afg is well versed in massage. My favorite part was feeling afg warm hands become slower as he became more in tune with my muscles. afg also gave me a few pointers after the massage as I asked!
After some long needed body work I was very fortunate to find afg and his healing hands!
Not only did he work out my problem areas but continued on with helpful tips on daily movements to keep me feeling good and in better shape. afg has a very gentle, kind, intuitive, healing approach and generously shares it!
Thank you afg!
This man is a gifted healer and has an excellent knowledge of human anatomy. His gift for working with energy affected me deeply on many levels. If you're lucky enough to arrange an exchange with him, prepare for a transformational experience!
I was fortunate enough to have a massage exchange with afg. I was greeted at the door with a warm smile. His massage studio was set up beautifully. He has a vast knowledge of the human body, and was kind enough to share some of that knowledge.
It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience.
I highly recommend an exchange with him! You will be hooked!
If you have a chance to meet afg, you should do so. Just experienced an awesome exchange. I was warmly welcomed, completely satisfied and would love to meet again soon.
Absolutely incredible and wonderful man, afg!!!., I have had the opportunity to exchange massages with him.
He is quite gifted and extraordinary. Especially with the energetic work it is amazing and incredible.
I also have experienced quite a connection and am honored to be and be considered as a friend to afg.
Yes looking forward to future exchanges.
Absolutely wonderful and fantastic on all levels.
Thank you so much - Namaste' / Namaskar.
What can I say, but that I left the message as a renewed person. afg offered advise on continuing self treatment. He is a one of a kind person . I home to once aga be under his healing hands and calming personality.
afg is well practiced with a sense of deep tissue needs for the person receiving a massage. The room is comfortable and he puts the receiver at ease. He was able to focus on the ongoing problems I have in my back, arm and shoulder.
I had the pleasure of getting an amazing massage from afg. I stopped in Prescott on my up to Flagstaff, for a 2.5 hour session. Needless to say this man knows what he is doing. Anyone near the Prescott area should connect with him. He has a beautiful home and a wonderful massage setup in a separate room. Beautiful music added to the ambiance He offered me a drink when I got there, and offered me lunch before I left. Now that is a gentleman and a scholar who knows how to be a host. Highly recommended. Thanks.
Thank you for the glowing review! It was such a pleasure meeting you, working with you, and given the opportunity to share time with you! As the other reviews state, you are an incredible person! I hope to connect with you multiple times "agains" And the next time, I get to feel ur hands on me! :-)
afg hosted a very nice massage exchange. He is an easy going and relaxing guy with a lot of knowledge. Always fun to hang out with a real professional and learn different techniques. My experience was definitely worth the drive up from Phoenix.
I had the pleasure of being hosted by afg during a recent exchange. What a great exchange! He has a relaxed personality and takes the time for a nice conversation.Not a " do the massage job & go home" style some others have !
He massaged me first and made sure to check in on my comfort level and the technique he would apply. He has strong caring hands, he was very unhurried as he gave me an incredible massage. His techniques were greatl. I highly recommend afg.
It was a pleasure being massaged by afg. The man really knows everything about massages. He gave me one hell of massage. I had just got in from a long day of travel, went to his place where he host. Excellent wonderful home. The Massage was a 10 out of 10. Just great for a weary traveler.
afg was my first massage here and was so warm and kind and made me feel so relaxed. He greets you with such kindness and openness and treats you to such a relaxing and enjoyable massage. He is not a clock watcher, he enjoys giving massage and it shows. He treats you with respect and makes you feel so glad you were there.
I had a work related injury as a massage therapists for weeks now. When I visited afg's profile with Awesome reviews, I knew I had to contact him and set appointment for a therapeutic massage exchange even though he lived over 70 miles away. afg, immediately answered my email. A few days later, I had experienced his Muscle Release massage technique, which was awesome! afg, being a good man and host, and knowing my type of injury he offered to only massage me that day Priceless!!!
After his muscle releasing technique I felt much, better, I could move better, a neck and shoulder injury like mine takes time to heal and he, with only a one hour massage that day made me feel 80% better.
A week later afg, hosted me again, for a trade, this time for over 90 minute massage, put it this way today with only to short visits to afg'S beautiful home for therapeutic treatment I'm 100% better.
afg, for being a good man 10 Stars. For being a Good Host and Beautiful home, 10 Stars. For being an Awesome Massage therapist who truly cares for the person he's massaging PRICELESS!
Looks like we have a mutual admiration going! Thanks for ur kind words, and trust in me! My thoughts mirror my review of u! Incredible experience, one to not only be remembered, but hopefully repeated many times!
This gentleman is amazing! Not only did he give me a very relaxing, aligning massage, but also went over anatomy and the reasons why certain body parts hurt! He is defienitly a must go to if you wanna include spirituality in your massage!
Had a recent exchange with afg. He had a nice, clean & serene space for massage. Was a great experience from initial contact through nice exchange on his table. He is very knowledgeable in his craft.
Alan was great, he made me feel very comfortable and the room was very warm and relaxing from the start. The massage was perfect and loosened me up alot more than the deep tissue massages i get at the Chiroprator. I overall enjoyed the experience and his easy going personality, would definitely recommend.
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socaliboy818
2018-02-11 13:37[17984/P]
Alan was the first person I saw through massage Exchange. He was very courteous, wanting to know my expectations and boundaries before starting.
The session wasn't just a massage. He helped relieve areas of my body where I had chronic pain and showed me what I can do on my own to prevent and treat as well.
I got to experience what the reviews teased about in a swap with afg. What an amazing experience. We had mutual investments in sense development and energy work, so it felt kinda like old-home week, even though we'd never met. Magic happens when the intention to LISTEN (whether though your ears or body) initiates expression (again...mouth, hands, etc.) afg has wonderful technique where he'll work on an area, all while sensing tension or resistance. His work is like a lovely conversation...facilitating relationship--within the body. If you're invested in bodywork, you owe it to yourself and your practice to swap with someone like afg. You leave not only having a brilliant massage, but with a different awareness of your body, and what bodywork can provide for a truly well being. Mahalo afg...it's a swap I'll never forget, and I look forward to our reconnection.
Very clean professional environment with a touch that is to die for. Prepare for all of your stress to melt away! A lifetime of experience that you can feel! Highly recommended for anyone with aches and pains.
WOW is all I can say about Alan, he is a kind warm soul who greets you with a big hug at the door. I have to agree with several of the other reviewers; you need to give Alan a massage first because once he gets you on the table you will melt and be useless in a good way.
I have seen Alan twice: July 3rd of this year and last night. I travel to LA for business and happened to connect with Alan in July. He graciously met with me in the evening of July 3rd. He gave me on of the best massages I have ever had. Alan took the time to connect with me through words first after our hug and then through touch. Alan is a giving person it is very evident that he loves to give massages. Once he started I faded of into another world of relaxation and pleasure. I lost track of time face down on his table. He has a special room set aside in his house for massages. Great music at the right volume, darkened with just candle light for the room.
On the first meeting we started late so I did not have a chance for an exchange and last night he massaged me first, he gives such an amazing massage that I was soo relaxed I could not return the gift. It was just that a gift of touch and connection. He did some stretching with me which really loosened my hips, legs and ankles up. I am grateful for the time we spent together.
Please take this away from my review: Alan is a experience masseur, who is not clinical but rather in-tuned to the whole body. He is a giving person who wants you to have a chance to let go and have your body to recover. A man of any age should place Alan on the top of the list to exchange massages with when in the area.
JUST REMEMBER TO GIVE ALAN A MASSAGE FIRST! BECAUSE IF YOU AREAT ALL LIKE ME IN NEED OF A MASSAGE YOU WILL BE SO RELAXED YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE ALAN THE SAME PLEASURE AND ATTENTION HE DESERVES.
First of all, you definitely need to offer Alan the first massage. Seriously. Secondly, everything written in all of his other reviews are absolutely true, so I'm not going to repeat what everybody else has said. This was my very first massage Exchange and I mean never choose to do this again with anyone else. Oops I will repeat other reviews saying that this indeed was magical and it was strangely spiritual. It was perfection. The whole ride I spent driving from Long Beach to Santa Monica I was very nervous, but all that melted away as we greeted each other with a big hug. I won't say how long we spent together but he spent incredible amount of time selflessly and tirelessly working to to make my body feel better. I arrive nervous and truly left with a new friend. I will always look forward to our next visits. You will too. Ask to see the younger picture of him. OMG
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Michael19371
2017-07-27 08:57[16915/P]
Recieved an amazing massage today. He helped me feel relaxed and comfortsble. Had a great conversation as well. He kmows what he is doing. His place was clesn and professional. Looking forward to my next visit.
Thanks Ryan317! It was an honor and my pleasure to work with you! You have incredible gifts and I thank you for sharing them with me. Hope another exchange is sooner rather than later!
I was finally able to make my schedule during this travel trip to Los Angeles match with "afg" as our first contact was over a year ago on one of my previous trip to Los Angeles area. It was well worth the wait. His greeting was warm and with our conversation to start with insure that there would be comfort level between us. As stated by previous reviews, the massage area was very appointed and set the mood for a wonderful exchange. As I have gym workout nearly daily, I have soreness that I get use to and his muscle release technique got to all those areas that I wasn't aware of. In my many years on here, I had not experienced a massage like one I received from "alg". The time of his massage was like it had just started only find that it was way beyond the usual exchange. After our exchange we continued our talk to insight of his massage technique and only due to time limitations, it could have gone for many more hours. It is a shame that we are so far apart, as I would make point to exchange with "alg" every few months just to release those tensions but to get more insight to his work.
He is everything he said he was. And his touch was quite magical. A good person that I felt a connection to. I hope that he will have the time to meet up again in the very near furture.
Yesterday I was very happy to meet up with afg who is extremely accommodating with a very professional massage room set up.(dim light, soft music, heater, lotions, and the best is the massage table with the place to rest your arms....) He welcomed me as a very close friend that we haven't seen each other for long time. This was followed by a brief chat confirming if there were areas we were unhappy about being touched, allowing for a warm and relaxed atmosphere. We then did a nice connecting hug.. afg gave me a very relaxing and stimulating unhurried massage. I felt very relaxing on every inches on my body. Overall I would say as good as many professional massages I have received. I would strongly recommend afg to anyone. Best swap I have had. It was worth the hour and a half travel. It was wonderful massage. I'm sure I will visit him again. Thanks afg.
afg is a very kind and knowledgeable therapist. He came to my hotel with the all the necessary equipment with a massage table, linens, towels, and oils. He gave me a thoroughly un rushed session. His technique use a different approach that works on muscle release which felt as heat. He showed me a few stretches as well. He is very happy to share his knowledge. At the end of the session I felt relaxed and even taller. If you get the opportunity to exchange take it. Thanks afg.
So I was able to get in the hand's of afg a couple weeks ago and I must say I was overly impressed with his knowledge and skills. He was very patient/took the time to explain what he was doing and why. Clean comfortable space in his home. He's amazing at what he does. I highly recommend making time to see this magic man of given the chance. Thank you afg.
Thank you for the time we shared. From the moment I walked up to Alan at his place I felt welcomed and I would be in good hands. Very personable, knowledgeable & compassionate. Communication was quite clear. Very nice set up of office/treatment area.
I truly felt nurtured (a rarity for me, what a gift). His focus was 100% on me and my needs along with his intense desire to have me feel better.
If your looking for someone that you can trust & let your guard down with and to be honored as the true spiritual being that you are; I have no reservations stating that Alan will provide you that sacred space.
I must admit, I have been feeling some pain in my hip for some time. Plus my left buttocks has felt frozen. I had seen a doctor, a chiropractor and even an acupuncturist. So I was hoping to find someone with massage therapy experience and afg has an impressive background in massage therapy. I met him at his sparkling clean private residence, and he complimented me on my appearance. (Ha! Flattery still works! lol) He showed me inside the house where he has a comfortable massage table with hand rests underneath set up in a room dedicated to massage. Soft music plays and I've never been on a massage table with hand-rest like this before. Please note: I am NOT all THAT experienced with massages so I guess I just expected an elbow or two in my tight lower back muscles. Not the case. First, he has very warm hands. Next, he moves slower than I've experienced; and adds different modalities too, like he put one hand on my chest while the other hand was on my back and just allowed relaxation to happen . All-in-all, he gave me THE MOST thorough, complete and un-rushed massage session that I have ever experienced in my life. Plus he offered stretching exercises. More importantly, when I got off the massage table feeling wonderful and about 100% better. Today the pain in my hip is almost completely gone. I would highly recommend afg!
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