What’s the History of Active Release Techniques?
ART was developed by Dr. Michael Leahy, a Doctor of Chiropractic based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Prior to becoming a Chiropractor, Dr. Leahy was an aeronautical engineer with the U.S. Air Force. Combining his engineering background and his knowledge of human anatomy, Dr. Leahy formulated a unique and effective approach for dealing with soft tissue injuries, now known as ART.