Slow, precise myofascial bodywork for people who carry stress, responsibility, and chronic tension and need an approach that holds up under pressure.
This work addresses how fascia, pressure, and the nervous system interact under load, not just where things hurt. It’s designed for people who have tried massage, stretching, or rehab and still feel tight, restricted, or worn down.
Deep tissue wasn’t deep enough.
So I Work With Fascia and the Nervous System Instead.
Sarga and myofascial bodywork in Columbus, Ohio
I didn’t start with barefoot bodywork.
I landed here because hands-only techniques have limits, especially with people who train hard, work long hours, or live with chronic tension that never fully lets go. At a certain point, depth isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about how pressure is applied through the fascia.
Sarga solved that problem.
Using the feet allows for broader contact, steadier pressure, and far more control at depth. Not more force. Better force.Pressure that can be sustained long enough for the myofascial system and nervous system to actually respond.
This is not spa massage.
It’s not a routine.
And it’s not light work pretending to be deep.
Sarga Bodywork is a modern barefoot myofascial method that uses feet, bodyweight, and leverage to apply slow, sustained pressure through the fascial system, addressing chronic tension, restriction, and stress patterns that don’t change with conventional massage.
At a certain point, depth isn’t about pushing harder.
WHY THIS EXISTS
WHAT MAKES SARGA DIFFERENT
Not all barefoot bodywork is the same.
Sarga Bodywork® is a defined myofascial method, not improvisation.
That distinction matters—especially when you’re working with chronic tension, stress, and bodies that don’t respond to standard massage.
Sarga is built around:
Sustained, even pressure instead of poking or digging
Intentional lines of force through the body, not isolated spots
Deliberate pacing that allows tissue to adapt instead of brace or resist
Rather than forcing depth, Sarga works with the fascial system and nervous system to create change that the body can actually hold.
People often describe this work as:
deep but not aggressive
grounding instead of draining
something their body responds to rather than fights
That’s why I brought this method here, for people who need more than standard massage.
No trends.
No gimmicks.
Just a system that works.
The Session
A 105-Minute First Session
This is how most people begin.
The first session is a focused 105-minute appointment that combines conversation, assessment, and deep, fascia-focused barefoot bodywork. The goal is to understand how your body is holding stress and tension, and to see how it responds to sustained pressure in real time.
We don’t jump straight into hands-on work. We start by talking through what’s going on, where you feel restricted, how you move through your day, how you train or work, and what you’re hoping to change. I also look at how you stand, breathe, and move so the work is directed at what actually matters, not just symptoms.
From there, the session unfolds based on how your body responds.
There’s no routine and no preset sequence.
Breath is always part of how the work is guided, helping the nervous system stay organized as pressure is applied through the fascial system.
This session gives you a clear sense of:
how your body responds to this work
what patterns are driving your tension
whether ongoing work makes sense
At the end, I’ll offer a straightforward recommendation for next steps.
No pressure. No obligation.
If this approach resonates, this session is the best way to experience the work.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What The Session Actually Looks Like
No mystery. No weird scripts. Just a clear, grounded process.
Step 1 – Conversation & Assessment (10–15 min)
We start by talking through what’s going on, where you feel tension, how you move through your day, how you train or work, and what you want out of the session.
I’ll also observe how you stand, breathe, and move, so the work is focused on what actually matters, not assumptions or routines.
Step 2 – The Work
The hands-on portion uses slow, deliberate barefoot myofascial pressure, combined with movement and positioning when helpful.
Expect:
depth without rushing
anchored, sustained contact
no fast full-body routine
Step 3 – Integration & Next Steps
We finish with a brief check-in; what changed, what you notice, and what comes next.
If ongoing work makes sense, I’ll recommend a simple, reasonable plan.
No long sales pitch. No pressure.
You’ll leave with a clearer sense of how your body is operating and what we’re building toward.
Clients commonly notice:
less chronic tension
easier, deeper breathing
a calmer internal baseline
improved mobility without forcing it
fewer flare-ups between sessions
better sleep and recovery
a body that feels supported, not just loose
These aren’t promises.
They’re common patterns when fascia-focused, nervous-system–led bodywork is done well and the body is given time to respond rather than be forced to change.
This is the difference between surface-level massage and work that actually changes how your body organizes itself and how it responds to stress, pressure, and load over time.
RESULTS YOU’LL NOTICE
THE ROLE OF BREATH IN THIS WORK
Breath is a foundational part of how this work is done.
Every session, especially myofascial bodywork, takes breathing into account because it directly affects how the fascial system handles pressure and how the nervous system organizes under load. When breath is shallow, restricted, or poorly supported, the body compensates with tension no matter how skilled the hands-on work is.
In bodywork sessions, breath may be used subtly to:
support structure as pressure is applied
improve how force is distributed through the body
help the nervous system stay present rather than defensive
make deeper fascial work easier to tolerate and integrate
This is not guided breathing to relax or zone out.
Breath is used here as a structural and neurological input, supporting stability, control, and adaptability under demand.
How breath is used varies from session to session.
That variability is intentional.
Breath-Based Nervous System Training
Breath-Based Nervous System Training is a standalone, one-on-one session focused entirely on how your nervous system handles internal pressure, stress, and load, without hands-on bodywork.
Rather than using breath to calm symptoms, this session treats breathing as a training tool.
Position, pacing, and sensation are used to observe how your system responds when demand increases, and to build better organization without bracing, collapse, or shutdown.
This session is designed as an alternative starting point for people who:
feel capable but unsupported under stress
notice tension or fatigue build quickly
want to work directly with internal pressure rather than tissue
are not ready for, or do not need, hands-on bodywork
Breath is always part of myofascial bodywork sessions.
This session exists for when breath itself is the most effective place to work.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This work is for people who:
have tried massage and felt it fall short
want depth without being crushed
train hard, work long hours, or carry constant physical or mental load
are done chasing temporary relief
It’s especially helpful for people whose tension keeps returning because the fascia and nervous system never fully let go.
Some people benefit most from hands-on myofascial work.
Others need to start by working directly with breath and internal pressure.
If you’re looking to zone out and relax, this probably isn’t for you.
If you want work that actually changes how your body feels and how it holds stress, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Nic.
My background spans health and human performance, paramedicine, strength and conditioning, breathwork, and advanced manual therapy.
Over time, I’ve pulled the most effective elements from each and applied them in a way that helps people feel and function better—without overcomplication.
Nothing mystical.
Nothing overpromised.
Just real physiology, applied with intent.
This work is for people who want clarity, depth, and long-term change in how their body actually operates—not quick fixes or temporary relief.
I brought this approach to Columbus for people who need more than standard massage.
Sarga Bodywork is the method I committed to because it consistently solved problems that hands-only work couldn’t, especially in people who carry stress, train hard, or live under constant load.
No trends.
No gimmicks.
Just a system that works.
Credentials
Licensed Massage Therapist – State of Ohio (#33.024744)
Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner® 101/102, SargaRX, Sarga Thai
Performance Breath Coach
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
MovMed Recovery & Functional Fascial Training Coach
B.S. in Human Health & Performance, Graduated with honors from Cleveland State University
What People Are Saying
Selected from Google reviews
On Pressure & Depth
“10/10 would get Sarga again.”
“The pressure was perfect—deep, but somehow graceful.”
On the Experience
“This isn’t just massage. It’s a conversation.”
“The work unfolds naturally, like my body knew what it needed.”
On Results
“It felt like the reset I’d been chasing with every massage.”
“Breathwork + Sarga = feeling like a new person.”
On Performance & Recovery
“I expected to feel relaxed. I left ready to train.”
“No soreness—just flow.”
On the Nervous System
“My brain slowed down for the first time in forever.”
“A peace I haven’t felt in years.”
On Trust
“I used to chase deals. Now I book Nic.”
“Every session leaves me renewed and gives me tools I can use.”
“As a PT, I trust Nic to support my patients with techniques I can’t offer.”
Where to find me
Private sessions are held in a quiet, focused studio just minutes from downtown Columbus,with free, easy parking and no spa distractions.
No noise. No chaos. Just focused, fascia-informed care in an environment built to support it.
Serving clients from across Central Ohio, including:
Columbus, Grandview, Clintonville, Upper Arlington, Bexley, and beyond.