Craig Burckes, CMT

I wanted to take a moment to update my review, and once again validate Craig as the best CMT I have ever met. I am so grateful for his knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as his intuitive sense to heal and help his client. I sit majority of the day for work, I endure a long commute, and I am very active (yoga, pilates, cycling, hiking), and after a 90 minute massage from Craig I feel so much relief and release. Thank you Craig! See you soon!

Craig is the absolute best, most professional masseuse I have been to in over 20 years. His knowledge of the body, muscles and skeletal frame is extensive, and his deep tissue massage is five stars. Combine that with his kind nature and zen office envirornment, Craig knows exactly how to help you feel amazing through massage.

Craig has magic hands seriously he is exceptional at what he does hands down the best massage therapist in L. A

Craig is an amazing healer and an AHHHH MAZING healer. The BEST massage. Just had my first one with him — based on a friend going several times and he had a super experience. Unlike any therapeutic massage /​body work I have ever enjoyed. Not to be missed. A gifted healer. Glad I treated myself. Will be going back for more sessions and tune ups as needed.

Craig is a genius with his hands! I’d been suffering for several months with lower back and hip issues that made it almost impossible to do any exercise or get a good night’s rest. Craig was able to discern that the my left psoas muscle had tightened up, causing strain through my hips and lower back, and, luckily for me, he has a wonderful technique for stretching the psoas that is painless and provides immediate results.
Honestly, the relief I received from Craig’s massage feels like getting my life back after many months of what I now realize was needless pain. I wish I’d found Craig much, much sooner!
I also recommend him for his professionalism: he knows how to make people feel comfortable on the massage table and is also fun to talk to. His many years of experience are very evident, and I can’t praise and thank him enough!

Craig is an experienced and very reasonably priced massage therapist. I experience lower back pain and tight neck, shoulder and back muscles. Craig is adept at working all of the kinks, tightness and knots out every time I book a massage. It never fails. If you’re looking for a great sports massage, you’ll be very satisfied with this masseur.

I visited Craig’s office today and he and the office were amazing! Craig’s been a body worker for over 20 years and you can feel it. He knows exactly how to stretch and massage. I have a lower back injury and I trusted him to keep it safe and he did, allowing me to finally relax. Great rate which includes tip made it easy. He takes cards too. I felt amazing and I will return :) his anatomy knowledge is stellar :)

I am a lover of deep tissue massage and I must say Craig’s technique of stretching and deep tissue was unlike anyone I’ve ever had. I’ve had massages all over the world and this was hands down the best I’ve had anywhere.
Highly recommended

i got a massage as a gift & what a gifted blessing it was. Because from now on, I go to Craig Burckes at least once a week.
He dose a great sports massage, with stretching, and deep tissue.
I grew up in dance, love surfing and box 3−4x’s a week. I need my massage and i need it to be right.
You get what you pay for and for 70 $ tip included, its the best of the best. He dose home visits as well for a little more «FABILOUS»!!!
I now gift Craig to all my closest friends, & stressed out bizz partners who are deffinatly in need.
He is the perfect gift.
William Sanford

I wanted to share my experience with Craig as he was my first massage I have had here in California, and for any of you looking for a top of the line, get rid of all your kinks you know you have and those that you never knew existed — massage, then look NO further. I went in thinking it was going to be a your typical back massage, and ended up spending over an hour and a half getting my back, legs, neck, arms, shoulders, hands & feet massaged in a way that I left without a single knot to be felt. His expertise in sports massage therapy did wonders for my aching body and the next day I felt like new.
Everything from the precise, healing massage to the peaceful and calming atmosphere and music, conversation and relief I felt, made this massage experience well worth every penny and more.
Craig is easy to talk to, extremely friendly, honest and caring and his years of experience speaks for itself. I will for sure be back soon for my next massage. THANKS SO MUCH CRAIG!!!

Craig is as experienced as a massage therapist gets. He has been doing this for decades and well worth the reasonable prices he charges. He’s definitely earned my loyalty…

I had a healing session with Craig this morning & it was the most powerful intense session I have ever had. He did Neuromuscular Deep Tissue work on my Neck, Shoulders and Back — now, I can turn my head (without restrictions) from side to side and my body feels like new, open, free, happy, peaceful, a little sore and very clear.
He is very precise, patient & confident, removes lots of unwanted stuff, like stress and trauma, deep from within the cells.
He’s SUPER SAFE, compassionate, gentle yet infinitely strong and very intuitive.
Craig is a gifted Healer and Master Therapist with over 26 years experience. Last, but not least he’s got the best personality, kind of like a modern day equivalent of James Stewart; Warm natured, good humored, decent, easy going, and an all round great guy!

Craig is an expert at what he does. Time and time again, he takes care of any ailments I have. I’m pretty active, and therefore need massages at least once every two weeks, and Craig is the only person I trust. He’s very reasonable with pricing, and even stays late nights to accommodate my busy schedule.

Craig is fantastic. I don’t plan on using any other therapist again. Knows what he’s doing, and managed to address any issues or concerns I had with my body quickly and effectively. Highly highly recommended, and a very nice guy too!

Best Massage in Los Angeles! Highly recommended!

Craig is an exceptional massage therapist, and, as the other reviews also mention, a really great guy. He goes beyond just a relaxing massage (although he can do that, too) to really work sore muscles and relieve tension. He has all sorts of tricks based on his knowledge of anatomy and can target whatever muscles or areas are most ailing you. I’ve had dozens of massages in cities around the world and he’s truly one of the very best. His rates are incredibly reasonable, which is a major plus. Definitely give him a call – you’ll be thrilled that you did.

Craig is an excellent massage therapist and an excellent person. He really knows his stuff — he is extremely knowledgable about human anatomy, body systems, how different muscles and tendons are connected, and how to treat and prevent injuries. His massages are specifically tailored to your body’s needs, whether you tell him about a particular area that needs work, or he finds one on his own, and he applies just the right amount of pressure. I have had a handful of massages over the years and Craig is the best. His studio is serene and tasteful, and his rates are very reasonable for the quality you get.

Wish i could give Craig 10 stars. Craig is the best massage therapist ever and believe me I have gone to many. I love that he knows exactly how to fix my aches and pains. i have been going to Craig for about 2 yrs. No one can compare to him. He has super strong hands but yet doesn’t hurt the next day. I have given a few of my friends gift certificates to Craig because like me, are massage diva ho’s and we all love Craig

I walked into Healing Hands expecting a great massage minus the new-​agey spa crap… In comes Craig… whom I will from now on refer to as «The Magician»…for that… he IS. First thing I appreciated was that he was playing CLASSICAL MUSIC in the background. Huge plus for me. The new age stuff puts me to sleep. Classical music allows my thoughts to wander on deeper levels and allows, in my opinion, for greater connection to my body and breath. I have had many massages in my life… but never one like this. The Magician was able to pinpoint pockets of tension that I could never have even imagined that I had. I’m a runner and tend to hold a lot of tension in my legs and also in my neck and shoulders. His vast experience in Sports massage definitely helped with that. I am a big fan of deep tissue massage… this massage was THAT on steroids, complimented with over 20 years of knowledge and experience… holy crap. If you are an athlete, or in need of incredibly deep tissue massage, or just need ridiculous amounts of tension released from your muscles… visit The Magician. I highly recommend him. He has his own massage studio on Beverly AND works at Healing Hands on Larchmont… I look forward to seeing him at his own studio very soon.

Craig is awesome. I will be sending my sporty husband to see him. I was at an event and Craig was there doing 10 minute samplers. He asked me where I would like focused I wanted my shoulders neck focused on. I don’t know what he did to my head, he applied pressure to various spots on my head and released a lot of tension. As well as focused on my neck and shoulders. 10 minutes with him was more affective than 1 hour with others. I will definitely refer him to my friends.