"I saw Jim about two weeks before I sat for the Massachusetts bar exam. I had been studying in a library every day, and all the hours in hard chairs had begun to wreck havoc with my neck. I had gotten to the point where you could see a knot in the back of my neck. Jim was able to work on my neck, back and shoulders so that I felt looser and I was better able to sit at a desk and concentrate when I needed to the most. I think that my massage at BBW was one of the best things I did to help me pass the Massachusetts bar exam."

Advanced Areas of Speciality:
Orthopedic Massage Sports Massage Active Isolated Stretching	Myofascial Release Neuromuscular therapy Deep Tissue

Jim received his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado and his Massage Therapy certificate from Palmer Institute of Massage and Bodywork in Salem, Ma. He has also recently received his certificate in Orthopedic Massage, which focuses on the assessment and treatment of orthopedic injuries.

While attending the University of Colorado, Jim suffered injuries from a 120-foot fall as the result of a rock climbing accident outside of Boulder. After undergoing eight months of intensive physical therapy, Jim was able to achieve a full recovery from his injuries, to the degree of completing a marathon and two triathlons to date. Realizing the incredible benefits of Physical and Massage Therapies, Jim decided to pursue a degree in Kinesiology and a career in health care.

Jim's clinical experience upon graduating college includes one year within the Physical Therapy unit of a sub acute hospital where he implemented exercise programs for orthopedic and stroke recovery patients, and five years as an Exercise Physiologist with a chiropractor's office. In this setting, Jim developed stretching and strengthening programs for patients with acute and chronic pain issues. This experience gave Jim an excellent base for pursing a career in Massage Therapy.

Jim's unique style of bodywork utilizes a combination of neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, sports massage, deep tissue work, and orthopedic assessment. He focuses his work on the treatment and prevention acute and chronic pain due to injury, postural distortion and athletic training. Jim strongly believes in empowering his clients with the knowledge of why they are experiencing pain and how they can take an active roll in its elimination. He has worked with a wide range of clients from athletes such as Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan to excessive computer users with postural issues and/or specific ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome. In the Boston Bodyworker, Jim has found a match for his philosophy of health care and his style of bodywork.

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