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
160

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 Maria on May 02
Mrs. April is the best and sweetest! I will definitely be back. My back and neck has never felt better.
by JR on Mar 26
The best on the coast for folks that need massages, not just want them.
by Andrea on Mar 18
Did an amazing job working out a problem area
by Lujean on Mar 14
Love my April !!!!!!!!!!!!
by Telisa on Mar 12
The massage experience was amazing everything was above and beyond in epic I wouldn't mind sending the whole world to April she made me feel safe comfortable and I almost didn't want to leave a beautiful place I can't wait to come again
by Regina on Feb 24
April is amazing and always makes my aching body feel so much better!
by Anonymous on Feb 18
She seems very experienced, is friendly and definitely professional. Has definitely helped issues I'm having with neck, shoulder and arm pain.
by Angela on Feb 18
She’s the best!!!
by Jennifer on Feb 05
April has magic hands and listens to you. You leave there feeling like a new person.
by John on Feb 04
My first visit. She took the time to understand my need and concerns. Well worth the time and money. I've already rebooked for another visit.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

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

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April Straight, LLC at Coast Day Spa

2033 E Pass Rd

Gulfport, MS 39507
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