Tim Clark Professional PGA Golfer and Human Touch
"Human Touch therapeutic massage chairs have been very helpful in my recovery from a back/neck injury and in my return to the PGA Tour. I am interested in seeing if the product could be useful for other athletes (particularly golfers) with injuries."
- Tim Clark.
"Wellness of the body leads to a better state of mind which leads to better performance"
- Tim Clark.
Born in Durban, South Africa, Tim Clark, currently ranked 30th in the World Golf Rankings, has been a successful player in the PGA Tour since 2001. His PGA Tour successes include being ranked 12th in the World Golf Championships in 2008, 21st in FedEx Cup Standings in 2007, being Runner-up in the 2007 John Deere Classic, the 2007 US Bank Championship, the 2006 Masters Tournament and in the 2005 Bob Hope Classic. His European Tour achievements include being Champion of the 2005 Barclays Scottish Open, the 2002 and 2005 South African Open and the 2002 SA Order of Merit. Tim Clark graduated from NC State University where he was a three-time NCAA First-Team All-American and voted NCAA Freshman Of The Year.
Human Touch and Tim Clark will help "drive" awareness of the benefits of everyday massage among recreational golfers and everyday consumers.
32-year-old Tim Clark understands that integrating daily therapeutic massage into everyday life is a key element to overcoming the physical and psychological wear and tear of life on the PGA tour. As such, therapeutic massage is something Clark has successfully incorporated into his daily routine, and credits his speedy recovery from a back and neck injury in 2007 to his ability to retreat daily to his Human Touch Distinction Zero-Gravity massage chair. Clark continues to use his Human Touch massage chair after a long day on the course for some much-needed muscular rejuvenation and pain relief.
"After helping in my recovery from a back and neck injury, the biggest benefit in owning a Human Touch therapeutic massage chair has been that it allows me to maintain my body from home. The chair’s versatility, comfort, endless massage programs and ability to target any area of my back is great while blending seamlessly into my living room,” says Clark. “Through the years I have used a massage therapist to maintain my body from the rigors of professional golf. Owning a Human Touch Massage Chair has allowed me to get the same results in my home any time I need it, whether it’s two in the afternoon or two in the morning."
For years, Human Touch has been dedicated to creating massage-based products that help people achieve a wellness lifestyle while catering to their specific design needs.
Tim Clark overcame a back/neck injury with the help of Human Touch massage chairs. Listed here is the timeline of events during Tim's injury and subsequent transformation.
- July 2006
- Injures back/neck (#17 in World at time of injury)
- October 2006
- Unable to continue competing on the PGA Tour
- February 2007
- Out of competition for 4 months--Granted a “Major Medical Extension” by the PGA Tour
- March 2007
- Begins using the Human Touch Massage Chair—Returns to competition
- June 2007
- World Ranking has dropped to #53
- July-October 2007
- Completes the best statistical year of career in 19 events. Tim continues use of the Human Touch Massage Chair throughout the 2007 tour.
- January 2008
- Currently #31 in World Rankings