The Root of Motion

Apr 2023

I have been getting massages monthly for years. I am always trying different practitioners in my local area. Rachael is a great listener, extremely caring, and just a delight to be around. She is extremely knowledgable about her craft, and she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it shows. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend giving her a try.

Jan 2023

Rachael is incredibly knowledgeable and offers a hard to find service in the STL area. If you have a nagging issue that massage, acupuncture, chiropractor, stretching, even physical therapy can't help with, give The Root of Motion a try. Muscle activation techniques work in a total different way and have been able to help me with my shoulders, wrists, ankles, you name it! When we have issues that can't be "diagnosed," the medical field leaves us with few options and The Root of Motion fills that gap. If you are hesitant to book due to the price, keep in mind that MAT is eligible for FSA and, well, feeling good is priceless. I highly recommend and I have tried ALL the...read full review

Jan 2023

Rachael is an expert practitioner of Muscle Activation Therapy, and MAT is a game changer.I first learned about MAT reading about pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau's experience with the therapy technique (there's a couple of nice pieces on YouTube), and thought I'd try it out. As an avid golfer in my mid-40's with a breaking down back I've tried almost everything! I've actually had back issues for 30+ years. This is the first treatment that has kept me HEALTHY and FEELING GREAT all year long.It is a hard treatment to describe; there's movement analysis, stretching, testing, poking/activating, and then... performance! It feels like the clock is turned back on this oft-ailing...read full review