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SPORTS MASSAGE + MEDICAL SOFT TISSUE THERAPY
costa mesa/newport/irvine * north OC

FIND THE PATTERN BEHIND YOUR PAIN

Your Pain May Be the Clue—Not the Cause. 

  • Same-side pain: Right hip tension may contribute to right knee pain.

  • Cross-body pain: A restricted left hip may strain the right shoulder.

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We assess the whole movement pattern to find what keeps pulling you back.

15+ Years of Exp • Sport-Specific Expertise • Pain + Mobility Solutions

OC best Sports Massage

Explore Your Pain Pattern

Where you feel pain is only the beginning. Explore the area that hurts to see common pain patterns, muscles that may contribute, and why symptoms can keep returning.

Headaches, Neck, Jaw & TMJ Pain

Headaches and facial pain can be connected to tension patterns involving the neck, jaw, head, and surrounding soft tissue.

You may notice:
Tension headaches • Pain at the temples • Pain behind the eyes • Jaw pain or tightness • TMJ symptoms • Pain at the base of the skull

Common in:
Cyclists • Surfers • Golfers • Strength Athletes

Also seen in:
Office Professionals • Healthcare Workers • Drivers • High-Stress Professionals

Upper Body Pain

Shoulder, chest, upper back, and arm pain can affect everything from reaching overhead to paddling, lifting, throwing, and sleeping.

You may notice:

Front or back shoulder pain • Pain between the shoulder blades • Chest tightness • Pain reaching overhead • Arm pain

Common in: 

Surfers • Swimmers • Water Polo Players • Baseball Players • Strength Athletes

Also seen in:

Firefighters • Military • Construction Professionals • Healthcare Workers

How Your Pain Patterns Create Your Treatment Plan

Your Pain Is Connected- Where you hurt may not be where the pattern starts. Your body compensates to keep you moving—sometimes on the same side and sometimes across the body.  1 ​connect the patterns that matter: Where you hurt • Same-side patterns • Cross-body connections • Movement restrictions • Previous injuries • Sport + career demands

Together, your pain map and movement assessment help create a treatment plan built around your body and what you need it to do.

Knee, Calf, Ankle & Foot Pain

Lower-leg and foot pain can affect every step—from walking downstairs to running, cutting, jumping, and pushing off.

You may notice:

Knee pain going downstairs • Pain behind the knee • Calf tightness or cramps • Achilles pain • Heel pain • Arch or foot pain

Common in:

Runners • Soccer Players • Triathletes • Volleyball Players • Hikers

Also seen in:

Coaches • First Responders • Healthcare Workers • Professionals Who Stand All Day

Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand Pain

Repetitive gripping, lifting, swinging, throwing, and computer work can contribute to pain from the elbow all the way into the hand.

You may notice:

Tennis elbow • Golfer's elbow • Forearm pain • Wrist pain • Hand pain • Thumb pain or tingling

Common in:

Golfers • Tennis & Pickleball Players • Baseball Players • Climbers • Strength Athletes

Also seen in:

Massage Therapists • Hairstylists • Construction Professionals • Computer Professionals

Lower Body Pain

Pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, groin, or thighs can change how you sit, walk, run, rotate, and generate power.

You may notice:

Lower back pain • Sciatica • Buttock pain • Hip pain • Groin pain • Thigh pain

Common in:

Surfers • Cyclists • Runners • Soccer Players • Golfers

Also seen in:

Firefighters • First Responders • Desk Professionals • Active Adults

What does your body need to do ?

Choose Your Path & I Will Meet You There 
Whether you're training, competing, recovering from surgery, or dealing with recurring pain, every session is built around your body's unique recovery needs.

Trusted By Athletes, Active Adults & Recovery Clients

Over 15 years helping people move better, recover faster, and perform at a higher level.

built around the way you play

Your recovery plan considers your movement patterns, position, training load, injury history, pain, and performance goals. Your Sport → Your Position → Your Pain Patterns → Your Recovery Plan

  • soccer

  • football

  • pickleball

  • golf

  • running

  • combat sports

  • triathletes 

  • crossfit 

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SOCCER

Recovery built for the demands of soccer—from youth athletes to professionals. Common Concerns: • Groin & Hip Pain • Hamstring Strains • Knee Pain • Ankle Sprains • Return to Play

targeted treatment personalized results

Treatment may include :

  • → Trigger Point Therapy • Pain Relief

  • → Fascial Stretch Therapy • Joint Space

  • → RAPID NeuroFascial Reset • Nerve Mobility

  • → Myoskeletal Alignment • Better Mechanics

  • → Myofascial Release • Tissue Glide

  • → Lymphatic Drainage • Swelling Reduction

  • → Targeted Cupping • Tissue Decompression

  • → Core + Diaphragm Release • Breath + Stability

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How Your Recovery Plan Works

Every client begins with an assessment so we can identify the patterns contributing to pain, restriction, swelling, mobility limitations, or decreased performance.

RECOVERY CARE IN COSTA MESA 

Private one-on-one recovery sessions for athletes, active adults, and post-surgical clients throughout Orange County.

Costa Mesa Massage Office Directions

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​3151 Airway Ave Ste. H3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • Take the second left to enter the Executive Guild Water Gardens Business Park.

  • The first building on your left is JCR Real Estate Services. You’ll find Elite Recovery inside.

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This central location offers convenient access from:

  • CA-55 Freeway

  • I-405 Freeway

  • CA-73 Toll Road

  • Red Hill Avenue

  • 5 minutes from  John Wayne Airport  Massage near John Wayne Airport

  • Serving Newport Beach, Irvine, and South Coast Metro & North Orange county.

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Parking

Free, unreserved surface parking is available throughout the business park with direct access to the building entrance.​

Waitlist / Priority Availability

If you don’t see a time that works for you, feel free to text me. I reserve some appointment times for professional athletes and membership clients, and those openings occasionally become available.

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You can also create a waitlist request in the Fresha app, which is often the fastest way to get an earlier appointment if a spot opens up.

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MEET TIFFANY

Soft Tissue Specialist 

15+ Years of Pain, Mobility + Athlete Recovery Experience

Personalized, one-on-one sports massage and soft tissue therapy for athletes, active adults, and post-surgical clients throughout Orange County.

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Trust Points

  • Sport- and position-specific care

  • Whole-body pain and mobility assessments

  • Private, personalized recovery plans

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CASE STUDIES

See How Connected Pain Patterns Are Addressed

Explore real examples of recurring neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, and foot pain—and how whole-body assessments guide personalized recovery plans.

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What Visitors Will Discover

  • What the client was experiencing

  • What the assessment identified

  • How the recovery plan was personalized

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COLLABORATION

Professional + Athlete Partnerships

Elite Recovery collaborates with coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors, surgeons, sports organizations,workplace and wellness professionals to support mobility, recovery, and performance.

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Collaboration Options

  • Athlete and client referrals

  • Post-surgical recovery support

  • Team, tournament, and event recovery

  • Gym and performance-facility partnerships

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Not Sure Where to Begin?

If you’re unsure which session to choose, start with Full Body Integration.

I’ll assess, prioritize, and guide the rest.​

You’ll Always Work Directly With Me

Get in Touch

Elite Recovery is a private practice.

When you book, you’re working one-on-one with me — every time.

  • No rotating therapists.

  • No assistants.

  • No handoffs.

 

If you have questions before booking, reach out. I’ll personally respond.

Download My Contact 

F.A.Q.

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