A. D. says,  "A massage is just one of those little luxuries for some, but it's a necessity for others. Whether you are looking for a relaxing massage to pamper you, or you've got some real "tissue issues," try Advanced Soft Tissue Therapy.

This clinic is owned by a dynamic husband-and-wife team, Vicki and Travis, who are professional, warm and caring. Both of them are athletes and many of their clients are also athletes who have very specific requirements for their ongoing performance. Other clients are less athletic (that would be me) but still profit from Vicki and Travis' wealth of knowledge on the musculoskeletal system and different techniques of massage. I went there because a friend recommended Vicki for her abilities in deep tissue massage, a type of massage geared towards releasing really tight and injured muscle tissue. I had badly injured one knee several months earlier, and my whole leg kept swelling every day even though the bruising had gone away. A gentle massage from Vicki and the daily swelling was a thing of the past. I go there now for monthly maintenance so that I don't get in as bad a shape as I was in -- years of back, leg and shoulder injuries have taken their toll.
Advanced Soft Tissue recently relocated to a new office just off of 16th St. North at 54th Avenue North, by Putnam Paint and Hardware. It is beautifully decorated on the inside, and the relaxing music and massage will make you feel like a new person. A one hour massage runs about 60 dollars, and it is well worth it. I have been going there for almost three years now, and I am happy to have met this wonderful couple. I think you will like them, and the quality of the massage that they offer, too." Also posted at www.judysbook.com

Carl Valle, USATF II, CSCS, in an interview for Crossfit Journal  concerning Recover and Regeneration says, " I  would say my last advancement in world of recovery and regeneration was forged by Travis Skaggs. Travis is a brilliant soft tissue therapist in Tampa. Not only did he prove that his methods of massage and body work were the top in the world, but he could dive in to absolute areas of recovery that others were not only not aware of, but do it with amazing success. Watching him work on athletes in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and Olympic track sprinters made me understand what my own training did on the athlete, a period of time that coaches don’t invest in time wise. I needed to know if my intensities and volumes were too much for the athlete or if the postural changes being invested in were actually happening. Travis never failed to be fully honest about my training and helped me refine areas of training that helped athletes improve their training dramatically."

Pam Kalio Triathlon Coach says, " I am a 54 year old triathlete and had knee surgery in December of 06 which led to  several major complications  -  bottom line I could not run and had extensive knee and leg pain day and night.  I started seeing Travis for Massage in April of 07.  He diligently worked on my problems to determine the root cause of the pain.  Through his extensive  experience  and knowledge he was not only able to determine what was causing the pain, but did this during the time that I was trying to train for an Ironman.  It is thanks to Travis that I am even able to compete in an Ironman less 1 year after major knee surgery.  He had been recommended to me by others for years, but I was never willing to make the drive across the bay.  Believe me - now  I am a weekly client  and the drive is not an issue when you have the opportunity to have someone with his experience and ability work on your structural problems.  He also alleviates the normal aches and pains of training, daily life and work.  Thanks Travis - for ALL you have done !!

C.M. says, "I have to tell you that since my therapy last night bending over to touch my toes is no longer a five step process. Prepare for pain. bend half way, grab something to steady self from pain, slowly ease the rest of the way, find other things to do while there to make the pain worth the trip. Seriously, I went to another therapist for months and did not get the results one session with you accomplished. Thank-you so much!"

Kat S. says, "Anyway, you both are excellent in your practice and are wonderful inspirations, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with you both.  Thank you for helping to keep my muscles strong and supple during my pregnancy.  Best wishes, and keep healthy!"