Recommendations

Richard's massages disorganize the brain, soothe the nervous system and relax tense muscles. With the most intense effort, you couldn't possible think while in his expert care. Troubles melt away and what's left is a feeling of deep appreciation for being on the receiving end of such a skilled and effective massage.

- Jocelyn Gordon, Bodyworker, HoopDancer and Entrepreneur.

I have had many massages and spa treatments over the last decade, being a “spa junkie” I have treated myself quite well with the occasional body scrub, facial, massage. I had been a member at a particular gym, which also housed a spa, so I frequented the spa many an evening after a hard workout or just to relax on a weekend. Last fall I found myself in dire need of a treatment. Perhaps it was the gray weather we had been having or the fact that I needed to just relax; in any case, I called the spa and booked a massage. It was early evening so I knew my chances were slim to get an appointment, but I was lucky, and they booked me for a 50 minute..this is how I met Richard Hyde, the best massage therapist I have ever had, please note: I had been going to this spa over the last 10 years and had many massages, he was the best! He was very welcoming and relaxed, I was put at ease in an instant, not having many massages by males, I was a bit nervous but knew I was in good hands, so to speak, the minute I walked in.

His style was therapeutic as well as relaxing. He manipulated my joints/muscles in a way that was relaxing and not invasive whatsoever. It wasn't a deep tissue nor a swedish style, which were my “usual” choices; it was in-between those. Usually a deep tissue almost left me feeling like I had worked out, while a swedish was never enough. He is very talented, and offers a very unique touch that would get me to go back over and over.

-sarah

Richard’s hands are solid, secure. During his massage I felt safe, taken care of, deeply attended to and affirmed through my body. I appreciated the contact -- real, solid, deep and responsive contact. He was not afraid of my size, not afraid to hurt me, yet responsive as I indicated the “perfect” balance of pressure, and depth. I just love that he met me where I was. For a first experience, he was incredibly intuitive and responsive, sure of himself. I was grateful.

Richard was respectful and honoring of the human body. He took his time, allowing me to melt into his hands, neither forcing nor hurrying my process of unfolding and relaxing. He was patient with my body, which likes to hold onto tension…gently coaxing it to let go. I felt nurtured and comforted as well as appropriately stretched and physically challenged. It was a nice dance that left a smile on my face and a glow in my heart.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and remember it still. It was an experience of being deeply understood without words, my mind still floats back to that time. Richard stayed present as I went on my own inner journey. He was responsive to my feedback and requests, which was so gratifying. And since my body is changing, my time with Richard helped me to become re-acquainted with it in its current form and shape. I discovered things about my body and myself that I had just not noticed before. So he really facilitated a conversation between myself and my body in a supportive healing way. I felt complete acceptance--a non-judgmental, open, spacious, wonderfully delicious, soothing, massage – good medicine for body and soul.

- JeanMarie