Welcome to SPORTS THERAPY PLUS, a clinic specializing in chronic pain & sports related injuries.

MY APPROACH

Hello there, I’m Kevin! My goal as a Sports Rehab Therapist is to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance, helping people work through chronic pain and acute injuries. My career began over 10 years ago as a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). I then decided I wanted to further work with clients through injuries and went to private massage school at Fair Oaks Massage Institute in Fair Oaks, CA. Soon after school I became a massage instructor at the school I attended as a student to help share my knowledge with other bodyworkers.

My approach to therapy is much different than your typical massage therapist. I have found that manual massage techniques alone are not enough to help people rehabilitate chronic pain and injuries. It is because of this that I no longer provide traditional massage sessions. My clients don’t seek me out to relax during their session, I focus our time on finding the root causes to their pain, injury, and discomfort. Clients remain fully clothed during the entirety of the appointment and I use very specific techniques to help them recover through injury.

 

Bridging the gap between rehab and performance.

As each client and condition presents with very different symptoms and history, every session is completely customized to fit the needs of the client. While I am certified in many techniques and protocols, the primary tool I use is Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT).

NKT uses muscle testing in order to tap into an individuals nervous system to find the root cause of their pain. I treat very specific neuromuscular compensation patterns that my clients nervous system created due to previous injuries or lifestyle issues. When treated during the session, the results are absolutely immediate! The client can instantly tell the difference and they are always blown away with the sniper precision results. Homework is also given to the client to ensure that we are re-educating the nervous system over time to learn a new pattern, one that does not include the previous painful experience.

 

Modalities & Techniques Used

Each session is completely tailored to fit the needs of the client. I incorporate and am certified in the following modalities:

Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) - Level 3 Practitioner

Active Release Techniques (ART)

Myofascial Release Techniques (MFR)

Sports and PNF Stretching

Trigger Point Therapy (TPT)

Muscle Scraping Therapy (IASTM)

Cupping and Vibration Therapy (massage gun)

KT Taping

Corrective Exercise Prescription

Movement, Stretching, and Injury Management Education

SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.

  • Dan Huffman | Molokai, HI

    7 years ago I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Kevin Mefford for some personal training. I had a major 8 hour back surgery scheduled a few months out. I was having major issues with pain and numbness in all of my lower body. He suggested that I might try strengthening my core and body mechanics before undergoing surgery. So I decided to give it a try. I was very physically fit looking but not so much on the inside.

    Kevin deliberately and methodically assessed me and we started out slowly. But me progress to a healthier body mechanics was apparent within a few days. I cancelled the surgery.

    I moved away from the area and all these years later again found myself facing major surgery. In much worse pain than the 7 years before. So I contacted Kevin. He was now a CMT as well to add to his already skilled techniques. It is now 2 weeks later and I feel the best I have felt in months. I have again cancelled my February surgery.

    The dedication and joy Kevin has with helping others is the gift he has. He has set me up with a program I feel will carry me healthily throughout my life. The key is that I must be dedicated to taking a small amount of time EACH day to make my self fit. And by so doing...all other aspects of my life get healthier too.

    Thank you Kevin. You'll never know how much I appreciate you.

  • Dr. Darrick L. | Sacramento, CA

    Kevin is a true one of a kind. I've been a practicing chiropractor for over 30 years. That makes me a bit of an expert in body care. I am particular when it comes to my own personal body therapist. When I'm referring my patients to Kevin, I simply tell them, you're going to someone who is very special. Kevin has devoted his life to the study of how the body works. The best metaphor I can use, is when you meet someone who knows computers really well. They start as kids, and they just get how to program and use any type of electronics. Well Kevin gets the body that way. He has all kinds of "extra" certifications in the body from personal training and massage therapy that expand his ability to "fix" things in ways I've never experienced in body practitioners be they doctors, therapists, or otherwise. That puts Kevin far above "just a massage therapist," but truly a "healer" far more valuable to what he charges. Kevin is part of my healing team and I highly recommend he be part of your healing team!

  • James H. | Orangevale, CA

    I have had chronic back pains for a little over 5 years. It comes and goes and have struggled to find lasting results. After having memberships to various chiropractic clinics and trying various Physical Therapist I was finding temporary relief to my problems, but they still persisted. After seeing Kevin's videos on the internet about his different tools and techniques for various join and muscle issues I decided to schedule a session with him and it is absolutely the best thing I could have done for my back. After a single session I feel phenomenal! My range of motion has increased and my pain and stiffness is completely gone. He was the perfect balance of professional mixed with approachable for discussing my issues and explained the science behind everything he was doing before he did it. I left my session feeling great and with a lot better understanding about what was going on with my own body. I highly recommend him for any joint/muscle issues you may have. I have already referred him to a few coworkers as well who are excited to see what he can do for them. I will continue to update this review as I have more sessions.

  • Kala S. | Fair Oaks, CA

    I reached out to Kevin a couple of weeks ago because I was suffering from Sciatica Pain and literally could not even get out of bed one day due to the pain.

    He not only got me in that next evening (because he could tell I was in so much pain!) but he worked on my back and hips, evened myself out and then taught me stretches to prevent this from happening in the future and if it does, to help manage the pain until I can see him. My favorite thing about Kevin is you can tell he cares...he followed up with me 3x now since I've seen him to see how my progress in healing is and I was able to lift heavy squats again for the first time 2 days ago in over a month. I cant say enough good things about Kevin as a person and a Massage Therapist. I APPRECIATE YOU KEVIN!!!

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