Who We Help
Athletes
From weekend warriors to professional competitors
Musicians
Guitarists, drummers, vocalists, and touring performers
Everyday Wear
Your body takes a beating whether you're at a desk or on your feet
Chronic Pain
If it keeps coming back, we find out why
Still in Pain After Trying Everything?
You've been to other places. Maybe you got a little relief, but it never really lasted. That's because most massage therapy treats where it hurts, not why it hurts.
At Fortitude Sports Therapy, we take a different approach. Before we ever put our hands on you, we look at how your body moves. Because more often than not, the pain in your neck, back, or shoulder is being caused by something happening somewhere else entirely.
When you fix the root cause, the pain actually goes away.
Common Conditions We Treat
Our targeted approach addresses a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, helping you move better and live pain-free
Head & Jaw
Elbow
Wrist
Knee
Neck
Back & Posture
Thigh / IT Band
Lower Leg & Foot
Head & Jaw
Neck
Shoulder
Back & Posture
Elbow
Hip
Wrist
Thigh / IT Band
Knee
Lower Leg & Foot
Don't see what you're dealing with? We treat plenty more than fits on a diagram. Reach out and we'll take a look.
How We Can Help You
Targeted therapy to help you recover, perform, and feel your best
Call or text (714) 222-3393
What to Expect at Your First Visit
No guesswork. Just an honest conversation and a clear plan
Tell Us What's Going On
We start by listening. You'll share where you're hurting, how long it's been happening, and what you've already tried. No judgment, just an honest conversation.
We Assess How You Move
Before any hands-on work, we watch how your body moves. This is how we find the real source of your pain, not just where it shows up.
We Get to Work
Using deep tissue massage, percussive therapy, or a combination of both, we target the root cause and start restoring your body to the way it should feel.
You Leave With a Plan
Every session ends with take-home recommendations so you can keep making progress between visits. We're invested in your long-term results, not just one good session.
Meet Your Therapist
Fortitude Sports Therapy was founded by Michael Jordan, a former Division I athlete whose journey from the court to the treatment table has shaped everything this practice stands for.
From high school competitors to Olympic athletes, professional musicians, and desk warriors, Michael Jordan has helped countless clients recover faster, move better, and perform at their best.
Read Full StoryMove better. Hurt less. Perform at your best. Whether that's on a field, on stage, or at a keyboard.
What Nashville Is Saying
Real results from real clients — straight from Google
I've done years of chiropractic care as well as massages, and while they help, I've never felt like it fixes the actual problem. I went in with shoulder pain, one shoulder higher than the other, and poor range of motion. He explained so well how all these muscles and ligaments are connected, and I left feeling sore but so much better. I could tell I was standing differently and even felt lighter. My range of motion improved drastically. For the first time I'm feeling really hopeful.
Michael Jordan is the goat of sports therapists! I found him via Google after two weeks of unbearable neck, shoulder, and back pain. I felt immediately better after my first session and pain was totally gone after my second. Life changing! He also gave personalized, practical advice for side sleeping, driving, and crossing legs at a desk. If you're in pain but not sure if you should go to PT, a massage therapist, or acupuncturist — give Michael a call.
I had issues with hip stiffness and limited range of motion for over a year. I had also been limping for about a month. Michael was able to determine what was happening with my body and fix it. After he corrected it, I stood up and couldn't believe I was pain free and had no tightness in my hips. I even went hiking the next day. Nashville is very lucky to have Michael Jordan.
Michael is THE MAN. He has a methodical approach that really addresses how interconnected all of our muscles are and how we hold tension in our bodies. I recently moved out of Nashville, but every time I travel in for work the first thing I do is reach out to him to lock in an appointment. While other traditional physical therapists have helped me in the past, I've found more relief from his percussive massage therapy than anything else.
I've been seeing Michael for almost 4 years now. As a practicing dentist, this guy makes my job infinitely more enjoyable keeping my body in balance from prolonged awkward positions. If you're looking for help with aches, muscle pain, back pain, hip stiffness — or just looking to keep your body in balance for work or exercise — this is your guy in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Magic Michael! I went in with a limp and came out gliding to the car. This man has so much knowledge and understanding of how to hone in on the problem. Highly recommend.
Find Us
724 Merritt Avenue, #105 Nashville, TN 37203
Ready to Move Without Pain?
Give us a call to discuss how we can help
Book an Appointment
(714) 222-3393