3 Elements Healing Arts Center

For the last seven months or so I have been seeing Chris monthly at the 3 Elements Studio for massage therapy sessions. When I first started going I had been dealing with a nagging sports related hamstring strain for a few months that was not going away. I was experiencing pain and my ability to bend and exercise was greatly diminished. As an active person I enjoy distance running, yoga, and weight lifting. In order to continue to do those things I needed to take steps to eliminate the problem.
Upon entering the inviting studio I was put at ease by soft lighting and relaxing music. I soon realized this was by no means an ordinary massage. I was greeted by Chris who kindly began to inquire about my overall state of health, nutrition, job conditions, and physical activity. This was necessary in order for him to better assess my OVERALL condition, not just the specific problematic area of the hamstring. He explained the solutions to physical problems are not always localized to the areas of pain and are not always obvious. Chris takes a comprehensive approach to finding these solutions. He concludes each visit by introducing different varieties of stretches, exercises, and nutrition in order to continue to revitalize the problem area. Massage therapy by itself is great, but if you don’t invest in the time and effort to continue to strengthen yourself at home, increase flexibility, and live a healthier lifestyle you are reducing your own chances for success.
In my first few visits we spent time examining my posture, exercise movements, strengths, & weaknesses. We began with moderate intensity full body massages with special attention paid to my hamstring. He explored the other muscle groups as well and works on alleviating tightness in spots that I often did not realize were in distress. By about the third or fourth visit the intensity level of the massage was quite high in the area of my hamstring, but it was integral in opening up blood flow to the overly tightened muscle. Within a few days the tenderness subsided and the range of my leg motion was returning.
On the next visit Chris uncovered the EXACT movement which was causing my problem, and he showed me a remedial exercise to perform at home. Once I started performing the movement at home it started helping IMMEDIATELY. My flexibility is now back to nearly 100%. Admittedly the winter weather has been the only thing prohibiting me from getting back to a full 100% recovery. I still continue to see Chris monthly for a «tune up». I have a great deal of praise for Chris at 3 Elements, he is simply amazing. I recommend him highly to those in pursuit of improved wellness.

Are they still open? I have left numerous messages and no return call… no one ever answers the phone there is always an answering mahine…

I got a sports massage from Clara today, and she was excellent! She knew the anatomy of the body very well and knew what areas to specifically focus on. This was an extremely relaxing massage and the environment was very pleasant. I feel good as new!!!

this is the place with a big beautiful soul, kindness, real spirituality, positive vibrations and understanding and support. my whole family goes there for yoga classes, massage, open heart events, art opening evenings and holiday markets… can not imagine my life without 3 elements…

I don’t know where to start. This is a place where you will feel comfortable. More than this, is that they will help. Chris and his staff are amazing. They will treat the problem. It is not a simple feel good massage. You will feel good AND the problem will be treated. It is clean. It is good. I had a big problem with swelling in my legs. I went from doctor to doctor for months. A good friend gave me a coupon for a half hour massage. I paid for an hour more. After two treatments, the swelling is gone and I can wear normal shoes again. Come and try this, you will be happy you did.

I receive acupuncture treatment with Mary regularly and I can’t say enough about her and about this amazing place!!! Mary has a true gift and I look forward to my visits with her. She originally treated me for vertigo which I suffered from regularly. Now, I have not had a bout with vertigo in over a year. I have also received massage from Chris and he is amazing. I agree with other reviewers who talked about the calming atmosphere at 3 Elements. Always a renewing experience.

I don’t know where to begin how wonderful this place is, and the reason it took me so long to write a review was because I didn’t want people to find out about the place to make it more difficult to book a session. lol
As massage junkie, who travels a lot and tries different types of massage all over the world, Chris is by far one of the best massage therapists ever. He is knowledgeable, professional, and very in tuned with client’s entire being and able to sense what needs to be done. He is also a great communicator who asks the right questions without being intrusive.
As a busy mom with full-​time job and marathon running, I have gone through series of aches, injuries that needed to be fixed. In addition to getting medical care, I always come to Chris for treatment and advice, and he has helped me tremendously to recover quickly and efficiently.
The price is reasonable for what you would get. Once in a while I go cheap to get quick massage from generic Chinese places, and boy I regret every single time. I have to learn my lesson to come to 3 Elements for fewer sessions than going to cheap massage places.
I highly recommend this place for anybody!

This is the best therapeutic massage place ever! Amna gets me out of pain when I walk in crying. I have referred many sciatic sufferers here. Couldn’t be more pleased.

I received a personalized massage from Amna… it was exceptional. Having visited many unlicensed Tui Na type places, Amna really showed what a trained and licensed therapist could bring to the table (no pun intended.) Normally I would have a very intense and painful deep tissue massage, but this massage was tailored based on how tight my muscles were, and I am grateful…

The work they do here is excellent. It is absolutely worth it if you have pain, stress or any other ailment. I have seen Chris and Amna and they are both excellent. My friend has seen the acupuncturist (Mary?) and loved her.

3 elements is the ONLY place I will get a massage. I’ve been to other places in the past, and I never felt like the therapists really had a feel for the body.
Chris, the owner, is by far the best massage therapist I’ve ever encountered. I’m a physical therapist who’s recovering from a broken foot. Although I’ve been to him in the past, and recognized his expertise, I’ve recently got to experience for myself how terribly important a good massage is, and Chris is the one to get it from.
I got a massage after I healed & was told I could walk again. Although I was progressing gradually, after I had a massage with Chris, I immediately felt like my walking and pain had improved exponentially. Seeing him every week is definitely increasing my rate of recovery.
Chris’s intuition and obvious knowledge for exactly what’s the problem, and how to make it better, is truly a gift. I would highly recommend anyone go see him.
C

I went to Mary this past week for acupuncture and I had to come here to rave about her. She is really excellent. She understands the body so well and the acupuncture combined with massage relieved so much of my chronic shoulder pain. Her services are worth every penny and I am so happy to have found someone who understands the type of pain I have (have had many tests, including MRI and nerve tests to rule out nerve damage — that is how bad it is). Mary is a life saver. NOt to mention the relaxation benefits! Also, the place is spotless. I can’t wait to come back!

This place is a real find. Chris is the owner and everything in the Center is an extension of his energy and his holistic view of people and treatment modalities. His warm and caring style, his professional behavior and skill all result in wonderful treatment sessions. His place makes is possible, briefly, to shed the weight of the world and focus on yourself. His prices are reasonable, the staff are amazing and the atmosphere is soothing. He has eased my aches and pains and is a real asset to this community!

The energy alone of this therapeutic space puts you at ease the minute you walk in. Take THAT along with the treatment I received at the extremely capable hands of space owner, Chris, and I left feeling aligned and reanimated. I can’t stress enough how much I appreciate confident knowledge of one’s area of expertise. Everything from the honing in on trouble spots in my muscles to the nutritional tweaking of my diet made for a truly therapeutic experience. Sometimes you CAN get what you want and what you need :-)

What a fantastic new yoga center! I discovered 3 Elements on a whim and was welcomed by a super warm and attentive staff, a stunningly gorgeous, airy studio and instructors who make students feel included and empowered. I loved yoga with Allie and really enjoyed an evening of crystal bowl meditation with Michaela followed by candle lit yoga with Rachel. Great place.