Sacred Space Bodywork

As a bodyworker myself, I am pretty picky about who I see. I have seen Jay twice now, and couldn’t ask for more from a therapist. Jay uses a wide range of techniques to get to the root of whatever you want to work on. His knowledge of anatomy is amazing and he is able to really work with you on a deep level both physically and intuitively. I also appreciate that he is respectful and never goes too deepl for what your body is responding to. His demeanor and presence is calm and healing. I hope to see him many times in the future!

I just want to say that Jay is a fantastic therapist. By the results I’ve experienced, it is obvious that he is skilled in his craft of advanced bodywork. Not only is he a skilled massage therapist, but he has done amazing things to my shoulders to help relieve pain and discomfort that I’ve been experiencing which no other therapist has been able to successfully remedy. I highly recommend that you contact him and set up an appointment! Additionally, Jay is very professional, friendly, and works well with Deaf clients like myself!

I have seen three physical therapists and at least a dozen massage therapists from a variety of disciplines for help with neck and shoulder problems due to tension and posture. Jay is the best therapist I have seen in any field, but his bodywork expertise goes far beyond massage therapy. Jay was the first to truly assess the complex physical issues underlying these problems. He explained what was necessary to resolve the underlying causes in a way that made perfect sense, and has implemented a treatment plan that has shown true results where I have never had lasting results before. In addition, his warm and intense personality has invited me to profoundly consider many things about my life that affect my health and well-​being, and to develop trust in my intuition such that I believe I can heal myself in the long term. Although I’ve only seen him for a few months, I have a level of trust in Jay that I’ve never had with a healthcare provider. He is an intuitive, unique and highly intelligent healer.

I began seeing Jay several months ago when I began experiencing pretty severe and constant lower back and leg pain made worse from sitting at a desk all day. I went to Jay on the recommendation of a friend and he has helped me so much! He really takes a whole-​body approach to pain– not just working on the affected areas. Not only did he help relieve pain in my back during our sessions, he also gave me different stretches and exercises to do on my own to help alleviate pain.
Jay is constantly learning and researching new ways to help his patients and you can tell that his goal is to really help people. He is very knowledgeable and skilled at what he does and I would recommend him to anyone who has body pain or just wants a really great massage.

I’ve been a student of Jay, and a client. Jay has found a way to transform people’s lives! Jay has created a space for healing, a space to rediscover yourself, a sacred space. He is only getting better .Jay is an elite bodyworker!

My children were kind enough to purchase a massage for me from Jay. Little did i know how very special the experience would be with Jay. I came in thinking i would get my «massage» but when he asked me if there was anything bothering me i shared that i was having a bad time with TMJ. He proceeded to address it with meticulous and knowledgeable attention. I felt safe with his quiet confidence… he felt like a healer, so much more than what i had expected! I’ve been to him 4 additional times. Each time he’s had a thorough and fresh approach to dealing with some of my discomforts. He has also given me exercises to do at home daily which have been very helpful. I can’t recommend Jay enough… he’s the real deal… your relationship to your body, and your awareness of it will be transformed with Jay!

I had my first massage today from Jay. It was pretty amazing! I’m a bit of a bodywork junkie, and I have to say that Jay impressed me. I feel wonderful and revived. He’s very professional, thorough, and made sure to address my specific areas of tension. My neck and shoulders feel so much better.

I have been receiving therapeutic massage for 20 years, and Jay is by far one of the most talented and knowledgeable massage therapists I’ve ever seen. I appreciate his holistic approach — addressing both the mind and body — as well as his willingness to teach stretches and exercises that will prolong the positive effects of his work. While most massages feel great while you’re getting it, and might last a day or two, after seeing Jay, I often feel great for a few weeks! I have no reason to try anywhere else. Jay is a master at his art!

I really like Jay at Sacred Space. He has shown me there are two approaches to relieving aches and pains in your body. You can go to a massage place, get copious amounts of oil rubbed thoroughly on your body by a man you’re mentally envisioning is a Swedish bombshell, get rubbed and dug into so hard you feel like the imagined Swede is digging for diamonds and feel better for a day or two. You can also go to Jay at Sacred Space Bodywork where he does some things like looking at you, shaking your various body parts, saying things that are totally incomprehensible such as your bones are too far apart here, and that’s why you always roll your ankle. Or he may just say your such and such muscles (which I was never taught about in my Anatomy and Physiology class) are too weak or causing your something or other to click in your shoulders. He might say, as nice of abs as you have, you’re abdominal muscles are pulling everything in, so we need to counter that with your such and such muscles in your back by strengthening them. Then he might rub you, and unfortunately, it’s hard to imagine him as a Swedish bombshell because his voice is too deep. Then he gives you homework such as stretches for some muscles you didn’t think could stretch. He might also give you exercises to strengthen the such and such muscles so your gluteus minimus doesn’t hurt anymore. Regardless, he seems to really know what he’s talking about, he takes a whole body aproach that some might consider new age but if it works, I don’t care. Plus he and the staff I’ve run into have all been very considerate, polite and friendly.

I am quick to write negative reviews about businesses that fail to satisfy me but today, I feel great after months of discomfort in my shoulder muscle. Jay Kratz worked on my shoulder/​neck/​arm/​spine and he performed exceptional magic to heal me. Few hours later, I am here at home feeling light and smelling so good. For sure, I shall return for another session. I am glad I discovered Sacred Space. The space really did feel sacred.

I’ve been going to Jay regularly now for just about two years, and feel its time to update my review. I still think Jay’s work outshines any therapist I’ve gone to, and I highly recommend his work, particularly to athletes, as he’s helped me prevent a presumably serious shoulder injury, and has been an integral part of my recovery from ACL/​meniscus surgery from earlier this year.
In my opinion, these are Jay’s biggest strengths and what sets him apart from many others: He not only treats you when you’re on his table, but he educates you on the causes of your injury or pain, gives you «homework» to facilitate a quicker recovery and prevent a relapse. His knowledge scopes far beyond the minimum requirements of a CMT — he understands kinesiology and anatomy, and employs that knowledge to treat the root cause of your ailment (for example, debilitating shoulder pain that I blamed on competitive volleyball was truly a byproduct of poor posture). Jay is really into continuing education; he’s always been in a class advancing his knowledge base the two years I’ve been seeing him, so his work is always evolving to treat his clients more effectively. Additionally, Jay now teaches at the Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado, so he is regarded as a leader in the industry, and is immersed in the most current practices.

I first went to Jay, at the recommendation of my acupuncturist, about two months ago while I was experiencing debilitating lower back pain cause by bouldering. I’ve been to several different «message therapists» over the years but none that left an impression on me enough to continue seeing. Therefore, in the middle of my first session with Jay I instantly recognized he was at another level altogether.
To label Jay as a message therapist I think is incorrect as he is so much more. He is a body/​mind healer + physical therapist + emotional caregiver. I’ve been to see Jay about six times now and after each session I am aware of measurable physical and mental improvements. Jay is professional, intuitive, compassionate, centered, and knowledgeable. He is an excellent listener and observer and always is ready to show me exercises to aid in the improvement of my body’s structure and well-​being.
And that lower back pain? Between Jay and the acupuncturist (see my 5-​star review of Michael Allen at Accelerate Health) not only is the lower back pain gone, so are the regular sleeping issues (waking up at 3am from back pain) I experienced prior to my injury. I will never see anyone else other than Jay as long as he practices within driving distance!

I started seeing Jay last month after my upper back and neck pain was really starting to have a negative impact on my life. He is absolutely a healer and I can really appreciate his holistic approach. I felt comfortable with him right away because I could tell he really listened to my concerns and then focused his work on my needs. I’ve been feeling better after each of our sessions, and will be coming back twice a month.
I mentioned Jay takes a holistic approach to healing, and I’m always amazed at how my mind and spirit feels lifted after leaving. He is very intuitive about what you are going through and serves as a guide. I enjoy the mind-​body-​spirit synergy that I feel when I leave.
You won’t have to look any further after a session with Jay — he is a highly skilled practitioner and will have you feeling better in no time.

Where do I begin? I’ve been experiencing Jay’s magic for 4 years now. With his help, I am able to dance physically and emotionally.
I have 2 herniated disks that stopped me from living my life the way I wanted to, but because I see Jay bi-​weekly, I hardly ever notice I have a back injury.
He also works with my spiritual and emotional baggage so I can be more clear. I always leave his office feeling lighter and happier.
Jay is in my top 10 list of the most amazing people I have known!
I am so grateful for you Jay!

After seeing Jay for the first time last summer, I knew I’d been spoiled and that there was no way I’d consider seeing anyone else. I’m a pretty active runner and climber that’s acquired a few injuries over the years. After my first visit, my sciatica (that I’ve been struggling with for 4 years) improved dramatically. After my second visit, it disappeared. I’ve been seeing him monthly since.
I’ve seen lots of massage therapists over the years, but I’ve never walked away feeling as though all of my needs were taken care of. Jay’s been the exception to the rule. He has an incredible talent for listening to what your body needs and addressing it. He’s sincere, he cares about his clients, and he’s an active participant in the healing process. I can’t recommend Jay highly enough.
As an aside, after my first appointment, I convinced my *very* skeptical husband to see Jay. When he came home after his first appointment, he was sold. You will be too.

Honestly, the best massage I’ve ever had! Jay is an incredible massage therapist, and he truly wants to help you feel better. The best description is holistic healing. When you leave not only are your body and muscles relaxed, but your mind and spirit are too.

I started seeing Jay for massage last month after discovering that I’ve become crooked. Yep, crooked. Apparently my computer chair sucks rocks and has contributed to some lower back pain. I just started noticing from time to time that my posture was getting worse than usual, and I unconsciously started slumping to one side. Very attractive, no?
Jay is the first massage therapist I’ve seen that really takes a whole body approach to your wellness — not just solving the problem of a tense neck or other problem area in one shot. To be fair, this is the first time I’ve considered getting massage on a regular basis, so it became important to me to find someone who was not only knowledgeable, but someone that I connected with, too. Many places I’ve visited in the past for massage focused on alleviating pain or just relaxation — which is okay, but I’m more interested in the bigger picture of overall well being.
I’m no expert on massage techniques, but Jay’s seems to be a fusion of reiki and traditional massage, with some Native American sensibilities in there as well. He’s very in tune with your energies, and can provide guidance on whatever journey you may be on. I can’t recommend him more highly! I’m making it a goal to stop in at least once a month and feel confident that I’ll get my body back on the right track.
A new chair would probably help, too.

I found Jay Kratz at the Unilocalerstitious event at Jet Hotel. I was suffering some rotator cuff pain that had taken me to the hospital, where I was placed on a 7 week waiting list for a Physical Therapy appointment. 10 minutes with Jay, and that was no longer an issue! I canceled the appt, and booked more with Jay.
My second meeting was my first full session and I was very impressed with his office and his manner. I felt very relaxed and comfortable. He is very skilled at assessing where my body needed work. I left feeling wonderful, eager for our next session.

I felt completely relaxed and energetic afterward. Jay really focuses on forming a connection with you and helping you maintain that good feeling after you’ve left. He ties in the physical work with your mental and spiritual state of being, taking a truly holistic approach to what most other masseuses leave at just a rub-​down. What impressed me most what the amount of time he took not just getting ready but afterward, making sure I was comfortable, that he’d done what I’d asked for and giving me feedback on my own state.

Sacred Space Bodywork has truly changed my physical, emotional and mental well being. Jay Kratz is amazing! He really takes the time to listen to you and hear what’s going on before he goes to work on your body. He is extremely talented and gifted. I have been to other Massage Therapists and they seem to miss something that Jay provides. I would highly recommend him to anyone! I have seen him for numerous reasons, i.e.; general massage, I saw him for a few months after a car accident and I also went to him prior to and after my triathlon. You definitely get what you pay for and much more.
What are you waiting for? Give him a call and make an appointment!