Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Pain That Keeps Coming Back
Combining massage therapy, myofascial release, and nervous system-focused bodywork to help clients throughout Millcreek and Salt Lake County find lasting relief.
Why Does Tension Keep Coming Back?
You can be doing all the “right” things and still feel tight.
You can stretch. Strengthen. Rest. Get regular massage therapy. And still notice that certain areas hold tension.
The jaw that clenches.
The shoulders that hover.
The hips that never fully soften.
Many people come to New Age Bodywork after trying massage, chiropractic care, physical therapy, or exercise programs and finding that the same patterns keep returning.
It's not always about doing more. Sometimes it's about slowing down enough to notice what your body is protecting.
My approach combines therapeutic massage, myofascial release, and nervous system-focused bodywork to help you better understand the patterns behind chronic tension and discomfort.
This work is less about forcing change and more about creating the conditions where change can happen. Tension isn't a problem to solve. It's a natural response your body has developed throughout the human experience.
What Clients Are Saying
Common Reasons People Seek Massage Therapy at New Age Bodywork
Chronic neck and shoulder tension
Jaw tension and TMJ discomfort
Headaches and migraines
Stress and burnout
Persistent tightness that always returns
Low back pain and hip tension
Feeling stuck in "fight-or-flight"
Poor body awareness
Difficulty relaxing
Chronic pain that hasn't responded to traditional massage
Feeling disconnected from your body
Repetitive strain from desk work or physical labor
My approach to Massage Therapy
"I try to view your body as a connected system rather than individual parts" ~TJ
Many people seek massage therapy because they feel stuck in the same patterns of tension no matter what they try.
Your fascia responds to stress, injury, posture, movement habits, and life experiences. Over time, it adapts, creating patterns that can feel like chronic tension, restricted movement, or persistent pain.
My approach blends:
Therapeutic massage and myofascial release
Structural bodywork techniques
Nervous system regulation
Slow, trauma-aware pacing
Intentional depth guided by your body's response
Some massage sessions are quiet and subtle. Some are deeply structural. The common thread is that we work with your system, not against it.
Rather than chasing symptoms, I look for the larger patterns that may be contributing to chronic tension and discomfort.
The goal isn't to force change. The goal is to create the conditions where change can happen.
Hi, I'm TJ
I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist and Board Certified Massage Therapist based in Millcreek, Utah, specializing in therapeutic massage, myofascial release, and nervous system-focused bodywork for chronic pain and tension.
Over the years, I've worked with hundreds of clients struggling with chronic neck and shoulder tension, headaches, TMJ discomfort, stress, burnout, and pain that keeps returning despite their best efforts.
What I've discovered is that lasting relief often requires more than simply working harder on the painful area.
My approach combines therapeutic massage, myofascial techniques, structural bodywork, and nervous system regulation to help clients better understand their bodies while creating the conditions for relaxation, mobility, and relief.
Whether you're looking for deep tissue massage, myofascial release, or a more comprehensive approach to chronic pain, my goal is to help you feel more comfortable, connected, and at home in your body.
"I had worked with probably over 100 practitioners over the last 20 years and TJ is without a doubt the best I have ever worked with." ~ Amanda S.
You are welcome here
You don't need to know how to "listen to your body." You don't need to be flexible or in perfect health. You don't need any experience with massage therapy, myofascial release, or bodywork. You just need a body.
Maybe you're in pain.
Maybe you're stressed.
Maybe you're struggling with chronic tension that's become so familiar you barely notice it anymore.
Maybe you're simply curious about feeling better in your own skin.
Maybe you've never really slowed down enough to notice what your body has been carrying.
That's okay.
In our massage therapy sessions, we move at a pace your system can handle. There's no pressure to relax. No expectation to perform wellness.
Just space.
Support.
And thoughtful, responsive touch.
Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain, stress, headaches, or everyday tension, you're welcome here.
Whether you're beginning to pay attention to your body or deepening a relationship that's already there, you're welcome here.
How to work with me
first session
New Client Massage Therapy Session
Your first visit includes dedicated time to talk through your history, goals, and current concerns. From there, we begin hands-on work tailored to how your body is organizing tension.
This session sets the foundation for future work and helps us move at a pace that feels supportive for your system.
Available in 90 or 120 minutes
ongoing bodywork
Therapeutic Massage & Myofascial Bodywork
Each massage therapy session is adapted to what your body needs that day.
I blend therapeutic massage, myofascial release, structural bodywork, and nervous system-focused techniques to help address chronic tension, pain, headaches, TMJ discomfort, and stress without overwhelming your system.
No need to choose a specific "type" of massage. We decide together what approach best supports your goals and your body's needs.
Available in 60, 90, or 120 minutes
Monthly Memberships
Many clients find that consistent massage therapy provides better long-term results than occasional sessions.
These monthly memberships make it easier to prioritize your care while supporting lasting improvements in mobility, stress management, recovery, and chronic pain relief.
Choose the level of support that feels right for you.
Maintain
$140/mo
One 90-minute massage per month
One add-on of your choice (e.g., cupping, CBD oil, sound healing add-on)
Additional 90-minute sessions available at the same $140 member rate
Shareable with immediate family
3 month commitment - then cancel anytime
Restore
$185/mo
One 120-minute massage per month
One add-on of your choice (e.g., cupping, CBD oil, sound healing add-on)
Additional 120-minute sessions available at the $185 member rate
Shareable with immediate family
3 month commitment - then cancel anytime
What Clients Often Notice
Clients frequently report:
✓ Less tension between sessions
✓ Improved body awareness
✓ Easier breathing
✓ Better sleep
✓ Reduced jaw clenching
✓ Improved mobility
✓ Feeling calmer and more grounded
✓ A greater sense of connection with their body
Why this work lasts
Your body is adaptive.
When stress, injury, or long periods of bracing occur, your fascia and nervous system reorganize to keep you functioning. Over time, those adaptations can start to feel like chronic tension or pain.
Lasting change doesn’t usually come from pushing harder. It comes from creating enough safety and space for your system to update. By working with both structure and regulation, we support change that your body can actually maintain not just temporary relief.
If you’re ready for bodywork that feels thoughtful, responsive, and grounded in how your system actually works, I’d love to support you.
You don’t need to force your body into change.
You can work with it.
See you soon,
~ TJ
Have More Questions? Contact me!
Location: 4578 S Highland Dr. Suite 190, Millcreek UT 84117
Call/Text: (385) 595-5895
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday
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