Jonathan Groger, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist

02/25/2026

I am presently running a special from now until April. Anyone who leaves a review will receive a $10 discount off their next massage. Let’s call it the “non binary special” in honor of this fun comic. 😉

02/20/2026

“I lied and said I was busy.
I was busy;
but not in a way most people understand.

I was busy taking deeper breaths.
I was busy silencing irrational thoughts.
I was busy calming a racing heart.
I was busy telling myself I am okay.

Sometimes, this is my busy -
and I will not apologize for it.”

Brittin Oakman

I read an article recently about how rest is not doing nothing - it’s doing something that feels neutral or positive to the one doing it. I hope you all are finding your neutral or positive breaks from life’s chaos. 💜

02/02/2026

https://sandiegomagazine.com/features/i-tried-it-a-robot-massage/

Wow, robots giving massage. A friend asked me the other day if I was worried about losing work to ai, and I don’t think I am. No matter how precise and fine tuned a machine can get, it won’t replace human contact -being met with compassion, intuitive understanding, and the human to human exchange.

I hope you are all well and sane during this time of winter snow disruptions and a general world on fire. I have openings next week if you’d like to get on the schedule. Take care. 💜

08/19/2025

“Rest is revolutionary—it defies the pressure to always be ‘on’ and reminds us that we’re human, not machines.” -Ken Breniman

08/19/2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/14/nx-s1-5501610/counting-steps-health-fitness-tracker

I am a big believer of the idea that movement is life and when we stop being able to move comfortably and frequently, that's where trouble starts. I enjoyed this article as it highlights the correlation between walking and improved health, both mentally and physically. I hope your movements are easeful and supportive. And if they are not, come get some work. :)

Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or a fitness tracker. And scientists have lots of data to figure out how many daily steps you need to improve your health. Here's what they've found.

05/31/2024

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/20/1251561467/biking-knee-pain-longevity-arthritis

I’ve noticed that once clients get in their mid 40s or so, the knees start aching and groaning. According to this article, biking is a great way to prevent that! Plus an excellent low impact way to support the body and immune system with movement.

“Cycling also helps to build strength in the muscles around the knee which can help protect the joint. In addition, the rhythmic motion of pedaling on a bicycle can move synovial fluid, the viscous, egg white -like liquid in joints that helps reduce friction and absorb shock. ‘What it does is help to circulate the synovial fluid throughout the joint to help to kind of lubricate [the joint] and provide nutrient delivery to the cartilage.”

Sounds like we better hop on our bikes and get rolling! 🚴🏿‍♀️🚴🏻🚴🏽‍♂️🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏽🚴🏿‍♂️

New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.

05/21/2024

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/26/1247501573/women-sleep-sleepless-study-research-insomnia

I’m reading a book called “Set Boundaries, Find Peace” by Nedra Glover Tawwab (highly recommend!) and something that stuck out to me was neglecting self care and feeling overwhelmed are two of the most common manifestations of not having healthy boundaries.

“Self care is more than taking a spa day and it isn’t selfish. Saying no to helping is an act of self care. Paying attention to your needs is self care. And like putting on the oxygen mask, you’ll have more energy for others if you apply it to yourself first. If you think about it, the root of self care is setting boundaries: it’s saying no to something in order to say yes to your own emotional, physical, and mental well-being.”

Now I know for me, if I’m not getting good sleep it’s probably because I feel overwhelmed or my self care could use some more support. So nowadays when I feel like that I try and add in some nourishing support - take an epson salt bath, get some acupuncture, or receive a massage. Seems to help. :)

A recent survey found that Americans' sleep patterns have been getting worse. Adult women under 50 are among the most sleep-deprived demographics.

05/20/2024

“Body practice is the root of spiritual practice. When we calm the body, the mind can expand without limit.” -Kenneth S. Cohen, The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing

Hello friends, I have openings this week and next week at my home office in Durham for established or new clients. Message me if you’d like to snag a spot. Take care!

11/05/2023

Hello Friends! I am now offering manual lymphatic drainage massage! Before my training I thought lymphatic work was mainly for post surgery swelling and cancer care. Very not true!

Not only did I experience lymphatic drainage to be soothing and deeply relaxing to the nervous system, I felt a decrease in the amount of tension in my body as if I had received deep bodywork. I also noticed a general sense of well-being in the days that followed - mainly feeling less sluggish and achy.

Shoot me a message if you'd like to book a lymphatic drainage session, or just some good ol' fashioned deep tissue work.

I hope you all are well and taking measures to support yourself and your body in this chaotic world.

05/30/2021

Exciting news - I made it to the finals of Best in the Triangle! 🎉🎈
Thank you to everyone who has supported and voted me thus far. Such a sweet feedback. 🥰

If you would like to vote for me in the finals, here is the link: https://vote.indyweek.com/health-and-body/best-massage-therapist-individuals-name-in-the-triangle Final voting runs from now until June 13th.

To make things a little more exciting, and also express my gratitude - I will be doing a raffle for a free massage and everyone who lets me know they've voted will be entered into the drawing. If you also share this post, I'll put your name in twice.

All the best
Jonathan

03/30/2021

https://vote.indyweek.com/health-and-body/best-massage-therapist-individuals-name-in-the-triangle

It's that time of year that voting for the best in the triangle takes place. If you enjoy my services and want to cast a vote for me, just click on the link below. Thanks! :)

02/24/2021

It is crazy to think it has almost been a whole year since our lives have been turned upside down by the pandemic. I hope you are all as well as one can be in these times, and finding ways to stay sane and okay. I feel very fortunate to have gotten my first dose of the covid vaccine, and I will be getting my second dose mid march. I am still offering massage, and if any of you have concerns about safety or precautions, feel free to message me. Take care, friends. ✨