The Background: Conveniently located near Emory and the VA Hospital, the location is a clean and relaxing place next to a yoga studio. The decor is nice and definitely helps you get comfortable. This review is for Josh and the deep tissue massage. The Positives: I have had numerous deep tissue massages, but Josh goes deeper than anyone I have ever encountered before. It is amazing how deeply he can go with just his fingers without resorting to elbows. Since he goes so deep, be prepared for some pain. However, take his advice, drink a lot of water and you will feel amazing after. In addition, unlike many other therapists where they bill by the hour, Josh doesn't start the clock until he starts work so you get the full hour instead of just 45 minutes. The Negatives: Josh is a real professional, if you need to be adjusted or work needs to be done in order to fix your muscles, he will go the extra mile to make sure that your body will be in the best condition it can be. In doing that, there is some pain involved, but it is worth it for the amazingly relaxed feeling you get afterwards. read more

This type of massage will not be for every one. I tried to tip Josh once (because my wife told me I should) Josh immediately gave me the tip back and said.... "this is not a day at the spa." I would have to agree with that. A session with Josh is not a day at the Spa. Josh is serious about what he does and what he does is treat your issues. Josh is not exactly a massage therapist, he is a holistic healer. He has treated me with a combination of deep tissue massage acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies. At times there is a lot of pain of pain involved. People who will benefit from a session with Josh are people with serious or chronic issues. I have chronic back, shoulder and neck pain. I have gotten a lot of relief from Josh's treatment read more

If you always leave massages feeling like you need another one right away... And wish that your deep tissue massage was deeper... Look no further! This is the most productive deep tissue massage I have EVER had!!!! (and I have had a lot) I visit Atlanta once every six months and Josh will now be a staple in my massage experience every time I come!!! I squirmed on the table and have a sore back (the day after)... But my 'knot' is no longer residing in my left shoulder!!! 1.5 hours of pain is worth being free of the chronic ache I have had for years!!!! Josh exceeds expectations at every turn from the length of time he massages to the water and follow up at the end. If you crave deep tissue and would like to resolve muscle tension anywhere in your body... Call Josh now! (Update) I am back in town and just got my third massage from Josh. It was just as blissfully painful and tension relieving as I remembered it. Best deep tissue massage ever! read more

Ascendant Therapy - Josh: THE BEST deep tissue massage therapist ever! - Acupuncture Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

What to expect: That knot in the middle of your shoulders? The thing that keeps you from turning your head all the way to the right/left without a zing of excruciating pain? That tingle in your hands and wrists after months and months of typing in an office? Yeah, that's all going away. But they won't go away without a protest. This is a review for Josh who is skilled in deep tissue, and regular massage Wondrous: Josh knows what he is doing. He knows what is knotted up and not resting where it's supposed to, and he will remind your body where and how things are supposed to settle. My chronic rickety knee given to bouts of mild tendinitis is firmed up, and those knots that live in my back and shoulders are pretty much yanked out of their reticence and scared off with Josh's doom fingers. He's also got a great attitude and is a very strong therapist who can do with some fingers or hand corner what seems like should be done with an elbow or Louisville slugger. You will leave marveling at how you can now turn your head, walk smoothly, and sleep in certain positions without nagging pains that you thought you would have to live with forever. Be thee warned: This is therapeutic massage. Those knots and kinks took weeks to develop and months to get worse... they make their protest known when they are leaving. There will be some pain. Josh mitigates it with topical analgesics to keep it from being excruciating, but your tissues are, in fact, being rendered to release tension and toxins. Also, more often than not Josh will find and work out spots you didn't know were problems. There is sometimes light bruising and often tenderness where Josh had to really get into a muscle, but considering the relief I would take a day or two of mild bruising over another day or two of whatever crippling shoulder knot was there. read more

Josh is easily the best massage therapist I have ever been to based on a sample size of over 30 since 2008. He addressed muscle groups never addressed by any other massage therapist. He will address legs which is a problem area for most that most people do not realize is a problem. In my case, he addressed the serratus anterior, which is a muscle that attaches to the ribcage and helps with breathing and movement at the shoulder joint. He is very passionate about traditional Chinese medicine and has a willingness to teach those who have an interest in learning. The only tips he accepts are as follows: don't wear yellow and don't go into show business. Very professional and generous with a genuine interest to improve health, well-being and physical function . read more

Josh is a wonderful person. He knows what he does .Had a wonderful experience . No pain no gain .

Not for the faint of heart!!! But josh knows his stuff and is excellent with his hands. YOU WILL BE SORE.... This deep tissue massage is DEEP and will relieve tensions. Josh is very professional and provides you with tips and points for muscle group strengthening. I would recommend to anyone who has a knot or any stubborn muscle pains. read more

Josh is a very smart and talented medical massage therapist. This is not the same as a luxury pampering massage. He worked on me to help me get past some shoulder and neck issues..did it hurt? yes...but he distracted me with his goofball humor and general nerdy talk about scifi..I have felt better and will return to have him adjust my hip. he is very smart and has a passion for his work...and he will work on sat and sun...a real find. read more

Josh is an amazing healer. I saw him today and he made me feel so much better in just one session. I will continue to seek his talent.