-by-bit, based on feedback from ART Certified Providers, professional athletes, and students collected over more than three decades. ART’s aim remains the same. Dr. Leahy and his team are dedicated to continuing to push the limits of efficacy and efficiency in soft-tissue and nerve care.
Dr. Leahy is honored to be married for 48 years to his wife Patty Leahy, who was instrumental in the development and growth of ART as a company. He is a proud father to his sons Michael Jr. and Matthew, and grandfather to nine. Dr. Leahy has completed more than 25 Ironman triathlons. He also enjoys golf, a good joke, and a speedy recovery.
Meet the Team
Dr. P. Michael Leahy
President
P. Michael Leahy, DC, ART, CCSP is the founder of ART® and ART® Corporate Solutions, Inc. His career started out in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot before retiring as a commercial pilot for five years. At this point, Dr. Leahy decided to become a chiropractor, beginning his journey to creating ART. His favorite thing to talk about, other than the stories of people who have been helped by ART, is training and competing in Ironman triathlons. If he were a superhero, his power would be to fly (though we’re pretty sure he already is a superhero).
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic • Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
My ART Story
A friend from Israel had a relapse of brain cancer, resulting in the removal of his right frontal lobe. After surgery, he was not recovering well, moreover, he was dying. I flew to Switzerland to see if I could help, and I was able to stretch the dura on the brain stem and relieve pressure. My friend recovered!
Nate Edwards
Chief Operating Officer
Before joining ART as General Counsel in 2018, Nate spent nine years as an intellectual property attorney in the Phoenix and Colorado Springs offices of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP (formerly Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP and Lewis and Roca LLP). Nate’s work has been published in IP Litigator, the Sports Business Journal, Intellectual Property Today, and the National Law Review. Outside of his time spent at ART, he enjoys roughhousing with his daughters, watching sports, and talking about his disdain for all universities outside of his alma mater. ‘Sko Buffs!
Education
Juris Doctor • Rogers College of Law at University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ
BA in Economics • University of Colorado at Boulder • Boulder, CO
My ART Story
Anytime someone cries tears of joy because ART treatment freed them from pain and allowed them to do things they thought they would never do again. It happens pretty often but still gets me every time.
Randy Niemann
Chief Strategy Officer
Randy joined ART with many years of experience helping mid- and large-sized companies build scalable strategies for continued success. He leads the Corporate Solutions side of our company, helping the sales team get ART on-site at companies across North America. Outside of his time at ART, Randy loves to do things that involve testing his physical or mental limits and eating any and all Italian food. He’s never said the phrase, “I’d never…” which points to a lot about this personality – he’s always up for a challenge!
Education
MBA in Strategic Planning • University of Missouri • Kansas City, MO
BA in Accounting • University of Nebraska Lincoln • Lincoln, NE
My ART Story
I had a strained calf muscle that was treated by Dr. Therese Miller, and I was walking normally the next morning!
Taylor Balady
Sales Support Specialist
Taylor worked as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient clinic prior to joining the ART team. Here, she is responsible for the engagement and tracking of our Elite Providers. Taylor (not swift) is an avid triathlete and spends much of her free time riding her bike or running on one of the many trails in Colorado. She has never spent time as a CU fan which keeps a healthy rivalry alive in the office. GO BIG RED!
Education
Associates in Physical Therapy Assisting • Missouri Western State University • St. Joseph, MO
BS in Applied Human and Sport Physiology • Wayne State College • Wayne, NE
My ART Story
I was at our ART booth at an expo, and Nina was there helping us. I mentioned I had never had ART performed on me because I hadn’t experienced any discomforts, so she started testing my ROM in various places. She found decreased ROM bilaterally with my shoulder flexion, so she performed ART, and BOOM, I instantly gained more ROM in my shoulder. I never even realized what I was lacking. It was so amazing!
Katie Beckman
Account Manager
Katie’s diverse professional history combines elements of management and social media marketing in a broad mix of industries. She works with our sales team on the implementation and maintenance of our ART on-site programs, providing the organizational support needed to get things moving and keep them running. When not hiking with her fur-child, Milah, Katie can be found chasing down pumpkin beers in fall and making her co-workers laugh until they cry.
Education
BS in Marketing and Sales • Colorado Christian University • Colorado Springs, CO
My ART Story
The many stories from Elite Providers and safety managers who witness their employees in better health from ART treatment, which they otherwise could not afford or have access to.
Nathan Brickbealer
Education Coordinator
Nathan’s professional history encompasses years as a licensed Athletic Trainer for EPSN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. This experience made him perfectly suited to join our seminar team and our crew of ART Certified Providers. He fully understands what it is like to be a practitioner, and is always willing to help our providers with whatever they need. Outside of work, he is typically found exercising or hiking with friends.
Education
BS in Athletic Training • West Texas A&M University • Canyon, TX
My ART Story
We get to hear Dr. Leahy share treatment stories every now and again and there was one when he treated someone wheelchair-bound and they were immediately able to walk again. I will never forget that.
Erin Connolly
Manager of Marketing, Human Resources, and Brand Partnerships
Erin’s professional history includes years of sales, marketing, and HR recruiting and training. At ART, she runs our social media and external communications, plays a key role in customer service, and supports other departments across the company. It is not a rarity to see her around the office with coffee in hand, lamenting the lack of donut in accompaniment. Outside of ART, Erin is often spending time hiking 14ers or training for her next triathlon.
Education
BA in Health + Fitness Promotion • Luther College • Decorah, IA
My ART Story
For most of 2019, I dealt with a bone spur on the bottom of my right foot. It was so bad that after a short run or simply walking around, I couldn’t stand on it the next day. With ART, I am now back to full capacity and can participate in activities that I love, pain-free.
Kristin Huston
Seminar Operations Manager
Kristin is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and spent nine years as an Officer in the Air Force working in communications and event coordination. At ART, she is largely responsible for creating top-notch seminar experiences for our providers (and she’s really good at it). In her free time, she can typically be found spending time with her family, reading a new book, or enjoying some chocolate with a good cup of coffee.
Education
BS in Biology • United States Air Force Academy • Colorado Springs, CO
My ART Story
I’ve had headaches and neck pain daily for years. After my first ART treatment, I went four days without a single headache, and my range of motion increased significantly!
Rory Polyblank
Sales Support Coordinator
Rory joins us after completing his degree at the University of Southern Maine and making the move west to Colorado. His main responsibility at ART is to support our Elite Provider Network and Sales Operations, though he’s always willing to jump in and help with projects. Outside of the office, he enjoys time in the mountains hiking or skiing, and looking forward to his favorite meal of the year: Thanksgiving dinner.
Education
BS • University of Southern Maine • Portland, ME
Rachael Rush
Seminar Coordinator
With a history in retail management and sales, Rachael has a great understanding of how to solve complex problems. As part of our Seminar Team, she is someone we can always count on to have a positive attitude and willingness to help. If she were a superhero, her power would be teleportation. In her free time, she feeds her deep love for spicy green chili and takes care of her plant children.
Education
BS in Marketing + Management • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO
My ART Story
My boyfriend recently hurt his neck and was in the most pain I had ever seen him in. He will typically refrain from seeking medical care at all costs, but I was able to convince him to get treatment. Dr. Willis worked her magic on him and what would have taken weeks to feel better, was relieved within a day! He couldn’t believe how effective his treatment was and it is wonderful to show how impactful ART is to one of my loved ones.
Scott Wallace
IT Support and Content Manager
Scott’s professional history includes many years of work in video and audio production, including videography (commercials, tv news, tv shows), editing (tv news, tv shows), graphics (tv news, cable access tv), directing (news, sports, parades, live events), audio dialogue editing (teleconferencing presentations) producer and mixing engineering (music of all genres, mostly hip hop). Outside of his time at ART, Scott spends a lot of time (and money) at Guitar Center and enjoys making music.
Education
BA in Communications • University of Northern Iowa • Cedar Falls, IA
Certificate in Computer Networking • Pikes Peak Community College • Colorado Springs, CO
My ART Story
When I started at ART, I was shown case studies from earlier in the year. The best case was a college swimmer who had an accident and her foot/ankle had paralysis, she couldn’t move it at all. She was on a recertification web broadcast and Dr. Leahy released a nerve nowhere near the foot. By the end of her treatment, the nerve was free and she was able to start working on rehabilitating her foot. It was the first time since the accident that she had made any progress toward regaining movement again. Quite amazing! It was the first of many amazing, eye-opening moments I’ve witnessed at ART.
Dr. Alesha Willis
Director of Curriculum
Dr. Willis, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Chiropractor, has been an ART Lead Instructor since 2016 and now serves as the Director of Curriculum here at ART. She co-leads ART Master’s Seminars, instructs all advanced seminars, and drives the development of educational initiatives. As a practitioner, she has treated a variety of patients up to and including avid athletes. As she is an athlete herself, Dr. Willis enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, and the great outdoors.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic • Life University • Marietta, GA
BS • Life University • Marietta, GA
My ART Story
I get to see a lot of really cool things happen with the use of ART, it is an awesome thing to do. I also love helping others help others, it is deeply rewarding.
Dan Young
Sales Consultant
Dan’s diverse work history comes with experience in sales management and project coordination. As part of our sales team, Dan helps large companies reduce their workers’ compensation costs by implementing ART on-site programs. Fun fact, Dan was also a singer, songwriter, and musician in his younger days. When he’s not working, you’ll generally find him outside hiking in Colorado Springs and spending time with his family.
My ART Story
I had injured my shoulder roughly eight years ago and couldn’t pull a bedsheet over me without a lot of pain for about two years after the injury occurred. I went to Memorial Park and received a free treatment and have been pain-free for the past six years.
Artie ARTvark
Company Mascot
One morning, an especially disheveled orphan aardvark took a stroll from his alley dumpster home when he stumbled upon ART employees searching for a mascot to adopt. The employees were drawn to the orphan aardvark because of their poor taste in wordplay. (Get it, ARTvark…sigh.)
Because of that, ART asked the orphan aardvark to come home with them. Orphan aardvark was just trying to go about his business, not looking for any trouble (or bright and sun-shiny friends, for that matter). With a nasally “out of my way” and other colorful word choices from his prominent snout, he pushed his way through the employees.
Despite their initial horror at the mouth on this orphan aardvark, the ART employees persisted. Never ones to miss out on a bad play on words, the employees chased after the orphan aardvark and pleaded with him to become the ARTvark, promising fridges full of expired Coors Light, unlimited K-Cups, plus a snug home inside ART’s offices, AND his very own treasure chest. Maybe, they told the orphan aardvark, Dr. Faye would even make him a quilt! (Extra layers are often necessary in the ARTic. {someone, stop us}) Because of that, Artie reluctantly agreed to become ART’s official mascot. He is still a work in progress, like all of us, but Artie is loved and feels proud to represent a company as important as ART. Artie is home.
Other forms of hands-on therapy – myofascial release, chiropractic, whatever – all work. But we’re talking about fixing 95 percent of problems in four visits, versus 50 percent of them in 30 visits.
The testimonials for ART often sound too good to be true. Athletes faced with career-ending injuries have experienced instant recoveries, often after their first session.
Though professional athletes use the technique, people who sit at a desk and suffer from neck, back, and shoulder pain can also benefit.
If you’re suffering from a shoulder injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, or any deep muscle injury and you thought surgery was the only way to get relief, think again.
On game days, Peyton Manning spends 25 to 30 minutes with Dr. Leahy for more ART work…for Manning, who looks more and more like Peyton in his prime, the maddening attention to detail is paying dividends.
ART, which has been lauded as no less than miraculous, has helped athletes overcome or avoid muscle-related problems…ART has earned so much acclaim, the University of California-San Diego medical school has made [Dr. Leahy] a professor, labeling his techniques as the standard for treating soft-tissue injuries.
I’m partial to ART …after a single session, I hopped off the table, noticed that my back no longer hurt, then reached down and touched my toes for the first time in 15 years.
Regular couch potatoes are also becoming converts, using ART to treat repetitive strain and stress injuries, leftover pain from car accidents and chronic back pain.
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ART Headquarters
Street Address
9240 Explorer Drive, Suite 210
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone Numbers
Toll-free: 888-396-2727
Local: 719-634-7463
Fax: 719-442-1504