I have been going to Michael for massages for over a year now, but I leave with homework. He provides exercise/stretch assignments based on my body's needs, and really takes the time to explain why he makes that recommendation and how it would impact my body. The first session, he evaluated my body and pointed out things I didn't know were taking its toll. When he asked me to do upper torso twists, he asked if my desk set up resulted with everyone approaching me to my left. Uh, yes ...? He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. It's not your typical woo woo studio. It's unassuming, and it's effective.
June 2018
After a year of working with Michael, I've lost 26 pounds, 6% body fat, and 9 inches off my waist, but more importantly, I've gained a lot of strength, confidence, and awareness of my body. Michael is not about fad diets or exercise routines. He's about teaching you how to take better care of yourself in the long run, and if you keep at it, working with him makes a lasting difference.
November 2017
If I were a prospective client, I would be wary of Michael's perfect 5 star reviews--because I was at first! I moved to Lincoln Heights in 2010 and have book marked this place after I gave birth to my son. Finally, after not being able to lose my baby weight (or not really knowing how to start), I gave Michael a call and received a text that he was not able to take my phone call. I'm not sure if I have ever talked to him on the phone now that I think about it but we text regularly after that initial consultation. I have been seeing Michael twice a week for the past three months and I have lost 15 pounds and 2-4 inches on various parts of my body. I am usually... read full review
I have been going to Michael for massages for over a year now, but I leave with homework. He provides exercise/stretch assignments based on my body's needs, and really takes the time to explain why he makes that recommendation and how it would impact my body. The first session, he evaluated my body and pointed out things I didn't know were taking its toll. When he asked me to do upper torso twists, he asked if my desk set up resulted with everyone approaching me to my left. Uh, yes ...? He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. It's not your typical woo woo studio. It's unassuming, and it's effective.
After a year of working with Michael, I've lost 26 pounds, 6% body fat, and 9 inches off my waist, but more importantly, I've gained a lot of strength, confidence, and awareness of my body. Michael is not about fad diets or exercise routines. He's about teaching you how to take better care of yourself in the long run, and if you keep at it, working with him makes a lasting difference.
If I were a prospective client, I would be wary of Michael's perfect 5 star reviews--because I was at first! I moved to Lincoln Heights in 2010 and have book marked this place after I gave birth to my son. Finally, after not being able to lose my baby weight (or not really knowing how to start), I gave Michael a call and received a text that he was not able to take my phone call. I'm not sure if I have ever talked to him on the phone now that I think about it but we text regularly after that initial consultation. I have been seeing Michael twice a week for the past three months and I have lost 15 pounds and 2-4 inches on various parts of my body. I am usually... read full review