I treat customers using a combination of modalities studied and developed since I started my practice in early 2003. My bodywork education started at the MUSCULAR THERAPY INSTITUTE in Cambridge, Mass., where I learned the Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy - a mixture of SWEDISH, DEEP, and SPORTS techniques aimed at evaluating and undoing dysfunctions in the body.
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I treat clients using a mixture of modalities studied and developed since I began my practice in early 2003. My bodywork education began at the MUSCULAR THERAPY INSTITUTE in Cambridge, Mass., where I learned the Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy - a combination of SWEDISH, DEEP, and SPORTS techniques aimed at evaluating and undoing dysfunctions in the body.
I've had chronic shoulder pain for years, and have tried all sorts of remedies. Within a few minutes after our first session, I suddenly seemed to have more space in my shoulder than I had had in years. Special attention is paid to the careful positioning of the mother and the body parts that are taxed most by a pregnancy.
Reservations are still made by phone or email, but the easiest and quickest method is our ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE. Clients changing or cancelling appointments must give at least 12 hours notice or will be charged the full price of the missed session.* Craig is clearly skilled and was able to employ some serious (and I mean SERIOUS) deep tissue massage to me and a not-so-deep massage to my other half. On top of a fantastic massage, Craig is a nice guy who we felt completely comfortable with.
Your therapist will introduce him/herself and review your information with you-namely what brings you in and what you hope to accomplish with the massage. You can specify where you would like to focus (shoulders, calves, neck) if any, and explain a little more about your tension/pain patterns. Your therapist will show you the treatment room and leave you to get comfortable on the massage table.
I'm a dancer and a yoga instructor. My body does a lot of work, so it needs a lot of work. I like to send people to Craig because he is so versatile in his ability to go really intense or really gently--to be restful or invigorating. His knowledge of the body, the anatomy, is so thorough. It's awesome work.
Reviews (10)
Stephen Roderick
May 08, 2022
I don't understand why Craig only has 11 reviews on here. I have sought long and far over the past 10 years for what he delivers: a massage practice that is thorough, skilled, thoughtful, and pressured exactly to the degree that is neither wimpy (had plenty of others like this) nor a battering (many like this as well -- feels like they're sloppily taking their day's stressors out on you). I have a complicated history of spine and neurological issues, so this review is coming from someone who's seen literally dozens of clinicians. And Craig is IT.
Marco Ugolotti
Feb 04, 2022
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Feb 19, 2021
I have been having severe neck and shoulder pain for months, and as a result have been to countless massage sessions across Boston and NYC. I can say without a doubt that Craig's therapeutic massage was the best by far! Craig is very knowledgeable and was able to diagnose my issues and provide immediate relief for my pain within just one session. I feel like a new person after my massage. I highly recommend his service!
John Georges
May 08, 2019
Craig is a skilled and very knowledgeable practitioner. He work on me for about 90 minutes and assisted me with my injured shoulder and neck. I have a every physical job as a fire fighter and his treatment was by far the best I've ever had. He explained everything, was relaxed and understanding but extremely knowledgeable about my injury and the muscles involved. After that one session I had an appreciable amount of relief.
Trevor Eckart
Apr 07, 2019
I don't know what to say. Every massage I've had in my life until now has been useless? Craig is CRAZY GOOD. You owe it to yourself to see him. Have never had such a DEEP massage, and pair that with his education on what's actually causing me pain. brilliant. Also forget the cheesy spa relaxation music. Craig keeps it real with classic rock. Can't wait to see him again!
Whitney Macon
Feb 27, 2017
Tylden Dowell
Jun 06, 2013
CDF Therapeutic Bodywork was recommended to me a couple of years ago by a physical therapist at Kennedy Brothers in Back Bay. He suggested massage as a therapy for dealing with the after-effects of a vehicle accident - lingering neck pain. To be honest, up until my first visit to Craig I had always considered massage as more of a "spa" treatment than a therapeutic treatment.
I've been visiting Craig ever since as my "go-to" massage therapist. The great thing about his style is that it works for either relaxation (more of the "spa" type of thing) OR for therapy (to address specific muscle issues). I highly recommend him for anything you may need from stress management to addressing specific instances of pain, etc. He's very comprehensive with researching exactly what you're trying to address with the visit, instead of just giving you a "one-massage-fits-all" type of treatment. 5-stars!
I've been visiting Craig ever since as my "go-to" massage therapist. The great thing about his style is that it works for either relaxation (more of the "spa" type of thing) OR for therapy (to address specific muscle issues). I highly recommend him for anything you may need from stress management to addressing specific instances of pain, etc. He's very comprehensive with researching exactly what you're trying to address with the visit, instead of just giving you a "one-massage-fits-all" type of treatment. 5-stars!
Dawn Jordan
Mar 19, 2013
Charles Fletcher
Dec 15, 2012
Paul Daigle
Dec 12, 2012
I used to see Craig off and on for massages when I lived in Boston. I have probably received massages from over 20 different therapists and I can say without a doubt that Craig was the absolute best massage therapist I have ever seen. He seemed to always know exactly where work was needed, used the right amount of pressure, and suggested tools and techniques so that I wouldn't need to come back again (he genuinely cared about my health and wellness).
I now live in Pennsylvania and I haven't found anyone like Craig. We were recently up in Boston (for only 2 days) and one of my wife's first questions was, "Are you going to make an appointment with Craig?". I unfortunately didn't have the time on that trip, but I just found out that my boss may be sending me to Boston for work in a month so I may just make an appointment for that visit!
I now live in Pennsylvania and I haven't found anyone like Craig. We were recently up in Boston (for only 2 days) and one of my wife's first questions was, "Are you going to make an appointment with Craig?". I unfortunately didn't have the time on that trip, but I just found out that my boss may be sending me to Boston for work in a month so I may just make an appointment for that visit!
