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If you're suffering from chronic pain and you want your life back please check out my story it may be the most important thing you've read in years. Here's what happened. Several years ago I was preparing for the Tucson bike race. I was training at night because it allowed for more intense workouts, and kept me out of the blistering summer sun.

I was riding along like I had many other nights when I hit a bump at a high speed, and the battery I used to power my light flew into the spokes of my front wheel. I took a very nasty spill. I went flying over my handlebars, and skidded across the pavement. I had cuts and scrapes all over my body, but nothing compared to the pain I felt in my left hand and wrist.
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So if you're experiencing any physical pain or discomfort, look to The Essential Touch - where we offer Grand Rapids, MI deep muscle massage therapy. We're a proud family-owned and -operated, fully licensed and insured company, and we utilize results-based procedures to help our clients recover from stress, injury and physical problems of all kinds.
Are you living with chronic pain in your neck or back? Do you find that your activities are limited as a result of pain in your knees or elbows? If so, neuromuscular therapy massage treatment may work to not only relieve the pain, but also help you get back to enjoying those activities you've been missing.
Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India. It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine. For centuries, Thai massage was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine.
Many people don't know that personal injury protection (PIP) within your auto insurance will cover your medical expenses related to injury caused in an accident - most often without increase to your premiums. Insurance is billed directly for physical therapies such as medical massage, chiropractic and acupuncture that may improve mobility during recovery.
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Reviews (10)
Colin White
Colin White
Jan 26, 2022
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I had an alright experience with Ray, but I wouldn't return to him in particular. I told him I have horrible lower back pain, and told him to focus primarily on my back. Ray went through some sort of holistic full body treatment. He explained how it's all medically connected, and he insisted on a full body routine since it was my first time there with him.
I also found Ray to be a little odd/coarse. He told me to lower my voice quite a few times, which I found to be off-putting.
Shannon Theis
Shannon Theis
Aug 26, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Ray was very kind, communicative, and respectful. He made me feel comfortable and explained what I needed to know about areas that could be causing pain and how to improve them. A great experience for relaxation and pain management from a kind professional who is very knowledgeable.
Tim Stonerock
Tim Stonerock
Aug 20, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
After 1-1/2 years of chiropractor visit and still living in pain and no flexibility in my back, 5 visits and I'm able to enjoy life with full motion with no pain.... Thank you to all of the employees. They will make your experience pleasant....
Bertys Mrs.
Bertys Mrs.
Aug 05, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Ray is AMAZING! He spent time ensuring he knew what I needed and wanted from my massage. He was also up front and honest about things I should be doing for my health. Ray gave great suggestions for things for me and the massage was better tha ANY i have gotten at a spa. Thanks Ray, I will be back!
Rebecca Howard
Rebecca Howard
Jun 02, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Ray did an amazing job! Very good communication, professional, great quality and I felt amazing after I left. I recommend going to him to get back into alignment. This is not just any massage! Will be going back for sure.
Conette DeVol
Conette DeVol
May 19, 2021
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I had a Massage with Ray a few years ago after a bad car accident, I could barely turn my neck to the right or to the left and had many tight muscles in my upper shoulder area. I had received many pain injections that did not help much. Ray massaged the appropriate areas and then gave me exercises to help the tightness stay away. I was experiencing severe migraines quite often, with the exercises Ray gave me the migraines have now gone away.
I recently injured my right knee and could barely straighten or bend my leg this made walking very difficult due to extreme pain and tightness. Ray began
Jayme Culina
Jayme Culina
Sep 27, 2020
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Yesterday I was in dire need to find someone to help ease extreme neck pain and was lucky enough to come across The Essential Touch. I was able to get in the same day and Ray was beyond incredible. He was professional, and explained what he was doing in a way that I would understand. I workout 5-6 times a week and was unfortunately used to being sore constantly. Ray worked on my neck and I am able to move it and will now continue to return! I would HIGHLY recommend his service to anyone living in pain, I'm so happy to have found him.
Lia Jensen
Lia Jensen
Oct 11, 2019
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I was first introduced to Ray as a prospective customer. I started seeing Ray as a massage therapist soon after and it’s been almost three years now that I have been a weekly client. Ray is amazing! He has the skill to understand how to fix all sorts of aches and pains and to make sure my muscles are tuned correctly!
I recommend Ray to anyone who has back, neck, hamstring and/or tennis elbow issues as he has been able to successfully address each of these problems for me over the last couple of years. Seeing Ray has giving me a lot more pain free days!
Jen Couture
Jen Couture
Jun 27, 2019
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Ray is the man. He's very thorough and I walked away feeling like I had the best person help deal with my incredibly tight muscles and my piriformis issues. Ray took the time to educate me on what he was doing and what was important. He takes care to be sure you are comfortable - a consummate professional. This was a fantastic experience. I'll be back, and that means driving all the way across GR from Allendale, but way worth it.
Maralina Dg
Maralina Dg
Jun 26, 2019
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Ray is an unassuming, gentle appearing gentleman whom blew me away with his ability. I've had many massages over the years and Ray is by far the best. His technique is unlike anything I've experienced prior and what he does correct, stays. He resolved some muscle pain and back strain and to this day, I am in great shape. Ray provided services to me in September and the results are still being enjoyed now in November. Thank you Ray for your wonderful skill and providing me the relief.