I have been coming to John at Massage Therapy for a few years now, and he's amazing! I come here because of neck / shoulder / upper back tightness from work and probably poor posture, and he's able to relieve me from all of that each time. They specialize in neuromuscular massage, so don't expect a spa-like experience with the usual Swedish massage. It starts off with a simple massage table in the office which is decorated with sports memorabilia. You keep your clothes on, a bedsheet is draped, and then he works on you through the bedsheet to your muscles. But like a spa, there's relaxing music playing (through a CD player!), and I usually end up dozing off at some point because the massage feels so nice. Afterwards, I always feel relieved of my tightness-- so good! John is obviously very good at what he does, understands anatomy, and accommodates to preferences (pressure, focusing on specific areas, etc). His clients range from well conditioned high school athletes (and of course Carl Lewis) who come for performance and recovery, to "normal" people like me with a bit of stiffness, to others with chronic pain or problem spots. He is also a really friendly man with an old soul and a good heart. MT and I have told so many friends about him and some have become regulars. His other team members also offer the same neuromuscular massages, and his wife, Ellen, offers physical therapy too. And if you're lucky, you might meet the pet bird, Dexter! He's a sweetie :) You can choose sessions from 30 min to 2 hours long. Definitely pricey-- 1 hour for $110, but it's definitely worth the money (health is wealth!). I wanted to keep Massage Therapy a secret but they deserve the love and 5 star rating over and over. They're located in a professional office building with ample parking, so definitely give them a try if you're looking to relieve your tightness or pain ! read more

If you are looking for a real massage, not just a rub down, look no further! You keep your clothes on, and you can have them focus on the area that is giving you trouble. That's the one thing about going to a spa that just bugged me! The massage therapist would walk in and ask "is there any place bothering you? Any area you want me to focus on?" And then wouldn't focus on it. Insisted on rubbing my feet for crying out loud. Not here - You tell them where it hurts, and how long you want them to work on it. And THAT'S what they do. Now, it isn't always pleasant because they get after it! But afterwards, it's amazing!!! I had Anastasia work on my shoulders. My chiropractor was at her wits end trying to fix them. A couple of appointments with Anastasia here, and BAM, all better! Sooooo happy I found them. Found them on the Internet for goodness sake's. And boy, I have not looked back. BEST decision I made this year! read more

Whether you need massage for better performance or living your best life, John and his team are specific and effective. I've been seeing them for over 10 years. The best! read more

First visit was awesome all around! Booked appointment online easily for the next day. Paying online made check out fast. Donald is the therapist I've been looking for. He listened to my concerns, asked good questions and got to work right where I needed it. I've had neck pain for about 6 months and have been loosing range of motion. In just one visit I feel relief and was able to turn my head without shooting pain. The visit was 30 min, no oil, clothes on (although I wore a tank top) and he worked on me in both a chair and on the table. They do offer Swedish massage, sports massage, and can use oils if desired. The office is nice and parking was free with adequate space. I look forward to future visits with Donald. If you are in pain stop spending money elsewhere to feel better and come here. Im so grateful to be out of pain and wish I'd come here about 6 months ago. read more

Yazmin and John do an amazing job! Love their neuromuscular therapy technique. Been here at least 3 times now and after each session, my neck and lower back pain have substantially decreased! Being on my feet for at least 12 hours each shift of my job takes a toll on my whole body. But going here has relieved a lot of my tension and pain. Coming back at least once a month! read more

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I have been seeing John now for 6 weeks. His business seems to be mostly entirely through word of mouth, so I would have never heard of him normally. A friend of mine starting running marathons and complained of chronic shin splints. I recommended a running coach to her, and he recommended her to John. I have been having pains in the lower portion of my knees for a few years now. A sports med doctor was unable to find anything. Finally my trainer suggested it be a muscular problem. That's when I found John. He has done the basic massage training but takes it to another level. His is a healing art above the general desire for relaxation. Since seeing him my knees and ankles have stopped hurting. My flexibility has improved. In fact my 1 mile time improved 1 min even after not running AT ALL for 2 weeks. When I first saw him and explained my pain, he was clear that my problem may not be muscular; it could ligaments or bones, etc. He said I would know with about 3-4 sessions if his treatment could help me. I had some relief after the first session. My right knee took more time. I have to suggest that if you are having back pain, headaches, stiffness, joint pain, or some other mobility issue that you consult with him before you doing anything else intensive. read more

John and his team do excellent work. They are results focused and want to help eliminate your pain and specific problems. This is neuromuscular massage so you are fully clothed. I have been very pleased with my results. read more

I came to Houston for work and ended up throwing my back out while reaching for luggage. I was in such pain and could barely walk. John was able to get me walking in order to attend a work function that evening which was my short term goal. I went back for a second session the following day. John had me back to 80-85% with 2 days. He was amazing. He was also very pleasant. I would 100% recommend him for neuromuscular therapy. I'm forever grateful! read more

John makes you feel appreciated which means customer service is top notch. The experience is total different from other places I been to, made me feel like part of the family. John's technique is effective and not just a rub on massage. If you have issues with tightness John will take care of it. Don't be confuse, you will feel discomfort but that means that the therapy is working since they specialize in neuromuscular therapy. read more

I came to John late last year with severe neck and shoulder pain (from an old injury and general wear and tear). Not wanting pursue chiropractic adjustments I chose to try the soft tissue route to healing with massage therapy. If you have your muscles working properly then your joints tend to follow suit. ( I can safely say that with great authority after dealing with scoliosis for the last 30 years and having many different techniques done on me to try to relieve my symptoms.) So John's technique of neuro- muscular therapy is very unique. He focuses on deep seated trigger points and muscular connections where the pain emanates from. He also incorporates gentle stretching that I can tell you feels amazing when your muscles have been tight for so long. I had immediate relief after my first session and continued going on a weekly basis to enforce the treatments. Now I can say that I am relatively pain free and see John on a maintenance basis. The other unique thing is that he can do this while you are clothed so no oils to deal with so if you need to get in during your work hours you can get back to the office without that to deal with. If you are frustrated with getting popped by a chiropractor or other treatment methods for pain relief I would highly recommend giving John a try. And I would also recommend that in many cases you should get more than one treatment, especially if your pain is chronic, severe, or the result of an injury. read more

I recently had a neuromuscular massage by Anastasia. She was wonderful and I wish I could go weekly! Her technique is very effective in reducing soreness and breaking up tension. The staff is very kind and their follow up is sincere. Highly recommended. read more

John and his staff have really helped me with severe neck and back pain. My primary care physician had already written prescription for pain management clinic, but I decided to try the neuromuscular therapy approach first. John has restored almost full mobility to my neck and back, and my pain is now back down to less than a three on a 10 scale most of the day. John is attentive, knowledgeable, and really is interested in helping address the problem rather than just giving a general massage. Thank you John for helping me, I really wish there were more massage therapist working in the Houston area like yourself! read more

Came here twice through yelp and had awesome massage experience with Yasmin. Loved their neuromuscular therapy technique. Yasmin is very experienced (16+ years) and knows what she's doing. Is also super cordial and friendly. John owns the place and is nice to talk to. read more

John is simply amazing! I should have given him 5/5 to begin with. I'm correcting that error now! If you're in pain he's THE man to see! His associates are also great! read more

I suffer from chronic neck and shoulder tension and also sciatica from time to time and Anastasia has been so amazing and has had such healing hands for me. She's helped me with relief from my headaches as well! I feel so much better after a massage with her and wish I could go weekly ! I would recommend anyone who has tension and chronic pain to see her regularly. She is intuitive to the needs of her clients and I walk away feeling like a new person every time . read more

I've been having problems with shin splints for about three years now. It has preventing me from increasing my speed for the half-marathon races. After the first session my pain subsided by half. The next few sessions relieved my pain by 90%! I have been able now to increase my speed by 2 min/mile pace! These guys know what there doing!! read more

This is the best place!!! My neck gets locked up and nothing helps it to relax other than John working on it.

A family friend recommended this place to me and I'm very pleased with how it went. I always had back problems from sport related activities and I tried going to get massages regularly but the relief never lasted more than a day. However, what they do here is a unique service called neuromuscular massage therapy. After three one hour sessions my back was completely better and it stayed that way. The duration options are very customer friendly and the staff really cares about helping you get better. I would definitely recommend this to anyone , wether you have an active lifestyle or you are just looking to relax. read more

I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon, and have had a lot of aches and pains over the past two months. Most recently, Skylar helped relieve severe IT band pain. This past week-end, I had trouble finishing a 10-mile run. The pain was a 9+ on a 10-point scale. It hurt to walk, climb stairs. . . Skylar's sports massage techniques helped tremendously. This is the 3rd time I've gone to her, and will definitely go again. Other times were for super-tired muscles. I really have total confidence in Skylar's ability to help me when I'm in pain. read more

It's just what I needed for the tension in my neck, upper back and arms. Anastasia was very attentive to the areas that bothered me. Will be definitely coming back here soon. read more

Anastasia helped me tremendously. I had severe neck and shoulder pain and booked an appointment in the middle of the night because I was losing sleep over it. If you are looking for pain relief look no further and book yourself an appointment. She gave me instant relief and I feel so much better. read more