It's amazing to think that stubborn pain that I had been enduring for years could go away so quickly. After years of a mild but annoying lower back ache, and 2 years of chiropractic treatment, Laura was able to cure me 100%, not just a reduction of pain but a complete cure. I recommend that anyone who has chronic back pain see Laura. She can really help you. She uses the Sarno method of understanding muscle tightness and focuses your mind on the possibility of psychology being the root of many stubborn muscle aches. Sometimes it can be hard to believe that pain can be caused by psychological causes but after reading Sarno's book, I have come to believe in how logical this is and how illogical it is to constantly seek treatment that is just a placebo or a maintenance of the pain without solving the root of the pain. I have also enjoyed Laura's massages. I've been enjoying massage most of my life and really find it a great way to relax and kind of sink deeper into my body. Laura is really great and has the touch that transforms. I think a practitioner needs to have that healer's touch to really make massage transcendent. Lastly, Laura has the ability to converse with me and seems to know just what to say about health and spirituality. She has incite and intelligence and an ability to communicate that has really helped me grow. She has been very generous with handouts on related subjects that have helped shape my thinking about a number of related topics. When you think about life and why we store stress and how we can avoid even allowing stress to get a foot hold, it's important to feel like you have an ally who can help guide you. Laura knows her stuff on many levels and can meet you where you are to help lead you back to health. read more

Laura Skutch helped heal my chronic back pain and helped me learn to deal with the underlying anxiety that was causing the pain. For years my upper back, shoulder blades, and neck were full of painful muscle knots. My body always felt tense. Sometimes the pain was so bad it kept me from sleeping and from relaxing and enjoying life. I went to several doctors and tried acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic, massage therapy, and Chinese herbs. Nothing was a permanent solution. I knew my back pain was caused by stress, but I didn't know how to stop my stress from causing the pain. Then I found Laura Skutch. I went to her because she combined massage therapy with stress-reduction, which sounded like exactly what I needed. It was. My back pain is significantly reduced thanks to Laura. In a few short weeks, I've learned how to stop the pain right when it begins. Laura is compassionate, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. Laura is an excellent massage therapist, and thanks to her guidance, I now understand how to manage my stress. My back feels better and I feel calmer and happier in general. I give Laura my highest recommendation. If you suffer from back and/or neck pain, you should make an appointment today. Carolyn F. read more

I suffered with lower back pain for many years and visits to a chiropractor and sessions with a physical therapist resulted in only temporary relief... sometimes a few days, sometimes only a few hours. Out of desperation and unable to get through a day without thinking I must need surgery, I booked a session with Better Back Massage Therapy in Norwalk. I was encouraged when Laura told me that I do not have to live with back pain, and endless suffering will not be a part of my life. With all my visits to chiropractors and sessions with a physical therapist, no doctors told me there is a cure for my back pain just treatment. Laura, however, with her many years of helping people like me, said that I can live without lower back pain. After a few sessions, along with Laura's positive attitude and professionalism, my lower back pain was well on its way to being a thing of the past. That was about twenty years ago, and today I am still living virtually pain free. Thanks to Laura I am back at the gym and enjoying activities I had to give up well before my first visit to Better Back Massage Therapy. Thanks, Laura, you are a life saver. read more

I lived with arm and elbow pain for 10 years, convinced it was pointless to expect any better. Laura only asked that I be open to a new possibility. Hey, why not? She used a mind-body method that has been proven so effective, it makes surgeons and chiropractors a little nervous. You don't needs tons of sessions, nor do you need to pay $1000s to get cut open. It includes great massages, some reading, some re-thinking your approach to your body. If you're committed to the process and do the "mind work," I can almost guarantee that your pain will go away. Mine has. Isn't it nice to know that our bodies are much stronger than we think? Laura has a formidable grasp of this approach. I highly recommend her as a practitioner and partner in your health. read more

I was given a gift card for a 75-minute Hot Stone Massage from my girlfriend for Valentines Day. Laura is very knowledgeable about her craft, and it was an amazing massage experience. A Better Back Massage is not like any other local massage experience in the area. The home style feel adds to the experience as if you never left your own home. Laura makes you feel comfortable, unlike many local establishments where you are just another number. Having suffered from chronic neck and shoulder stress I can vouch that just one session with Laura will improve your mobility and comfort level. I plan to go back very soon. I highly recommend A Better Back Massage to anyone. Thank you! read more

My husband sent me to Laura for a relaxing hot stone massage with the hope that I would benefit from what so many others had shared about Laura's ability to help heal back pain. I suffered from back pain throughout my 20s and assumed it would always be a part my life. On my first visit, I was comforted by Laura's story of her own experience with back pain and her journey. After three visits Laura helped me to discover how I could manage my stress and change my thinking about back pain. I have been pain free since. Laura not only is a massage therapist, she is a healer. Her mind/body approach has been life changing for me. I can't thank her enough. read more

My sessions with Laura Skutch were life changing. I finally came to understand that stress is the source of the lower back pain that I'd been dealing with for at least 4 years. Laura expertly and compassionately guided me through the principles of Dr. John Sarno's book, The MindBody Prescription, and helped me to understand how to apply them through examination of my own personal story. Her unique combination of skilled massage, and thoughtful guidance in exploring my own stress triggers, allowed me in only a few short weeks, to reclaim the active lifestyle I thought I'd lost. She really has changed my life! read more

If you know anything about the teachings of Dr John Sarno, then Laura is who you need to see. She follows his principles to help find the core of your back issues. I've had 3 visits to help with muscle spasms and she has worked wonders in that short time. I'm a career firefighter and constantly straining while lifting and twisting. Laura was able to return me to work without any other physical therapy. I would highly recomend a visit. Judge for yourself. read more

I came to A Better Back Massage with chronic pain in my neck and arm. With Laura's help, I was pain free in two sessions. For the last three years, I have continued my massage appointments every three weeks. Laura is also skilled as a life coach and has helped me sort out several issues. My life has become so much more enjoyable with Laura's care. I'd encourage everyone concerned with optimizing their health to contact Laura! read more

Laura is AMAZING! I found her through a referral because of my back and shoulder pain. Using some extremely easy techniques, Laura was able to help me navigate my way through the stress and tension that had built up in my back. In 4 visits my pain was gone and I now feel lighter and happier than I have in years. I highly recommend Laura; she is the real deal! read more

Laura is a true life-saver. I've been pain free for over two years thanks to her. When nothing else worked (chiropractics, steroids, physiotherapy), Laura found a way to heal my soul and aching back. Thank you. read more