Heart Waters Massage LLC — Local services in Ashland

Michael gave me THE BEST NECK WORK I have ever received! This is definitely the area that gives me the most trouble and until now I have only dreamed of a therapist who would give this area the attention, detail, nuance, pressure, and intentional presence required to go deep into healing and relieving this area. Not only did he address my neck issues but he made sure to treat some underlying TMJ issues in my jaw that where contributing to my tension. As a massage therapist myself I have extensive experience with massage and body work both on the giving and the receiving end. Michael does phenomenal work! I was driving down to southern CA from Norther Washington and was dealing with incredible tension from a week of Kayaking, neck strain that was giving me nerve pain, and all of the discomforts of driving long hours. As someone who prefers a firmer pressure and slower deeper work I was thrilled to have found a therapist who could easily read my body's response to his pressure- going deep where it needed it but always aware to make micro-adjustments on just the right spot so I could still relax into the pressure without discomfort. I would recommend him to both those that crave that deep "good pain" pressure, and those who are looking for more subtle work (you don't need pain and pressure for an effective massage!). It is always refreshing for me to see a therapist who is passionate and curious about their work and who strives to continue in their development and education on effective techniques and new modalities. Michael is extremely knowledgable and is willing to educate you on his observations or inform you of ways to alleviate common issues -but he is also equally adept at knowing when you just want to bliss out quietly on the table. It's a special gift to have the undivided attention of a skilled body worker who is focused and intentional in their work and curious enough to do some investigation and digging. Michael has excellent intuition about what muscles and areas need focus and he is effective in his use of the session time in addressing them. On top of that he is just a wonderful person who offers a very kind, gentle, and professional presence. I have known many women (and men) who are less comfortable with a male LMT. Whenever I come across an amazing male therapist that offers an incredible amount of professionalism and integrity in creating a comfortable, intentional, and nonintrusive presence for their clients I have to take a moment to recommend them to those who tend to choose only female LMTs. I will definitely be a returning client!

p.s. The wellness center is absolutely STUNNING and a beautiful environment to have work done. Parking is plentiful and its easy to find. I came out of my...

I’ve had about 6 sessions with Michael. Mostly cranio sacral therapy. Michael holds a delicate and intentional space of deep listening in his craniosacral therapy practice. He is very sensitive and intuitive. Each session is custom tailored to what my body and nervous system needs that day. Michael always asks me what I would like to work on and we go from there. His expertise of the muscle groups, attachments, ligaments, and holding patterns, makes it so that I can share a symptom and he usually follows the information through my body to find the cause. I love the neck unwinding work , oh my goodness, it’s so good. I often feel like I’m floating on or underwater, totally without gravity. It’s a beautiful and rejuvenating sensation. Michael’s sessions leave me feeling met and relaxed and restored. I love using a Cranio sacral session to deepen the relaxation of my bones and muscles. Which then seems to let go of thoughts and emotions. Michael’s space holding is so safe and attentive. I trust him to give me or anyone I know exceptional bodywork. I feel very grateful to have met this practitioner and been able to receive so much healing from the work. With...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Healing Waters and Alison M, I must say that it was the best massage experience I have ever had. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the level of responsiveness and good communication demonstrated by your therapist. She took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and made sure to tailor the massage to my specific requirements. Throughout the session, she checked in with me to ensure that the pressure and technique were just right, which helped me to fully relax and enjoy the experience.

What's more, Healing Waters, where the massage took place was impeccably clean and comfortable. The atmosphere was soothing and tranquil, which added to the overall sense of relaxation and well-being. I appreciated the attention to detail and the care that was clearly put into creating such a welcoming and peaceful environment. Overall, I highly recommend Alison M to anyone looking for a top-notch massage experience. Thank you for providing such a...