Sojourn Health

I’ve seen about six or seven acupuncturists over the last four years & they all have a different style about them. I’ve never known an acupuncturist that is trained to do massage as well. Just another thing that makes Charlie so unique. He also does cupping which I can’t wait to try! Every treatment is really customized to the person.
Charlie is really gifted. He just has a way about him that really puts you at ease. I’ve actually never had an acupuncturist massage points on my head while I had needles in me. It was the most magical treatment! He even found triggerpoints in my cheek muscles but I didn’t know they were there, he said it’s from clenching my jaw from stress. Makes sense! The thing I love the most about Charlie’s treatments is that he is present in the room working on me the whole time. So after he puts the needles he then does some massage and bodywork on my upper body, head, & neck. I feel an amazing sense of calm afterwards. And I love that he’s open on Sundays! Beautiful office, right on Clark Street in Andersonville. Can’t beat it. Sojourn health = So great.

I’ve had massages in the past, but until this recent visit to Sojourn I’ve never had anything that I’d consider «body work» before. WOW.
The space was pleasantly relaxing and modern, which I have to say was a nice difference from the starkness of places like Sir Spa down the street. I had an appointment with Charlie, and he made it a point to sit me down and ask me about my current work out habits and energy levels before he ever even started on my back and shoulders. It was a nice moment that let me know I wasn’t just an appointment in someone’s book, I was actually in the hands of someone who cared about my holistic well-​being. Charlie used a combination of deep tissue massage and acupuncture which, frankly, worked wonders together. I’ve always been a bit gun shy about acupuncture (I’ve seen «Final Destination 5» a few too many times) but Charlie’s precision with the technique and (for lack of a better term) bedside manner put me at ease. I left with calmer nerves and an overwhelming sense of comfort and relief.
This is definitely something I’ll come back for if I ever get a workout related injury or even just if I feel my body needs a tune up.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about working with Charlie at Sojourn Health. He has done both acupuncture and massage work on me and the results have been remarkable. Like many people out there, I carry all of my stress and tension in my upper back and shoulders. I recently had a career change and the combination of stress and the physical demands of the work I do, It was time for a visit.
The space is beautiful and very calming. The perfect setting for Charlie to work his magic. We talked about what was going on with me mentally and physically and Charlie was able to expertly assess my needs. After we started and Charlie got his hands on the wreck that is my upper back he recommended we try cupping rather than acupuncture this time around. It was my first experience with cupping so I was intrigued and definitely ready for some relief. He explained a little bit about the procedure and what to expect before we got started but I was already calm, relaxed and ready to go. I can’t really explain the sensation or how Charlie seemed to hit every tense, knotted and twisted spot I had but it is a clear test to his skill and intuition.
If you’ve never had any kind of body work done, are curious and or nervous, Charlie will instantly put you at ease with his friendly demeanor. If you have experienced body work in the past you will never want to see anyone other than Charlie going forward. He is that good.

I came to Charlie with tension in my back and shoulders. After a brief chat about problem areas, we started the massage. Charlie does a fantastic job of not only working out any tension and knots you may have, but he does it with an instinct few other massage therapist have. Without even realizing it myself, Charlie was able to find several areas that needed work and I left feeling rejuvenated because of the time and care he took. I’d highly recommend Charlie!

Bodyworker Charles Patterson has been able to completely alleviate my tension related back, neck and shoulder pain. With an almost instinctual awareness, he identified the problem areas and their origins, and reduced my pain within seconds. I feel incredibly comfortable in the space and in his presence. My treatments have been very effective and my quality of life has definitely improved. Thank you, Charles!