Who is jack meagher

His work rewarded him with an honorary membership in the American Massage Therapy Association. King considered Mr. Meagher a mentor not only to himself, but also to an entire generation of sports therapists. He served the U. Tad Coffin, winner of the individual three-day gold medal on Bally Cor in , once said that Mr. Meagher was the technical advisor for sportsmassage to the AMTA.

Sportsmassage was required reading for a number of physical and massage therapy schools across the country. He conducted teaching seminars throughout the United States and Canada. Meagher will always be remembered by numerous athletes, equestrians and therapists for his down-to-earth good nature, brilliance, sense of humor, determination and kindness.

He was technical advisor for sportsmassage to the AMTA. His book Sportsmassage Doubleday and Station Hill Press, , introduced the concepts of sportsmassage to massage therapists and athletes. This book was required reading for a number of schools as well as for the New York State Licensing Board.

He conducted teaching seminars on his technique throughout the United States and Canada for both horses and humans. Jack was the first recipient of the Dr. Marty Simensen award. He gave me the opportunity to learn and practice his method of sportsmassage which changed my professional life. I owe my success to him. He was a generous, creative, and brilliant man who was down to earth, and kind to all.

I have dedicated my career to carrying on his legacy and methods, ensuring the future of the original Meagher Method of sportsmassage. His work with horses and high-performance athletes is legendary within the field.