Reviews of Pain Release Therapy. (Massage Therapist) in Las Vegas (Nevada).

Pain Release Therapy

96 Reviews

94 Comments

Massage therapist

Massage therapist

8751 W Charleston Blvd ste 150 rm 13, Las Vegas, NV 89117, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Blaise Hom

I visited Craig for my first session today and it was an INCREDIBLE experience!! He is very knowledgeable and I can tell that he is extremely passionate in his art of active release therapy. I have been dealing with back pain for 4-5 years and while I've done the recommended exercises from several Physical Therapist I have not been able to get rid of some of the tightness near my lower rib area. I explained this to Craig and he worked on the entire lower back area and explained that the method that he's using to release the muscles is called Active Release Therapy. During the session Craig explained his methods and exactly what he was doing and is very informative! He's very friendly and fun to talk to also! Not to mention he has very nice hair too! After the session I felt for the first time in years that my back didn't have this tight pulling feeling under my rib. It was gone! The tightness that I thought I could just get rid of if I just kept stretching everyday, it was gone after a single session! This was an incredible experience to say the least. Thank you so much Craig!

filipe ribeiro

Craig has amazing technique for active release therapy. I have lumbar pain and have seen several orthopedic surgeons, pain specialist who gave me injections, and nothing has been as effective as what he does by manipulating the muscles and using potent CBD . Highly recommended this place

Rebecca L Norrington

I was referred to Craig by a patient I met while in PT recovering from hip-replacement surgery. I’m 66 yo and I’ve had a lot of massages in my lifetime. Craig is by far the BEST Massage Therapist I’ve ever experienced. 💜 His hands are gifted and his knowledge of the body and what it needs is incredible. I cannot recommend him enough. I wish I could give him MORE than 5 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

David Martin

I was in massive pain, pinched nerve in neck/shoulder and knots all along the right side of my body. In desperation I looked up reviews on Google and something pulled me to Craig, all the genuine reviews that were submitted, something just said that this was the right person to go see. I reached out and he happened to have a last minute cancellation, so he got me in. The stars and universe were aligned because he is usually booked out for weeks. By far the best massage therapy I have ever had. Craig knows his stuff, hands down the best in the business. He found all the spots, knew how to work on them and made sure that the pain level was always manageable, while really digging in and getting to the origin of the pain. I can honestly say I was shocked at the improvement the next morning...I was fearing the pain I thought I would wake up in, with as much work as Craig did ....all I can say is I felt so much better, my pain had decreased by leaps and bounds, it was by far the best I had felt in over a month. Craig is truly a magician, I can't recommend him enough, if I could give 10 stars I would.

Myles Tiffany

This is the best deep tissue/medical massage I have ever had. I teach tennis for a living and my arm takes a beating feeding balls all day. When it gets tight and sore Craig is the guy I call to get in and loosen everything up. Hurts like a ***** when he is digging his thumb in your arm but feels so much better afterwards. Highly recommended 👍🏼👍🏼

Lauren Payne

I have been struggling with shoulder pain that caused horrendous migraines for over 6 years. Multiple MRIs, doctors, different type of therapies(everyone one you can name) never touched it. I was so lost because no one could pinpoint where the migraines were coming from. But I knew it was somewhere in my shoulder bc different things would trigger it like laying a certain way or even laying on the shoulder for even a second. I am not kidding you by the second appointment I went from having these migraines non stop…literally every day for years to not having one. Craig found that a certain part of my shoulder had such hardened knots that they were almost calcified and he was able to get in there and work them out. I am so grateful for him because I didn’t even want to live anymore the pain was so bad. I have never had someone help me so quickly and seen results so fast. He is super knowledgeable and I can’t express how happy I am with my experience!!!

C. Virmani

I cannot say enough good things about Craig Whiting. I started seeing Craig a month ago due to a very painful stiff neck and tensed-up shoulders. Each visit begins with a conversation about what is hurting that day. Craig listens attentively and then explains how he plans to address my discomfort. After a quick warm up massage he works on relaxing my rigid muscles and the areas surrounding them. Once the tension begins to ease, he moves to manual pressure to treat each individual trigger point (muscle knots) This part of the massage can be somewhat uneasy, but I’ve learned that discomfort is part of the process to release those painful tight knots. After each session I notice better flexibility, greater range of motion in my neck, significant reduction in neck/shoulder pain and now I’m able to sleep through the night because I’m not fighting pain. I have not left a session with Craig with pain still lingering. His hands bring a calm and soothing feeling which leaves me restored and feeling whole for days. Thank you Craig for the healing gift of your hands. **** A few things you’ll notice when you visit Craig***** *Clean, inviting room *Comfortable ambient temperature *Relaxing music *You will never feel pressured into booking your next appointment. Craig ends the session with a few massage tips for home and a heartfelt wish for your body to heal.

Johnny Lo

Craig is phenomenal. Started few sessions ago and my life has changed for the better. I do experience various muscle-skeletal issues, pain and discomfort from living an active lifestyle plus some old injuries that bother me, but working with Craig has helped me finding relief. He is extremely knowledgeable and a true professional. Strongly recommend 👍

Laura Gwen

I have had 4 hour long sessions and i am amazed how how much better I feel. Craig Whitting is an amazing therapist. I have had chronic lower back pain & sciatica paint for over 30 years! At age 50 I started playing Pickleball ~ such fun and great exercise! Unfortunately, my desire to increase my physical activity triggered my lower back issues and I had a decision to make 1. Stop all physical activity or 2. Find someone who could get tot he root cause of the issue so I could continue playing a sport I wanted to pay daily. Craig's long list of qualifications and great review was what prompted me to make an appointment. I knew I needed deep muscle manipulation and Craig is certified in Active Release Therapy (ART) and is also a Certified Medical Massage Therapist. Craig has an incredible understanding of anatomy, muscles and connective tissue. Thanks to him, I am feeling younger, happier, losing weight, playing Pickleball every morning and so happy to be back to pain-free movement. I highly recommend the services offered by Craig !

Ben Vineyard

I can’t recommend Craig enough. I felt hopeless after I injured my left upper arm and shoulder in the gym. It was difficult to sleep on my left side and use my arm and hand to perform simple operations like opening cabinets and opening jars. In a short amount of time (approximately 3 months), Craig was a wizard working his magic on my wounded arm and shoulder. I am now at 95% recovered and couldn’t be happier. Whether you have an injury or are in constant pain from older age, give Craig a chance and I promise he will show you a world of recovery you never thought possible. Quit living a life of suffering and make a call that will change your life.

Tia Landin

Craig took me on a last minute cancelation because he knew how much pain I was in. During the active release massage he focused on my shoulder and neck because of a pinched nerve. His technique was amazing and reduced the tension and pinching in both areas. I think the CBD cream he uses really helps also. I will definitely be back for more massages 💆‍♀️ 😀

Evgeny Urubkov

I've been having neck pain for years, mostly from spending 12+ hours at the computer every day. I've tried massages, physical therapy, chiropractors, acupuncture, dry needling, yoga... Heck, I even own a TENS unit and a traction unit. Most of these things give a 10 minute relief at best and barely make a dent in the amount of pain I have. I moved to Vegas in March and decided to give a chiropractor's office a chance again. Needless to say, that didn't help. Then I discovered Craig by just googling "pain release in Vegas" or something along those lines. I was really skeptical at first, because how is it possible that every single review is 5 star?! But after meeting Craig and have him work on me, I understand how! Not only he LOVES what he does, he also genuinely wants you to feel better! I've been going once a week for a couple months now and I do feel a lot better after these sessions! It's also amazing how he finds all these tight muscles that you never knew existed and tries to release them. I still have the same lifestyle where I spend a lot of time at the computer, so I didn't expect any magic relief after just one or two treatments but at least now I have HOPE that if I continue letting Craig work on my neck, and do at least some exercises at home, one day I will have no neck pain!

Sumi Esperanza

I had been suffering from hip pain since January and I am so thankful to have found Craig! Today was my fourth session with him and he is always professional and very good about communicating with me if pressure is too much or not enough. He also took the time to demonstrate ways to relieve my pain at home with a foam roller. I have been to other massage places and by far Craig is the only one that has been able to help me get relief. I will continue to see Craig and recommend all my friends to him if they have any issues.

Cecilia Bravo

I recommend Craig 100%. I have been suffering from migraines for almost 10 yrs. i’ve been seeing Craig for about 8 months now. Once a month. And I can say I am migraine free. I always have him work on my upper body which is my neck upper back shoulders and arms. I’m a hairstylist. This has been the best decision. I feel so much better he releases a lot of my stress.I can tell you I can think clear without these horrible headaches. Thank you, Craig you have a client for life. 😊

Elaina Arenz

I’ve been seeing Craig for a few years now for various sports related repetitive use injuries and he is always able to hone in on the problem and offer me pain relief. The process can be uncomfortable but I always walk out feeling better. His style of active release therapy speeds up my recovery time and helps diminish the aches and pains. I also like that he uses pain relieving CBD cream when he works on you, which benefits the overall effectiveness of each session. If you’re in pain I highly recommend going to see Craig and he can fix you right up.

HELEN DOZAR

I have gone to Craig for many years and enjoy every visit. I usually get a two hour deep tissue massage where craig finds knots I didn’t know I had. I have upper back and lower back pain, in addition to hip and hand pains (from many years on a computer). He has been able to work out all my knots and soreness so that I am in total relief when I leave my appointment. His use of CBD products have helped ease some of my deeper pains I have on a regular basis. Craig has a very professional approach but can successfully put a person at ease by asking how I’m feeling, what I’ve been doing that could cause issues.

Sanja Hujdur

After years of searching for tension release, I finally found him!!! I used to get deep tissue massages and have gone to chiropractors, which did nothing to releive all my tension. Craig is very knowledgable about his work and knows his anatomy very well. He makes you feel very comftorable and explains everything in detail. I suffer from chronic neck and shoulder discomfort and he knew exactly where every stubborn knot was and worked on it. He is the best!!!! Thank you Craig for your great care!!!

Ron Duplex

Amazing Results!!! I found Craig when I was looking for someone certified in Active Release Techniques. If you haven’t heard of it look it up. I was tired of trying to foam roll on my own and not seeing results. My shoulder and hip mobility was terrible and it was hurting my strict press and squat performance. After only one session with Craig I had immediate results! My shoulders had significant increases in their range of motion and it became easier for me to get into my squats when working out. Craig is knowledgeable in ART and is amazing at what he does.

Nick

Ive been going to Craig off and on for the past 4 years due mostly to tendonitis in my elbows from rock climbing. Whenever My tendinitis starts to flare up ill go see craig for a 30 minute active release session and within days of the session I am pain free and able to climb without any worry that my elbow will give me problems. Craig is the nicest and most helpful massage therapist I have ever met. I recommend him to anyone living an active lifestyle who also wants to keep their body pain free. Craig will listen to you and will tailor each session according to your type of pain to ensure you leave him feeling much better than when you came in!

Sarah Shumlas

I have been seeing Craig for massage for almost a decade now. I prefer deep tissue and therapeutic massage, he delivers with consistency every time. If I could, I would see him every week! I need pain relief Massage, since I stand for work and usually have shoulder/upper back issues. The addition of CBD has also been a really nice. I highly recommend Craig and appreciate him & his craft very much!!

Marcine Aniz Uhler

Before I worked with Craig I was miserable. My hands were so crippled with arthritis, and carpal tunnel I had almost resigned myself to surgery.. in fact I had scheduled the operation. My first session with Craig provided such dramatic positive results I canceled my surgery! After several sessions I was able to open doors, button my shirts, tend to my 3 horses like I should. I have taken my friends to Craig and they became believers (without pain). I urge anyone that has pain to not dispare, make an appointment with Craig.

Jodi Jenkins

I Received a massage from, Craig and he is phenomenal. Amazing technique really getting into all of the areas where I most needed the work. If you’re looking for a very technique forward therapeutic/medical style massage this is your go to guy. I’ll definitely be booking again.

Queen P

I recently relocated to Las Vegas and began looking for someone who practices Active Release Technique because I was receiving it in my home town from a chiropractor. I read Craig's reviews and decided to give him a try based on the reviews. BEST decision I EVER made! The first session was A-MAZ-ING! He was very communicative during the session to make sure I was comfortable but that he was getting the right areas. After that one session I felt very close to my old self again! I was able to go back to my workout performance I had prior to my injury. I had been in agonizing pain for over a year and in just one session with Craig I was feeling good again. I was able to get out of bed with no pain, walk straight up and not leaning to the side...it was freaking amazing! I got more from him in one session than I got from the chiropractor in a year! He's great! I feel so much better after each session. The addition of the CBD cream makes it even better! I knew one session wasn't going to do it so I've continued going back and I think I'm on session 8 and my body is slowly getting back to normal! I try to see him twice a month! It's so worth it! If I could double his fee each time I CERTAINLY would! I will continue going to Craig even when I go back home. He's well worth the travel! I HIGHLY recommend Craig's services!

Taylor Robb

LIFE CHANGING!!! I can’t even describe the slump I was in with the back pain I had felt for months before the day I went to see Craig at Pain Release Therapy. Talk about a personalized experience! Craig was EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL and patient from the get go. He inquired on specific areas where I was feeling pain or had been sore and I filled him in on having thrown out my back recently in addition to a pained back. This is more than a massage, his Pain Release Therapy uses a Technique called Active Release. In my words I feel he pin points knots and specific areas of pain that you never knew you had and works those out through pressure and movement. He has so much experience, he seems to know exactly where the pain is, he finds it before you even mention it! ONE OF A KIND! It is not a normal massage although Craig is completely capable of that. The entire time Craig was conscientious of my pain threshold and kept the therapy personalized for my needs. I don’t know how else to say it but when I left the building I was able to move as I had not been able to before I walked in. I finally slept so well that evening and two days later I still feel a hundred times better than I did before I went. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK! I couldn’t recommend Craig more and already have to multiple people! The day before I went for the first time a coworker saw me walking in pain and said, are you finally ready to get rid of that pain? I took him up on going to Craig after years of not doing so. I bring this up because I have to say DON’T WAIT GO NOW!!!

eric awaya

After taking my daughter to college in Boston, stopped by LV for the weekend before heading back home to Hawaii. I had two deep tissue massages in Boston to try and alleviate my college knots that I’ve had for 29 years in my trap and shoulder blade with no success. I googled deep tissue massage in LV and came across trigger point massages, which lead me to Craig at Pain Release Therapy. Reviews were great, so I said why not give it a try. I called with the expectation of not getting an appointment since I was leaving in a few days, and to my surprise Craig called back and was able to squeeze me in the next day. Let me say that this was the best massage experience of my life. Communication was excellent, very professional, environment was clean with good parking, price was great, and massage was the best, period! No spa fluffy techniques (although it can be provided), but specific targeted areas of pain was addressed and relieved. Craig will adjust the amount of pressure he uses depending on how much you can handle, and boy did he use a lot of pressure on my more than six stubborn knots in my right trap and shoulder blade. I walked out of there feeling like a champ! If you live in LV schedule an appointment, if you are visiting LV schedule an appointment. Stop thinking about it and go see Craig at Pain Release Therapy!!!

Sat Shaan

Craig is a magician!! For over a year now I have been dealing with hip issues. My body felt twisted and doing any form of exercise was challenging. After one session with Craig I could feel my body opening up and healing. Craig is a master of his craft, he gets right to work and releases the problematic muscles. Not one second of time is wasted. I’ve worked with dozens of therapists across the globe and have to say Craig is one of the best. Thanks!

Isaac Perez

Been having some lower back pain for weeks now and have went to 4 different places all from chiropractors to massage therapists and none of them could ever help me get rid of the pain. Decided to try Craig based on the reviews and oh man I was SHOCKED at how quickly he found the root of where the pain was coming from and how much the pain went down after only a 30 min session!! You can tell he's a professional and dosent beat around the bush in different areas where you have no pain just to waste more time and money like other places do ! Highly recommend this place . I will be back for my second appointment next week 👌

Hannah Banana

I’ve been going to Craig for years, he’s the best I’ve ever had! He’s my go-to guy when I’m in real big trouble, I walk in a hot mess and I walk out a new woman. Every time. I got in a pretty bad car accident 3 weeks ago, nothing broken but the car was totaled and I was in a LOT of pain. I waited until I healed enough on my own that I knew I was ready to receive massage safely, but I’m still very tender and sore in many places and the wrong therapist could make things worse at this stage of my healing. Which is why there’s only one therapist that I’ve been waiting to call and that’s Craig. He fixed me up so beautifully today I’m full of hope and optimism that I’ll be able to return to work soon😊

Miesha Johnston

I have a torn rotator cuff and this is a re-tear from an early injury in 2000 when I had ART therapy that worked very well. That is why I went to Craig and he has done a tremendous job on my frozen shoulder and the atrophied muscles and my torn rotator cuff. I am now able to raise my arms above my head and wash my hair and do a lot of things I couldn’t do before. I highly recommend him for any kind of shoulder issues he is tremendous. Oh by the way I was told By an orthopedic doctor, the only way this could be fixed with surgery not true! I have only been to five appointments he’s amazing!

Austin Ross

I had a membership at massage envy for 2 years, have tried countless other massage places, and my physical therapist does massage too. No one even comes close to comparing to Craig. He's like a bloodhound for the knots and trigger points. I have neck pain, lower back pain (sciatica), and shoulder pain from a tear. After seeing a bunch of orthopedic doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors, Craig was the only one actually able to help me. I had really limited range of motion in my shoulder after tearing my glenochondral labrum, but Craig was able to dig out all that scar tissue with his Active Release Therapy (ART). If you don't know much about ART, there's only about 5 people in Las Vegas certified to do it, and the rest are chiropractors that will charge you $145 an hour but only do about 5-10 minutes of ART. Craig should probably be charging more honestly, but I'm glad he doesn't. He honestly is my only hope as my doctors just waste my time and money. The CBD cream he uses is a great addition as well, that stuff is super expensive especially in the milligram dosage he uses. Getting a massage from anyone else is just a tease, because they are almost on the right spot, almost use the right pressure, and almost stay in the area you need them to. Craig however never disappoints.

Stephanie Carillo

Craig is very knowledgeable about how muscles affect the body, and he is very personable. He really takes the time to pin point the muscles that are causing pain/mobility issues. I have only seen Craig twice, but it has already increased the mobility in my neck and shoulders and it has reduced my pain.

Tammy Jensen

Craig is a master at his trade I look forward to my monthly treatments to help my neck and shoulder tightness and headaches. Craig is very knowledgeable in his craft and it shows in his professionalism, his massage techniques are hands down the best. He works with a technique called active release to find and release tight muscles it’s not fluffy massage it relaxes problem areas so I Can function better with fewer headaches. Thank you Craig for all you do

Clay Senger

If you have issues of chronic pain (particularly lower back and shoulder) and are looking for something that actually works then the advanced massage techniques used by Craig at Pain Release Therapy are the answer. Look it up on Wikipedia there are no long-term studies that concluded that Chiropractic techniques have any long-term efficacy on chronic back pain. Massage is one of the few proven techniques that has shown to have a positive lasting outcome with back pain. Look that up on Wikipedia as well. However, the massages you're going to get at conventional massage places probably won't do much. Yeah, even the ones they call deep tissue or sports massage. The massage technique used by Craig includes active release technique are intense, and they can even be a little painful, but they work Having said that Craig will continuously check with you and adjust the amount of pressure to whatever you're comfortable with. I tried everything, including physiotherapy, yoga, pilates, and nothing worked till I found Craig. I really cant recommend him enough. Fixed my back and fixed my shoulder.

tyrone tomak

Professional and EFFECTIVE! Craig at Pain Release Therapy has what I call "pain detection radar". As a 57 year old who is still playing full court basketball with people 20 to 30 years younger than me, it is critical that I maintain the ability to be able to move and handle body pain. Craig is able to dig into those nagging , trouble areas of my body and allow me to keep moving at a high level. One particular "trouble" area is my foot that has had 5 surgeries. As Craig digs into this area, my range of motion is restored and the pain disappears! If you have chronic body pain and feel like there is no hope, I would recommend trying Craig at Pain Release Therapy first. What do you have to lose? (except maybe some body pain :)

Rebecca Osborne

Craig is nothing short of a miracle! He’s extremely knowledgeable, has wonderful bed side manner, and genuinely cares about people’s health, healing, and satisfaction. I came to him in tremendous pain stemming from my lower back area. I’m only 26 but it was so bad I couldn’t stand straight and it was hard to walk at all . With a 5 year old and 6 month old at home this was not going to work. After Craig’s through assessment and background questions he was accurately able to pin point each and every problem area! He slowly worked out my hips, legs, and finally my back released! It was the most release I’ve felt in over 4 years after trying chiropractic and multiple different treatments this actually works! I was able to bend over to touch my toes before comfortably walking to my car. Thanks so much Craig!

Mindy A

I have going to Craig for about 4 months now and he is amazing. He knows where to focus and his recommendations are so helpful. I am so happy I found him and he is booked and busy-so book him in advance!

Michael Squitieri

Craig has been a lifesaver on more than one occasion for over a decade. The body is a marvelous machine that needs ongoing maintenance. Active release therapy has undoubtedly kept me “in the game” as a dental specialist and has also allowed me to endure high intensity interval training into my 60s. Craig is kind, honest, friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working. His pressure/technique as a massage therapist is unequalled and his services come with my highest recommendation.

Missie Southerland

Craig is awesome, I was in a car accident in February and after 8 months of different treatments (chiropractor, pain management and even a spinal surgeon) I went to Craig. After the first session I could feel the difference. I made a full meal without having to have my husband finish it. I played with our dogs, more than just a toss of the ball because that is all I could handle. I love to bake and was thinking I would never be able to again without pain, but I am after just 2 sessions. The doctors stated the only relief was to cut the nerve, which I was scared of, who wants nerves in their neck cut/burned. After each session I feel buised but not the pain I was having prior. For anyone that has been told they need surgery or ablation to decrease pain, try pain release therapy as it works. I'm excited to see how I do after more sessions with Craig.

Daisy Meyer

I’ve never had such an immediate health transformation. I had a migraine for two weeks that no amount of meds, ice, cryotherapy, rest, stretching, water or massages would kick. An hour with Craig and I walked away with it gone. This is not a “relaxing massage” this is a healing experience and I am just so grateful. While I was there I also had Craig work on a hip injury and what-do-you-know, he also improved that so much I could climb again. Can’t recommend him enough. He is super kind and professional on top of being a healer. He genuinely just wants you to feel better.

Staci

Craig is the best. If you have pain he can help you move past it. This is no relaxing massage, don’t be mistaken. A lot of the things he does hurts, but he gets things moving again and alleviates real pain. I suffered for years before finding Craig and now I’m able to function as a bartender. Anytime I feel the pain coming on I’ll make a visit to Craig for a fix.

A J

In my search for pain relief from years of aches and pains I've visited countless places on my journey and Craig is BY FAR above and beyond everywhere I've been and it's not even close! His technique(s), his in session communication and his ability to find+fix the root cause of your pain is 2nd to none and on top of that he is just one of the kindest most humble human beings on earth and you can tell he truly cares about helping you figure out how to get %100. I've only been going to Craig for about a year and he has literally changed my life! Just one visit last year and he fixed a nagging shoulder injury that other places couldn't figure out after several attempts! He has a gift and is nothing short of a miracle worker. If you are in pain and reading this right now just stop reading reviews and book a session ASAP! It will be one of the best decisions you've ever made to living your best life!

Rebekka Starr

I found Craig about 2 months ago. I have literally been looking for someone who does trigger point, deep tissue, pain Management massage for 20 years, as I am a migraine sufferer & have Rheumatoid arthritis. Craig will seriously work out your pain, he is literally the best massage therapist I’ve ever seen and I lived in LA for years & now Vegas & nobody I ever saw there or here in Vegas ever compared to Craig and his knowledge of helping people get out of pain. He is a Must See!!!

caroline bleakley

Craig is a master when it comes to helping alleviate pain. For years, I have had back issues and took anti-inflammatory medication, and as a result have had some bad side effects. I have been to quite a few people looking for relief because I no longer take medication. I found it with Craig. I had never heard of active release, but it works! I try to see him every 2 - 3 weeks just to keep pain free. Last week I went in with a horrible migraine -- due to upper back and neck stiffness and pain. By the time I left my appointment, I was more than 50% better and he got all the muscles loosened up and working like they should. He's the best!

Susan Lin

Craig is amazing. My friend and I were visiting Vegas and we both had been suffering from stiff necks and shoulder pain for years from our desk jobs. Since we were in Vegas we figured we should Google for CBD massages. We were intrigued by this whole pain release therapy that came up. Long story short, it was amazing. Craig got rid of pain and stiffness that we’d had for years! My friend even wanted to go back the next day but Craig was booked. Needless to say, I’ll be making a stop at Pain Release Therapy every time I make it out to Vegas!

Jessica Brown

Craig is amazing!! I cannot say enough about his skills. He is always able to identify my pain areas and alleviate the pain!! I used Craig previously and lost touch with him. I searched and searched for the same type of skills and was unsuccessful. Thankfully, through a friend I was able to find him again and feel blessed. I am a former college athlete and am constantly wanting to continue that level of play and exercise. Unfortunately, my body is getting older and telling me to slow down. With Craig, I am able to stay close to that level of performance. I would highly recommend Craig if you are looking for pain/tension relief, someone who is very talented, educated, and passionate in what they do. #ART #deeptissue #painrelease #foamroller #massage

Carla Westhuis

Craig helped me after trying several therapies for a shoulder injury. Active release technique gave me relief from chronic pain on the spot. He also discusses stretches with foam rolling for clients. I highly recommend a session.

Monica Hughes

I've been seeing Craig for a year now. I'm very active (rock climb, canyoneer, trail run, mountain bike, etc.) and have had several injuries (broken foot, pulled muscles/tendons). Having Craig help with older and newer injuries has greatly reduced some chronic pain issues and helped me regain critical mobility.

Anastasia Messick

I've been working in food and beverage industry for the last 10 years. This year I started to feel pain in my arm due to repetitive movements. I did my research and was lucky to find Craig. He is knowledgeable, professional and kind. Craig was able to locate trouble spots and did some muscle stretch with a use of cbd oil. After one hour session I already felt better. Looking forward to my next appointment.

Dion Trinidad

I have been dealing with neck and back pain for years. I have trouble turning my head to the left and right. After spending an hour with Craig I was able to turn my head farther than I have in years. Craig explained the entire process to me in full. I have booked more appointments because of the success that we had the first session. Would recommend 100%.

Some Guy

Craig is an outstanding physical therapist. I’ve been practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu my whole life and have dealt with a lot of back stiffness and sciatica issues. After my first visit I was very impressed and at two visits I feel better than I have in years and I’m only 23. I’d highly recommend him to anyone thanks Craig,

Danielle Kaufman

I received a massage by Craig today and as a massage therapist myself, hands down he can help you with your muscle ailments. Highly recommend him to anyone. I suffer from overuse of my muscles in my right arm, due to massaging for 17 years (currently working at Encore). I had numbness, pain, muscle weakness, and Craig helped heal me from one massage in a 60 min. session. He is superb. Thank you Craig.

Zacarias Espejo

The absolute best place to go for help with muscle pain/tightness/soreness. Craig was very informative and helpful with the entire process. He’s not here to just get you in and out. He truly cares!! He wants to know how your injury occurred and what have you been doing to potentially make it better or worse. What is your normal range of motion to what’s your range of motion now with the injury. It was during the fire academy that I tweaked my lower back and wrecked my shoulders pretty good. It was hard to bend over and touch my toes without my back tightness making wince in pain. I didn’t have full range of motion of my shoulders without pain. He was able to use Active Release techniques along with CBD to get me all fixed up. I felt immediate relief!! I owe a lot of my body staying healthy through it all to Craig. I went back every week for the next 20 weeks to help maintain the wear and tear on my body during the academy. I’m very impressed with the quality of work he provides. I still see him at least once a month for tune ups. He gave me techniques to use at home and I can’t stress enough how CBD was a game changer!! I referred other academy recruits and they were all very satisfied and still see him regularly. Craig is by far the best and I highly recommend him! Thanks Craig for everything!

Maureen Aldridge

After reading other nurses and firefighters reviews I came to Craig in pain and hopeful, but without expectations. The experienced was different then anyting I've learned about or tried before as a registered nurse in a busy emergency room in Las Vegas. Following oral surgery and a difficult childbirth I went back to work as a nurse with many headaches, grateful to continue to breastfeed my baby, however my headaches and neck pain were becoming worse. I tried expensive acupuncture for at least 3 plus months, then chiropractic treatment, and it only seemed to touch the edge of the discomfort I experienced in my head and neck. Craig's unique technique combined with his intuition and adaptation according to your needs, made this therapy a life saver for me personally, and thru the ripple effect, my baby and husband. I am now able to work a full 12 hour shift generally without pain, my ear pain is gone, and through stretches that Craig has shared for at home I am doing so much better. I'm grateful for his skill and willingness to use that skill to help people in pain. Craig is one of those unique Individuals that makes the world a better place through helping others. I would highly recommend him.

Kristin Cooper

Craig is amazing and going to him for his pain release massage therapy has been life altering. I had Terrible migraine headaches for a year and nothing I did worked to make them go away. All the doctors wanted to put me on drugs. I refuse to go on opioids so as a last ditch effort I went to see Craig, based on a friends recommendation. I felt a bit better after the first session but the pain came back over the week before my second appointment. So I kept going every week and each week it got a little better. Given that the messed up muscles in my neck and back took years to accumulate it wasn’t surprising that it took some time to loosen those muscles and knots. I now have an 80% decrease in my migraines! On a pain scale of 1 to 10, I was up around seven and eight all the time. It was debilitating. Now I am consistently at a 2 with occasional flareups. And Craig not only does the massage but he teaches you how to help yourself by using simple tools at home like a yoga block and ball to work on the knots during the week. We are now working on getting rid of that persistent minor headache and I know we will get there! I can highly recommend Pain Release Therapy and Craig. He’s given me back my life.

holli west

I highly recommend Craig as he was the only person that helped with my pain. I got to the point where I had so much pain in my neck/upper back it was debilitating. I started out with a chiropractor which just wasn’t helping at all. Long story short- he completely helped my pain go away within 3 sessions and also saved me about $2200 which the Chiropractor had estimated it would take. I love his knowledge and passion he has for what he does, his positivity and confidence in healing his clients . I am a firm believer in his CBD Cream that was very successful on me as I’ve tried 3 other kinds before his. My family and I will be FOREVER grateful to him as he really changed my quality of life. Thank you!

Mario Urrutia

Spent a hour with Craig. I have been to acupuncture (which really relieved the pain) chiropractors, sports medicine groups and they could not tell me what was wrong only having me come back over and over. During my hour with Craig he explained what was going on and really got to the root of the problem. Im not 100% yet but this was by far the best results I have experienced to date. I immediately scheduled another appointment. 100% recommended.

Miles Pavlovic

I came to Craig looking for CBD oil. I was walking bent over and both of my hips hurt. CBD helped and Craig has the highest CBD potency that I found. I booked a physical therapy appointment with Craig and two appointments later my mobility is exponentially better. The amazing part is it's been 5 days since my appointment and my mobility has only gotten better. I've used "assembly line" PT facilities before and didn't feel much different afterwards. This is the best physical therapy work I've had anywhere. I know physical recovery is going to take time but now I have optimism and I can exercise again. *** March 5 - had an appt w Craig and walked out with greater easy and range of motion. Did 6 hours of yard work on Saturday and felt fine on Sunday - I couldn't believe it! After each appt. I drink 4-6 pint glasses of water to flush out anything the "broke loose". I was physically functional on Sunday and into Monday. *** March 10 - had an appt w Craig and walked out upright! Prior to this appt, I would hold my breath when I would sit or stand, my back hurt, it was tight. After Craig's work my torso feels integrated with the rest of my body, I can't remember the last time my back and torso felt this pain free and an integral part of my body. We need an army of therapists with Craig's skill set because it works! My mobility and range of motion increases in the days following my appt! This is the only physical therapy where I've had that happen. Thank you Craig!

Amanda Logan

Can I just say Craig is an absolute miracle worker. I came in out of desperation for pain relief from an existing back injury. I walked in using a cane and the arm of my husband as the pain was so bad and my mobility was limited. I'm 29 years old. Craig was very professional, attentive and sympathetic. The therapy was great and he was very patient with my body trying to get it to move. About two days after my first session I didnt need my cane and could just about climb stairs myself. After seeing so many doctors and physios and being prescribed tons of pain meds, I'm so relieved to have found something that is actually working!

Patrick Fitzsimons

I have used Craig for several years. his abilities are almost mystical in their healing of sore muscles and joints. I like that he is very open about your feelings and his degree of pressures. I am very sure that I would be enjoying life less if Pain release therapy were not part of my healthcare!

Veronica Welch

I go to Pain Release Therapy for my lower and neck pain and when i tell you Craig hits every pressure point which release the pain! Everytime i leave there I'm on a cloud pain free! He is the best I've found in Las Vegas!😍💯 …

Jaysen Schaffer

Craig is amazing. I could hardly walk after pulling some muscles in my lower back and he was able to get me back to normal again. His facility is very relaxing and clean and parking is very convenient. I highly recommend Pain Release Therapy.

Eva Misle

Craig is fantastic! His room is cozy and professional, his table is sooo comfy and he’s super knowledgeable and friendly. His hands are magic! He found all my tight/sore spots including some that no one else has sound before. He went to town on my neck and shoulders for a full hour and it felt amazing. This type of deep work can be painful, but I’m weird and I love it. Can’t wait to go back and see how my neck loosens up to help my TMJ and headache issues.

NGA Contracting

I wish we could clone Craig and have more people like him on this planet. He was very professional and the space was clean and welcoming. In addition, he really knows his stuff, thank you so much. I would highly recommend anyone getting treatment, go here before you try other places like a chiropractor, acupuncture, or massage therapist.

Tracy Martin

Craig really wants to help! He checks in during the session to make sure he on the specific area of need and that his pressure is enough (or too much) to be effective. He tailors each visit and is super attentive to my needs. I have recommended him to many of my rock climbing friends over the years. Thanks Craig!

Janyce Benson

i have been so fortunat to find Craig. He has truly 'released my pain'. He is caring and communicates during sessions to check for comfort levels and effectiveness. He has an amazing knowledge of the human body and its systemic functions. He is sensitive to my special needs as a senior, is patient and kind.

Arielle Bruckler

I’m not sure where to begin!! I first came to Craig back in 2014. I had always been annoyed at the lack of releaf from regular massage therapist. The first time I got treatment, I couldn’t believe how much of an improvement my condition had. I was in a car accident and had bad whiplash for years! I have permanent nerve damage in my neck and shoulders. To my surprise, the effects of the therapy lasted throughout the week! I didn’t think that was possible for me. When CBD was introduced into the service, that was a game changer. I highly recommend Pain Release Therapy to anyone suffering from intolerable pain. Hope everyone feels better! Thanks Craig!!!!

Sal D

My mom is suffering from her right hip pain down to her right leg for so many years. As a daughter, I can’t stand seeing her suffering and crying in pain every day. She is being treated by an Orthopaedic doctor and had a cortisone injection in her knee. And now, a candidate for a hip replacement according to her doctor. She is also seeing a Pain Management doctor and had an epidural injection on her lower back. We also had series of MRIs, X-rays, and Physical therapy sessions. She tried all kinds of Chinese herbal medicines for sciatica and arthritis, tons of pain reliever cream, never-ending pain killer prescription medicines and over the counter, etc.., I’ve researched every possible healing alternative on youtube, I tried hot and cold therapy on her hip and leg, I made the homemade ginger paste (known to heal inflammation) and applied it on her hip and leg while massaging her every night. None of these works to stop the pain. I prayed every night for my mom’s healing until I found Mr. Whitings on Google. Mr. Whitings is the answer to my prayer. My mom’s first session with Mr. Whitings was an amazing experience. His release technique is what got the pain out! He is a very professional person with a good soul. My mom could sit up and walk straight right after the first session. Thank you Mr. Whitings for making my mom feel relieved and revived. I highly recommend Mr. Whiting to everyone who is having persistent pain and want to live pain-free.

Kristen Vineyard

I was so fortunate to find Craig and his services. I had been to specialist after specialist, pain doctors, and MRI technicians to no avail. Out of pure desperation I started searching the internet for trigger points, and entrapped nerves, and lucked upon Craig. I called him and he was so caring and attentive, even over the phone. He was able to schedule me in right away and he knew exactly what was going on. I was so sick of explaining it to doctor after doctor and having them stare back at me with this puzzled, disbelieving look on their face. But Craig knew instantly. I have been seeing him constantly every week and I am really seeing improvement. I was on so many pills that I really thought I would overdose at some point. Now I rarely need to take anything for the pain. I fully endorse his techniques and the CDB oil helps take the edge off. If you are in pain and feel you have exhausted your options, or don't even bother exhausting other options- call Craig first. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.

Elaine Blaszczak

Craig is the best thing that's happened to mankind. He works such miracles, it's unbelievable. Back pain, shoulder pain, whatever pain if you have pain he makes it go away. In addition, on top of his miracles, he also has the best CBD oil and cream. Come see him I have also recommended about 8 people to him, all with great results. They walk out saying, I dont know what just happened, but they feel great.

Tricia

By the first touch I knew this therapist was extremely talented and very knowledgeable about the body & injury. I have been having severe neck pain for months now and have seen every doctor and massage therapist I could find with no luck. Literally within 2 min of my session with Pain Release Therapy I was feeling instant relief. He was able to fix what doctors and others couldn’t even figure out. I am forever grateful for finding this therapist and am a life long client now

Roxanna Brock

Craig is AMAZING! He's healed so many of my injuries with his ART. He is extremely knowledgable and it's obvious he is well studied and greatly interested in relieving pain. I don't know what I'd do without him.

Jaime Cutter

I am a hairstylist and anyone who knows our business knows what a beating our body takes . I was in constant pain and was at the point where I could barely walk to my car at the end of the night . I started to see Craig to see if he could help reduce my pain . I owe it to him that I can still work . He helps me maintain a healthy body and also incorporates CBD cream to reduce inflammation. I can’t rave enough about his expertise .

Russell Nevins

I am a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon practicing in Las Vegas. I would like to start by openly stating I receive no money or free services. I pay full price on every visit and am happy 2. As a hip and knee replacement surgeon I wear a special helmet called a space suit. From years of wearing this helmet and operating long hours I have developed chronic neck pain. I have tried all the traditional methods, ie anti inflammatories, PT, injections, & traction. None have been as successful as this treatment- pain release massage. This technique is absolutely unique. I literally live a completely new life because if this. I go weekly. But understand this is not a sleep-for-an-hour massage. You’re up, awake, and participating in the process. He is amazing and this is a true assets to the community.

Nita G Johnson

I developed chronic pain over the last decade due to years of wearing a gun belt while serving with the USAF and LVMPD. I am a Fitness Competitor and current Vinyasa flow Yoga junkie. Needless to say, I have been rough with my body. I came across Craig profile while seating in my car at my Chiropractors office. I was searching for a better way of relieving pain. I believed my Chriopractor and Yoga would keep me flexible and healthy. I was wrong about my beliefs regarding a Chiropractor and Yoga. I was not feeling better after my visits to the chiropractor. As we age our connective tissue becomes tight, brittle, and scarred. This connective tisue is called fascia. Craig's theraputic process of using CBD cream and active strectch release works to ease and smooth over the injured knots of the Fascia(should be smooth). Craig's Theraputic process feels like reversing the aging process. My Pain is subsiding and my Mobility is increasing. I am feeling 10 years younger.

stuart hosen

Craigs stretching is designed to increase the flexibility lost due to overuse or aging. I see Craig at least once a month for general maintenance to keep from getting tight. I did my research and have tried others but none compare

Margot Virzana

I’ve been seeing Craig for years. He’s great at pinpointing the real sources of pain on the body and also has great at-home solutions to help if the pain is constantly recurring. Very knowledgeable about human physiology.

maria rutilio

Craig is very knowledgeable and works hard to relieve your pain, I have used him on the past and he was the only person that helped me of my sciatica. Today he eased a VERY abused muscle in my shoulder and arm, he is amazing and can solve a number of different problems give him a try he is well-worth it♡

Krystal Sherry

Craig better know as “Miracle hands” is a lifesaver! He helped relieve migraines and sciatica pain for me and I especially liked the CBD cream. That helps so much!! Highly recommend his services!!!

Ryan H

I'm picky by nature with most services. As a massage therapist myself, I'm doubly picky when it comes to receiving bodywork. Craig is one of the best.! He's professional, communicates, and works his butt off.

rediculousnicholasvegas 13b

Craig has fixed my severe tennis elbow not once, but twice now. Highly recommend seeing him. Thanks again Craig!

Donell Harlow

Through pain management therapy, CBD oil and CBD cream, my migraines have been reduced in duration and intensity. I experienced daily headaches and 4-5 migraines each month before working with Craig. Through therapy and CBD products, we have eliminated the daily headaches. On average, I now experience 1 migraine per month. This combination of pain management therapy and CBD has really improved the quality of life for me.

Robert Zupkofska

I used to have my sciatic nerve in my back knock me down at least twice a year and since ive been going to pain release therapy every other week ive had zero serious back pain. Im alergic to pain medicine so its extremely important that i maintain and treat my back issues. Not only with my back but when i have a strenuous weekend and become sore in any area the Pain Release therapy gives me immediate results. I highly recommend regular Pain Release therapy for anyone who doesn't live life on a couch.

John C Clark III

It was a great experience, Craig relieved my pain and stiffness in my knees, I will return! Very professional and knowledgeable, I'm looking forward to the next visit and getting on track for less pain and more flexibility and mobility.

Zak Weidle

I have been going to Craig for years. I just had my first visit back since COVID. I was reminded of what a great human being he is and how incredibly affective his work is. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience his talent.

Katrina Garcia

Craig is the man! I had something called frozen shoulder and Craig helped me get rid of it! I've never had a therapist get the knots so well honestly.

Las Vegas Sculpt

I’m in my feet all day and I use my back and my arms for my daily work - I was sore and tight! Craig has made me feel so much better, I’m even better at my job and I feel great !!

Cudi Adu

I’m on my feet all the time and my achilles tendon was hurting so bad to the point I wanted to go to the hospital but I found Craig and he’s amazingly helpful one session and I can feel the difference so grateful to have found him

Tammy Strickland

The best therapy I've ever had 💯👍 I've been in pain for over 20 years. It was nice to get some relief. …

Alvin Lugo

Craig is the best and has greatly improved my life through his therapy

Tammy Goodrich

I’ve been going to Craig for over 15/yrs, he’s fabulous! Nuff said.

Heidi Rodriguez

Craig does a great job... well worth the visit.

HENRY RODRIGUEZ

Craig was great, would recommend you give him a try.

Rebecca Alcorn

I am a women who believes massage will heal the body if you find the right person to release the muscles & work the muscle deep & long enough to bring the oxygen back. I FOUND MY PERSON. ……CRAIG. I suffer from upper neck/shoulder stiffness, shooting nerve pain mostly from my 20+ year career as a hairdresser. From the first treatment Craig knew exactly how to get in & relieve the pressure. After treatment one pain was 75% gone! After treatment 2 I feel back to me again. I love how easy it is to book your appointment/location is easy to find with ample parking but, overall the joyous spirit of Craig is what makes you immediately feel comfortable & trust the process. I added a picture of my latest hike to show the flexibility I now have without any pain.

Abbi Witty

I suffer from a nerve condition which causes me to have an ice pick headache (very painful) whenever I open my mouth. Before I found Craig, I tried Acupuncture, Chiropractic & Massage. Although I had some relief from those actions, the condition never went away fully. About 6 days after my first visit with Craig, I realized that I was no longer experiencing ANY pain & I was filled with relief. While the symptoms do come back slightly after a few weeks, I book another appointment & each time, they go away completely again. We are now at the point where the pain comes back less & less, so I’m hopeful at some point in the near future, that I will handle this problem fully with Craig’s help. I consider Craig to be one of those rare alternative practitioners that knows his technology so well, he is a miracle worker. Plus, he’s just a sweetheart of a guy!

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