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My name is Jonathan Garcia, a licensed massage therapist and owner of Align Sports Massage. I first became interested in bodywork after dealing with my own sports-related injuries that occurred during my 2009 cycling season. After trying other modalities, I turned to massage and trigger point therapy and quickly recovered. For me, this therapeutic process sparked a passion for bodywork and alternative modes of therapy to help people get out and stay out of pain. I graduated with honors from Bear Heart School of Massage Therapy in 2011, also receiving certifications in Neuromuscular Therapy and Structural Integration. I opened my own private practice in Fort Collins in 2011 and started working with BMC Racing Team & Rally Pro Cycling team as while my practice continued to grow. In 2014, I was offered an opportunity to work out of ProActive Physical Therapy in Fort Collins. Here I was able to work with a wide verity of clients dealing with chronic pain, recovery from surgery, as well as athletes with specific sport related issues. After moving back to my home town of Louisville in 2018, I opened Align Sports Massage in Lafayette. I am enjoying growing my practice in this awesome community!
Jonathan takes an integrative approach in his massage practice with a combination of muscular healing and relaxation.
is a licensed massage therapist with 9 years of experience working with recreational and elite athletes.He brings a wide variety of experience and knowledge to his practice and specializes in sports massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, chronic pain/injury rehab, neck pain, and stress management. Jonathan
Athletic Career-He found his passion for sports at a early age. He started running a 10 years old went on to run for Fairview High school and Western Colorado University, a top Division II distance program. After college, Jonathan then turned his focus to cycling and raced for 6 years, both domestically and internationally. He began as a top amateur cyclist riding for Einsteins Bagels Elite Team and then raced 3 years with BMC Racing Team. He raced many world class races during his time with BMC, including Tour of California, Tour of Utah, Criterium International, Tour of Switzerland, and representing the USA at the Olympic Test Event in Beijing, China. After his cycling career, he has continued to compete in running and triathlon, with highlights of placing 12th overall at the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon 2:32 and 10 overall at Ironman Branson 70.3 Being an athlete has allowed me to relate to athletes of all abilities over my 9 year career.
OTHER EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
2011: Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
2011: Certified in Structural Integration
2012 Physical Therapy Assistant
2013: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
2011-2014: Massage Therapist for Rally Professional Cycling Team
2013: Massage Therapist for BMC Pro Cycling Team
2015- Present: Massage Therapist for Adidas Rocky Mountain Elite Professional Running Team
2010-2015: Endurance/Strength Coach Athletic Improvement Center
2015-19: Strength and Conditioning Coach Elements Training
2020-Present: Endurance/Strength Coach Premier Training Systems
2019-Present: Massage Therapist for Colorado School of Mines Cross-Country
My name is Jonathan Garcia, a licensed massage therapist and owner of Align Sports Massage.I first became interested in bodywork after dealing with my own sports-related injuries as a professional cyclist. After trying other recovery methods, I turned to massage and trigger point therapy, and the results changed everything. That experience sparked a deep passion for bodywork and alternative therapies to help people get out of pain and stay that way. I graduated with honors from Bear Heart School of Massage Therapy, earning certifications in Neuromuscular Therapy and Personal Training. I opened my first private practice in Fort Collins, where I had the opportunity to work with professional cycling teams such as BMC Racing and Rally Pro Cycling Team, while continuing to grow my own client base. Later, I joined ProActive Physical Therapy in Fort Collins, where I gained extensive experience working with a wide variety of clients, from those recovering from surgery or managing chronic pain to athletes addressing sport-specific performance needs. After returning to my hometown of Louisville, Colorado, I opened Align Sports Massage in Lafayette. I’m proud to continue growing my practice and supporting this incredible community through functional, performance-driven bodywork.