Solace Day Spa in South Riding has all the luxuries you could ask for, but more than that, they have a masseuse named Joe that is more talented than any masseuse I have ever encountered. I have been getting massages for many years and have tried many different people and some were good, but there is no comparison to Joe's skills. He is not a great masseuse....he is gifted. That is the only way to describe it. I have been going to him for years and I have had many problems such as a very bad back to the point that I could barely walk in the shop. After explaining the problem to Joe, he would give a deep tissue massage that was like getting a chiropractic adjustment and a massage in one. I know, because I have gone to chiropractors for years....even worked for one and I know the benefits of keeping the spine aligned, but once I found Joe and saw how he would be able to really fix my back, I stopped going to the chiropractor.
Well 2 weeks ago I went to Joe because I had an accident 4 months ago where I tore my rotator cuff. I had been going to physical therapy to try and heal the problem and avoid surgery. After several weeks of PT, they measured the range of motion to see if I had improvement. I did improve somewhat but they measured the angle I could raise my arm as being 65 degrees and told me that I needed the MRI and that the tear was something that I would have to have surgery to repair. Two days later I went to Joe and then 2 days after that massage, I went back to PT and told them I wasn't coming back. They asked why and I showed them how I was able to lift my arm up over my head. They couldn't believe it. They measured the angle and it was at 150 degrees and agreed that he must be a great masseuse. They couldn't believe the difference and asked me for his phone nunmber!! I told them....he is not great....he is GIFTED. That is the only way to describe it. So I decided to throw a SPA day with the girls and the 4 of us went for the afternoon to enjoy several of the spa treatments and everyone got a massage by Joe. One was 47 years old and her left shoulder and arm had been in pain 24 hours a day for 3 months. After one hour with Joe, she felt wonderful and the next morning when she awoke, she told her mother that she had no pain. She said there was still pressure, but no pain. Joe told her she needed to come back again so he could continue to get further results because it was quite a while that she had the problem. She couldn't believe the difference. Her mother also went to Joe with us and he worked on her knees that she has been crippled up with pain because she needs a knee replacement. He actually was able to relieve some of the pain and she was very happy with him and said she definitely will be back.
A truly good massage is so good for the body and keeps all the muscles and organs functioning at peak condition, but if you have aches and pains and want real results, this man is skilled beyond anyone you will ever meet. Solace Day Spa is very fortunate to have such a humble, talented man that is Joe. Thank you JOE!! read more