THE FOUNDER
RODRIGO
MARTINS
Rodrigo Martins is the founder and sole practitioner of Rodrigo Method NYC, working from the Manhattan studio on W 24th St and in-home across Manhattan and Brooklyn. His career spans elite competitive gymnastics at the world and Olympic level, followed by formal training in performance recovery and bodywork.
He developed the Rodrigo Method from direct experience — both as an athlete who lived the consequences of insufficient recovery, and as a practitioner who spent years developing a more precise, effective approach.
MANHATTAN STUDIO · EST. 2024 · CERTIFIED SPECIALIST
6× World Champion Gymnast
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Sydney 2000 Olympian
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NASM CERTIFIED
National Academy of Sports Medicine
IPHM CERTIFIED
International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
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BACKGROUND
FROM THE PODIUM
TO THE STUDIO
GYMNASTICS CAREER
6× World Champion Gymnast
Rodrigo Martins competed at the elite level of gymnastics, earning world championship titles across his career. His athletic background gave him a first-hand understanding of what high-performance training demands from the body — and what it takes to sustain output over years.
SYDNEY 2000
Olympic Games
Rodrigo competed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, reaching the highest stage in international sport. The experience deepened his understanding of athletic preparation, recovery, and the physical cost of sustained elite performance.
TRANSITION
From Competition to Recovery Science
After retiring from competition, Rodrigo pursued formal training in performance recovery and bodywork. He earned certifications through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine), and developed the Rodrigo Method through hands-on practice.
EST. 2024
Rodrigo Method NYC — Manhattan Studio, Serving Manhattan & Brooklyn
Rodrigo Method NYC serves athletes and high-performers across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The practice offers in-home sessions across Manhattan and Brooklyn (Fridays and Saturdays) and studio sessions in Manhattan (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
PHILOSOPHY
HOW HE APPROACHES
RECOVERY
RECOVERY IS PART OF OUTPUT
Recovery is not the absence of training. It is part of the output equation. Athletes who recover well perform better — not despite the recovery, but because of it.
SPECIFICITY OVER VOLUME
Generic wellness is not the goal. The Rodrigo Method is a targeted protocol for specific bodies with specific demands. Every session starts with an intake for a reason.
INTENSITY WITH CONTROL
Effective recovery does not need to be passive. The flushing technique applies focused intensity — not to damage tissue, but to engage it directly and deliberately.
"Crafted to keep you above burnout in the city that never sleeps, so you can play the long game."
— RODRIGO MARTINS · NEW YORK CITY
Rodrigo Method NYC sessions are performance-focused recovery, not medical treatment. This service does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for any injury, pain, or health concern.