International Therapeutic Massage

Shogang was wonderful. He did a great deep pressure massage and has helped work out tension.

I did not have a groupon but I received a discount for being a first time customer which boosted my rating from a 2 star to a 3 star. I went in for prenatal acupressure which was supposed to focus on carpal tunnel and it turned out to be a crappy arm massage. I was told over the phone that the therapist specialized in acupressure and blah, blah. Pretty much a waste of time and money.

I was contacted by ITM to recieve a complimentary massage after my first service. A very nice gesture.
I had great hopes during the consult as the male therapist was much more detailed. I explained my areas to work — feet, hands, forearms, back, neck and to work an area on left scapula as I have pain that radiates from there down my left arm to hand. I showed the therapist where the spot was, he palpated the area and offered agreement of working on the area.
During the massage, my neck was never worked. There were about three pressure points he pressed on each foot that accounted for his massage of my feet and as he was working my back (he started me faceup to work my forearms and hands first) he did a little bit of work on the right side and I figured he would be then addressing the left scapula. Nope… he did some smoothing strokes then covered my back and said we were done. I stated, «So, you aren’t going to work my left scapula?» He said no, next time. I asked again but included the words ‘you really aren’t’. Nope. Next time.
I don’t get how both times, during an hour session, my needs can not be addressed. There is more than enough time to address arms, hands, feet, neck and back. Five minutes on each area (about 7 on forearms/​hands) and around 30 on the back is 60 minutes.
Very disappointing when therapists don’t listen to their clients. What is the point?!?

I’ve been to two message therapists here: Mai Tae (sp?) and Jasmine. Mai Tae is no longer there, but she was excellent. She did a great job stretching out the muscles in my back while keeping the massage relaxing. Jasmine does more of a deep tissue massage and while it was painful, she helped me with instructions on when and how to breathe. I knew I needed to tough it out because my chiropractor told me I needed the deep tissue massage to get rid of tension in my neck and shoulders so my adjustments would hold. I’m two days out and still sore!

We used to live nearby and I heard a lot from my friends about this place. I’ve been working like there is no tomorrow so my back needed quite a bit of work and I was constantly in pain. I booked a few appointments with Eugene and with Oresta.
What can I say? It was the best experience one can ask for. Eugene and Oresta literally rebuilt my back after months and years of working in front of the computer for 10 – 12 hours a day.
Hot stone massage with Oresta was so relaxing. I literally fell asleep and for the first time in months I felt so relaxed.
Booking a ticket to MI to come and see them again in six months!
The pain is gone. Completely. Enough said.

Let me start by saying that I am quite familiar with the local massage therapists. I’m a strong believer in the health benefits of massage and I get one monthly. Of the 10 – 15 places I’ve been International Theraputic Massage has been hands down the best. I personally see Eugene, and his work has been tremendous for my arms and lower back. I suffer from tendinitis in my wrists and seeing him has severely diminished the pain. When Eugene is unavailable I’ve seen two other therapists which were both excellent.
I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Give it a try and your body will be thanking you for weeks.
Enjoy your Massage!

I have got to say that I started off with going to International Therapeutic Massage due to a groupon coupon that I had purchased. I was a little sceptical just due to the outside of the building, however I soon felt very comfortable as I went up the ramps that actually led me to where ITM was.
I was greeted promptly, and was asked to fill out some paperwork. I figure its the norm… wanting to know if you’ve ever had a massage, where on your body it hurts… etc. I finished up my paperwork, and was told that my therapist would be ready in a few moments.
Sure enough… not 2 minutes later… I was being escorted back to the room where I was going to be have my massage. Jasmine was my therapist, and she went over the basics with me… and soon enough, I was laying on the table all covered up and starting to relax.
The massage? Was absolutely fantastic. It was over an hour of pure heaven. I told her that I wanted to make sure that I was nice and sore, because my body was aching from playing volleyball.
Every little bump she felt… every little knot she wanted to work on… it was massaged until I was a pile of goo on the table.
Jasmine was nice enough to go over the 1 hour for me… she went just a bit over because we got started late. I cannot say enough of this place… it did have a weird feeling because it seemed as if there were many… many different rooms for other people to get massages. It seemed to be a very ‘in and our’ kinda place… but luckily for me… I do believe I was able to get a very good massage from Jasmine, and still today (a day after) I feel as though I was roughed up and I feel great.
I could definitely see myself going back there again. :)

I have been going to International Therapeutic Massage for several years now. They are very personable and a pleasure to work with. My therapist, Tina, does a great job, she starts by asking if I am having any problems and then will concentrate on that area to give me relief. I have recommended this place often to my friends, and will continue to do so!

A while back I bought a Groupon for this place. I called, I booked and eagerly waited for my appointment. The previous month, I treated myself to a massage at Greenleaf bodywork and I couldn’t wait for my next one, but I couldn’t get out to Ferndale anytime soon. I should have waited…
The lobby was clean and tidy, so was the room. However, the room was chilly. Last thing I want when I’m dressing down to my undies. There was no mention of a heated bed or offer of turning up the heat.
The massage therapist was nice, but I don’t remember the massage being very thorough. She kept mentioning how tight I was, but in a tone that made me think, «I get it, enough already.» She was thoughtful enough to wear gloves because she had a cut on her hand. But the kicker was that she used a Thumper handheld massager, you know, the one you get at Brookstone. That was my «wtf?» of the experience. Seriously, I already wasn’t loving it but that was the icing on the cake. I was one unhappy client. A loud, vibrating massager does not make a good or relaxing massage.
And finally, when leaving they offered me some deal package with an «offer too good to pass up.» No thanks… I leave the use of a thumper massager to bored customers are the mall. I stick to my favorite across town, where I assume the massage therapists will think of thumper as a character from Bambi and not a tool to use during their service.

I went here originally on a Groupon and loved my massage. I was offered the opportunity to purchase my next massage on the spot for a promotional price, which I did. Unfortunately, when I called to schedule my next massage, my masseuse was «no longer employed» there. I went through so many emotions. It was really the best massage I ever had, and now there’s a chance I would never experience that again. After a couple of months I called back to schedule with Eugene. I was a little apprehensive. In between previous guy and Eugene I had probably the worst massage of my life and I’m still scarred.
But let me tell you, the previous guy has nothing on Eugene. Oh my god, he was amazing. I told him my problem areas and he went right to work. He applied such firm, but necessary, pressure that I was actually pretty sore to the touch along my neck and shoulder the next day. I felt so relieved of the tension that it was worth it. My neck pain was gone.
I can’t wait to see Eugene again!

I went here for about a year and saw two female therapists. Every experience I had was amazing and I eventually got a membership, now I am studying in West Virginia so not visiting anymore but this place was great. They make you feel at ease, they are all very friendly and the prices are good if you become a member. Defeinitely not one of those chain massage stores that only want your money.

Make sure you choose one of the ‘headline’ therapists. I have been there a few times, most are exceptional, one was terrible. The latest one was the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a hundred massages over the years. Nikki (Nicole) has a highly skilled repertoire, and exceptional intuition. Her delivery is unparalleled. The highest recommendation to her, indeed. Not a chatterbox, either. I hate that…

I feel blessed knowing Eugene Umansky as a massage therapist.
He cured me from migranes a while ago, currently Eugene helps me with
arthritis in my wrist. I am a professional violinist so my arms’ condition is crucial for me. Eugene’s help makes possible things that were hard or painful before.
He is a great human being. Always attentive and very gentle.
Eugene is a gifted specialist and not just great massage therapist.
Besides great technique he has what is called sixth sense in his work with patient.
I highly reccomend him to anybody.

I purchased a Groupon from here and scheduled my massage with one of the male massage therapists. Overall, my experience with this place was very awkward and weird. The masseuse was overbearing and wanted to talk and lecture me on various health topics (proper stretching, drinking water, etc.) through the entire massage. My intent was for the massage to be relaxing but his constant chatter did not allow for that. He was not picking up on the hints I was dropping that I was not interested in chatting. He also made inappropriate comments to me on several occasions that just made me feel sleazy and uncomfortable (i.e. he told me he was surprised I didn’t have a «tramp stamp» on my back when I turned over). Then to boot, he tried to sell me these nutritional shakes during the middle of the massage and left a flyer about them on my purse before he left the room at the end of the massage. When I went to leave, I was essentially corned by the receptionist and the masseuse while they tried talking me into pre-​booking and pre-​paying for my next massage. No thanks! Terribly unprofessional and I won’t be back.

I tend to have tightness in my neck and shoulder area. I scheduled an appointment with Eugene. He immediately noticed the tightness and was able to work the «knot» out in short order. Later I was in an auto accident and developed painful sciatica symptoms, so much so that I had to use a wheelchair for time. I was in so much pain that I couldn’t drive without crying out in pain. Again, I scheduled an appointment with Eugene and within 5 or 6 sessions, the problem no longer existed. He was very sincere in wanting to help me regain my mobility and he’s also a really nice person. I highly recommend International Therapeutic Massage. In fact, I carry around a bunch of their business cards so when someone tells me of their aches and pains, I can tell them where they can get relief.

They had a special offer on Groupon so I figured I’d treat myself to a relaxing day. Unfortunately when I got there I was surprised how unprofessional and unclean the building seemed, but I didn’t want to judge a book by it’s cover so I went ahead with my massage. The woman who gave me my massage was overbearing and the massage was excruciatingly painful. I have had many massages before and have never experienced anything like that. I told her it was a bit painful but she did nothing to correct my discomfort. I’ve even had deep tissue massages that did not hurt like this one did. It was not relaxing what-​so-​ever and it’s even been 4 days now and my back is still in quite a bit of pain. On top of that, a friend of mine who also had the Groupon went there and had the same experience but with their male employee. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Very disappointed.

After suffering for three months from shoulder pain and spending two months in physical therapy, that did not work, I came to see Eugene at International Therapeutic Massage (ITM). At the first session, he pinpointed the problem and my shoulder pain lessened after the first massage. After three sessions, I regained much mobility (I was unable to even lift my arm when I came to the first session). After approximately ten sessions, the pain disappeared completely and the problem hasn’t come back. At the end of my shoulder treatment, I found out that I was pregnant, and Eugene suggested special massages for pregnant women. I am now in the second trimester and these massages are immensely helpful in supporting a healthy pregnancy. I definitely will continue the massage sessions and I strongly recommend services with Eugene at ITM.

Loved this place! I had never gotten a massage before today but I’ll definitely be getting more in the future!
I was a bit nervous going and getting naked (all but my underwear), but my masseuse put me right at ease. Diane (my masseuse) was super friendly and incredibly interesting. The type of massage she did (I believe Swedish, or a variant of that) was amazing and hit the right notes. It was relaxing and got into the tense places. She also lets you know what she feels going on with your body (which, I don’t know if other masseuse’s do so, but I appreciated it).
Overall, awesome experience! I felt so light and airy afterward :) And they gave me some water. Ha. I definitely recommend this place with Diane.