April Straight, LMT45

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 for over 25 years and has spent 18 years educating future therapists as a Certified Massage Instructor in Mississippi. She has taught at both Healing Touch School of Massage in Hattiesburg and Blue Cliff College in Gulfport, helping shape the next generation of massage professionals.

A former collegiate basketball and softball athlete, April earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training (Sports Medicine) from the University of M...

April Straight has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 25 years and has spent 18 years educating future therapists as a Certified Massage Instructor in Mississippi. She has taught at both Healing Touch School of Massage in Hattiesburg and Blue Cliff College in Gulfport, helping shape the next generation of massage professionals.

A former collegiate basketball and softball athlete, April earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training (Sports Medicine) from the University of Mobile. Her background in athletics, combined with decades of hands-on clinical experience, allows her to understand the unique demands placed on the body by sports, work, and everyday life.

April specializes in Sports Massage, Orthopedic Massage, injury prevention, and movement-based recovery. Her approach combines advanced massage techniques, stretching, and targeted treatment strategies to help clients reduce pain, improve mobility, recover from injuries, and perform at their best.

Throughout her career, April has worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels, including youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes. Her client experience includes athletes from the NFL, NHL, MLB, WNBA, WFA, and Olympic competition.

Whether working with a competitive athlete, an active adult, or someone simply looking to move and feel better, April’s goal is the same: to identify the root cause of dysfunction and help clients return to the activities they love with less pain and better performance.


 

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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 Anonymous on Nov 04
knowledgeable about body mechanics!
by Stephanie on Oct 27
April was able to find the exact point of pain from an injury and work that area. The pain level dropped significantly within 24 hours of treatment. I feel a couple more sessions will get it back to normal.
by Anonymous on Oct 26
She is incredibly knowledgeable and truly knows what she’s doing! She always manages to find exactly where I’m hurting and works those areas with skill and expertise. You can tell she understands the body and knows how to make a real difference. I always leave feeling better, and I recommend her to everyone I know. If you’re looking for a massage therapist who listens, knows her craft, and gets results, she’s the one!
by Kim on Oct 23
Best massage I’ve had, will definitely be back!!
by Anonymous on Oct 12
Awesome, so knowledgeable, professional, gives her all to your massage
by Mary on Sep 20
This is the most relaxing, safe and peaceful spa facility I have been to. April is very professional and there to address any trouble areas you may have.
by Anonymous on Sep 10
Best massage I’ve ever had. Very effective in relieving aches and tightness.
by Randy on Sep 05
She was very attentive to my exact problem with the tightness in my leg and didn’t waste time on other areas that were ok
by Anonymous on Aug 30
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by Anonymous on Aug 17
April gives an excellent massage! I’d happily come back to her again.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

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

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