I Can Live My Life

My conditions are migraines, neck, shoulder, and back pain. I was in the military and worked out daily, so I have many issues that I need to keep in check. Working with Shannon, I have experienced a decrease in frequency and intensity of migraines as well as less neck/shoulder/back pain. I have been seeing Shannon for over a year. I get two massages a month and the results are amazing.

I was seeing results after the first month and Shannon keeps pinpointing areas to work on so I feel better and better. I have better neck and back mobility and can workout with less pain. My quality of life is better with reduced migraines as now they are manageable and down to a few a month compared to a few a week prior to starting with Shannon. I now sleep better and I attribute this to the work Shannon does with me. 

Shannon has a big heart, caring attitude, and desire to help her clients to feel better. She has went the extra mile in researching solutions based on my individual needs and we work together on my health. She is always positive and her various techniques and I put her in the top 5% of massage therapists I have ever worked with (been getting massages for 20 years). I’ve had massages where they are transactional with the masseuse not tailoring the work and it is more of a cookie cutter experience. Massage is intimate and should be tailored to meeting the needs of the customer with the expertise of the masseuse coming through to build a massage/treatment plan.

Shannon does this so well and this is what sets her apart from others. I highly recommend Shannon if you want to feel better. If you compare her to a franchise massage company, she works on what you need where the others just give you a prescribed and scripted massage. Your body is unique so your treatments should be as well. You can’t go wrong with Shannon! ~ Rob K.

From Neck Pain To Relief

I was experiencing substantial pain in my neck and shoulder area. This included a limited range of motion and a high level of discomfort (almost a burning feeling) in my shoulder muscles. Shannon was able to focus on areas that would give me long-term relief. I was able to get range of motion back and had substantially less discomfort. This meant I was more productive at work and, in general, more comfortable. Driving was easier (checking blind spots, switching lanes, etc.).

I saw improvement after a single session and saw large results after a few times seeing her every 3-4 weeks. She is not pushy about overbooking and genuinely cares about my progress. It is so helpful to talk and visit to see how things are progressing. When we finally got to a point that I felt “okay” at the start of a session, instead of a laundry list of pain, it was such a win! She always asks what I’d like to focus on in each session and wants to make a positive impact on my well-being. During the massage, she’s so personable, open to feedback about pressure or areas of focus, and it feels beneficial to my functioning. I’ve recommended family members and people I work with to her.

I have worked with Shannon for years and can’t imagine going to anyone else. Other massages I’ve had were either just for relaxation and did absolutely nothing for me long term, or just felt like they were missing the spots that would’ve helped me. I’ve also never had anyone who considers how tensions in one area will impact another, which is so huge for the way my muscles bind up and pull other things out of whack. Going from not being able to turn my head to having a full range of motion is life-changing; she’s such a key part of my ongoing health and comfort.  ~ Stephanie K.