I love, love Linda. I was referred to her by my Acupuncture Doctor, who swears by her technique. As the other reviews point out, this is not your typical massage. Linda is a healer, and her approach is painful, but geared towards healing and not putting a band aid on the problem. Keep in mind that as you frequent her, the pain subsides because the tendons and nerves are more relaxed. She knows the body well and I am amazed at how much better I feel after. I have seen her for pain in my shoulders, neck, and even for headaches. It is true that if you know the difference between her approach and the typical massage, it will be a better experience. She has been a lifesaver and has done more for my pain than anything else I have tried in the past. Thank you Linda!!!