Power of Touch Couples Massage Workshops

An amazingly powerful experience for us as a couple that has been together for 46years. This 3 hour session with Joe taught us a new way to nurture and please each other in an enlightening way. He put us at ease right away and the studio was very comfortable. This workshop is a must for couples who are dedicated to continuing to build their relationship in a passionate, nurturing, healthy way.

These guys are great. Very comfortable setting, not awkward at all. We had an awesome time, learned a lot, and they checked in frequently to give advice or teach a more specific technique.

Invaluable experience and exceedingly enlightening. It was a great experience and expanded my awareness of touch.
Thank you! A

There is no better way to learn than from someone who is not only an expert, but also passionate about what he is teaching. Joe Lavin is an excellent massage therapist, who cares deeply about what he does and about the people he works with. In addition, he is so easygoing and relaxed, there’s no need to feel intimidated or nervous with him. Our workshop was on Valentine’s night and it was just the perfect way to spend the evening. There was no pressure to chat or mingle (which was fine for me, naturally shy…) but everyone seemed friendly and nice. We had plenty of space to ourselves — Joe provides it all, from tables and sheets to lotion, hot stones, etc. My husband and I both felt that we received a great massage and I felt like I learned a lot. Thanks Joe!

What a wonderful class! Joe really makes it a fun experience that’s comfortable for everyone… regardless of enthusiasm level (yeah, I’m talking to all you couples where one of you is way more excited about this class than the other! haha… don’t worry, if you are at all reluctant about anything, I promise you’ll be glad you came!).
I really liked that he just dives right in, no lecture or discussion ahead of time, you get right to work! He emphasizes mastering a few basics, and then from there, don’t worry too much about proper technique. It’s about being comfortable, enjoying yourself, and listening to and responding to your partner. The two of us loved doing something so different from our normal routine, and taking a few hours to really focus on each other – sounds cheesy, yes, but it truly is a great way to reconnect with each other.
Most of all, I was so impressed by Joe’s enthusiasm for massage therapy. He clearly loves what he does, as evidenced by the fact that he took extra time with our group, answered every question we had, brought a lot of humor to the class, and took time to demonstrate techniques on every couple. We loved it and highly recommend it!

I had bought the couples massage workshop through a deal site many years ago. Life got busy and I didn’t use it before it expired. I contacted Joe about my expired deal and he didn’t hesitate to allow me to use it even though it was a year past its date. I was impressed.
I have had many pro massages but my husband has never had one. He was feeling a bit shy about the whole thing and not knowing what to expect. We were both put at ease by Joe and his wife’s teaching style. They have a sense of humor and are down to earth so you never feel silly for «not getting it» right away when you are learning a technique. They emphasize massage that uses your own body weight to massage your partner, using the least amount of effort on your part. This was very key for me as my hands/​fingers are weak and tire easily but they taught many ways to massage with almost never having to use your fingers! Yay!
We both had fun, it made a great unique date night, and I highly recommend! Great customer service, great teaching style, great environment with nice comfortable massage studio (although it can be noisy because it’s below a bowling alley).

Best personalized massage I’ve ever received. Joe pinpointed the spot on my back with the right amount of pressure. I fell like a million bucks… can’t wait for my next massage.

Fantastic workshop! I got this as a Christmas gift for my husband and we both loved it. They did a nice job of demonstrating techniques and giving individual attention if you needed it or had questions. Three hours sounds like a long time but it goes very fast. I definitely recommend this.

Really good workshop. Fun experience and learned a lot about how to give a great massage.

These workshops are excellent. We really did learn a lot and enjoyed the session that day. The workshops are very well put together and Joe really knows his stuff. I must say we were a bit skeptical about doing a couples workshop, but it really turned out very well thanks to Joe and his team.

This massage workshop was a gift for my husband and myself and I was very excited to go. First off, I did not have to wait very long because the workshops occur fairly often. The workshop was very thorough, comfortable, and modest. You end up getting and giving a nice long massage to and from your partner at the same time you both are learning many new and different techniques. There are only six couples in each workshop and two instructors so either Joe or his wife are always close by to help if you have and questions or if there is an easier way to do something. I was not sure what to expect but they definitely exceeded any expectations that I did have.
This was not the first massage workshop I have been to, but I will definitely not go anywhere else again. Oh yea and after you take the workshop once you can take it again at a discounted rate.

This was an amazing experience, would definitely recommend and plan on attending again. An amazingly intimate experience anyone in a serious relationship should partake in! Sign me up!

Hands on instruction! With just a short introduction, you get busy learning how to give and receive massage with your partner. Class size is small and you receive a lot of personal attention as the instructors come around the room.
I’ve had a lot of massage and it was wonderful to learn how to give the type of strokes my partner wants. And how to protect my thumbs, hands, and wrists when giving lots of deep work.
Joe and his mom (helping that day) were great, personable and encouraging. I felt completely comfortable and picked up so many great skills.
This makes for an excellent shared experience as a couple.

I have been meaning to write this review for quite some time…
I got spots for me and the BF in the couples massage workshop as a birthday present for the BF last August! And, we could not have been more pleased with the workshop.
Joe and Wendy did an exceptional job leading the workshop. They are both very knowledgeable, personable, and very patient! It’s a very small workshop with only 6 couples. I liked the individual attention I was given while working on the BF.
I also really like that all alumni get monthly newsletters via email with tips, video clips of new techniques, and other news from Joe. I find those to be really helpful.
The BF says this was (by far) the best birthday present he has ever received (I’m sure it helps that it has turned into the gift that keeps on giving, since we give each other weekly massages!)
This is a great workshop for any couple — not only will you learn how to give your special someone a pretty decent massage, but you will become more in tune with your their body, thus strengthening your relationship!

For our anniversary, I bought my boyfriend the couple massage Unilocal deal. We like to give each other massages so I thought this would be a cool idea to get some actual technique training.
At first the experience is a little awkward because you are in an open room with 6 massage tables but then you dont worry about it too much anymore.
Woman massage the men first, so we left the room while they got changed. We rubbed them for a good hour, and then it was our turn.
I definitely learned a lot! Joe and Wendy are fabulous teachers and they come around and help you to make sure you are doing it right. They are very nice people who make you feel comfortable, very knowledgable and let you have fun with the class.
I would highly recommend this class to any couple looking for a good time and bounding experience type class.
My only criticism is when us ladies went, afterwards we mentioned how cold we were in the room! I don’t know if it was just because we were near the windows or what but MORE heat please!

Thank you, Unilocal & Katy H, for awarding me a free couples massage workshop with the amazing Joe and Wendy Lavin! Joe and Wendy were so kind, knowledgeable, and made us feel super comfortable. They also spent time with each couple throughout the workshop to work on massage techniques that are right for specific body types and partners’ preferences.
S and I had a wonderful time and I highly recommend a couples massage workshop at Power of Touch!

1 one could sum it all. AMAZING!
I had the pleasure of coming here for the massage workshop. Prior to the workshop, the massage therapist (Joe) sent us emails including a video to prep us. The instructors taught us different techniques and was actively teaching us individually as well as the group. They taught as proper draping technique, and massage techniques providing emphasis on the back, legs and neck. If you have problem areas that you want to address like low back issues, they are sure to teach you techniques in that area that relieves stress AND also proper body mechanics when giving the massage.
It also may seem kind of weird that there were 10 other people in the room but it was actually comfortable. We’re all adults. No one is laughing and pointing. It was nice to have others in the room because you all learn from each other anyways.
I definitely slept like a baby at night of the workshop. Excellent idea to have the workshop at 6pm on a sunday evening! I can’t imagine doing this workshop in the day time because I’d knock out. Either way if you give the massage or receive the massage I think you’re going to knock out and sleep like a baby. Its hard work to give massages. You get a real good workout on your upper body =D
I would highly recommend this workshop! If I could I would give it 6 stars!

Go Joe!
The massage therapist, Joe is a good teacher and patient in sharing techniques. He has one partner go first for about an hour and then switches to the next person. He is generous about using his oils. This is a good concept and who ever would’ve thought to train your partner to be your massage therapist. I won this as a Unilocal Elite member and am very appreciative of it!

I have never given a review on one of these things before but I just have to «Yelp» about my experience with Joe and his lovely and talented wife Wendy and their couples massage workshop.
It was a great experience! I was a little skeptical at first especially after I discovered this was NOT the fathers day couples massage I thought it was going to be!
Once I resigned myself to the couples massage WORKSHOP, I figured I’d be a good husband and go for my wife… Did I already say that this was a great experience?
It turned out to be a, «teach a man to fish» kind of scenario. Rather than one night of relaxation and pleasure we now have the tools to enjoy whenever we want. We are even going to invest in a massage table!
My recommendation: SIGN UP NOW!
Matt

I have to admit that I was a bit of a reluctant participant here. My girl bought the tickets and said that we «really needed this». So I was not sure what I was getting into. But… it was great! The workshop was really professional and we did not even have to take our clothes off (my girlfriend’s only fear before getting there :-)
The massage school where the workshop is held is very spacious and well appointed. There were tables, sheets and lotions provided. They gave us lots of literature for use at home and we have gotten some great follow up emails with even more massage techniques.
I wish it would have been my idea. We are giving some of our friends gift certificates for their anniversary.
Bottom line: Very, very cool!