Body Restorative

Jonathan is by far the best massage therapist I have ever been too, whatever the issue in your body he will find it, he has helped me tremendously with my yoga practice and I always notice a huge difference in my body after a session with Jonathan. He is a true master of his craft.

Jonathan is specially skilled and has helped restore my quality of life dramatically! I have experienced severe lower and cervical back pain for almost a decade. He is professional & simply one of the best masseuses I’ve been to! I can highly recommend his services, if you have specific pain or just need some time to relax and restore your body, he is where to go!

I have injured my back over the years in multiple areas. When I first went to Johnathan, II was dealing with chronic back issues but also an acute flareup; to say the least I was miserable.I was referred to Johnathan from a friend of mine who had nothing but great things to say. As a woman, I was nervous to be seen by a male massage therapist but I was in so much pain that I was desperate.Jonathan truly exceeded my expectations not only in his ability to restore my back to its fullest potential, alleviate my pain issues, but he also was really professional and made me feel very comfortable.I have been with Johnathan now on a very regular basis for the past couple years. Once he got me through my acute pain, I remained with him on a bi-weekly basis for maintenance.I totally and wholeheartedly recommend Johnathan

I had surgery for a complete rotator cuff tear and was experienced terrible pain even after 8 months of PT. Jonathan did his magic and after a few sessions I was pain free, so grateful.Denise

Jonathan is AMAZING. His massages are customized to work on exactly what your body needs, and he really works with you to understand what it is that you need. He is intuitive, and his techniques are unique and effective.Above all else, he cares about helping you as a whole and has the toolkit/skillset to truly help.

I was recommended to see Jonathan by a previous client of his. I have a herniated disc that when it flares up it can cause pain down my right leg. This hasn’t been a big issue for the past 3 years and have been able to manage here and there with acupuncture until now. I’ve also had a surgery (2021) complication that affected my right side and I can tell that it compromised my mobility tremendously. I’ve been seeing an acupuncturist for a few months now and it has relieved pain but I can tell that it hasn’t gotten to the root of the problem until today when I was seen by Jonathan. He has such a calming spirit to him. He greeted me outside the building to make sure I didn’t get lost. I arrived early so I was able to explain my issue and he went right into accessing my problem area. I can tell that he is very mindful and intuitive to the injured areas. Once he got me on the table he went right into working and as he hit each triggered area I felt relief. Jonathan is very knowledgeable about the body anatomy and how it works. Once he was done I felt aligned again which I haven’t felt in a while, I also was able to drive home with little pain. I’ve been driving around with pain that feels like a constant electricity going through my pain. I’m beyond thankful for Jonathan’s work and I can’t wait to see him about to get me mobile again.

Simply the best. Even if you were so fortunate to encounter good, or perhaps excellent, massage therapists in the past you have no idea of what a truly effective massage is until you meet Jonathan. He is in a Masterly category where very few may claim to belong.

Jonathan is anything but your ordinary massage therapist! He truly is an expert at what he does and very knowledgeable about his craft. He is always professional and makes sure he understands exactly what’s causing you pain before you leave. I have always had back pain and neck problems because I sit at a desk all day and Jonathan is the first therapist over the years to understand exactly what’s causing my pain and really make sure he works on the problem areas. Jonathan is very passionate about helping others and it shows through his work. I am so happy I discovered Jonathan more than a year ago and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a new massage therapist! He’s the BEST on the Central Coast!

Jonathan is a true professional. Thoughtful, caring and thorough. He takes the time to listen, assess your ailments and systematically go after them! He resolved a long time back-hip issue of mine and I am more active today at 60 than I was at 50! Neuromuscular massage therapy is the real deal if you are seriously looking to improve your mobility and reduce pain. I have worked with many massage therapists over the past 30 years, Jonathan is by far the best!

I am definitely recommending Jonathan. He is very good at what he does. Jonathan listened my problem, and help me tremendously. His knowledge, healing touch, and passion for massage are beyond average, simply amazing. Really you have to try massage by him, so you know what I meant. His warm personality and excellent clinician skills are of the highest caliber.

I have been going to Jonathan for about a year. I presented myself with carpal tunnel and had limited motion. He did SEVERAL things I have not had with other therapists....within 2-3 visits I had 50% more motion and Much less pain associated with my hands. He intuitively KNOWS where andHow to manipulate deep fascia surrounding my muscles to GET RELIEF.RELIEF that lasts....also he demonstrates different exercises that help with lasting and continuous results.Jonathan is always ON TIME, and professional. He came highly recommended by my acupuncturist.And I can HIGHLY recommend him going forward.

If you have chronic pain anywhere on your body or have recently sustained an injury, Jonathan will dramatically improve your condition. He is highly knowledgeable and specializes in neuromuscular massage. This is a very intensive process, focusing on damaged muscles and trigger-points. Even after one session you will feel amazing!Recovery requires rest and repetition--book a few appointments to get back to feeling your absolute best!

My wife and I have been getting neuromuscular massages from Jonathan Smith for several months now. Were both very active in our jobs, and that translates into sore muscles that need frequent attention. Having first visited after receiving a reference from a co-worker, his personalized and holistic approach to physical wellness through massage has kept us coming back. Professional and personable, Jonathan listens to our needs and quickly identifies target areas to focus his massage. It seems like he has a sixth sense for one’s pain tolerance, and the amount of pressure he applies allows my muscles to gain the benefit of being worked while also being able to relax into the massage, thus enabling my muscles to reap the most benefit. He’s gained our trust through his knowledge, skill, and personalized attention to detail, and he’s our choice for neuromuscular massage in the Monterey Bay area.His handmade essential oils are also fantastic!

Look no further for excellent bodywork! Jonathan’s neuromuscular therapy is effective, deep, and transformative. He’s highly knowledgeable, caring, and passionate about his work. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone. I always leave his office feeling more like myself. Go ahead and book!

THE ONLY MASSAGE THERAPIST YOULL EVER NEED AGAIN.Jonathan is the mannnn.Body restorative is the ONLY massage I have ever received that I felt was worth the time and money and was actually helpful.As a multi disciplinary athlete I am always running into tightness as well as mystery aches and pains that many other massage therapist have not taken seriously.Jonathan cares, is always professional, and knows his stuff.I have never left a massage without improvement and will never go to anyone else as long as this guy is in the area!This is THE MASSAGE of the Monterey area.

I really look forward to sessions with Jonathan. I have a hard time finding therapists that I connect with and so, im very happy he was recommended to me.Ive had two sessions with him and Im looking forward too many more. Every time I leave I feel brand new again and sometimes I even feel like a puddle. I love how he incorporates his Native American culture in with his work and lets you into his world its very comforting I cant even describe. Id say it helps you feel closer to the Earth and spirit, which we all need. Grateful, thankful, and absolutely love his work. I hope you all do too!

As a professional ballet dancer, I’ve received a lot of massages in my life in order to keep my body functioning. Jonathan is by far one of the most helpful and knowledgeable therapists I’ve seen. I’m looking forward to my next appointment.

It was an awesome experience! I always have lower back pain, sometimes it gets so worse,that I cant even move anymore. A lot of doctors just gave me pain meds, but never really found out why. Jonathan looked at my hips, treated them and the rest of my body for almost 90 minutes. He told me where the problem is and what to do. Its such a relief! I will go back again, to fix it more and enjoy the time. Thanks for helping!!!

Honestly, Johnathon beats any masseuse Ive ever been to. All the spa places Ive been to in the past do not live up to what Jonathon has to offer. Spa massages are very superficial they go over the skin and squeeze a little here and there. You tell them to put a little bit more pressure and they do it, but its overall a superficial massage, here with Jonathon he actually goes over your body movement and asks you where the pain is and he directly targets the muscles that work and are relevant to the pain and he fixes it. My traps were very tense, he applied pressure, the perfect amount to take away the tension. Pressure points is what I remember. Thank you again!!

I cant believe how much better I feel after my massage! Normally, I only feel relaxed and my tension comes right back. Jonathan was very informative and professional. His essential oils are bomb too. I will def be back.

I cannot recommend Jonathan and Body Restorative enough! His practice - integrating therapeutic techniques with mindfulness practices and natural healing medicines- work magic on stressed, tense and aching muscles. I have chronic tension in my neck and shoulders and nothing has helped relieve the pain like a visit to Body Restorative.

AMAZING!!!! I walked in thinking Im just going to get a normal massage, and was I WRONG!!! I walked out a new person!!! Jonathan targeted my chronic neck and shoulder pain during my visit and was able to relive my persistence pain I was experiencing for last two years!!! If you have chronic pain that your chiropractor, dr, or pain pill couldnt help, GO SEE JONATHAN!!!

After one treatment with Jonathan I had significantly improved range of motion in my shoulder. I go to him regularly for a chronic pain condition. I dont know what I would do without him. He is highly trained in neuromuscular therapy, anatomy and physiology. He communicates throughout the session and tailors it to your particular needs. He is intuitive about where the pain may be stemming from. His facility is clean and comfortable. I can easily find parking on the previous block of Pacific Ave in front of Middlbury Institute. If you are just getting regular massage for a chronic condition, try neuromuscular therapy. Im so glad I did. He also helped my 15 yo son with migraines and tension headaches.

I leave Body Restorative wiping drool off my face. EVERY. TIME. I have never felt more relaxed after a massage than I do at Body Restorative. I have had regular massages, hot stone, healing body work for hip pain and also prenatal massage, all fantastic. The lavender oil used is distilled by the owner Jonathan. I have some at home and it is heavenly. If you are looking to relax or heal this is your spot, look no further.

My experience was major relief when Jonathan performed neuromuscular therapy to me. He addressed the major muscle problems that I told him. He is very professional, friendly and well educated. He shows purpose and intent behind every stretch. If you plan on or this is your first time getting a neuromuscular therapy session, be advised that this is not your typical massage approach. Ive had this MULTIPLE TIMES and trust me when I say its a million dollar feeling!This alternative therapy is designed to address chronic pains and muscular tightness using nerve signal manipulation. Heres the jist and breakdown of it.....You may feel initial discomfort with certain stretches, however it is perfectly normal. This is your trigger point responding to muscle tightness and the purpose is to reset those particular muscle fibers that wont stop firing electric signals to your brain that screams IM IN PAIN!After a few repetitive stretches and poking, you will notice that you dont feel the same amount of tightness that you did initially. If in the beginning your range of motion at a particular joint is limited, now you will FEEL the improvement with less discomfort.The reason you may want to try this therapy is because this technique communicates with your deep muscles that a regular swedish massage may not be necessarily be able to. Dont get me wrong--I love me some swedish massage here and there, but when theres a serious issue Ive been having for a while, me and my muscles need to have a heart to heart conversation and say, we need a neuromuscular therapy right now. Haha. ENJOY!

Magic. Just magic. Painful, but Jonathan is knowledgeable and pays attention to however youre feeling. Worth every penny, and so much more.

Jonathan is very skilled and extremely intuitive. His gentle spirit make you feel at ease. His work is effective and transformative. Highly recommended!

The best massage ever. Feel like a new person. Thanks Jonathan.

Excellent Bodyworker......will definitely go to him again!