About Us
Relax Renew: Massage & Wellness
201 6th Street SE #150
Minneapolis, MN 55414
derekj@relaxrenew.net
612-367-6773
Welcome! I am Derek Johnson-Dean. I started Relax Renew Massage & Wellness in the Whittier neighborhood in South Minneapolis in 2012, so I am thrilled to now offer Sports and Therapeutic massage services at Los Campeones, also in Whittier. I’ve been a practicing massage therapist since 2007. In 2012, I completed a certification in Holistic Nutritional Coaching and Massage Therapy Certification at St. Paul College. The Certified Massage Therapy (CMT) program focused on Clinical Sports and Therapeutic Massage.
Sport Massage has allowed me to work with runners in marathons, riders on the Red Ribbon Ride and women’s hockey tournaments. I enjoy helping active people keep practicing...
Hours of Operation
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By Appointment Only
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07:30 AM
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07:30 PM
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07:30 AM
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07:30 PM
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07:30 AM
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07:30 PM
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07:00 AM
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05:00 PM
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07:30 AM
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03:00 PM
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Closed
Derek J.
License: MN #Certification
85 Verified Reviews
Bodywork Services
Sports Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Sports Cupping
Sports Massage Cupping and Stretching (PNF)
Scraping (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) & Stretching
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Anonymous
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Sep 03
I had a wonderful and relaxing experience, I would definitely recommend Relax Renew to a friend. Derek does a great job and I always feel better after my massage.
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Greg
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Aug 05
Massage genie, really good all around!!
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Tom
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Jul 30
Derek has amazing technique and skills and was sensitive to my needs. Nice comfortable space.
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Matthew
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Jun 30
Derrick was very attentive of what I informed him.
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Anonymous
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Apr 15
Been seeing Derek monthly for years. He is amazing!
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Anonymous
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Mar 26
Derek has great skills!
My muscles feels great after the massage!
I slept like a baby during the night!:)
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Keyana
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Feb 19
Derek is amazing! He was able to work on my problem areas and found some that I wasn't even aware of. My body and mind felt so much better after our session. I immediately booked again! Book with him, I promise you won't regret it!!
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Anonymous
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Dec 08
Derek is very interested in making certain to use the massage time to target areas that you want to focus on, so he listens intently to your concerns before he begins.
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Karen
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Nov 03
derek has an incredible knowledge of how a body works and the skill to identify and break down issues affecting movement. plus he’s a super nice dude! highly recommend.
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Thomas
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Oct 30
Derek is very thorough and responsive.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
I had a wonderful and relaxing experience, I would definitely recommend Relax Renew to a friend. Derek does a great job and I always feel better after my massage.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Massage genie, really good all around!!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Derek has amazing technique and skills and was sensitive to my needs. Nice comfortable space.
Business response:
Thank you Tom! Glad you were pleased with your massage
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Derrick was very attentive of what I informed him.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Been seeing Derek monthly for years. He is amazing!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Derek has great skills!
My muscles feels great after the massage!
I slept like a baby during the night!:)
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek is amazing! He was able to work on my problem areas and found some that I wasn't even aware of. My body and mind felt so much better after our session. I immediately booked again! Book with him, I promise you won't regret it!!
Business response:
Thank you for your kind review. I am pleased you were satisfied! See you next week!
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Derek is very interested in making certain to use the massage time to target areas that you want to focus on, so he listens intently to your concerns before he begins.
Business response:
I’m delighted that you were pleased with your massage. Come back soon.!
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
derek has an incredible knowledge of how a body works and the skill to identify and break down issues affecting movement. plus he’s a super nice dude! highly recommend.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Derek is very thorough and responsive.
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek is a skilled professional who knew exactly how to target my problem areas and provide the kind of relief I was looking for.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Derek knows how to mend you after long runs
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Great Massage!
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Highly recommend
Business response:
Glad I could help. See you again soon?
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Derek created a calming experience and took the time needed to dig into my knots. I felt more flexible and an increased ease of movement almost immediately.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
The new spot is wonderful. Great energy. Derek's deep tissue massage skills allow my body to truly relax for more than just the day of the massage.
Business response:
Thank you for the review. I’m glad your massage was so well received. See you again soon?
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Love the new studio!
Business response:
Thank you Glenn! Glad you like!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Derek was very adept in his body work and I left feeling like it was the best massage I'd had in some time.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Derek really knows how to find those tight spots that I didn't even know were there and then has great ways to loosen them up. Always amazing!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
This was one of the best massages I’ve ever had. Derek is very professional and his skills are bar none. Highly recommend. His new space is going to take him to the next level.
Business response:
Why thank you. I appreciate you!
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Excellent massage, and moving to a cute new location soon!
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Great as always!
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Quality massge skills, timely, and very personable.
Business response:
Thank you Cruz! Hope you're feeling better!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Excellent massage. Will absolutely be booking another!
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Loved it!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
I’ve had three sessions with Derek so far and am really noticing a difference in the way my body feels. Derek makes me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I recommend him highly.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
I’ve had my fair share of massages and Derek is the best I’ve been to. No patty cake when you’re looking to get work done. Communicative throughout the massage. Left sore and happy.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
He is a professional massage therapist with great skills!
Not just feel better after a sport massage, I even sleep better!
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Feeling great one day after deep tissue massage! Will be coming back.
Business response:
Thank you for the review. Come back soon.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Derek offers an exceptional massage. I feel better for days after each appointment.
Business response:
Thank! I’m glad you enjoyed your experience. Come back soon
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Service Received: Sports Massage Cupping and Stretching (PNF) with Derek J.
Derek is knowledgeable and professional. He knows his craft well.
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek truly has a gift for healing. He makes his clients feel so comfortable and I always leave feeling better. The location is super convenient and surprisingly you do not hear a lot of gym noise. It also feels great to support a queer and black-owned business.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Excellent work, I'll be back after my twin cities marathon, I'm very happy that Derek understands the people we run and knows what kind of massages we need.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Got a deep massage to work out some tweaky leg muscles. Very happy with the experience.
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Service Received: Sports Cupping with Derek J.
I have already sent a few friends!
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Great massage therapist, very strong sports massage / deep tissue. Highly recommend. Not a fancy spa setting but worked well and very clean.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
I’ll be back. BEST calf sports massage in mpls.
Business response:
Thank you Robb! Drink lots of water!
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek is amazing when it comes to massage, and his experience is extremely visible. I'm grateful for the opportunity.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Best massage therapist ever! Left feeling amazing. Derek creates a warm and safe environment that allows you to really relax. Would not go anywhere else!
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Excellent therapeutic massage.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Derek is a gifted bodyworker, he really helped release the tension and pain I was having in my neck and upper back!
Wonderful massage!
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Service Received: Sports Cupping with Derek J.
My first time trying cupping and it was a great experience! I happened to see a sign for sports massage when I was finishing up a workout at Los Campeones- I asked about availability and Derek was able to fit me in on the spot which was not expected but so appreciated! Derek is friendly and kind and knowledgeable about his craft. I will be back next time I am in MN! Thanks Derek!
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek immediately puts you at ease and works to understand what problem areas you may have and works to educate you and address them. Very professional and skilled!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Had great experience with message therapy .
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek was very professional and asked me a lot about my life to get to know me and my situations in order to taylor the services to meet my needs. This personal touch was very appreciated and made me feel cared for and seen as a person. I would highly recommend Derek to my friends and family! Thank you for the great work Derek!
Business response:
Thank you Bob! Glad you had a good experience. Come back soon!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
My experience was wonderful. Let’s just say that I rebooked because I know he is in demand!! Highly recommended!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
My muscle aches decreased!
I usually wake up in the middle of the night and have hard time to go back to sleep. I slept through the night!
Usually my muscles are pretty stiff when I get up, today I feel great!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Derek has a way with his hands. I went in for a quick session focused on my lower back due to some recent strain. I walked out feeling like a new person!
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
I loved that he communicated with me and made sure I felt comfortable. The pain is what I disliked ha but that was necessary. My range of motion improved in the following days and so did my posture.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek has years of experience that add to his culminated knowledge of well-being for athletes and non athletes alike; I would recommend.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Amazing work and great company
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek knows how to get into the nooks and crannies of your muscles and really make them wish they hadn't started acting up in the first place.
Business response:
Thank you Kyle! See you again soon!
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Very professional and thorough. The massage I recieved alleviated a lot of pain and discomfort I was experiencing. I would recommend Derek to friends and return as a client myself.
Business response:
I appreciate your continued business. Let me know when I need to show that neck of yours who’s the boss again!
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek is the best. He knows his clients, and tailors his sessions to our individual needs. He's kept me healthy and moving through an Ironman, powerlifting, crossfit, and everyday life. He's the best.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Derek provided an amazing massage, as always. He asked what needed work, focused on those areas, and discovered some others as well.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek did a great job! The massage felt great, and my injury felt a world of difference the next day! He was also very kind, personable and warm.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek is personable and professional. Great deep tissue massage really works to get at the knots and relax the muscles. Good ambiance and clean facilities.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek was very professional. He was keen on asking about my physical activities as well as observing my posture before making a plan for my massage. He was very strong and attentive. I enjoyed the experience and I would recommend him.
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Service Received: Sports Massage with Derek J.
Can't recommend Derek enough. He spent a lot of time making sure he understood my condition and continuously checked in with me to ensure I was comfortable. Best of all, I walked out of there feeling good as new.
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Service Received: Deep Tissue Massage with Derek J.
Derek was outstanding and knew exactly what to do to get to my trouble spots. Feeling great 3-4 days afterward still.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek is fantastic. He caters the session to your specific concerns or pains, is incredibly informative, and will let you know what issues he's seeing/why they're happening. At the risk of sounding dramatic, the day after the massage (and this is being written the morning of the second day, so I'm sure this will remain true) , I felt the best I had in years.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
He is very skilled and does some amazing deep tissue work! He was professional and I felt great afterwards and so much better after some good hydration as a good deep tissue massage will do. I’m glad I found him and will likely return when I’m able. Thanks Derek!
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Very thorough and detailed. Excellent skilled work.
Would definitely recommend.
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek is very conversational and comfortable to work with. I always look forward to my sessions with him.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
I had never had a massage before and it was great to have a discussion about any problems I was having and receiving pointers on how to do some techniques myself. Thanks so much!
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
A chair massage was the best 15-minute break I've ever had at work! it was relaxing and energizing experience!
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Loved my massage.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek did an amazing job of accommodating me, even when I was late to my appointment. He is friendly and professional and did a great job of making me feel comfortable. I would love to see him once a month!
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Liked that he listened to what I wanted him to work on and that he specializes in therapeutic massages.
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Service Received: Myofascial Release with Derek J.
Derek is very skilled, knowledgeable, and always takes time to listen and customize his work to meet my needs. He's especially great at doing deep tissue work and has fantastic intuition in finding and focusing on spots that need the most work. The atmosphere in his studio is very relaxing and he always puts you at ease with his calm and professional demeanor. I feel completely rejuvenated after every massage with Derek.
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with Derek J.
Derek is an amazing professional and human being. One of the best massage therapists I've met.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek is professional, knows how to find your triggerpoints, does a good job of warming you up, knows his anatomy, and just gets the job done no matter what you need that day. Whether it is deep tissue or a full relaxing experience that you were going for, Derek is your man!
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
I loved that Derek worked intuitively. He didn’t just go from one to two, etc.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Excellent massage, great listener to needs for pain relief.
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Service Received: Bodywork with Derek J.
Derek always makes you feel at home and comfortable, then goes after the trouble areas that you tell him about. He also makes observations of other areas that you may not be aware of. Have been seeing him once a month for years and always feel better afterwards.
Business response:
Thank you for being the first to post a review on MassageBook! Thank also for your previous reviews over the years as well. Reviews from 2007 until Fall 2017 can be found at: http://derekjohnson.massagetherapy.com/reviews