"I'm 55 years old and have had lower back issues for many years. In late 2006 I suffered a debilitating back injury. Through a regimen of improved diet, strength building exercise and consistent massage therapy I have been able to avoid surgery and am once again living an active lifestyle.
     I have used several massage therapists over the years and had never before had the positive experience and the positive results that I have obtained with the help of Ivan.
     Ivan is incredibly knowledgeable, and very professional. However, it is his compassion and caring that set him "head and shoulders" above others in his field.
     And, by the way, it feels really good when Ivan gives you a treatment."

-Jim Witherspoon

      "I have known Ivan Bates for many years. He is a gifted massage therapist. Not only have I had him give me treatments, but all of my children, and now grandchildren. He is very knowledgeable aboaut the body, and all the muscles. He has worked on me when I have had injuries, car accidents, plus little mishaps that happen, and he has helped me immensely.
     I suffer from a whiplash from a car accident when I was a teenager, and didn't know what a whiplash was. I know now the discomfort and pain of having a stiff neck, as a result of not getting help years ago. But with Ivan's vast knowledge, he helps with the rotation of my neck and relieves the stiffness.
     I have also had an injury when traveling where my luggage cart hit a pothole going downhill into Heathrow airport in London. This gave me another whiplash, and also injured my shoulder badly. With Ivan helping me as soon as I got home, I have full mobility in my arm and shoulder, that I didn't think would be possible.
     Ivan doesn't just give a routine treatment. He personalizes his techniques to you and your situation. I have never had anyone give me such a personalized massage as Ivan does. I have had massage for relaxation, which is nice, but Ivan really knows how to release muscular pressure and tension.
     He is a special man, and a great friend to everyone in my family. I can highly recommend his massage treatments to anyone for any reason.

-Enthusiastically,
Sharon Farnsworth Ekins

     "I was in an accident as a teenager that left me with an extreme case of whiplash. My damaged neck muscles scarred as they healed, leaving me with a non-stop headache that escalated to migraine 3-4 times per week. After over 20 years of chronic pain, countless medical tests and visits to medical specialists, and daily pain meds, I finally found relief through a combination of Therapeutic Massage by Ivan Bates, and Chiropractic. Ivan has literally helped me to live my life again. I recommend him wholeheartedly and without hesitation."

-Jennifer R. Pittenger

     "Ivan has provided an hour long massage twice a month for my 97 year old mother for the past 18 months. She would not be walking or getting out of a chair by herself without the treatments. She is sure that the massage treatments help her stay active and free of pain."

-David A. White