Habits of Being

I’m really grateful to have found John. He has a beautiful way of creating a container where presence, breath, sensation, and feeling can all be part of the work.

I felt genuinely met where I was, and heard—not just in what I was saying, but in the way he listened to my bodymind and let that information become part of the session. His touch brought my awareness to places and patterns I hadn’t been able to access on my own, and opened up a deeper sense of connection with myself.

As a massage therapist myself, I don’t take it for granted to find someone who is both deeply skilled and truly attuned. John is that kind of practitioner. I’m grateful for the work we’ve shared and would wholeheartedly recommend him.

John has an exceptional understanding of the human body, and where we carry stress, tension, strong emotions, and joy. His combination of thoughtful touch and instruction has been instrumental in recovering after hard weeks at work, for both my body and mind.

I’ve had the good fortune to work with John for almost two years. He brings a lot to the table, both literally and figuratively. John’s skills as a bodyworker are exemplary. His hands have a knack for finding what’s happening under the surface, and his gently powerful physical guidance consistently leaves me feeling more stable and balanced in my body.

What has impacted me even more, however, is what can unfold beyond the purely physical. I’ve had a wide range of experiences on the table—from sadness to elation, from the return of distant and dear memories to unexpectedly intense sensations in my body. Every time, without hesitation, John has provided a steady, grounding anchor with his words and hands.

I have never felt rushed, judged, or dismissed. He holds space with gentle encouragement and support, giving me the time to explore whatever arises and integrate what feels meaningful. John’s work is a gift to everyone he serves.

I’ve been seeing John for bodywork for a few years and it is absolutely some of the best bodywork I have ever received. His fascia work is precise, responsive, and hits just the spot. You can tell he is very gifted and dedicated to his work within two minutes on the table. I notice profound changes in my body each session. I have sent many loved ones to John and would highly recommend him to anyone.

John enters his bodywork with deep study, compassionate thoughtfulness, and focused attention. During my session with him, he helped me feel into the places where my body felt stuck and was holding on, and worked with me to release them. Throughout, I did not feel worked ‘on,’ I felt worked ‘with.’ By the time we were through, I experienced a new lightness- and I felt taller! Now, as the days pass, I find myself carrying the journey forward by continuing to explore ways to embody the release and ease I experienced during my session. My time with John was unlike any bodywork I have experienced (and I have tried out plenty!) Go! You will be glad you did.