Tough Love Massage Llc
“I can honestly say that working with Hanh at Tough Love Massage has made a huge difference in my quality of life.
I had been dealing with chronic pain in my left ankle for quite some time. Some mornings, I could barely walk down the stairs. I saw a podiatrist, had X-rays and an MRI, was given strengthening exercises and a soft ankle brace, and then spent about three months in physical therapy. Unfortunately, none of it gave me any meaningful improvement.
I was eventually introduced to Hanh. She listened carefully, evaluated the area, quickly identified where she believed the problem was coming from, and developed a treatment plan.
I won’t sugarcoat it — the deep tissue treatments were painful, especially in the beginning. This is not a relaxing spa massage. But most importantly, it worked!
I started seeing Hanh two to three times a week, and after about three months, the ankle pain that had been limiting me was essentially gone. I could walk normally, go down the stairs without dreading it, move freely, and get back to being active and playing pickleball.
That experience completely changed how I think about massage. I used to think of massage primarily as relaxation. I don’t anymore. For me, it has become part of staying active, recovering from exercise, maintaining mobility, managing muscle tension, and feeling better overall. Massage is also increasingly used by active people and athletes to help with muscle soreness, flexibility, tension, and recovery.
I’m now on a maintenance schedule with Hanh, and I’ve learned that if I go too long between sessions, I can feel the tension gradually starting to return. Massage has become part of taking care of my body, just like exercise, stretching, and strengthening.
I also recently discussed this with my doctor during my annual physical. He agreed that deep tissue massage can be helpful in managing muscular tension and pain and, interestingly, shared that he had experienced something similar himself.
Hanh has more than 20 years of experience, and it shows. She isn’t simply going through the motions of giving you a massage. She pays attention to what your body is telling her, identifies problem areas, and works on them with purpose. There is a big difference between getting a massage and getting therapeutic bodywork from someone who truly understands what she is doing.
I think more people dealing with chronic aches, tightness, limited mobility, or recurring muscular pain — especially those who want to stay active — should consider massage therapy as part of their overall wellness plan. It may not replace mainstream medical care or physical therapy, but in my case, after seeing a podiatrist, having imaging done, doing exercises, wearing a brace, and spending three months in PT, Hanh’s deep tissue work was what finally made the difference. I strongly recommend that health insurance include this kind of treatment regime in their coverage.
Deep tissue massage works for me, and Hanh is a master in what she does.
I highly recommend Hanh and Tough Love Massage to my friends, family, and anyone looking for truly therapeutic deep tissue massage.”
