Darren is the best masseuse I've found in Seattle. He understands exactly what your body needs and provides it so that you feel refreshed and rejuvenated at the end of the hour. I used to enjoy the variety of trying out different technicians but now that I discovered Darren, I am quite happy to just go to him. I do not think anyone could be disappointed in his superior technique. read more

Darren is the best masseuse in the Greater Seattle area. That is a very bold statement, but it's a very true statement. Darren feels out your body for all of your knots. He does not rush through like a spa would or even a generic massage chain. If you read my other reviews, you'll know I'm selective. Darren is THE best for your massage. read more

I've been going to see Darren for years off and on because he's the only person I've found that can reach the deep spots that others can't. He's great conversation or if you want to take a nap he's down for that too. I've never left feeling anything less than AMAZING! 10/10 Highly Recommend! read more

I first met Darren when I was still working at a bank and he was doing the chair massage for us. When I subsequently got in a car accident, I didn't know anyone who was a massage therapist. Darren was who I called, and even now, though I live in London, I go back to Darren when I'm in Seattle. His methods aren't like any other that I've had before. However, everytime, I some how manage to fall into a deep sleep and come out feeling completely relaxed and my back never aches. I continually went back to Darren because I had really bad posture and always held my stress in my upper back. Even after running half / full marathons, Darren has been my absolute savior. I definitely recommend him as probably one of the best massage therapists in Seattle. read more

I can't recommend Progressive Therapeutic Massage enough. Darren helps me immensely with my back and shoulder pain, and I'm not an easy customer. The deep tissue I need is hard work and many therapists have not been able to properly apply the right pressure or find the knots the way Darren has. My wife has vastly different pressure sensitivity and she also raves about the massages Darren gives, so he clearly adapts to the client's needs. The office is clean and professional with convenient parking right out front on the top of Queen Anne. The entire experience is well worth the price. If you're looking for a local, professional, and experienced LMT, do yourself a favor and give Progressive a try. read more

QUICK SUMMARY: There is no one like Darren. He listens and pinpoints your pain areas to relieve tension and stress. He's cordial, strong, and definitely my go-to massage therapist. MORE DETAILS: I went to Darren after purchasing a Groupon in 2013. I had been buying a number of Groupons trying to find a great massage therapist while also saving a few bucks. After having visited four different massage therapists in Seattle, I had an appointment scheduled with Darren and ended up running about 15 minutes late because of unexpected traffic and Apple maps issues. He kindly let me reschedule with no penalty so I could get the full hour massage. When I showed up for my new appointment, he was cordial and even apologized for the trouble I had previously. During the massage, he spent a specific amount of time on my pain areas whereas most therapists I've found just do their routine and often neglect the areas that really hurt. Darren even spent an extra 20 minutes on me to help relieve some tension and charged me nothing extra. I will definitely be returning and have no need to purchase any other groupon! read more

Darren has to be the single best massage therapist I have ever worked with. For the first time in in close to 15 years, I am learning what it means to live pain free. This is a restorative and powerful therapy session. He is compassionate and deeply caring about his clients. He explains all the aspects of releasing the tension in the body can effect you. Patient. Kind. Intuitive. Healer. And he is flexible with schedules. I was lucky to be introduced to him through a co-worker and nearly a year later, I count that as a true blessing in my life. read more

My wife gifted me a 3 massage coupon from Amazon local. While I had initially looked at darrens calendar it was full I let it go for a couple of months. I then reached out to him and he mentioned he will honor the coupons even after they expire for the deal. Way to go Darien. My first appointment I did not know what to expect but Darren is the one of the best massage therapists I have ever met. He takes the time to listen to you, and finds the right spots and goes deep. I think it is unfair for people who use Groupon to assume that you will get same day / same week service. Do you realize that the provider gets only half of the deal money. Try getting a massage for 3 hours for 40$ on the same day anywhere. I liked the initial couple of massages from Darren so much that I became a regular customer. His normal packages are very reasonable and he makes time for you even when you are late . I highly recommend Darren and PTM if you are stressed or in pain read more

I purchased a Groupon to try this place. It did take months to get in as so many people must have purchased Groupons. I have been to so many masseuses throughout my life and Darren was one of the best. His place is quaint & he has skill that many masseuse lack. As a small business owner myself, I want to address a couple of negative reviews.To expect a large business to take a Groupon immediately is somewhat reasonable. But, to be so demanding & critical of such a hands-on, one person operation is so Prima Donna. If you can't appreciate the predicament small business owners face, you should stick to medium and large sized corporations' Groupons. read more

I've been through my fair share of massage practitioners and you can tell Darren at Progressive Therapeutic Massage definitely knows what he is doing. I was referred to him by a friend a couple years ago and I'm glad she did. I always come away with renewed energy. The prices are right and am thankful he gives away a three session deal for $190...what a steal! read more

I got a groupon as well in hopes of scheduling a massage in the near future and that does not mean 3 months from now on. I have a busy unpredictable schedule planning 3 months ahead is not possible. I am very disappointed in this scheduling issue and this place should not be offering groupons at all, if there are no available times in the schedule. I am contacting groupon to get my money back and suggesting to discontinue such crappy deals. read more

After a visit to my mother's house I decided to go back to Progressive for a massage. It was better than I remember. Meeting all of my needs. I wish I lived in Seattle so I could go more often. read more

Very experienced and passionate LMT. This is my 2nd time here. After my first visit I bought a package and well worth it. Darren brings many years of experience to includes different modalities to your therapeutic session. You will feel amazing. Thank you Darren. read more

Darren is great. He has the strength to make a difference, but, he also listens well about sensative areas. !Premium, 5 stars!

Why mess around, people? You found your guy. Darren (the masseuse) was booked solid for about a month - which speaks to the quality of his work more than any review could. The wait gave me ample time to build anticipation as well as expectation. My experience did not disappoint. The atmosphere and his easy manner, along with his openness to feedback, made this a completely relaxing and satisfying experience. This guy knows his stuff. In the last two nights following my session, I have slept like a log. Thank you, Darren. read more

Darren is GREAT! I found out about this place through Groupon and was very impressed by not only the services but the knowledge of Darren. You can tell that he has studied to be a healer and he truly is...this was much better than any massage I've ever gotten at an expensive spa, a 5 star hotel or a chiropractor. So excited to make my next appointment! read more

I found Darren through Groupon. He is fantastic. He is a great masseuse and has a very calming energy. His massage space is calming and quiet. He's flexible with his scheduling, and it is easy to schedule online. read more

I was referred here by a friend after I had been complaining about my lingering lower back pain. I had been to chiropractors in the past, but was looking to try something different this time. After an hour of treatment I could not even describe how much better I feel. It's one week later and the pain still hasn't resurfaced, which is rare because it always came back within a week after visiting a chiropractor. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends. read more

I have had pro massages with at least 15+ different people. Darren is better than all of them combined. He is the Michael Jordan of massage. The Gretzky. The Pele. He is professional, caring, and tailors your massage to what you are looking for and what will help you. Great guy and 10/10 masseuse. read more

My first visit to Darren and I wanted to say I'm happy to return. His office was easy to find, it's relaxing, warm, well appointed and clean. Darren's demeanor is positive, gentle, and attentive; he's good about asking questions and listening, both to what I had to say as well as what my body was telling him. I was somewhat vague about what I wanted to focus on. I'm athletic and have used massage for IT band tightness and iliopsoas / hipflexor issues. While I mentioned the IT stuff, I asked for a more upper-body / back focus. Starting with my back, he found points needing attention that I had no idea were there, as well as some chronically painful places I didn't mention. His intuition and knowledge seemed to guide him from those spots in my back on down to my chronic deep core / IT spots. Additionally, there's only one other LMT I've seen who was able to dig as deeply into my tissue as Darren. If you're looking for injury prevention, repair, or simply some body work, I would highly recommend a visit to Darren. read more

It was just amazing.... I had the feeling I am on another planet for an hour... I didn't want to come back to earth. Loved it! Loved it!

I would love to give an accurate review of his massage skills but he won't accept a Groupon customer for the next four months, although he is apparently scheduling regular paying customers. When I buy a Groupon I don't except to be treated less than a regular paying customer, but apparently with this LMP, you are. Also expecting someone to know their schedule 4 months out is kind of ridiculous. Feels almost like a scam actually. Super unfortunate. read more

Wow, I liked the massage Darren gave me. I don't know if it was Darren or the day but I was like getting massaged to sleep and relaxation. Seriously good and the space is great too. read more

Darren is the best! I was introduced to him from an Amazon local deal...and he is amazing!!! His office is near public transit and centrally located. His office environment is warm, inviting, and calming. He's approachable and caring, taking the time to make sure you walk out of the office feeling better than when you walked in. I'm so happy to have found such a kind and intuitive healer! read more

I found Darren through Groupon. I like a deep tissue massage, and usually I have to tell the masseuse to increase the pressure, but Darren found that perfect pressure right away. I loved how he would massage two parts of my body at once, it really helped things release. I could tell that he wasn't just going through the motions but rather felt my body and musculature and let that guide him through my massage. It was honestly the best massage I have ever had. I am not going anywhere else ever again. read more

Darren is a wonderful massage therapist and an amazing person. He genuinely cares about his clients. Now that I have been consistently receiving massages from him for a period of time I truly look forward to catching up with him like a true friend. He is super cool and just has an all around great disposition. He is very, very flexible with his schedule. I have had to cancel and/or reschedule an appointment and am able to do so without any problem. But, I try not to take advantage of that too often. He does run his own business...On that note. I see there are just a few negative reviews about Darren. These are due to scheduling issues. I agree wholeheartedly with Penny S's review about small businesses and such. And trust me he will go out of his way to schedule you an appointment and especially if you are having a hard time booking one. So, book an appointment! You will not be disappointed! read more