Sports Performance Therapist

Serving Upstate South Carolina

Harper Sport™ was designed with athletes in mind.

ath·lete noun

a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina

Merriam-Webster

Chances are, you’re an athlete. Maybe you’re a Division-1 football player, maybe you run your local brewery’s 5k, maybe you swim with the masters group at your gym, you’ve retired after a basketball career, or you play pickleball with your neighbors. You’re an athlete. Maybe you sprint to catch the bus, maybe you lift toddlers and groceries, or maybe you have to hold your balance while stepping over your dog sprawled in the kitchen floor. Life’s everyday challenges require your strength, agility, and stamina.

So, you, too, are an athlete, and an athlete’s body needs maintenance.

At Harper Sport™, I want to help you hurt less, so you can play more, however it is you like to play. Whether you compete professionally, exercise as a weekend warrior, or chase around babies, you’re an athlete in my book.

You ask a lot of your body. What’s it asking from you?

About Harper Sport

RN-BSN, CCRN, CEN

Active Release Techniques® Certified Provider

Licensed Bodywork and Massage Therapist

NASM™ NCCA Certified Personal Trainer

NASM™ Corrective Exercise Specialist

Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor

StarGuard ELITE Lifeguard

Lauren Harper

Hi, I’m Harper, and I’m an athlete too. With a background ranging from gymnastics and barre to karate and basketball, I now race as a sprint and middle distance triathlete and coach swimmers. I know the toll that playing hard can take on a body, but with a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse, I can attest the alternative is even worse. I founded Harper Sport™ to combine my passions of caring for others and helping them heal with my love of movement and the joy of exercise. It’s my mission to free you to move your body in the ways you enjoy, unfettered by injury and pain.

Client Reviews

  • A.R.T. & Athletic performance Massage

    “Lauren listens. She has a thorough understanding of the body with her RN background and massage/Active Release training and thoughtfully applies it to what I perceive as my issues. She’ll take the time to research and make a game plan.” -V.M.

  • Swim Instruction

    “We love Lauren! She has been an ideal swim instructor for our 5 y.o. She meets children where they are and gets creative and silly with them to make swimming fun while still focusing on safety and skills.” -L.G.

  • Athletic Performance Massage

    “I can’t recommend Lauren Harper at Harper Sport enough! As a fellow triathlete, I often struggle with tight, stiff muscles from training and body structure. Lauren’s expertise has been a game-changer. Her in-depth knowledge of mobility and recovery is second to none, and it’s clear her background in nursing and experience as a triathlete herself make for superb care and treatment. She knows exactly what athletes need, and her services have helped me stay limber and perform at my best. If you're looking for someone who truly understands your body and how to help it recover, Lauren is the one to go to!” -K.S.

  • A.R.T. & Athletic Performance Massage

    “As an endurance athlete, I've gone to many sports massage therapists over the years. Lauren is one of the best I've encountered. She has a background in the medical field, so she's well versed not only in massage and active release technique, but she also has an extremely deep knowledge of the body's anatomy and how everything is interconnected. Highly recommend!” -J.D.

  • Athletic Performance Massage & Swim Instruction

    “I had a massage and it was great! Location is very convenient and great atmosphere inside. She used the perfect amount of pressure and focused on my much needed areas!


    I also used Harper Sport for my daughters’ swim lessons and could not recommend her more!! My 4 year old started off the summer not wanting to let go of me in the water and being very timid to being able to swim across a 25 meter pool and jump off the diving board and swim to the edge! She also worked very well with my stubborn 3 year old and got her to be able to dive down for toys, which is a huge accomplishment for her!


    Highly recommend!” -M.W.