This week we’re getting to know Josh Lorentz from Sports Massage by Josh (at Sweet Banana Spa, Anderson Park location).
Josh brings a warm, fun and easy-going personality to massage. But don’t let that fool you, he’s ready to tackle your ailments with a customized massage plan for your needs!
How Josh found Massage
Josh didn’t know right away that he wanted to be a massage therapist, but he knew he was passionate about health and wellness, and he knew massage would provide a great foundation to anything he chose to do in his future.
In high school, Josh was in sports and enjoyed weightlifting. Like most athletes, he experienced injury, and from that experience, Josh began to explore the root cause of muscle injury. Diving into anatomy and physiology, Josh found he couldn’t get enough.
He’s had exposure to massage for several years. In fact, his grandmother was a massage therapist and would often use her talents to help her grandchildren when they had an ailment.
In 2019 Josh graduated from The Salon Professional Academy’s massage program, and he’s been putting his talent to work at the Anderson Park Sweet Banana Spa for about a year and a half now.
Josh’s Technique and Philosophies
Josh likes to think beyond cookie-cutter massages and strives to customize each appointment for your needs. He’s passionate about helping people in pain. He’s spent a lot of time researching postural dysfunction and believes that working with clients to fight its effects on our musculoskeletal system is vital; because of this, Josh puts a lot of time into detailed pectoral and gluteal work.
The heart of Josh’s technique is deep tissue massage. Most of Josh’s regular clientele has found him after a long search and they love his ability to provide a truly deep-tissue massage. He loves to incorporate stretching into a session, is great with trigger point therapy, and will also utilize cupping and scraping techniques if he feels it will help.
What To expect when you arrive:
The Anderson Park Sweet Banana Spa location is also home to the Fargo School of Massage, you’ll find the entrance at the end of the building’s Northwest side. The atmosphere is modern, but relaxing. The desk is surrounded by lush greenery. Josh’s treatment room is near the front desk and has a relaxing, clean vibe.
Clients that would be a great fit with Josh:
You are an experienced massage connoisseur and are looking for deeper pressure
You have acute needs or are in need of relief from injury or muscle dysfunction
More about Josh
Josh keeps himself very active. He loves fitness and isn’t afraid of long hours in the gym. He’s spent time in MMA training, loves snowboarding and mountain biking, and plays volleyball. When he isn’t busy with clients, he enjoys time with friends and family. He sees himself as a life-long learner and loves to read. He just got back from the Dauphin Islands and can make some great recommendations from his trip!
Josh’s Availability
Josh is still in the process of growing and expanding his practice. Currently, he has a rotating schedule, with some evening and Saturday availability.
You can schedule with Josh through his website or find last-minute options with him on Spadesso’s Appointment Finder.
