Jonathon Christopher

Love Ya Self!

HI EVERYONE!

After 5 years rolling around in pro sports I am finally back in Detroit! 


My intention is to continue to serve the midwest as best as possible, so for my out of town clients, drop me a line and with a little pre planning, I will gladly accommodate.

To NEW CLIENTS, a bit about myself...

I moved to the US 12 years ago from Australia and landed on Massage Therapy as a change of career and in an effort to find some solutions to some *QUIRKS* that resulted from several years playing rugby...

HI EVERYONE!

After 5 years rolling around in pro sports I am finally back in Detroit! 


My intention is to continue to serve the midwest as best as possible, so for my out of town clients, drop me a line and with a little pre planning, I will gladly accommodate.

To NEW CLIENTS, a bit about myself...

I moved to the US 12 years ago from Australia and landed on Massage Therapy as a change of career and in an effort to find some solutions to some *QUIRKS* that resulted from several years playing rugby at the highest levels. After experiencing the benefits of how bodywork aids the athlete, even old my own old niggles, this became my mission! I wanted to work in professional sports and with athletes to help improve performance, decrease injury, prolong careers and to raise the level of training.

I went on to cut my teeth working in the back of a Chinese medicine clinic, taking on the weekend warriors, cross fitters, marathon runners, high school and college athletes and the like. These clients were interspersed with people seeking solutions to all manner of ailments (hip replacements, insomnia, depression, frozen shoulder, digestion etc). It was great and I learned a great deal on the fly and from the other practitioners that I worked alongside and eventually gained some opportunities to work some of the ATP Tennis Tour, however I still felt that I wanted more work within a training room somewhere!

After studying Fascia Stretch Therapy through the prestigious Stretch To Win Institute in Arizona, an extremely versatile and productive, science and evidenced based approach to bodywork, many doors opened in the sporting world. I soon found myself off to Michigan to work in a clinic that was responsible for working with the Detroit Lions. I would go on to work and, in the end even travel with the team over 2 seasons, before getting connected to the Indiana Pacers NBA team and taking up an opportunity to work with their playing group as a member of their medical team.

Now after 2 NFL seasons, 3 NBA seasons, traveling with the Bahamas National Team and working for a number of pro athletes, I am ready for a change of pace and a bit more of a level work/life balance.

And here is where you come in!

I use a multi faceted, evidence based approach that calls upon extensive amounts of continuing education, years of experience in a number of diverse settings and a variety of techniques and modalities to help get results and positive life outcomes for people of all levels of activity, shapes and sizes.

Feel free to drop me a line with any questions or queries and I look forward to working with you soon!


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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

IL # 227017527

Massage

MI # 7501011535

Education
2017

Stretch To Win Institute

FST Level 1

2018

Stretch To Win Institute

FST Level 2

2019

Stretch To Win Institute

Level 3 (Medical)

2019

Stretch To Win Institute

FST - Sports Specific

2018

Stretch To Win Institute

Life Stretch

2017

Nat'l University of Health Sciences

RockTape FMT 1 & 2

2017

Nat'l University of Health Sciences

RockBlades IASTM

2013

Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage

Certified Massage Therapist

2023

SportStretchUSA

Sportstretch

2020

Cupping USA

Advanced Cupping

Experience
Bodywork

Indiana Pacers - Lead Therapist

Team massage therapist. Pregame, postgame and recovery. Season 21, 22 and 23

Detroit Lions - Massage Therapist

Post practice, recovery and pre and post game work with the playing group. Season '19 and '20

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Hannah on Feb 20
I have worked with Jon for years, ever since a diagnosis of spondylothesis. At a time when I could barely walk due to severe nerve impairment down my left leg, Jon worked on my spine and hips with deep tissue massage and FST. I credit him as part of the team that brought me back to health and verticality without the fusion surgery two surgeons insisted I have. I have never worked with a LMT this skilled, patient, empathic, generous, knowledgeable, and all around excellent. At times I could not lie down for more than five minutes due to extreme pain, Jon found ways to work with me in various other positions so that I could still benefit from the body work. I am forever grateful. I can't recommend him highly enough whether your needs are medical or you just need to work out the kinks caused by daily life.
by Sarah on Nov 17
Jon’s the best!
by Daniel on May 11
Great Mother’s Day gift! She absolutely loved it!
by Curtrice on Apr 01
Jon works with my son, who plays baseball and he is great both at the FST but also supporting my son in learning how to listen to and care for his own body.
by Anonymous on Mar 31
Jon Christopher is simply the best!
by Sally on Mar 10
I always feel better when I leave a session with Jon. He is so good at locating the source of the pain and then helping things loosen and release. He’s also really good at explaining what he’s doing, why he’s doing it and what you can do to help yourself continue to heal.
by Ken on Mar 09
Amazing work! He's really in tune with the human body!
by Joe on Feb 11
Jon listens to his patients and addresses their needs. Often spends extra time addressing niggling injuries and discomforts. A+
by Anonymous on Feb 09
Jon is extremely knowledgable, I would recommend him to anyone!
by Gianna on Jan 27
Oddly enough, I think what was most memorable was the inner mouth "massage" to open my jaws- quite surprisingly effective! Will be going back for more of the stretching and bodywork.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Other
  • Sports Massage
  • Fascial Stretch Therapy
  • Mobile Deep Tissue

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