If you’ve spent any time in sports circles, you’ve probably heard of sports massage. Manual therapy continues to grow in prominence as scientific research catches up with what most coaches, trainers, and athletes have known for years: it helps. Every year, more pro teams make investments in massage therapists, often keeping them on their payrolls indefinitely. So what is sports massage exactly? And what sets it apart from a spa treatment? To put things simply, sports massage is manual therapy designed specifically to help active people meet their goals—whether those goals consist of enhancing their performance or recovering from an injury. Unlike a spa or relaxation treatment, in which the therapist may use a routine to cover the entire body, sports therapists work in a more specific manner to address a particular problem or to work toward a particular goal, using whatever tools necessary to achieve those ends.

We at London Tantric Shrine think that real connection starts with intention. Through the art of Tantra Massage, we help you rediscover touch as the most basic and profound form of love language. You will feel stronger and more masculine after our Tantra sessions, which are meant to boost your sexual confidence, stamina, and general health.

Karman S. Gossett is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist with over ten years experience in healthcare. Karman graduated in the top tier of her class at The Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Sugar Grove, NC. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and has done advanced graduate study in humanistic psychology at the University of West Georgia. For a number of years, Karman was a beloved and respected member of the healthcare community in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. There, she regularly collaborated with a variety of healthcare providers such as doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and counselors. As a Tennessee native, Karman is delighted to have returned home to serve the healthcare needs her middle Tennessee community. In addition to her work as an acupuncture physician, Karman practices Taiji, is an avid baseball fan, and has been a drummer since age 12.

Started in late 2011, Clarksville Family Therapy started as a venture between two Austin Peay professors, seeking to fill unmet needs in the community that they love. Since then, the practice continues to grow, increasing services and adding professionals to better serve their neighbors in the Clarksville area. The professionals at Clarksville Family Therapy have varied and extensive experience across a broad range of concerns that typically affect individuals and families. If something falls outside of their expertise, they will coordinate a referral to a qualified professional in the area. The art and science of massage therapy has been used for centuries and across cultures to relieve stress, promote health, and ease pain. Clarksville Family Therapy believes massage will help to attain mindfulness, a core skill often neglected in our society.