Hi -- I hope this is not inappropriate, I'm not a regular Off-Topic reader. This is a PSA for anyone in, or visiting, the Phoenix area who has neck/back tightness, muscle or joint pain and is in search of a great massage therapist.
I just returned from a business trip where I managed to track down Gary, the best massage /pain management therapist I've ever been to. I have probably had a dozen massages from Gary over the past 6 or 7 years when I have been in Phoenix on business or vacation. He used to work at a beautiful spa, but has since gone into business with his wife who specializes in stretching/neuromuscular treatments/homeopathic work.
I have arthritis and general stress-related muscle tightness. Right now I can hardly turn my head to the left to get my ear lined up with my shoulder. biking has made it worse this summer. I was so relieved to find this therapist in his new home digs, and had a wonderful, 2 hour stretch/ massage session. More than that, Gary and his wife are just 2 of the kindest, nicest people on earth. Gary is also a fabulous sculptor, and will soon be exhibiting and selling his work at a number of art venues in AZ.
If anyone is interested in the contact information, please PM me. I really cannot recommend him highly enough. And, his wife mixed me the most amazing concoction of essential oils..... Gary will come to you, too, so if you are going to be in town at a hotel, or want him to come to your home, it's possible.
I wish I could see him every 2 weeks....