Testimonials

I receive regular bodywork from Chip. He is always willing to offer different styles of therapeutic bodywork depending on what my body is needing. Sometimes all I am needing is a relaxing session so I may release the tension in my body. More often, I want a deeper, yet not painful, Myofascial Release-Structural Session assisting in the unwinding of my low back, hips and neck, shoulder girdle. I appreciate the inclusion of breathwork that creates a space for my body to unwind!
I highly recommend Chip’s integrative bodywork style!
— David Timmons - Wailea, Maui
Chip is a terrific massage therapist; very attentive and knowldgeeable. I received the BEST neck release massage I think I’ve ever had. I also loved that he returned & dropped off an exercise/stretching hand out and tennis balls so I could continue the release process for my pelvic girdle. I would highly recommend him!
— Heidi Nucklaus - Vancouver, BC
Chip’s wise hands have blessed me with release on many occasions. My path has been woven with many modalities that have raised my consciousness. Chip has been a major chunk of the bodily awareness I have gained. Sweet or deep it has been exactly what I needed!
— Pat Pattison - Sumerland, BC
I so value having Chip as a skilled bodywork person to turn to when I need that. His knowledge and interest in anatomy, and his training with some of the best deep tissue and other teachers around, make his work easy to trust and surrender to.

I have had serious neck and shoulder pain for awhile, and each session that I have had with Chip, of several different lengths of time, have produced opening and progress in relaxing my muscles all around my tightened areas. I notice a distinct difference afterwards….which keeps me coming back.

I feel relieved and more expanded after our sessions. He is good at guiding me with breath to accompany his techniques, and is very present, caring, and respectful of my needs. He is especially comfortable hearing what it is I want, and responding to my feedback without any resistance. He aims to please and deliver what I come for. I have such appreciation for those qualities in my bodyworker.

Chip is a man of high vibration and has a light filled spirit. He is a joy to work with.
— Grace Purusha, Health, Life and Couples Coach, Maui HI
Receiving a therapeutic massage from Chip, offered me a realm of gifts including a conscious awareness of presence in my body, release of tension held in my shoulders, diminished pain in my hip and access to deeper breathing. I experienced a sense of inner peace and calmness as my body relaxed into itself. Energy healing through his sacred touch enhanced the restorative experience. Instructions on follow-up stretches and exercises offered me a basis for continuous self-care and empowerment in maintaining my own well-being. I highly recommend the impressive expertise shared by Chip in his excellent massages.
— Kati Alexandra, Maui
I arrived on Maui very stressed out, a physical wreck from pain in my neck and back due to previous injuries, probably from spending too much time hunched over my computer and definitely not getting enough exercise. I had also been having trouble sleeping well.

Chip took one look at me and indicated that I might need to decompress a bit.

The first thing he did was to have me fill out assessment forms indicating my medical history and personal information, just like visiting a physician for the first time, then he did a visual-palpation assessment of my body-spine, neck, hips and my limits in range of motion. All of this happened long before getting me on the table. I had never experienced this before and I’ve had hundreds of massages over the years.

Once the clinical assessment was done, I went through three Myofascial/ Structural Bodywork sessions, during each one he reminded me to focus on the concept of abdominal breathing, a practice to unwind my mind & nervous system. I’m still doing the breathing part every day and it has really helped. (More on that below.)

I was surprised that while most of the pain and tension I was feeling was in my neck and back, Chip began working on my hips first, releasing the tight fascia and muscles in my anterior pelvis which helped my low back release. He then released the fascia of my rib cage and shoulder girdle allowing my shoulders to drop and my neck to lengthen.

After three sessions and days of practicing the abdominal breathing, my spine was much straighter, my neck much more in a normal aligned position and my stride was twice what it had been before.

I wish that I had been there longer for more sessions but since I returned home I have slept much better, have continued the breathing and torso extension exercises he showed me, am walking straighter and taller and overall feel so much better. I have had a lot of massages in the past and I would honesty say that the bodywork Chip did on me is the best I’ve ever experienced. He is a true “therapist.”

I would definitely recommend Chip and Awakening Hands Bodywork to anyone, whether they are stressed out, injured or just need to relax.
— Rick Shapiro, Park City, Utah
Chip is an amazing bodyworker…! I was looking for something just sort of soothing and relaxing on my vacation to Maui. I was hesitant when he suggested some deeper tissue work as sometimes that can flair things up and make chronic issues worse before better. Nonetheless, I went with his suggestions to work on some of my problem areas. He went slow and gentle and waited for my body to open rather than trying to force his way in. It was an all around satisfying and delightful experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone; locals or visitors alike.
Oh, one other thing….I didn’t have a car and our “B” unit at the Mana Kai was too small to set up a massage table so he came and picked me up and brought me back! Can’t beat that! A taxi ride and an amazingly therapeutic massage and affordable rate!
He’s a treasure!
— Jody Frost - Danville, CA
I have experienced many many massage and bodywork healers over the years. How blessed I feel to have discovered Chip on this journey. He has a deeply grounded and very powerful technique, more so than others I’ve worked with. He is compassionate and honoring of the wishes of clients. And Chip is prepared to work to one’s level of energetic blockages. I love to breathe in flow with my therapist and thanks to Chip, I have released some very old stuff. Bless you dear Chip and may our paths cross again as my healing takes me deeper into the beauty of who I really am...One with all that is. Mahalo & thank you dear Healer.
Hugs,
Purple Mo
— Maureen Matthew - Victoria, BC, Canada