Testimonials

“I saw Joe for a massage in Spring 2021. It was my first massage since the beginning of COVID and the cumulative impact of stress, anxiety and working from a makeshift home office for a year had not been kind to my body - shoulders, upper back and rib cage were constantly tight and achy. Joe’s massage FINALLY gave me a bit of relief. His style was therapeutic but, at the same time, he was able to incorporate a softness that helped me relax and allow the tissue to release. He’s soft spoken, kind and professional - super knowledgeable of the musculoskeletal system and, in addition to the massage, he gave me some guidance around ongoing stretching and postural adjustment to help with the healing. Just the best:)” 

— S. S.

“For a long time, I had wanted to connect with a therapist I could commit to. I have a lot of difficulty with vulnerability, I’m very particular about who I let touch me, and my all of problems, physical or otherwise, are all nestled deep within my muscles. It was important to me that I find someone with strong hands whom I could trust and develop familiarity with. Someone who would come to know what I need, what my thresholds are, and how I can improve my relationship with this wonderful body of mine.

I scheduled a two-hour session with Joe, and thoroughly explained my physical activity and problem areas, complete with illustrations. I also disclosed that I cry during massages, which previous therapists would politely ignore once I said I was okay. Instead, Joe offered to talk about things that come up during an emotional release, saying he found discussing those feelings to be helpful. That meant a lot to me, it isn’t often people want to help sort through my baggage, and I was grateful to find acceptance. The massage itself was everything I needed it to be, we released trigger points, stretched over-worked muscles, realigned my skeletal structure, the works. I experienced immediate relief from all the pain that brought me there and gained insights on preventative self-care methods I could practice on my own, between sessions. Also, we had tea, and I am ALL ABOUT teatime.

What really struck me, though, much more than any of the physical healing, was what he told me afterwards. He said: ‘You can usually tell the difference between someone who has a lot of stress in their life, and someone who’s had a lot of trauma. Working on you, there’s definitely trauma there, but you’re not shying away or trying to guard it at all. You can tell you’re ready to let that **** go.’

It is hard to describe what hearing this made me feel… many things, ancient and profound. I felt relief, pride, validation, resonance, even remnants of grief. Many people have touched me, very few truly FEEL me, see ME, or recognize my humanity… As wonderful as the entire experience was, this is the reason Joe is special. This is what compelled me to tell everyone about my experience, it’s why I would absolutely return to/recommend him, and what inspired me to write such an in-depth review. I was no longer in pain, but, more importantly and impressively, for a moment I didn’t feel so alone. That is what marks Joe as a true healer.”

—A.D.

I've been seeing Joe for massage therapy for 4 years now. Our sessions have evolved from addressing physiological pain to now also psychological. I've been physically assaulted, had major surgery, birthed a child, suffer from degeneration in my spine, major depressive disorder, and grieving the loss of my only child. Joe is capable of tapping into every single one of my needs. A huge part of why I've regained trust in men is largely part of how safe I feel with Joe. He understands how trauma gets trapped in the body which can cause recurrent pain. He is the ONLY massage therapist I've ever had who has been able to identify and alleviate it. Because of the many conditions I live with, my massages can be painful at times. This is necessary for me to feel relief afterward and Joe is an incredibly supportive guide at moving through the pain with me. He is communicative during our sessions when it comes to coaching me through a difficult focal point or checking in on pressure to avoid any intolerant levels of pain. After our last session, my FitBit even tracked how much higher my REM & deep sleep was that night. I ordinarily require prescription medication for sleeping and didn't even need it. I am hoping through our continued work, I will one day be able to live without it. I highly recommend Joe if you need trauma work or suffer from serious conditions.

— S.L.

Joe and Heather are amazing to work with! I love their style, so when I was looking for a new piece of art for my living room, I sent them paint chips that matched the colors of my area rugs - and I just asked them to do what they do…

When I saw the result, I was speechless - it’s absolutely stunning! The work is exquisite, and the way the colors are used is gorgeous. It has a sense of movement and calm at the same time. I don’t know how they did it, but it’s perfect!

—J.C.

Joe has excellent communication skills. He is also very intuitive to energy and will constantly adapt the sessions to your specific needs. I have discovered what massage therapy really is though having him as a therapist for over a year now. It’s not an hour of passing the time giving everyone the same set of memorized moves. I highly recommend a session with Joe as it will be undeniably life altering. Joe offers a combination of intuition; excellent listening skills and he is also very experienced and knowledgeable of the body and its function and mobility. He is always kind and respectful as well as cheerful and understanding and has such a positive energy to be around. He also makes sure your comfort level is always adequate. Since day one he was very empathetic of what my tired overworked Nurse body had been put through as I worked through the pandemic under a lot of stress and the high physical strain and demands of the job, as well as being a tired mom of two very energetic busy boys. His many areas of expertise allow him to offer very effective healing of pain and stress after he has intentionally identified a client’s specific needs for that specific day though the open communication he fosters through the session. The variety of disciplines he has mastered has made him a well-rounded and amazing therapist.

I have no doubt he can offer the highest quality and professional massage in a warm healing positive energy filled space whether you choose to see him at his home or office. He is truly an amazing therapist!

— M. G.

I'm writing this review just after my birthday as a gratitude for the sessions with Joe and Heather I had over the past few months -- they were the best gift I could have given myself. The past year heaped a variety of stressful life challenges on me, impacting every aspect of my physical and emotional wellbeing. When someone recommended Joe's massage with reiki services, I figured it would provide general relief of built-up stress and hip issues. But in the first session it was clear that Joe works on extra levels simultaneously, all with a very put-you-at-ease compassionate presence. He had the patience to really find and focus on the areas that needed it most, and incorporated a variety of techniques. His approach and skills really loosened some blockages and tightness I hadn't even realized were there, and connected. I could tell that with consistent work it might actually heal that loosened stuff, so I invested in a regular schedule with him for a few months.

Each session varied depending on what I was particularly concerned with that day, combined with what he intuited. There was always a well-balanced flow of body-and-energy work, but sometimes there was also singing bowls and aromatherapy, other times reflexology, etc. His layering has been so healing and supportive through such a hard time. Felt my energy and 'self' return like I was coming out of a dark fog, and the physical issues significantly shifted and minimized.

For one of the sessions, both Joe and Heather worked in tandem, as Heather was able to weed out additional aspects of my situation. It was powerful to feel that extra stuff really wash-through and 'clear' out, and post-session she informed me of some of the insights and guidance that came up. Although I had to leave town for the summer and end my sessions, I still continue to feel the ripple-effects in my resilience, and overall well-being. So much gratitude.

— C.C.