Erich W.
5/5
Tobin’s skill and understanding in his field are comprehensive and masterful. Some massage therapists have a specific technique or form that they work in; Tobin has many techniques under his belt that he blends together where they are needed. He is a focused and driven problem solver. He listens to you and develops a plan tailored to your needs.
If you’re just looking for a relaxing massage, Tobin can certainly do that for you. But if you have deeper issues, this is where other therapists pale in comparison. A common and well known theme of deep tissue massage is soreness the next day or sometimes the same day. I’ve never left Tobin’s practice with soreness because he relaxes the superficial muscles before delving into the deeper ones. He’s fluent in the language of the body.
I’ve spent the last three years receiving body work from Tobin in the form of Movement Optimization in order to rehabilitate myself. I had chronic headaches and back spasms. I couldn’t lift anything over 50 pounds standing without sending my ribs and back into a spasm that would take over a week to settle down. I couldn’t lift anything over 15 pounds above shoulder height from a seated position, period. When my back would spasm, I would be laid up in bed for two days and couldn’t return to work for a week. I no longer have back spasms that which plagued me for years. I can bear weight again and exercise freely. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but when you’re in pain and have limited mobility it’s a big deal.
I put a lot of work in on my own in addition to Movement Optimization to achieve my success. Change does happen from massage therapy and specifically for me Movement Optimization, but if you want significant results you have to work at it away from the massage table, as well. I myself have utilized meditation, massage therapy, and a specific set of physical therapy exercises.
Whatever it is your body needs, Tobin can help you with it. You will not find a better massage therapist. I promise.
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