04/05/08

Phenomenal Massage

by stephanieweichert

I met Jason in 2002 (?). Not sure of the exact date but, it's been awhile. I met him while he still was working for other massage businesses building up their clientele. During the years I've known him he has dedicated himself to teaching massage instructors and building business for- other people. When Jason and Melanie decided to open their own location, I thought it a great next step. Clients would have the benefit of seeing Jason in his own environment and in turn Jason would be able to build his own business.

Jason is the kind of quality professional who puts the client first. He performs sports massage on my muscular husband, Feldenkreis on my Grandfather and just relaxing massage for me. He is so well versed in massage that he is a director for 2 prestigious massage schools in the Bay Area. It is a treat that Jason still works directly with non-athletes on the average "civilian".

Personally, Jason is a sincere, kind and professional massage therapy instructor and practicing therapist. He well deserves his modest rates. His facility is simple and clean- you aren't paying for fancy decorations or snooty half-witted receptionists. It is a treat that I heartily recommend.

03/24/08

Pain free at last!!

by Omee

Hands-On Massage and Wellness Center rocks!!

I have known Jason and Mel for a while now and they are the most genuine and caring people that I know.

Jason has always been very dedicated in everything he does and it is this dedication and his overwhelming knowledge of anatomy, muscle mechanics, and movement that makes him such a great therapist. He transfers all of that knowledge through his skilled and experienced hands to make, literally, life changing results.

I have lived my life, taking my body for granted. Playing sports 4-5 times a week for countless hours and not really allowing my body to recover. Making my muscles compensate for those that are already overworked. Over time I had developed some nasty knots in my legs and back that really set me back. For a while when I crossed my legs and the side of my calf muscle would rest on my knee bone, I would almost jump out of my seat in pain.

When I heard about the center opening in Millbrae, I jumped at the chance to see him, since he was now much closer to where I live and work. When he started to work on my calf, in particular my soleus, he said it felt like an alien in my leg. That is how bad it was. He also told me it is the second most painful muscle to work on. And he was soooo right. But after two sessions, I was ready to give him my first born that is how much of a difference he made. It was literally, life changing. I could play sports again and cross my legs without grimacing. God it feels good!

What is even more impressive is all the manners in which he has helped me to avoid the pain from coming back. Showing me stretching techniques, using tools, like the Stick, to work on those areas on my own, recommending salt baths, and even helping me change some of my motions when I play sports.

I will always be indebted to him and continue to go back to work on other problem areas and get recommendations on how to move and function better and with less pain.

• Pros: Great setting, easy to find, comfortable surroundings.

03/19/08

Compassionate, effective bodywork and outstanding tuition

by TracyChes

I first met Jason about 18 months ago while in massage school. It was so immediately clear to me that this was the person I wanted to learn from. Although his experience and depth of knowledge were fantastic, was really struck me was his passion for healing. I became really excited about the possibilities for bodywork.

Jason talked about what he has accomplished for people through massage. I decided right there and then that I was absolutely on the right track with massage, and his level of passion and understanding of how the body works was definitely what I was after!

I have attended workshops with Jason at the Hands-On Wellness and Massage Center, and will continue to do so. His emphasis is on proper body-mechanics - you need to look after your own body before you can help someone else's body.

Since learning from Jason, I have become more and more passionate about bodywork (some may even say somewhat obsessed!). He truely inspired me and I have since opened my own massage business, and am going from strength to strength. I will continue to attend Jason's workshops in order to further my knowledge and career. I cannot recommend the Center highly enough.

• Pros: Small classes, value for money, effective training and bodywork