Note: The following testimonials are real. Abbreviations of names are used to protect the privacy of the client. In some cases, pictures are used with the client’s approval.
“I am a graduate student, ballet dancer, and triathlete finishing up my last semester of a Ph.D. and carry much of the related stress and tension in my upper back and neck. I have had several massages in the last few years, and though they were relaxing I always felt the tension return quickly after the massage was over. I simply figured that I was not the massage type of person. Then I had a session with Lisa. During the massage she applied steady pressure to each of the muscles in my upper back and neck and it felt as if she was releasing them one by one. The kind of release that sends wonderful chills throughout your body. For the rest of the day and even the following day I felt this wonderful freedom from tension, some of which I didn’t even realize I had been carrying until it was eased. In the week following the session with Lisa, I became acutely aware of my tendency to tighten muscles in my neck and back as I sat hunching over the computer or even just walking around with my mind on my thesis. With this awareness, I can feel the onset of this tension and focus my mind to release it before it builds. A wonderful experience!” J.B., Doctoral Candidate, Ballet Dancer, Triathlete, Ithaca, NY
“In your busy life when much of what you do is for others, it is great to know that Lisa’s caring hands are available to let you know that you are deserving of all the care you give to others. It is a beautiful cycle, for when you take time to heal yourself through a connection with Lisa Bertuzzi, you will have cleaner energy with which to serve the others who are important to you.” E.L. Found and Change Agent, Dream Catalyst, Ithaca, NY
“It was wonderful! It relaxed me just enough for me to really feel which extraneous muscles I didn’t need to use, being in complete control. I felt balanced, open, and available. It was a perfect revitalizer at the perfect time! Thank you so much.” M.C., BFA Dance, Winston-Salem, NC
“My leg pain is completely gone. Those long strokes really warmed up the muscles, so that when you finally went in deep, they were ready to release completely. The long strokes reminded me a little of Lomi Lomi, and I noticed you were doing Myofascial Release. It was incredibe.” S.C., Licensed Massage Therapist, Ithaca, NY
“I went to a doctor who did an x-ray on my knee and thought I may have a slight meniscus tear. I can’t feel it when I’m lying down; the pain is deep. He wants to do an MRI on it and then possibly surgery to correct it… but now, I’m rethinking whether all of that will be necessary. It left me with no feelings of aches or pains.” B.B., Tax Executive, Ithaca, NY
“A few hours after the treatment last week, when you were working the internal muscles of my mouth, specifically right here (points to gum upper left canine), I felt this sudden release, and then a feeling of relief. Well, then I had a dental office visit for a root canal and my dentist said there was an infection exposed from an absess that he said could have been impacted there for a long time. It’s being treated with antiobitics. Thank goodness it was caught before the procedure.” B.B., Tax Executive, Ithaca, NY
“I feel compell
ed to follow up on what I feel is a vital need. Your work has…’stirred up the soup’ that constitutes me, and I ‘knead’ more ‘stirring.’…I didn’t know that steroids have so many side effects, and can long term, be harmful. I will discuss that with my doctor. Thank you.” E.P., Professional Brass Musician, Educator, Ithaca, NY
“My legs twitch every night. They say I have restless leg, and I take meds for it, but they don’t take care of it. They twich when I’m stressed. Since these sessions, I’ve noticed 100% improvement. It’s now barely noticeable. I also heard that after going off Lipitor the muscle pain still remains, but that’s not my experience.” P.M., Landlord, Ithaca, NY
“Several times when you were working on my neck and back I felt my back ‘pop’ and then felt my spine realign itself to where it was supposed to be but was pulled out of alignment from my tense muscles. Also, I distinctly remember that while you were working on my neck, I heard my ears ‘pop’ and I literally felt that I could see and hear better after our sessions…at times my mind would become crystal clear.” K.E., Nurse Practitioner, Cortland, NY
“Thank you for you for being such an inspiration in so many ways. It is refreshing to be able to share challenges and struggles with someone who actually cares. I appreciate the effort you put in to dig deep to find out the root of the issue and work at the underlying cause. It impresses me how you are so very sensitive in the way you listen and try to understand where I am coming from. I feel very comfortable hearing from you about the things that challenge me. Your mannerism is very warm and inviting and very non-judgemental. I respect you and what you do for others through the use of your gifts and talents. You are a rare gem in a world full of coal.” D.S., Construction, MBA, Trumansburg, NY
“I cannot believe the transformational experience I just have had with the massage you gave me. I have had hundreds of massages performed by dozens of therapists over my life. I can honestly say you are the master. You do it in a way that no one else does. You connect energetically with me – you warm my body, then kinesthetically know exactly where my trouble areas are. You go deep into them, massaging at different angles, then pull the energy through and out in a way that I have not experienced before. It is very hard to explain. Truly, you are a master. If there were belt levels in massage, you would be a 10th degree black belt. Thank you for this gift of your focus, energy and extraordinary talents.” A.M., Human Resources Executive, Fairfield, CT
“My hip is beginning to feel a lot better. That deep tissue has made a huge difference in my flexibility. I’ve also been doing the stretches you gave me regularly. I can handle things better all around.” P.M., Landlord, Ithaca, NY ” P.M., Landlord, Ithaca, NY
“It was the closest thing I’ve felt to being back in the womb. I went places I’ve never went before with total calm and serenity.” D.W., Artist, Ithaca, NY
“Apparently something happened. I had a very busy afternoon and I was flying. I hadn’t felt that limber in a long time. It’s surprising!” B.C., Ph.D., Kahuna ARCH®, Time Line™, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Ithaca, NY
“Lisa gave me one of the most memorable massages of my life! If I quiet my mind, I can go back to that state of bliss and relax all over again.” S.A., Licensed Massage Therapist and Performance Artist, Madison WI