Doug McCreary, LMT
I Specialize in Chronic Pain
Becoming a massage therapist was the best thing that ever happened to me. I learned how to receive healing, and I’ve figured out how to pass some of that along to others.
I specialize primarily in chronic pain relief as well as deep tissue massage, injury recovery, sports maintenance, and treatment. If you have ever had a massage and felt like it did not do anything, then my advanced deep tissue technique may be for you. Rather than offering temporary relief from discomfort, I assess and resolve the issues causing discomfort, attempting long term and permanent relief.
My favorite part of what I do is seeing my clients reclaim their lives. Every day I watch people regain the ability to chase their goals whether it is getting back to the gym or being able to hold their children again.
When I’m not changing the world one angry muscle at a time, I am probably at one of my many favorite coffee shops either doing homework or inventing the world’s next major religion. I am in an epic battle to defeat my arch-nemesis: my bucket list.
I do Crossfit and Kickboxing (poorly). Sometimes I sneak away and go skiing or rock climbing (also poorly). Writing is a passion of mine, and maybe someday, I’ll finish my book. I also love board games, semicolons, and sunshine. I am excellent at making cheesy analogies. I am also prone to spontaneous Haiku’s.
From time to time a client will inform me that I have “the touch”.
My Teacher, My Cat
When I give massage, my mind is here paying attention to you and your tissue.
I have been blessed to have experienced some extremely gifted and talented mentors. My very first mentor was named Snickerdoodle. Snickers loved rubs. He would purr immediately and loudly. If you found a good spot he sounded like a lawnmower. In his later years, Snickers developed a drooling habit. He was wetter than a sprinkler! There were days when no one else was around and it was that kind of day, my cat and I would do this for the entire afternoon.
From time to time a client will inform me that I have “the touch” when it comes to chronic pain relief. I’ve received massage from therapists who have this touch and also from those who don’t. One with good touch intuitively ‘finds the sore spots’. They instinctively know how much pressure to use, and the session is tailored to your needs. Those who don’t have it usually rely on a sequence. They are going through the motions doing a series of maneuvers. Their mind is somewhere else and it shows. In the industry it is called ‘presence’. When I give massage, my mind is here paying attention to you and your tissue.
I was taught how to have “good hands” by my cat. Bodies tell you where they want to be touched and what they need. My cat taught me how to understand this language. Thanks again Snickers!
