Six hundred hours of massage training has led to 12,000 bodywork sessions over the course of Greg Gaugler’s 15-year career. Yet, though these stats might entice a client to seek him out, there are other key details about his background that make him stand apart from other therapists.

For example, Gaugler also holds certifications in personal training, golf health and fitness, and active isolated stretching, disciplines that profoundly influence his massages. He specializes in a sports massage that is far superior to just dribbling a basketball on a client’s back, and he often complements his kneads with prescribed stretches. Through his massages—which include myofascial, Swedish and neuromuscular techniques—he strives to improve his patients’ balance and alleviate chronic pain.