MichaelDeCrow - Experienced Male massage therapist in Seattle, WA

What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?

While it isn’t particularly ***y, I love watching TV shows like “Brain Games”, “The Universe”, “Ancient Aliens” and “America Unearthed”. I love all things relating to science, physics and the mysteries of life. These shows are full of scientific data and so I’m always learning something while I’m being entertained. I know that what is true for the Universe (the macrocosm) is also true for us individually (the microcosm). By applying the info I gather on Quantum Physics and energy dynamics to the healing work I do, I’m able to affect change at levels beyond just what a standard LMP style massage can do. Essentially I operate on multiple levels at once during my sessions. I’m listening to the client (their sounds, body movements, words and non-verbal communications) and letting that guide me in what I do and where I do it. When I apply the knowledge I hold to the situation they present, amazing things can happen both during the session and in the days following as their body comes into alignment with the work I’ve done on the energy level. Even in my spare time I like to do things that help me grow as a person and can help me be a better practitioner.

Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?

It all depends upon your definition of successful I suppose. I see some guys who say they are “new to the business” who charge (and I assume receive) 250-300 an hour. Being able to command a rate like that is usually based on youth, muscles and appearance and has little to do with experience. I rate my own level of success on several factors: repeat clients, word of mouth referrals, positive client feedback and volume of work. After doing this work for 10 years I’ve built a strong body of experience, created a solid client base and a sterling reputation. The knowledge that I’ve learned through countless sessions over the years has allowed me to grow my practice, refine my skills and enabled me to create and offer a work studio and experiences unlike any others in the area. Much of this is due to experience but it has more to do with the wisdom gained through the experiences.

Why did you become a Masseur?

I originally started my practice because I loved giving and receiving touch. I know the power that receiving healing touch has had in my life and I wanted to be able to share with others. When I left my previous career in data processing, I took a long hard look at all of the skills that I had, all of the things in life which bring me joy, all of my needs and all that I had to offer and started doing this work because it felt right and was the best way for me to share my life with the world. I wanted to be able to help others on a personal level rather than contribute to a corporation’s bottom line. Almost 9 years later I see that it was the exact right decision because it is what I am truly meant to do. I’ve had it confirmed over and over and know that it is part of my life’s purpose. To be blessed enough to be able to follow my passion in life and to be supported by that in return is a rare and amazing gift. I’m honored to be doing this work and know that it was meant to be.