~Deanna is a somatic alchemist; as if by magic, she takes my body out of pain time and time again. Deanna is very professional, grounded, and kind; she treats me and my body with the utmost respect and compassion. I always feel seen, heard, and supported. With her decades of experience and extremely refined skillset, Deanna is the best bodyworker I’ve ever experienced — and I have gone to massage school and had many, many massages from seasoned therapists of all stripes. I highly recommend working with her. She’s a true healer. — Melissa Grace, March 2024

~Deanna has given me back my body. With the help of her expert hands I have attained relief from the pain I’ve had to contend with. I have Scoliosis, Lumbar Disc Herniation and some wild chronic pretzel effect that takes over my body when I am under too much mental and physical stress. My back was as hard as a rock, my sciatic nerve was constantly on fire, and I had limited range of motion.  I tried numerous methods of treatment, but with only temporary relief or limited results. I now have mobility and a quality of life I never thought I would regain.  She has “opened up” my hips so that I can walk normally, like a woman would, rather than someone who’s afraid to move her hips so as not to induce pain. Therapeutic massage is now a part of my wellness plan. I have been a patient since 2003 and I don’t know where I’d be today if I didn’t have Deanna’s help. In addition to her professionalism and deep knowledge of the human anatomy, Deanna is a caring therapist and her dedication to her patients is exemplary.  Nicole Saadeh, Professional Chef

~When I originally went to Deanna for a very tight hip, I had no idea I would end up with increased flexibility in that joint as well as a resolution of a low level achilleas tendonitis and plantar fasciitis that has been coming and going for years. Deanna Straub combines technical expertise and intuition for a very healing experience and she has the patience to work deeply into the muscles and near the joints without the pain often associated with deep tissue work. I’ve experienced long lasting changes in my body. I recommend Deanna for anyone who wants enjoy more range of motion in their body. Laura Levine, Social Worker/Therapist

~I think of Deanna as a massage craftsperson. She understands the body and how it should all work in balance, which it does when she is done working with me. She is top notch! Sharon Renwick, Marketing Coordinator

~As a Board-certified Pain Management physician, I have had many opportunities to observe her unique artistry and its salutary effects upon the patients I have referred.  Without exception, each patient --even the most complex physically and emotionally damaged of them-- has reported improvement, often major improvement, in pain and ability to function. This comes, I think, from Deanna's uncommon ability to "tune in" to each person's individual mix of personality, pain and accumulated body armoring.

Personal experience with her work has given me a special perspective for comparing the inner effects of her work with objective client/patient results.  The power of her art appears to come from three key talents:    First, she radiates a deeply calm emotional center that you can feel.  This gives an immediate sense that your problems are being heard and understood so that visits with Deanna take place in an atmosphere of calm trust.  Second, Deanna maintains complete focused attention upon what her client is saying, in speech and --at the same time-- in what the client's body is saying through her hands.  I believe this gives her, and I have experienced it as, an informed wisdom about your body that guides her to the core of the problem.  Third, while she has had deep and wide training over many years, she has no discernible attachment to standardized approaches --no cookie-cutter bones in this woman!  Instead, she applies a large palette of techniques guided by this special wisdom to tailor technique to the client's need in the present moment.  In my opinion, it is these talents together that enable Deanna to get the impressive results she is so often able to achieve.

Ms. Straub has my highest endorsement.  She stands with the very best of massage therapists I have encountered over the past 30+ years.  People in need of an effective healing touch, and health care professionals of all stripes, will make no mistake to avail themselves personally and/or professionally of her special talents.

  --- Allen G. Gruber, MD, MS, MHA, CAQPM

      Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management

      Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology

      Special Qualifications Certification, American Board of Medical Specialty