Life is a sport.
We want to keep you in the game.

Contemporary Alternative Care will help you recover from your injuries through Active Release Techniques, Chiropractic Care, and other Wellness Practices

Active Release Techniques

Active Release Technique has become the gold standard of soft tissue treatment. ART uses over 600 specific, patented protocols for treating muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments and fascia.

  • Hands on manual therapy
  • Results seen in 1-3 visits
  • Trusted by sports teams world wide
  • Best non invasive treatment for many injuries

The best treatment for soft tissue pain

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About Us

With over 39 years of combined experience, our dedicated team is committed to providing the highest quality care to our community. We prioritize continuous learning and growth as practitioners, striving to expand our knowledge and enhance our skills to serve you better. Your well-being is our top priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Serving Sarasota, Bradenton,

Siesta Key, and Lakewood Ranch

Get in touch with us!
We can’t wait to meet you!

(941) 379-9500

Our Services

Active Release Technique (A.R.T.)

A patented, non-invasive hands-on therapy designed to target and treat soft tissue injuries and chronic pain, providing effective relief and promoting long-term recovery.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is a manual therapy used to treat misalignment or subluxations in skeletal joints with the aim of improving musculoskeletal function.

Graston

Graston or scraping is a unique manual therapy that uses an instrument to treat soft tissue with the goal of increasing blood flow and breaking down limiting tissues.

Wellness Services

We offer a variety of wellness services from hormone balancing and peptide therapy to weight loss and sleep optimization.

Blood Panels

We use blood panels as a diagnostic tool to evaluate various aspects of an individual’s health by analyzing a sample of their blood.

Running Analysis

A running analysis or gait analysis, is used to examine a persons running form with the goal of improving performance and reducing their risk of injury.

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Insurance Accepted

Getting the care you need shouldn’t be complicated—or expensive. That’s why we proudly accept insurance for both Active Release Technique and chiropractic care, making it easier than ever to get expert treatment without the stress of high out-of-pocket costs. Our team will help guide you through your benefits so you can focus on what really matters: feeling better, moving better, and getting back to your life.

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What we treat

At Contemporary Alternative Care, we don’t just chase symptoms—we find and fix the root cause. Whether you’re dealing with upper, lower, spine or nerve entrapments, our goal is to get you out of pain and back to doing what you love as quickly as possible. Click on the links below to see all the conditions we treat

What Our Clients
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Scott
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Matt is fantastic. If you have any pain or ailment, see home before doing anything else. I had terrible tennis elbow that he has been instrumental in getting back to normal.
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Neil
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The doctor that I see here is Cat and she's great. She takes care of what's causing my pain instead of just doing adjustments. Highly recommend.
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Tracy
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Cat is wonderful and took great care of me
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Vero
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He’s truly amazing at what he does, and is very professional.
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Rafael
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Outstanding service! Matt was very attentive and helpful. He was able to make my pain go away by the end of my treatments.
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Elizabeth
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Matt always leaves me feeling better than when I came in. He works the areas of high priority first. I have been 3 times and the results are noticeable especially in my neck and knee. Appointments are timely and don’t feel rushed. Highly recommended!
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T.
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Matt is a true professional in his practice. He knows how to provide a therapy plan that has very positive benefits for me.
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Lorraine
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I am so happy to see Matt Sullivan once again week at Parker Hannifin. He helps my back pain so much and look forward to him coming here. Thank you so much Matt.
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Beth
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I am very thankful a friend referred me to Contemporary Care. Zach has been amazing. He is smart, he cares and knows what he is doing! I highly recommend.
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Jordan
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Matt has been an amazing help! His attention to detail and thorough process have provided great results. As a patient that has multiple areas that need attention, he is always willing to provide care for whichever issue needs delt with that session. I highly recommend trusting Mr. Sullivan with your therapy needs!
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“ From elite athletes to weekend warriors, the rigors of training and participating in sports can cause muscles to be overused and injured. ”