My name is Gregory Bessmer, and I’ve been providing massage services for nearly twenty years. Since the very beginning, my guiding slogan has been “Just Massage”—and it still stands strong today.

Over the years, I’ve met many therapists who tell clients that massage must be painful in order to be effective. Some clients even seek out that kind of experience. While occasional deeper work can be useful, it’s rarely needed head-to-toe. The truth is simple: massage does not have to hurt to work. If you’re receiving a painful massage, chances are you’re working with someone practicing more like a physical therapist than a massage therapist.

My approach is different. I focus on helping your body release tension naturally so it can return to balance (homeostasis). Real healing happens after the massage, once your body is no longer stuck in the cycle of tension. And here’s the blunt truth: unless habits change, the same issues will keep coming back. Massage helps open the door—what you do afterward helps keep it open.

Whether you’re preparing for or recovering from a physical challenge—like gym training—or managing common issues such as sciatica, psoas or piriformis tightness, or plantar fasciitis, I work with you as a partner to support your goals and keep your body moving comfortably.