Co-Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Thai Massage Practitioner,  Certified Personal Trainer, Reiki Practitioner

More about David:

Whether you are looking for a light, relaxing massage or a deeply intense therapeutic session, David can provide it. To create the right mix, he blends elements from many different forms of body work: Thai Massage, Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Reiki, personal training, foot reflexology, and breath work. Making things even more interesting, David developed his style in the context of quite a few different massage environments, including: a physical therapy office, a chiropractic office, a spa, a gym, a hair styling salon and a massage studio specializing in Thai Massage.

David helps you to cultivate ease in your body and mind with customized, focused massage. Each session starts with a thorough intake to discover your present needs and establish a mutually agreeable massage plan that addresses them. David then engages his creativity, knowledge gleaned from many hours of education and skills gained from ten years of experience to deliver a flowing, effective and uniquely therapeutic massage. After your massage, he checks in with you to receive your feedback and offers you a personalized recommendation for future work, based on his assessment from the massage.

David has a calm, accepting demeanor. He is a good listener, and is not especially talkative during massage, though he will communicate quite a bit when working on your specific physical issues. David practices massage because he believes in the power of healthy touch to harmonize and fortify your body and mind. For him, each massage is not just a chance to support you in your life journey. It is also a joyful dance, a mindful meditation on the breath, and the active practice of 'metta,' a Pali word that represents the unconditional wish for all beings to live in health, happiness, safety and peace.

Reviews for David:

"I recently had rotator cuff surgery and have been struggling with extremely "angry" muscles across my shoulders, neck and back. The pain in my neck and shoulders have significantly impacted my ability to sleep and sit for extended periods of time. I decided to combine my PT with some massage sessions from David at the Metta Center. The results have been profound. The combination of therapies have had a wonderful impact on my recovery progress and reduction in pain." -S.B.

"After about a month of annoying pain in my neck arm shoulder and hip, I went to David and he was fantastic, not only did he help with the pain but we talked about strategies on how I could avoid my repetitive motions that were contributing to the pain. A definite must, and I’ll surely be back!" – Sara K.

"David is a caring person. His expertise always addresses my personal needs...whether it’s arthritis in my shoulder, low back pain, tense neck muscles, or stress and sinus issues. He’s a champion!" Anne R.

“David is awesome! His calm and relaxed demeanor reinforces a formidable knowledge of the human body. As a long time client, I've walked in after stressful weeks at work and walked out rejuvenated. He is perceptive, open to feedback and tailors the massage for your situation at that point in time. When receiving a comforting, relaxed massage I've often fallen asleep at the table, only to awaken refreshed. At other times, when I've asked for a deep tissue massage after a workout, he has chased down every last knot and has suggested stretching exercises that help to manage my body. My plantar fasciitis, which led to an ungainly hobble when I got out of bed, was completely managed by his massage therapy alone.” - Keith R.