The Naturalist, Durham

Oftentimes, massage is an either-or type of experience: either you want to relax, or you need some pain therapy. Massage Therapist Perry Robertson has found a way to give his clients both during a single session. His specialty is in neuromuscular techniques, such as trigger-point therapy and positional release, which help stretch inhibited muscles beyond their repetitive movements. But he integrates them with soothing Swedish-massage strokes. As a result, clients can shed some stress while also increasing their range of motion and eventually improving their windmill impressions.