About Shayla
Hi! My name is Shayla Landon. I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, and the founder of Covington Athletic Massage.
My mission is simple: to help athletes and active people feel better, move better and perform at their best! As a specialist in pain relief, I help people with pain and injury conditions EVERY DAY.
I love sports! I’ve been active for as long as I can remember. I played basketball throughout my entire childhood and adolescence, and as a former active duty member of the U.S. Air Force, I spent 6 years working under conditions that created chronic pain and tension in my body. I’ve rolled ankles, strained hamstrings, sprained knees, suffered groin injuries, and I’ve even gone through the process of recovering from a torn rotator cuff. I exercise and strength train consistently, and I still enjoy making time to go to a basketball court every once in a while to work up a good sweat.
Why I Became a Massage Therapist
I understand athletes and fitness enthusiasts because I am one. That shared experience led me to become a sports massage therapist, with a focus on pain relief and injury recovery, so I can better support active individuals like myself. To continually improve my skills and provide effective athletic massage, I stay committed to ongoing education. I earned a degree in exercise science and became a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist to better serve my clients’ recovery and performance goals.
I genuinely enjoy working with the sports and fitness community and find great fulfillment in helping people maintain active lifestyles and continue doing what they love. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me getting a workout in, enjoying a green smoothie with a good book, or catching up on Netflix (recommendations are always welcome!).
If you’re looking to work with a dedicated sports massage therapist, feel free to contact me at shayla@covingtonathleticmassage.com so we can connect. I look forward to meeting you!
