Reviews

Zest has been my massage therapist for the past 7 years…. but to say Zest is only my massage therapist is an understatement… Zest is my friend, my confidant, and my safe place to let go and just be “me”… I am a School Social Worker at an alternative school for at-risk adolescences and I come to Zest each session with a lot of emotional baggage… Zest listens to my body and has a healing gift using compassion and artistry to release all of my stress and tension at that very moment. Zest is a superb therapist – professional, caring, knowledgeable, with steady intuitive healing energy… I am constantly amazed at Zest’s ability to absorb all of my hurt, pain, and sorrow and in return release healing energy back to me…. my mother passed a year ago and when I went to my session, Zest knew what to do and understood the assignment and as I laid on the massage table and wept…… I knew I could just be “me” in the moment without any feelings of judgement, shame, or fear. Zest was my massage therapist at a chiropractors office, however, when Zest decided to branch out solo I knew I had to follow… in my field of work self-care is essential and finding/keeping the right therapist is imperative… I increased my visits from once a month to twice a month and if I could afford it I would go daily! I feel very fortunate and BLESSED to be Zest’s client… each time I get a text reminder of my upcoming appointment I get a thrill of excitement and relief, my body instantly goes into survival mode with anticipation… I told Zest I need a designated massage driver… after my appointments my friend girl will often call me on my way home and say “every time you leave your massage appointment you sound ‘high’ on the phone”…. I tell her I’m ‘high’ on the HEALING POWER OF TOUCH BY ZEST!!!!!!

– Necole W. 

I first met Zest 7 years ago when he was in his first year of practice. I had been in search of a good massage therapist in Tallahassee for years. For work, I am constantly at my desk and carry my stress in my neck and shoulders. I tried so many different therapists over the years, but none quite hit the mark in alleviating my chronic pain. When I had my first massage with Zest, I knew I had found the one. My life was forever changed for the better that day. Not just physically, but in so many other ways.

Though Zest was newer to the practice of massage then, it was so instantly apparent how knowledgeable he was about the human anatomy and how dedicated he was to the profession and his clients. On top of that, he has an intuition about people’s needs (it’s like magic!). Combine that with his skillful technique which only continues to improve and you have the perfect combination. As a person, there is no one like Zest. He has such an infectious, positive personality that immediately puts you at ease and allows you to really receive the therapy and healing. I have been seeing Zest nearly every month since that first visit. I consider these visits essential to my well-being and necessary health care (I don’t know what I’m going to do without him!).

Beyond massage, I have also had the pleasure of seeing Zest grow as a person and really come into his own. Watching him on his path of self-discovery has been so inspiring. What’s so special about Zest is that as he experiences and overcomes personal struggles, his first thought is always about how to use that experience to help and give back to others who may be facing similar struggles. He is committed to providing mutual aid to people in the trans community, as well as other marginalized groups at great cost to himself. Zest’s insatiable thirst for knowledge and desire to give back to his community has him constantly learning and searching for ways to broaden and improve his skillset in the service of others. He has expanded his practice to trauma touch therapy and lymphatic drainage with great success, and I know that if given the opportunity and resources, he will only continue to grow and thrive.

I am personally so saddened by the loss our community will feel but am so excited for the opportunities for growth and community that await Zest in Seattle and how much that community will get to benefit from all that he has to offer.

– Oaj G

I’ve been with Zest for I don’t even know how many years, and I couldn’t recommend anyone more highly. He doesn’t just listen to how you say you’re feeling, he also knows how to read what’s going on in your body and adjust accordingly. I always trust him to know what’s best for my muscles and how they all work together, and if I say my shoulder is bothering me and he instead works on the side of my ribcage, I know that’s what needs to be done to address the real root cause. He’s also amazing at loosening up painful muscles before digging in so there’s little to no pain, and he always listens about increasing or decreasing pressure (though I rarely need to say anything). And to top off all that expertise and skill, he has a great bedside manner! Always friendly, accepting, warm – you’re at home with him. I’ve spent entire sessions chatting away, and entire sessions completely quiet. He’s always happy to give you what you need. There is no more accepting and welcoming space I can think of.

– Megan B