Business Details
18 Years
experience
Chiropractic Care for Soft Tissue Injuries in Franklin
Active Recovery Boston is dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health through advanced chiropractic care and soft tissue injury expertise. Our team of certified professionals utilizes cutting-edge techniques such as Active Release Technique, Graston Technique, and trigger point dry needling to address the root causes of pain and movement restrictions. With over 15 years of combined experience, we specialize in treating athletes, active individuals, and patients seeking relief from chronic conditions.Our holistic approach combines manual therapies, patient education, and functional rehabilitation to restore mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries. We maintain strict professional standards through continuous education in biomechanics, sports medicine, and prenatal care. Our commitment to personalized treatment plans and comprehensive patient communication has established us as trusted healthcare providers in the Franklin community since 2008.
Services
Chiropractic Manipulation
Active Release Technique
Graston Technique
Dry Needling
Cupping Therapy
Prenatal Care
Functional Medicine
Massage Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
PEMF Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer certified Active Release Technique specialists with over 15 years of experience
- Our team utilizes evidence-based Graston Technique for soft tissue mobilization
- We provide comprehensive patient education about injury root causes
- Our chiropractors combine multiple modalities for personalized treatment plans
- We maintain expertise in prenatal and sports-specific chiropractic care
What people say
Pain relief
Expert diagnosis
Personalized treatment
Improved mobility
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Chiropractic Manipulation
Our chiropractic adjustments restore proper joint function through precise manual techniques. This treatment addresses meniscoid entrapments caused by poor posture, muscle weakness, or trauma. Patients experience pain relief, improved range of motion, and enhanced functional capacity through targeted spinal and extremity manipulations.
Active Release Technique
ART targets soft tissue adhesions using patented movement-based protocols. Certified practitioners apply directed tension while patients perform specific movements to break down scar tissue. This non-invasive treatment improves flexibility, accelerates recovery, and prevents recurring injuries through comprehensive soft tissue rehabilitation.
Graston Technique
This evidence-based technique uses stainless steel instruments to detect and treat soft tissue fibrosis. By breaking down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, Graston Therapy accelerates healing, reduces inflammation, and restores normal tissue function for chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Dry Needling
Certified practitioners use filament needles to release myofascial trigger points causing chronic pain. This technique improves blood flow, reduces muscle tension, and breaks pain cycles by targeting deep tissue restrictions that manual therapy alone cannot reach.
Prenatal Care
Specialized treatments address musculoskeletal changes during pregnancy using gentle soft tissue and joint mobilization. Our approach focuses on pelvic balancing, posture correction, and pain management to improve comfort during pregnancy and prepare for optimal birthing mechanics.
People
Dr. Kate S. Kelly
Owner and Chiropractic Physician
Certified in ART, Dry Needling, and Graston Technique with 13+ years experience. Former collegiate athlete and competitive triathlete specializing in sports performance and injury prevention.
Dr. David Tran
Chiropractic Physician
CCSP certified with expertise in orthopedic cases and sports rehabilitation. Former collegiate volleyball player and current team doctor for Boston Knights volleyball club.
Dr. Charles Ferron
Chiropractic Physician
Former medical coordinator for Swiss professional hockey team with additional training in functional movement systems and chiropractic neurology. Multilingual practitioner fluent in three languages.
Questions
What makes Active Recovery Boston different from other chiropractors?
We specialize in advanced soft tissue techniques including ART, Graston, and dry needling combined with comprehensive patient education about injury mechanics and prevention.
Do you treat both acute injuries and chronic pain?
Yes, our practitioners effectively address both recent injuries and long-standing musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based manual therapies and rehabilitation protocols.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
Chiropractic services are typically covered by most major insurance plans. Contact our office for specific verification regarding your coverage and benefits.
What conditions respond best to your treatments?
Patients with headaches, back pain, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and pregnancy-related discomfort typically experience significant improvement through our integrated approach.
How many sessions are usually needed?
Treatment plans vary by individual need. Most patients experience noticeable improvement within 4-6 sessions, with frequency decreasing as progress is made toward functional goals.
