Lakeway’s ONLY Full Body ART® Certified Provider The Gold Standard in Soft Tissue
Dr. Matt Centofonti is the only Full Body Active Release Techniques® Certified Provider in the Lakeway and West Austin area, delivering the gold standard in soft tissue therapy trusted by professional athletes worldwide.
Not General Muscle Work—Specific Anatomical Precision
Understanding the Gold Standard in Soft Tissue Treatment
ART®: A Patented, Movement-Based Technique | Proven Results That Other Therapies Can’t Match
Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. Unlike massage or traditional physical therapy, ART® uses over 500 specific treatment protocols to identify and correct the specific problems affecting your body.
How Active Release Techniques Works:
The Problem – Adhesions and Scar Tissue: When muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue are overused, they produce tough, dense scar tissue (adhesions) that:
- Trap nerves causing numbness, tingling, and pain
- Restrict blood flow creating tissue hypoxia (oxygen deprivation)
- Limit range of motion and reduce strength
- Cause ongoing pain and dysfunction
The Solution – Precision Soft Tissue Treatment: Active Release Techniques combines precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements to break up adhesions and restore optimal tissue function.
The ART® Diagnostic Algorithm: Dr. Matt uses a comprehensive diagnostic process to:
- Identify the exact location and cause of your problem
- Determine which of the 500+ protocols will deliver results
- Track improvement using touch, texture, movement, and function
- Provide treatment that addresses root causes, not just symptoms
Why ART® is Called the Gold Standard
Unmatched Results Backed by Professional Athletics
Proven Effectiveness:
- 80% average improvement in patient conditions
- Results in 5 visits or less for most conditions
- 440,000+ lives impacted annually by ART® providers
- Used by elite athletes and professional sports teams worldwide
Professional Recognition:
- Official soft tissue treatment for numerous professional sports teams
- Trusted by Olympic athletes across multiple sports
- NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB team doctors utilize ART® techniques
- Rigorous certification process ensuring provider expertise
- Specific muscle fibers and fascial planes
- Individual ligament restrictions and adhesions
- Targeted tendon work and sheath mobilization
- Joint capsule limitations and restrictions
- Nerve interface and gliding problems
Why Dr. Matt is Your ONLY Full Body ART® Option in Lakeway
Dr. Matt’s Full Body Level 1 Certification means he has completed comprehensive training in treating the entire body – from head to toe. This includes:
Complete Body Coverage:
- Upper body – Hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck
- Lower body – Feet, ankles, legs, knees, hips
- Spine and torso – Head, neck, back, ribs
Why This Matters to You: Most ART® providers have only partial certification – perhaps just upper body or just spine. This means they can only treat specific regions, which is a problem because:
- Pain rarely stays in one place – Shoulder issues often start in the neck
- Your body is connected – Knee pain frequently stems from hip problems
- Complete solutions require complete training – Treating only part of the problem gives partial results
Dr. Matt’s Advantage: As the ONLY Full Body certified provider in the area, he can treat your entire body comprehensively, identify root causes in other regions, and provide complete solutions rather than partial fixes.
Why Full Body Certification Matters
Comprehensive Treatment for Complex Problems
Most ART® providers have partial certification – perhaps just Upper Extremity or Spine. This limits their ability to treat your condition comprehensively because:
Pain Rarely Stays in One Region:
- Shoulder problems often originate from neck or thoracic spine restrictions
- Knee pain frequently stems from hip or ankle dysfunction
- Headaches commonly result from shoulder, neck, and jaw problems
- Sports injuries affect multiple regions requiring full-body assessment
Kinetic Chain Relationships:
- Your body functions as an interconnected system, not isolated parts
- Compensation patterns develop across multiple regions
- Effective treatment requires understanding full-body relationships
- Incomplete certification means incomplete treatment
Dr. Matt’s Full Body Certification Advantage:
- Treat anywhere from head to toe with proven ART® protocols
- Identify root causes that partial providers might miss
- Comprehensive approach addressing all contributing factors
- Complete solution for complex, multi-region problems
Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques
Methods You Won’t Find Elsewhere
Dr. Matt’s advanced training includes specialized manual therapy techniques that go beyond what’s available at typical clinics:
- Structural Integration – Addressing fascial system relationships
- Precision Myofascial Release – Targeting specific tissue layers
- Advanced Trigger Point – Neural and mechanical approaches
- Ligament-Specific Mobilization – Joint stability and motion
- Tendon Gliding Optimization – Movement efficiency restoration
Conditions Treated with Active Release Techniques
Gold Standard Treatment for Lakeway Area Residents
Sports Injuries Common in Lake Travis Area
ART® for Austin’s Active Population
Golf-Related Injuries: Lake Travis area golf enthusiasts at Lakecliff, Barton Creek, and Spanish Oaks frequently develop:
- Golfer’s elbow – Medial epicondylitis from repetitive swinging
- Tennis elbow – Lateral epicondylitis affecting grip and impact
- Lower back pain – From rotational stress and poor swing mechanics
- Shoulder impingement – Limiting swing and causing pain
- Hip restrictions – Affecting rotation and power generation
Swimming and Water Sports: Lake Travis aquatic activities create specific soft tissue problems:
- Swimmer’s shoulder – Rotator cuff overuse from repetitive strokes
- Neck strain – From breathing patterns and stroke mechanics
- Shoulder impingement – Common in all water sports athletes
- Hip flexor pain – From kick mechanics and body positioning
Running and Endurance Sports: Austin’s active running community benefits from ART® for:
- Plantar fasciitis – Heel and arch pain limiting distance
- IT band syndrome – Lateral knee pain from repetitive stress
- Runner’s knee – Patellofemoral pain affecting training
- Achilles tendonitis – Overuse affecting the Achilles tendon
- Shin splints – Lower leg pain from training increases
CrossFit and Strength Training: Lake Travis area CrossFit athletes (including at our location) develop:
- Shoulder problems – From overhead movements and high volume
- Elbow pain – From Olympic lifting and pulling movements
- Lower back strain – From deadlifts and complex movements
- Hip restrictions – Limiting squat depth and Olympic lift positions
Occupational and Repetitive Strain Injuries
Common in Austin’s Professional Population
Desk Work and Computer Use: Austin’s tech industry creates epidemic levels of:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome – Numbness and tingling in hands
- Neck pain and headaches – From forward head posture
- Shoulder tension – From prolonged keyboard and mouse use
- Lower back pain – From prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics
- Upper back pain – Between shoulder blades from desk positioning
Repetitive Work Activities: Any occupation involving repetitive motions can develop:
- Tendonitis – In any frequently used joint or muscle group
- Trigger points – Painful muscle knots from overuse patterns
- Nerve entrapments – Compression causing numbness and pain
- Fascial restrictions – Limiting movement and causing discomfort
Chronic Pain Conditions
When Other Treatments Have Failed
Conditions Responding to ART®:
- Chronic headaches – Tension-type and cervicogenic origins
- TMJ dysfunction – Jaw pain and clicking from muscle restrictions
- Sciatica – Leg pain from nerve compression or piriformis syndrome
- Frozen shoulder – Adhesive capsulitis limiting shoulder motion
- Chronic back pain – Long-standing pain from multiple factors
- Nerve entrapments – Anywhere in the body causing symptoms
Why ART® Succeeds Where Others Fail:
- Addresses root causes rather than just managing symptoms
- Breaks up adhesions that other therapies can’t access
- Restores tissue function not just temporary pain relief
- Provider expertise from intensive training and certification
- Proven protocols refined over decades of clinical use
The Treatment Process With ART®
Your First ART® Visit (60 minutes) | Comprehensive Assessment and Initial Treatment
Detailed History and Evaluation:
- Symptom discussion – Location, onset, aggravating factors
- Activity analysis – Work demands, sports participation, daily activities
- Previous treatments – What’s been tried and the results
- Goal setting – What you want to achieve with treatment
ART® Diagnostic Process:
- Palpation assessment – Feeling tissue texture, tightness, and adhesions
- Movement evaluation – How tissues move and function
- Range of motion testing – Identifying restrictions and compensations
- Functional testing – Activities that reproduce or relieve symptoms
Initial Active Release Treatment:
- Specific protocol selection – Choosing from 500+ ART® treatments
- Precise technique application – Combining tension with patient movement
- Real-time feedback – Adjusting treatment based on tissue response
- Immediate improvement – Often noticeable in first session
Home Care and Education:
- Activity modifications – Protecting tissues while healing
- Self-care strategies – What you can do between sessions
- Expected timeline – Realistic expectations for your condition
- Follow-up planning – Treatment frequency and progression
Follow-Up ART® Sessions (30 minutes) | Progressive Treatment Building on Results
Progress Assessment:
- Symptom tracking – Measuring pain and function improvements
- Tissue quality evaluation – Feeling changes in adhesions and restrictions
- Movement testing – Documenting range of motion gains
- Functional improvements – How you’re moving in daily activities
Advanced ART® Treatment:
- Protocol progression – Building on previous session results
- New area treatment – Addressing related restrictions found
- Intensity adjustment – Appropriate for healing tissue response
- Integration work – Ensuring improvements carry over to function
Most Patients Experience:
- Immediate relief – Noticeable improvement after each session
- Cumulative results – Building improvements session by session
- 5 visits or less – Average treatment course for most conditions
- Long-lasting results – Addressing root causes prevents recurrence
The Region’s Active Release Techniques Expert
Compared to Massage Therapy:
- ART® is diagnostic – Identifying specific problem tissues
- Movement-based – Patient actively participates in treatment
- Protocol-driven – Over 500 specific techniques, not general work
- Results-focused – Measurable improvements in function, not just relaxation
Compared to Physical Therapy:
- Hands-on treatment – 30 minutes of direct soft tissue work
- Immediate results – Progress visible in single sessions
- Shorter treatment course – Average 5 visits vs. months of PT
- Provider expertise – Intensive certification vs. generalist approach
Compared to Chiropractic Alone:
- Soft tissue focus – Addressing muscles, tendons, fascia, and nerves
- Complementary approach – Works synergistically with adjustments
- Root cause treatment – Many “bone” problems are actually soft tissue
- Comprehensive solution – Full body capability for complex problems
Why Lake Travis Area Residents Choose Dr. Matt for ART®
The Region’s Active Release Techniques Expert
Unique Qualifications and Training
Beyond Basic ART® Certification
Full Body ART® Certification: The only provider in Lakeway/West Austin area with complete Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, AND Spine Level 1 certification—enabling comprehensive treatment from head to toe.
Additional Advanced Training:
- Kansas City Chiefs team doctors – Soft tissue techniques used by NFL professionals
- Denver Broncos team doctors – Professional athlete injury management
- TPI Level 2 certification – Golf-specific movement and injury expertise
- SFMA certified – Movement analysis complementing ART® treatment
Annual Recertification: Dr. Matt maintains active ART® certification through rigorous annual recertification, ensuring:
- Current best practices and technique refinements
- Official provider directory listing verification
- Continued skill development and knowledge updates
- Quality assurance for patients seeking authentic ART®
Local Expertise and Community Integration
Understanding Lake Travis Area Activities
Austin Sports Medicine Experience:
- Lake Travis golfers – Understanding course demands and swing-related injuries
- Aquatic athletes – Knowledge of swimming and water sport stresses
- CrossFit community – Located within CrossFit Lake Travis, daily athlete exposure
- Professional population – Addressing Austin tech industry postural problems
Community Involvement:
- Local athlete support – Youth sports, competitive athletics, recreational participants
- Professional networks – Connections with coaches, trainers, and healthcare providers
- Lake Travis knowledge – Familiarity with local courses, facilities, and activities
- Austin lifestyle – Understanding year-round activity patterns and demands
Proven Results and Patient Outcomes | Real Success Stories from Lake Travis Area
“After struggling with shoulder pain for months, Dr. Matt’s Active Release Techniques gave me relief in just 3 sessions. I’m back to swimming in Lake Travis pain-free!”
– Lakeway Resident
“I drove from West Austin specifically for ART® treatment with Dr. Matt. As a runner, I’d tried everything for my IT band syndrome. His Full Body certification made the difference—he found restrictions in my hip that other providers missed.”
– Austin Runner
“As a golfer at Lakecliff, my elbow pain was affecting my entire game. Dr. Matt’s combination of Active Release Techniques and golf knowledge got me back to pain-free play quickly.”
– Lake Travis Golfer
Immediate, Measurable Results | Feel the Difference in Your First Session
Patients regularly report immediate improvements in:
- Range of motion – Measurable increases in joint mobility
- Pain reduction – Significant relief during treatment
- Movement quality – Improved patterns and fluidity
- Strength – Better muscle activation and power
- Performance – Enhanced athletic function
Why ART® is the Gold Standard
Scientific Basis and Clinical Validation | Evidence-Based Soft Tissue Treatment
Proven Effectiveness:
- Clinical research supporting ART® efficacy for numerous conditions
- 80% average improvement across all patient conditions
- 5 visits or less average treatment course documented
- Professional sports adoption demonstrates real-world effectiveness
Standardized Treatment System:
- Over 500 protocols for specific conditions and tissues
- Diagnostic algorithm ensuring accurate problem identification
- Reproducible results from protocol-based approach
- Quality control through annual recertification requirements
Why Professional Athletes Choose ART®
The Treatment Trusted at the Highest Level
Professional Sports Teams Using ART®:
- NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL teams employ ART® certified providers
- Olympic athletes across multiple sports utilize ART® techniques
- Professional cycling, running, and triathlon athletes seek ART®
- Combat sports and MMA fighters rely on ART® for recovery
What Elite Athletes Know:
- Faster recovery between competitions and training sessions
- Injury prevention through addressing problems early
- Performance enhancement via optimal tissue function
- Career longevity from maintaining tissue health
If it’s good enough for professional athletes, imagine what it can do for your Lake Travis lifestyle.
