I have had massages from various other therapists over the years and had nearly given up on finding someone who could communicate effectively, understand my body and provide the type of massage that, over time, would be beneficial. Some were "fluff and buff" massages, some where too agressive, others did not communicate at all making it difficult for me to relax as I didn't know what was coming next.
J Michael has been the answer to my prayers! Both my husband and I have used his services for over a year. He comes to our home, which is a huge benefit as I travel a great deal for my job. We have a four year old son and several cats, all of whom adore J Michael.
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Great communication in that he tells you what he's going to do before doing it. Great listener in that he wants to understand what your stresses are as well as understanding where your stress is manifested in your body. Extremely responsive to body language as well as verbal direction - "gets" when he needs to back off or when he can work a muscle group more (he really does listen to verbal direction, so don't be shy!) Totally trustworthy - I have no qualms about having him in our home. Very skillfull and adaptable - doesn't get in a rut or make assumptions but rather adapts to your body's needs that specific day. Fflexible scheduling and extremely reliable
I highly recommend J Michael to anyone with mobility issues, medical conditions that make a typical massage a challenge or to anyone who just wants a fantastic massage therapist!
Pros: convenient, in our home, flexible schedule
Cons: none
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