Why massage?
- Because every single human body is sacred and deserving of care.
- Because our spirit/mind is inextricably entwined with this meat/flesh that we are made of.
- Because our bodies are asked to carry so much, and are given so few opportunities to be supported.
- Because our world has so many screens and so many chairs, and we were not made for this.
- Because there are so many crises ( & urgencies, worries about the future, attachments to the past, etc) and massage is an opportunity to slow down & just focus on what’s going on right here, right now.
- Because, if the simple fact that it feels good weren’t enough, (which it is…) massage might help provide space for healing and transformation.
Background
Hi.
My name’s JJ Tiziou.
I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist based in West Philly. (he/him, LMT# MSG013959)
I came to massage via a circuitous route that meandered through coffeeshops and biochemistry labs, photojournalism and activism, a wedding photography career and a public art practice.
Services
I offer full body integrative massages and occasional Thai massage sessions out of three locations in West Philadelphia. I’m trauma-informed, queer & trans friendly and affirming of all bodies. I bring some techniques from swedish, thai, shiatsu, deep-tissue, assisted stretching & myofacial release into my sessions and can offer pre-natal massage as well as work with clients who are bed-ridden or in hospice. I also occasionally offer on-site chair massage services for businesses and community organizations. [ more info ]
FAQ
Before your first session, please review answers to frequently asked questions including how to prepare for your session, what to expect during it, what to do afterwards, and more… [ more info ]
Policies
Before your first session, please familiarize yourself with my policies re: scheduling, cancellations, locations, gratuities, confidentiality, hygiene, sexual impropriety etc… [ more info ]
Rates
I offer a sliding scale between my ‘standard’ and ‘supporter’ rates and some discounted and pro-bono community sessions. [ more info ]
Covid-19 requirements
In this phase of the pandemic, I’m not too concerned about risks to my own health, but still taking extra precautions to protect my clients. [ more info ]
Scheduling:
If you’d like to work together after having reviewed rates, policies & FAQ, get in touch via email: jj@jjtiziou.net or text message to 267-251-5464. When reaching out, please let me know a few times when I might be able to catch you for a quick ~5 minute introductory call before a first session working together.
Reviews
“incredible listener” … “outstanding massage therapist”… “the best massage … ever!”
Here’s a few reviews from recent clients… [ more info ]