Jessica Battin – Traditional Thai Massage Therapist

Once upon a time, I was certain that massage therapy just doesn’t measure up to a modality I’ve invested a lot into called Rolfing. A top-​tiered worker in this hands-​on healing can cost upwards to $ 180 for an hour to give an idea of its worth in the world. But after my last session with Jessica and her unique Thai technique (which is in a completely higher skilled realm than any other Thai practitioner I’ve come across), she has an effectiveness that totally parallels this. I was so impressed and surprised. I’ve worked with Jess when she was an ordinarily skilled therapist. I was practiced on when she became very good but not necessarily amazing yet either. Apparently after immersing herself in the Thai culture and practice the past few years, she is now of a level in this style that I confidently would say is amazing, and you’ll honestly be very lucky to experience a Thai therapist of this skill level again.

I have been a client of Jessica’s off and on for a few years, but only experienced her Thai massage techniques after breaking my tibia (ankle) in August 2012.
Along with medical care, physical therapy and acupuncture, Jessica’s thai massage techniques have made a significant impact in my healing. After each session swelling would be gone, blood flow would return and pain would be reduced. All the work I was doing to strengthen my ankle would stress it, but the massages with Jessica would allow it to bounce back and be ready for more PT and better, faster recovery!
Jessica is a healer. She starts out by really listening to your needs, asking thoughtful questions and working with you throughout a session. But not only does she pay attention to what you say, she is extremely intuitive with the body. In every session there are multiple moments where she clearly knows more about what is going on in my body than I do! I always walk out feeling not only relaxed, but knowing that I have done something really good and therapeutic for my body.
*I have never had a better massage (Thai or otherwise) from another LMT, period.
Watching and experiencing the immediate results with my injury has me continuing to see her bi-​weekly for pregnancy wellness massages and little ‘tune-​ups’ on my ankle.
Please book an appointment if you are recovering from an injury, experiencing muscle tension or pain, or just want to get an amazing massage AND stretch session. I really can’t recommend her enough!