★★★★★ 393 Five-Star Reviews

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

If you've tried everything else and nothing has stuck, you're not alone. Here you'll find someone who actually pinpoints what's causing your pain — not just where it hurts. People come to John after years of frustration with other therapists, PT, even medication. They leave different.

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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

Services

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.

60 Minutes

Focused work on one primary area combined with a full-body massage. Ideal for addressing a specific concern like low back pain, tight shoulders, or post-workout recovery.

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75 Minutes

Deeper work on one to two focus areas with full-body integration. Perfect when you need more time on a stubborn area or want to address a primary and secondary concern in one session.

$185Book →

90 Minutes

Comprehensive treatment for two to three focus areas with a complete full-body massage. Great for chronic pain, multiple problem areas, or when you want more time to truly unwind.

$200Book →

120 Minutes

The most extensive therapeutic session. Allows for full-body treatment plus deep, unhurried work on multiple focus areas. Ideal for complex conditions, post-surgical recovery, or clients who travel and want a thorough monthly maintenance session.

$275Book →

For Couples

Learn Together

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

Couples Massage Instruction

3 Hours

Learn to give and receive a basic full-body massage with your partner in a fun, supportive, no-pressure environment. Simple, effective techniques that anyone can master—no experience needed. Perfect for date night, anniversary, or a unique afternoon experience.

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90 Minute Refresher

90 minutes

Already taken the 3-hour workshop? Brush up on your skills and learn new techniques in this 90-minute follow-up session. Review the basics, get personalized feedback, and leave with fresh moves to enhance your home massage practice. Prerequisite: 3-hour Couples Workshop.

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"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

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Your First Visit

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

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.

Payment

Major Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Venmo, and Cash accepted. Payment is due at the time of service.

Intake Form

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

Differentiators

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.

"I had my first session with John yesterday and feeling 10 years younger today." — I.T.

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

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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.

"He also intuitively discovered areas of severe tension I didn't even know I had." — Michael B.

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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 tools to stay better 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

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"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.

Client Experiences

In Their Own Words

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

I tried out so many massages in the Boston area looking for someone who could help with piriformis and related pain, and no one could until John. John quickly finds and resolves issues, from de-escalating things that have been bothering me for years to nipping new problems in the bud.

Katie Moravec
90 Minute Therapeutic
★★★★★

I've been seeing John regularly for a few years now, and working with him has been a game changer for my overall health and fitness. His deep understanding of the body, combined with an intuitive and professional approach, has helped me recover from injuries and prevent new ones.

Steve Marois
90 Minute Therapeutic
★★★★★

John has been a life saver. He is the only masseuse that has been able to help and greatly improve my physical state. He creates a comforting, friendly, and more importantly safe environment.

Ally Nichols
Berklee College of Music student
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

I had my first session with John yesterday and feeling 10 years younger today. He worked on muscles I didn't know were in such bad shape, causing issues in other areas. Today I feel more mobile and less pain.

I.T.
75 Minute Therapeutic

About

John Davis, LMT

John specializes in therapeutic massage for chronic pain, injury rehabilitation, and pre/post-surgical recovery. His approach is results-driven — combining advanced therapeutic techniques with deep anatomical knowledge to address the root cause of your pain, not just the symptom. Clients describe his intuition for finding and releasing tension that other therapists miss.

With nearly two decades of clients who travel across states — and even countries — to work with him, John has built a practice defined by long-term relationships and measurable results. His passion is helping people move past the frustration of trying everything else: the PT, the other massage therapists, the medication that hasn't worked.

Services available in English and Spanish.

Conditions Treated
Sciatica, TMJ, Chronic Back & Neck Pain, Piriformis Syndrome, Scoliosis, Migraines, 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

Wellness Shop

Continue Your Recovery at Home

Foam rollers, massage tools, and recovery products hand-picked by John to extend the benefits of your sessions and keep your body feeling its best between visits.

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Get in Touch

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Phone

(617) 719-7476

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.