★★★★★ 393 Five-Star Reviews

"Today is the first day I've woken up with no pain."

You have tried everything else and nothing has stuck. You are not alone. John uses a mix of modalities, including deep pressure work, to find where your pain is actually coming from, not just where it hurts. Every session is informed by what your body needs and can accept. People leave ready to recover — better than they've felt in years. Many never stop coming back.

20+

Years of Practice

393

Client Reviews

4.95

Average Rating

224 Clarendon St, Boston's Back Bay · (617) 719-7476

John Davis, Licensed Massage Therapist

Tailored to You

Every session is customized to your body's specific needs, combining elements of myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, and sports massage.

Couples Learn Together

A private, hands-on experience for you and your partner. No experience needed — just bring each other.

"The instruction was both unbelievably fun and extremely informative. I was very impressed by how well he was able to teach someone who has never even had a massage before."

★★★★★ — Couples Massage Instruction client

What to Expect

1

We Talk First

Your session starts with a conversation about your goals, pain history, injuries, and what you've tried before. This isn't a formality — it shapes every minute of your treatment.

2

Diagnostic Bodywork

As clients describe it, John "listens, watches how you carry yourself, and then gets in deep." He uncovers tension patterns and imbalances — addressing the underlying source of discomfort, not just where it hurts.

3

Targeted Treatment

Using a blend of myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, and sports massage techniques, John builds a session around exactly what your body needs that day.

4

A Plan for After

You leave with specific exercises, stretches, and guidance to continue your progress at home. John follows up and adjusts your plan as your body responds.

Ready to start?

"I had my first session with John yesterday and feeling 10 years younger today." Most new clients notice a significant difference right away.

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224 Clarendon St, STE 51 · Boston's Back Bay
Free consultation included with every first visit

Please review our booking policies before scheduling your appointment.

Be Sure to Review Our Policies

Cancellation

Individual appointments require 48 hours notice. Couples workshops require 7 days notice (plus a 50% deposit at booking). Canceling with less notice will result in a charge for the full session.

Rescheduling

You may reschedule an appointment one time with appropriate notice. Canceling a rescheduled appointment will be treated as a late cancellation and charged in full.

Late Arrival

If you arrive late, your session may end at the originally scheduled time. The full rate still applies.

Payment

Major Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Venmo, and Cash accepted.

  • All clients must be 18 years of age or older. No exceptions.
  • Please reschedule if you are experiencing fever, contagious illness, or infectious skin conditions.
  • Professional draping will be maintained at all times, in accordance with state regulations.
  • Please communicate openly about pressure, comfort, temperature, music, or any concerns during your session.
  • Massage therapy is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.
  • Not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.
  • Any inappropriate behavior or sexual solicitation will result in immediate termination of the session.

New clients, please complete the intake form before your first visit.

All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for completed sessions.

What Sets John Apart

"It works"

People who've lived with chronic pain for years feel dramatic shifts after their first session. Not gradual hope. Real, measurable change. That's what keeps people coming back for decades.

"After two massages ten days apart, pain that had been plaguing me for weeks vanished. I'm 73 and feel 20 years younger." — Anonymous

"Drugs, heat, PT have all been suggested and none have worked. An hour or two with John makes the pain a distant memory." — Anonymous

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"He finds what others miss"

Most massage therapists work on the areas that hurt. John works on the areas that matter. He has an intuition for finding hidden tension — the tight spots you didn't know were there, the root cause of pain that other practitioners walk right past.

"Without me saying a word — John zeros in and identifies areas of tightness." — Diane G.

"This is the first massage that I felt understood the underlying pathophysiology of migraines and addressed them with massage." — Jennifer J., Nephrology Fellow

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"You leave with a plan"

A good massage feels great in the moment. Then you're back to square one. John gives you the tools to rebuild between sessions — stretches, exercises, insights about your own body. Things your physical therapist never mentioned.

"He suggested things I could do after my massage that my physical therapist hasn't even mentioned." — P.T.

"He is a wealth of knowledge in terms of stretches and exercises, as well as self-help tips to ease pain in between massages." — Meredith Eaton

"He truly cares"

You can feel the difference between someone who's good at their job and someone who actually loves what they do. John is both. He's confident without being arrogant, professional without being cold. He takes his time. He listens.

"He really loves what he does and has a driven passion for truly wanting to help." — Ally N.

"He never made me feel rushed. He is an expert in his field without being pretentious." — Anna D.

In Their Own Words

4.95
★★★★★
393 reviews across Google, Yelp & Booksy
★★★★★

I've had chronic neck pain since my high school/college years. There have been days when I could not lift my arms, get out of bed, or endure the excruciating muscle spasms. Prescription medication only numbed the pain temporarily. John Davis has entirely improved my life. I now have full movement of my neck, regularly attend yoga, and feel great overall.

Caitlin Rodgers
60 Minute Therapeutic
★★★★★

John is one of the most incredible massage therapists I have ever worked with. His talent to provide pain relief is unparalleled. I always walk out feeling lighter, pain free and ready for more.

Cosmos K
90 Minute Therapeutic
★★★★★

I've never had a massage like this. John is clearly very talented and knowledgeable, but the differentiator is the care he puts into it. Long story short, best massage I've ever had.

Patrick Rooney
90 Minute Therapeutic
★★★★★

This man is incredible. A surgeon without a scalpel. If you need it fixed, he's the one to do it. If you're looking for a soft hands relaxing experience, go elsewhere.

Maggie L.
Yelp

John Davis, LMT

The conditions are familiar — sciatica, TMJ, neck, back and shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, EDS, migraines, anxiety. But every person who carries them is an individual.

John approaches each one the way a detective approaches a case — following tension and dysfunction to their source rather than the symptom. People come in knowing something is wrong. What they find on the table is usually more than they expected. The body prioritizes pain, and what isn't urgent gets quiet. He finds what's been set aside. Other practitioners miss it too. He doesn't. Twenty years in, that's still what drives him.

He views every client relationship as a partnership. People describe feeling safe and seen — understood in a way that changes what's possible in the room. That's not incidental to his work. It's the work.

Clients find relief that lasts, and a relationship with their body they've never had before. Many come to understand that this isn't a luxury — it's a necessity for their health, their well-being, their productivity, and their happiness. And they stay. Some have been with him for nearly two decades.

Services available in English and Spanish.

Conditions Treated
Sciatica, TMJ, Neck, Back & Shoulder Pain, Fibromyalgia, EDS, Piriformis Syndrome, Scoliosis, Migraines, Anxiety, Sports Injuries, Pre/Post-Surgical Recovery

224 Clarendon St, STE 51, Boston, MA 02116  ·  Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 7:00 PM  ·  (617) 719-7476

John Davis Therapeutic Massage treatment room — 224 Clarendon St, Boston

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Address

224 Clarendon St, STE 51
Boston, MA 02116

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: Closed

First Visit?

Come prepared to discuss your goals, any injuries, and your health history. John will design a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

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