Active Release Techniques (ART)

Precision soft-tissue work for muscles, tendons, and nerves that just won’t loosen up.

ART is a patented, movement-based technique built to break up the scar tissue behind chronic tightness, nagging pain, and stalled recovery. Dr. Jon combines the exam and the treatment into one session — finding the exact tissue that’s restricted, then releasing it through precisely directed tension and specific patient movement.

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Dr. Jon's Approach to Active Release Techniques

Dr. Jon treats ART as diagnosis and treatment in the same motion. Every session starts with his hands: evaluating the texture, tightness, and movement of the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves in question, to find exactly where scar tissue has built up and tied down tissue that should move freely. 

From there, he applies ART's protocols — over 500 specific, evidence-based moves — pairing precise tension with targeted patient movement to break up that restriction. It's rarely used alone; Dr. Jon typically layers it into a broader plan alongside chiropractic care, DNS, or functional conditioning, depending on what's driving the problem in the first place.

What is Active Release Technique (ART)?

ART is a patented, movement-based soft-tissue technique that treats muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves affected by overuse — the micro-tears, scar tissue buildup, and reduced oxygen flow that leave tissue stiff, weak, and painful.

Benefits:

  • Pain relief
  • Restored range of motion
  • Reduced scar tissue and tightness
  • Faster recovery from overuse injuries
  • Relief from nerve entrapment (tingling, numbness, weakness)
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Testimonials

Trusted by top performers

"If I hadn’t met Dr. Jon, I would not be in a position to return to the sport I love. You're a career saver!"
I only had a few days to be game ready... and he had me back in a day.
It's now been 3 months pain free thanks to Dr. Steen, and I feel much more dialled in to my body because of his work.
Dr. Jon is ahead of the game. No one has provided me with this calibre of treatment.
Thanks for taking my body from a Civic to a Bimmer!
Dr. Jon's electro-acupuncture for sports injury has been a huge help in getting me back to 100%.
Brought my body back to life when I thought the road to recovery was much longer!
Thanks for keeping my body working from head to toe...literally. Your work has done wonders to keep me performing at an elite level!
His unique mix of acupuncture, soft tissue treatment & baby movements works wonders.
I wouldn't have been able to compete this day without you and your amazing work! Thanks Jon!!
Jon, thank you for the best treatment around and helping me win THE GREY CUP!! Your magic allows me to live my dream!!
Dr. Jon, Thank you for your constant attention to detail in my treatment. You are the Gandalf to my Fellowship!!
To Dr. Jon, You've given me a whole new understanding of how to move my body. You and your baby movements saved my hockey career.
I firmly believe I would not have been able to compete at the world championship level without him. Knees, shoulders, hips, back...he can fix it all, and consistently quicker than I would expect.
The combination of treatment and rehabilitation exercise methods, makes Jon, truly a lifesaver and one of the best at his job.
Thanks for keeping the machine tuned up and functioning at full capacity.
Thank you so much for helping me rehab from my car accident and getting me back to top form!
Eight years of pain is gone! Thank you for keeping me on stage!

Evidence-backed Treatments

Dr. Jon’s treatments are on the cutting-edge of modern functional medicine, backed by the latest data. He possesses advanced certifications from leading institutions in the field of sport therapy.

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