Meet the team
Joel Scott: Owner/Operator/LMT
An Ohio transplant who has been in Saint Petersburg for over 12 years, building his massage practice as well as his family here in the Sunshine State.
Joel has a passion for therapeutic massage and helping people achieve not just relaxation, but true wellness through massage. Growing up with a chiropractor for a dad, Joel has always had exposure to, and experience with body work and has a unique intuition and understanding of how the whole body works together. (Or, sometimes DOESN’T work together) With his customized therapeutic massage style, he can help clients manage chronic conditions and ailments, recover from injuries, recover faster between workouts, and manage stress as it can present in our bodies.
Joel’s work is grounded in a detailed understanding of soft tissue structure, functional movement, and injury patterns. He focuses on identifying the source of muscular dysfunction rather than treating symptoms alone. His sessions commonly integrate deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, targeted trigger point work, mobility techniques, and therapeutic stretching to restore optimal function.
Clients frequently seek Joel’s care for:
Chronic muscle tension and pain
Restricted mobility
Injury recovery and post-acute rehabilitation
Overuse and repetitive strain conditions
Deep tissue therapeutic support
Many clients report significant improvement in pain levels, functional movement, and overall physical performance following treatment. Reviews highlight Joel’s ability to quickly identify problem areas, apply appropriate pressure with precision, and tailor each session to the client’s specific clinical presentation.
Testimonials consistently describe him as attentive, perceptive, and highly effective, with clients referring to his work as “the best therapeutic massage they’ve received,” “the benchmark for all others,” and “instrumental in recovery from long-term injuries.”
Joel’s mission is to provide evidence-informed, highly individualized massage therapy that supports healing, enhances mobility, and helps clients maintain long-term musculoskeletal health.
Through the years, he has developed a loyal following of clients and even a number of people who travel internationally and make a point to book a session whenever they’re in town for work. And he always enjoys the rush of snowbirds when they return for the season. Excellent massage therapy, and an ethical, honest business is his goal and passion always.