What our clients are saying about Why Knot

"It was to my immense relief, both emotionally and physically, that I found Allison Emmelkamp. I had tried many massage therapists previously for my shoulders, neck and back, which are tight and often sore, due largely to rheumatoid arthritis.

Intuitively, I knew what I needed but it seemed that no amount of explaining ever produced the results for which I was searching. Imagine my surprise when I didn't even have to explain any of this to Allison - she just did what I needed, and I experienced a great amount of relief than I ever had before.

Obviously, she spent time with me during our first session to find out what my concerns were, and her analysis was thorough. After that, though, all I had to do was lay back and experience the best massage I have ever had! I would not hesitate to recommend Allison, her magic hands, but more importantly, her empathy and intuition - she seems to instinctively know an individual needs." 

Glennis Houston, M.Mus.Realtor, Prudential Toole Peet Real Estate

"Four years ago I was involved in an almost fatal motorcycle crash, with the extent of my injuries and particularly my low back, I am always very apprehensive about who I allow to help me. I am very loyal once I find a caregiver that can properly help me. After much encouragement from people who know "Why Knot?" and Allison, I booked an appointment. I will say that my previous massage therapist of 3 years moved on from practicing, and I was in search of an equally great therapist (which was not going well!)

To my great happiness, Allison had come to my rescue! I have never seen a therapist like Allison, for the first time in what seemed like a very long time, I left feeling BETTER than when I had come in. Now for those of you who have seen a massage therapist before, they always would warn me that I would probably feel stiff and sore for a day or two and then I would feel great. So I naturally just began to accept that I would always feel worse before I felt better. However, my personal experience with Allison proved that statement wrong.

I truly thank God every day for Allison and "Why Knot?," you have freed me from pain that I thought I was going to have to live with forever, and now I feel like I can live a normal life again!" Mallory

Thanks Allison for the excellent myofascial release treatment.  You incorporated the process very well into the whole body massage that I received and I was able to see more relief in my right upper back than I usually do with massage.  I would have no problem recommending people to you.  Thanks for your help. Dr. Peter Boyne

"I was relatively new to massage when I started seeing Allison at Why Knot. I had been receiving treatments for about 4 or 5 months at another clinic before I was referred to Allison by a friend. I was surprised at how different treatments from Allison were from my previous experience. Allison took the time on my first visit to evaluate my needs, explain her methods and the desired outcome. I left her clinic feeling better than ever, with increased range of motion and flexibility. Thanks Allison!" Krista