What I do.
Hello! I’m John Gosnell (they/he) a practicing, insured, Licensed Massage Therapist(LMT): MA61485324.
I have a variety of interests within the field of massage. From specific treatment focused massage, requiring highly specific work and assessment of individual muscles. To general relaxation, where flow and feel is the top priority. I do my best to provide the most benefit that I can. Although I have to admit that treatment based massage, addressing specific issues tends to be my favorite work.
The specialties that I lean towards are sports massage, Swedish massage, and recently Thai Yoga Massage(think assisted stretches and compression). However, everything I do is tailored to the individual that I am massaging at the time I’m massaging them.
I like to explain what I am planning to do and why that works towards what we’ve established as your goal(s), then I turn it over to you to make the final decision about your massage.
Within this I start from, and maintain, a baseline of boundaries and consent. There is a dynamic within the context of massage that can make it difficult for people to know and voice their boundaries. I work with transparency with regard to every aspect in to facilitate people’s autonomy. If it’s your first time getting a massage from me we will establish what you’re comfortable with in the boundaries of massage therapy.
What I don’t do.
I don’t offer services outside of the legal bounds of massage. If I am solicited, or harassed in any way I will report that person to the authorities. I hold a zero tolerance policy.
I don’t offer services to anyone under the age of 18. If you’re seeking treatment for your child, or are under the age of 18 please seek out other practitioners.