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From a young age Aaron was drawn to the healing arts. His first hands-on training was in 1990 - Reiki Level I and II. After suffering a serious circus injury, he decided to study more intensively and in 1993 completed the National Holistic Institute's 500-hour massage program.

In 2001 he studied Hanna Somatic Education, an interactive bodywork and movement education approach designed to help clients help themselves.

Aaron has over 15 years of bodywork experience as well as extensive training in associated arts such as acrobatics, dance, yoga and meditation. Aaron sees every body as a miracle of creation and would consider himself honored to work with you.

From Aaron Jessup:

People often ask me, “What kind of bodywork do you do?”

I can honestly say that, after almost 20 years of putting my hands on bodies, I have no idea!

My original massage training is in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Sports Massage and Reflexology. However, over the years I've intensively studied circus acrobatics, contact improvisation dance, martial arts and yoga – all of which informs my current work. After realizing the limitations of traditional bodywork, I supplemented my education with Hanna Somatic Education, a gentle, interactive approach designed to help clients help themselves.

So instead of telling you “what I do,” I'll let a few of my clients tell you what their experiences have been.

Testimonials:

Aaron is the best massage therapist I've ever encountered. With joint soreness, especially in my hips, Aaron's therapeutic work has made me feel rejuvenated and spry. His commitment to his work, as well as his conscientious attitude allows me to relax and fully benefit from his massage.

- M. Petri, General Manager, Alfred's Steakhouse

Firstly, as a woman, I really like that Aaron asked for specific feedback on his work, and that he often said “thank you” to me when I gave it to him. Aaron's words, his manner and his touch all helped me relax and encouraged me to feel comfortable asking for what I needed. The combination of stretching and massage really helped me with an ongoing back problem I had.

-Margaret B, Banker

I have traveled a lot and have tried many massage therapists in many places, but Aaron Jessup is - by far - the best massage therapist I've ever met.

-Y. Georgiou, Lawyer

Before I started seeing Aaron Jessup on a weekly basis, my neck was in constant pain. I couldn't turn my head in either direction. I couldn't look up at all, and for almost ten years I had to take painkillers just to fall asleep at night. I had seen all kinds of specialists, from Chiropractors to Massage Therapists, from Acupuncturists to Osteopathic Doctors, and no one could help me. In just a few months of working with Aaron, I regained a normal range of motion in my neck. I know most people take this for granted, but for me it's a miracle to be able to look up, down and side to side. Perhaps the most amazing thing is that I am now able to sleep without the use of drugs.

-L. L. Information Technology

Aaron understands my injury provides massage therapy that focuses on the areas that ultimately benefit me. Not only does he listen and understand his client's needs and provide wonderful treatments, he does so while making me feel very comfortable and relaxed.

-Susan F, Vice President of Sales