April Straight, LMT45

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Sports Massage...It hurts so Good! I don’t just treat the symptoms, I treat the problem.

 April Straight has been a licensed massage therapist with the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for over 20years and a Certified Massage Instructor with the state for 18yrs. She’s taught at Healing Touch School of Massage in Hattiesburg and at Blue Cliff College in Gulfport.
She was a 2-sport college athlete (basketball and softball) at Meridian Community college and University of Mobile, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. She also played professio...

 April Straight has been a licensed massage therapist with the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for over 20years and a Certified Massage Instructor with the state for 18yrs. She’s taught at Healing Touch School of Massage in Hattiesburg and at Blue Cliff College in Gulfport.
She was a 2-sport college athlete (basketball and softball) at Meridian Community college and University of Mobile, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. She also played professional women’s tackle football with Gulf Coast Monarchy in the WFA league for the 2021 season, and she enjoys Bodybuilding.
April loves to work with athletes of all ages and from all walks of life. She’s been the Sports Massage therapist for numerous college athletes and has also had the pleasure to work with professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, WNBA, WFA, and Olympic medalists.
April uses a variety of massage and stretch techniques to help her clients prevent and/or rehab mild to moderate strains and sprains and to help them return to their active lifestyle.

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

April Straight, LLC at Coast Day Spa
207

2033 E Pass Rd

Gulfport, MS 39507

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Licenses
Massage

MS # 45

Certified Personal Trainer

# 1200551247

Education
1997

Meridian Community College

Associate of Arts Degree

2000

University of Mobile

Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training

2001

Blue Cliff College

Massage Therapy

Experience
Bodywork

Hardin Sports Medicine-Therapy Manager

I've worked at Hardin Sports Medicine and Performance for 8 years and during those years I have treated athletes from all walks of life, from middle school aged athletes to professional and Olympic athletes. Being a former athlete myself, along with earning a BS degree in Athletic Training allows me to empathize with my athletes and understand the soreness from acute and overuse injuries. In addition to receiving a degree in Athletic Training; I've also completed certifications in Active Release Technique (ART) and Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR)

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Michael on Mar 31
Great sports massage with a great atmosphere. Very professional and the communication throughout the process was amazing.
by Anonymous on Mar 26
Best massage I’ve ever had
by Missy on Mar 25
April is the absolute BEST! I’ve been going monthly for about a year and love it!
by Lujean on Mar 22
Love my April
by Heather on Mar 20
April has the magic touch! I booked a lymphatic massage, and it was wonderful. Highly recommend.
by Johneen on Mar 18
I’m very thankful that I found April. She exceeded my expectations and because I’ve had so many Therapist it is hard to impress me and she sure did. I will return and I strongly suggest anyone else to go see her.
by Jerry on Mar 13
Very professional, Mrs. April will give you an unforgettable experience. She is very knowledgeable and will listen to your concerns.
by Anonymous on Mar 10
April knows muscles! She works out the kinks and gives an overall fabulous massage!
by Anonymous on Mar 10
Best massage I’ve ever had!!
by Cynthia on Mar 06
She put me back together. Thank you so much. Professional and knowledgeable.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Deep Tissue
  • Sports Massage
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Orthopedic Massage
  • Couples Massage

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April Straight, LLC at Coast Day Spa

2033 E Pass Rd

Gulfport, MS 39507
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