My philosophy is that a good massage should address areas of pain, tension and restriction, but the mystery of "referred pain" might amuse you in that the the points that need work are often not where the pain actual is. I tend to start medical (if needed) and then finish with a spa-type parasympathetic response producing effect. I believe that each massage should should be a custom blend of modalities based on your unique state... at that moment. It should include elements of:  Deep Tissue Trigger Point Therapy  PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)  Craniosacral Therapy Myofascial Release Active Cupping and even a little Shiatsu (ever mindful of the Asian meridians).  If that sounds good to you, let's embark together on your Voyage to Health. Wes became fascinated with therapeutic massage after receiving one from a skilled therapist in Long Beach California three decades ago. It was a birthday gift from his wife. He was a Journeyman Carpenter at the time and desperately needed it. After traveling the country and the globe as an applications engineer in the tech industry (Career #3), he followed his dream to become trained, skilled and licensed to provide the marvelous experience of massage to other voyagers.