One on one with Brad Clarke

Brad Clarke invited me to Utah Valley Leads Connections a few months ago. I met Brad because Hansen Chiropractic prescribed massage therapy, When we walked into the office, he greeted us with a smile and a warm handshake. First impressions count for a lot. There was another Massage Therapist in the office but she was too preoccupied to even acknowledge us, so Brad got our business (click to see his online business card). I was in a lot of pain. Brad's treatment was intense in the best way. Each treatment left me feeling exhausted and relaxed enough to sleep up to 4 hours. This was a blessing since I was struggling to sleep.

Brad was going to the University of Utah and enrolled in a cooking class. The professor encouraged him to continue taking classes. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Culinary Arts with Business Management from the University of Utah. However, after reading the book Soul of a Chef and some time working, he decided to seek another path. He enrolled at the Provo College of Massage Therapy because a friend recommended it to him. Brad wanted to get his money's worth so he didn't miss a single day of class! He has continued to serve as an adjunct professor teaching at the Provo college of massage therapy. He decided to specialize in Sports Massage because he enjoys helping athletes reach their goals and improve performance. He works with the Utah Valley University (UVU) Women's basketball team providing sports massage. He started Sports Massage Specialists a few years ago. His goal is to upgrade his clinic with a TRX training center. He recently contracted with two additional massage therapists to work in a spare room in his office suite.

Brad's holistic massage techniques goes beyond treating just sore muscles. He has an intuitive gift for determining what the body needs. He is very conscientious about the connection between mind and body. He strives to restore balance. He has an excellent bedside manner, listening and offering counsel while I struggled with anger, sadness and frustration. He inspired me to set goals and to work out. Each week, my muscles and ligaments strengthened. His massage is sometimes uncomfortable but the results are worth it.