Reviews

​PD review: 'a heavenly way to kick off the morning'

"Holding her finger on tense spots in my upper back and neck, Neher enabled the target muscles to essentially massage themselves via the motion of my own breathing. As I inhaled and exhaled, the muscles slid back and forth over the knob of Neher's fingertip. It was massage of the most gentle, natural sort, and a heavenly way to kick off the morning."
Zachary Lewis (from an article about massage therapy published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 29, 2013)

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'I'm now totally pain-free'

Rachelle truly has Magical Hands and Fingers! I had received some terrible news and suddenly developed a terrible pain in my upper back that I could not get rid of. It was so bad I had a difficult time working or even sitting still. It nearly took all of Rachelle’s tools of the trade to help me. But now I am totally pain-free and emotionally free from the sadness, hurt and anger I was experiencing through her help and the support of essential oils. I also referred my husband to see her. He had much pain after a hip replacement and he got much relief from her. He is now walking with me in the parks! I highly recommend her healing work.
--Judy Singer, 4/19/16

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'An excellent practitioner'

I first saw Rachelle this summer when I was experiencing horrible chest pain that I felt might be due to a difficult situation in my life.  I was on medication but experiencing no real relief.  Rachelle was very helpful and really listened to my concerns before treating me with massage therapy. She counseled me and gave me specific guided imagery to help me. She made nutritional recommendations that would help with the heartburn. Her use of essential oils and acupressure massage gave immediate relief to the pain.  Within six weeks I was feeling great!  She is an excellent practitioner and full of information and helpful suggestions.  I now go once a month for massage and it is such a healthful, relaxing way of maintaining my balance. Thank you, Rachelle! 
--Miranda  Borden  11/16/15

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'Highest recommendation'

I would like to state my highest recommendation for Back in Motion. Not only is Rachelle excellent at massage therapy, but she is also an expert using Young Living essential oils. I was in the hospital after a bad motor accident with a right brain injury. My whole left side was paralyzed. She came to ICU every day to work on me for two and half months. She applied essential oils to my feet and toes and after about two weeks I could move my toes and feet. I think the doctors and nurses were surprised. According to my wife, the treatments and oils also calmed me down so that the doctors were able to cut down my doses of pain pills and sedation. My left arm was also affected. After I got home from the hospital, I would usually wake up in the morning with my left arm hurting. As recommended by my doctor, I took a pain pill before going to bed. This helped a little bit but Rachelle gave me PanAway oil to massage on my arm before going to bed. I did this for a few nights without taking the pain pills. This worked! I no longer woke up with pain and since then I have never taken the pain pills nor had to use the PanAway again. I am now able to walk and partially use my left arm. Of course a lot of my healing could be attributed to my doctors and therapists but there is no doubt in my mind that Rachelle's treatments greatly accelerated it.  Rachelle also gave me several full and partial massages while I was in the therapy center and also when I got home. These felt great and I always felt relaxed afterwards.
--Nick Grasso, 03/08/2014

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'She's the best'

I have been a client of Rachelle for a few years and I have always had great results. Two weeks ago I told her about a problem I was having with a burning feeling going down my right leg. She checked it out and knew right away what it was. I had a problem with my piriformis  muscle. It was pressing on the sciatic nerve. After two treatments my leg was feeling great. She told me what to do to keep the pain down. Rachelle is the best. She did a great job. I am blessed to have her to fall back on.
Thanks Rachelle!
--Larry Little, 11/6/2012

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'I fell deeply asleep'

During her stay in Paris, Rachelle had the opportunity to show me her talents. My lower back was very painful after having moved and lifted very heavy boxes. Rachelle coated my back with different essential oils. Her massage was very pleasant. Each time she ended with foot reflexology on my feet to relax me -- to the point that I fell deeply asleep! Thanks to her care, I healed my back more quickly. Thanks again, Rachelle.
--Yves S., Paris, 9/26/15

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'Quick recovery from flu'

Les soins que vous m'avez apportés, lors de votre déplacement en France, sont formidables. J'avais la grippe et mal à la gorge, vos massages aux huiles essentielles "bio" (thieves, breathe again, peppermint) m'ont rétabli dès le lendemain.
Je vous suis très reconnaissant.
--Roland Lazerges, France, 10/30/15
Translation: You gave me a great treatment during your recent trip to France. I had the flu and a sore throat; your massage employing essential oils brought me full recovery by the next day. I'm very appreciative.

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'A little bit of heaven'

​A massage from Rachelle is a little bit of heaven on Earth! It is calming and relaxing from the moment it begins. The music and essential oils add to the experience. She seems to know just what will bring relief, and I always leave "floating" from a wonderful experience.
--Betsy Quinn, ​6/24/15 

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'Truly gifted'

As a bassoonist, I experience much strain in arms, shoulders, and neck. My shoulders and neck were always very tense. Ms. Neher's hands were able to bring relief to such a degree that even my voice was relaxed and much lower than usual after a treatment with her. A truly gifted individual. Highly recommended!  
--Fernando Traba, ChamberFest Cleveland 6/24/15

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'Pain reduced by 80%'

I was diagnosed with shoulder impingement, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and joint problems. I was placed on many different pain medications, cortisone injections and other types of therapy. it provided temporary relief, but my pain had no improvement after two years of suffering. I turned to alternative healing practices and found Rachelle at Back in Motion. She used different modalities on me like Swedish massage, Foot reflexology, Ortho-Bionomy, along with essential oils. That provided a significant change to how I was feeling. She then started using acupressure  points on my shoulder and I noticed a dramatic improvement. I was able to lift my arms up, where I could not do that before. Although my pain still comes and goes, the ongoing sessions of acupressure has reduced my pain level by 80%. After six months, I can honestly testify that acupressure is the best method for healing various types of pain. Our society could benefit so much if the medical professionals would recognize and support the use of alternative methods for pain relief that is non invasive to the body.

My discovery of massage therapy and acupressure is the best experience I’ve ever had for pain relief. And I owe my health and gratitude to Rachelle Neher at Back in Motion for helping me to recover. And I highly recommend her expert care to others seeking relief.
--Timothy Cummings 4/24/15

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'Miraculous work'

When I came for a visit to Cleveland from Paris, I could not walk. The pain in my feet was very painful. Rachelle offered to give me a foot reflexology treatment. She found all the tender sensitive spots, and worked on them using essential oils, and arnica. She suggested soaking them in salts to help aid the healing. She continued massaging my legs, and I didn’t realize how sore they were too. After she was finished, I was amazed that my feet didn’t hurt, and I was able to walk without hesitation.  Rachelle does miraculous work and I highly recommend her gifted hands, and gentle care.
--Francoise Walter, Paris  10/1/14

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'Vast knowledge of the body'

I have been a client for over 10 years. I have a back that "acts up" which was what prompted me to make my first appointment with Back in Motion. During this first appointment there was no room for doubt that Rachelle is an extremely gifted healer. Over the years Rachelle has helped me deal with 2 primary cancers, a partial lung removal and I am currently receiving Reiki treatments for a broken foot. While these may not be the reasons one might associate with massage therapy, her vast knowledge of the human body and inner spirit coupled with her astounding talent leaves anyone who has been treated by her feeling better than you might ever remember. Rachelle does have healing hands. Whatever reason you might desire an appointment with a massage therapist, do yourself a favor and call Back in Motion.
--Vicki Seewald, 12/09/2008

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'A very relaxing massage'

I'm a string player in a music conservatory. I end up practicing the same repetitive movements every day. Rachelle made me feel very comfortable and welcome in her beautiful massage suite from when I arrived to when the massage was over. She performed foot reflexology, where different parts of your feet correspond with different key parts of the body. As a musician, I spend much of my day standing and the attention given to my feet was only icing on the cake to a very relaxing massage that helped me unwind after a stressful few months of school and gigging. I always leave feeling like new.
--Henry Samuels, 7/29/14

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'Awesome'

"Massage therapy and foot reflexology with rachelle was awesome. It is the best health prevention tool I know of, and I highly recommend her skilled work.
Chris Schott, Montreal,Ca  1/5/13

'As good as it gets'

Rachelle is a wonderful provider. She is sensitive to your needs, and utilizes her polished methods of relaxation and healing to make you feel like a brand new person. The effects of her work are long-lasting; she leaves you feeling great for weeks! I would highly recommend Rachelle as a massage therapy provider. She is as good as it gets!
--Cameron O'Brien, 8/21/13

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'A World of Good'

For years, Rachelle has done therapeutic massage on me, and I must say, I'm spoiled! It is rare to find a therapist who shows professionalism combined with the intuitive knowledge she possesses in her treatment of complex bodily aches and pains. I rate her top of the line - five stars!
--Liz Gockel, 02/14/2009

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'Very intuitive'

I am a law student with scoliosis. I have been dealing with back pain since I was in high school but sitting and studying makes it much worse. Rachelle is able to help my back which is able to make me a better student and friendlier person because I am not dealing with the pain. Rachelle is very intuitive and will use all of her many skills to help you feel better. She is a very welcoming person and there to help you. You should give her therapies a try!
--Christie Pao, 12/3/2013

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'Rachelle has a gift'

I started to see Rachelle at Back in Motion because of pain in my neck and shoulders several years ago. Physical therapy was not helping at that time and I found relief from my discomfort at Back at Motion over time. The massage treatments are always very relaxing and individualized.
 I give Back in Motion gift certificates as presents for special occasions. I continue to use Rachelle as a massage therapist regularly. Her use of reflexology helps to pinpoint areas in my body that need attention. This helps me to confirm what I already suspect. I have found the massage therapy particularly helpful after I've had dental work done. I was also in a fender bender car accident a year ago and went in to see Rachelle the next day. I feel that this saved me a lot of pain and discomfort as I had been in a similar accident a few years before and experienced on-going "whiplash" symptoms for weeks. Rachelle has a gift. Check her out.
--Halle Mann Preisch, 03/01/2009

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'Masterful'

My body and spirit were feeling flat before you began the foot reflexology. Your touch, your voice, your guidance were masterful. One very striking thing I remember experiencing was that after you finished with my right foot, I commented that my entire lower leg felt as though it was glowing; it was warm and lighter, and my sense was that it was white.  The left leg at that point, by comparison, was grey in my mind.

I had almost instantaneous relief when you used ortho-bionomy on my neck and shoulders.  Perhaps, fortunate for me, I knew the principles and knew what was possible, so I could fully participate and had great expectation of complete pain relief and return of range of motion.  I was not disappointed.  Your knowledge and skill were self-evident and supreme.  Thank you for sharing your gifts with me!
Gayla, Austin, Texas 6/2012

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'Makes my body feel good'

I love your work!! Makes my body feel good...even now just thinking of it! Glad you have this gift.
--Myla Rosebaugh, 7/18/11

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'I couldn't believe it'

Back in Motion consistently delivers. I am a musician and lots of repetitive motion is the name of the game.  Tension in my neck and shoulders is something I deal with and leave each session in a dramatically improved state. I found a flyer at the Cleveland Institute of Music. I’d just finished playing an intense 3-week-long festival and had some serious pain in my left shoulder. I could not lift my arm to shoulder height without experiencing extreme pain.  I gave Rachelle a try. I left my first treatment so greatly improved I couldn’t believe it.  And after a couple more treatments the pain was totally gone.
--Ida Mercer, 7/12/11

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'Like a rebirth'

I really love how Rachelle uses a variety of holistic methods during each session that addresses specific areas of pain or stress in the body. She tailors each appointment for whatever is needed at that time. Each treatment is as much a spiritual renewal as a physical one. These sessions are like a rebirth. I get back into the world feeling like a new woman!
--Natya Pala, 8/25/11

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'She's special in her art'
Rachelle has an ability to engage the client to participate in their own health and welfare. Her communication skills and holistic approach make her so effective and special in her art.
Posted by Michele C. on 6/5/11

'The best thing for pain'
Rachelle's healing touch and energy work is the best thing I can do when my neck and back are "stuck" in pain. After her massage my body remembers what it feels like to be unstressed/relaxed. I am in better alignment and full of good energy.
Posted by Mary Ann on 6/2/11

'Treated very kindly'

As soon as I walked into Rachelle's I was welcomed warmly and treated very kindly. I have had all sorts of anxiety and really needed to get some healing. Rachelle was wonderful! She did the foot reflexology which was phenomenal! The atmosphere was very calming and soothing and I felt at ease right away. Rachelle also utilized the practice of ortho-bionomy. It was very calming as it used my own breathing to bring relief and healing to areas where I felt I needed it the most. Since I have asthma, Rachelle was very sensitive about it and used scents which were relaxing and didn't aggravate my asthma. Rachelle was very accommodating and kind. I would recommend her to anyone! I am looking forward to using her services again in the future!
-Angie A. 5/2012

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'Incredible pain relief'

I injured myself seriously.  Rachelle helped me. She provided Reiki, foot reflexology, essential oils for specific pain in neck and shoulder, plus massage therapy.   I exercised and got incredible pain relief plus relaxation. I could do more without pain, and had more range of motion after each treatment.  Totally healing!
--Janice Cogger,  3/5/13

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'Regulars for 13 years'

One hour therapeutic whole body massage, special attention to lumbar back injury "Back in Motion" is the real deal! magic. 
My wife and I have been regulars for the last  13 years!  We have also given gift certificates massages to family.  Rachelle is very knowledgeable, conscientious and always studying and working to improve results.
--Joe Geiger, 5/15/13

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'Just bliss'

Rachelle IS GOOD!!! You will feel no aches, pains or anything else when she is  finished……
Just BLISS
--Willie Brown, 7/28/11

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'A vacation in the tropics'

I'm one of those people who never goes to doctors, and believes that we are all healthy by nature without doing anything else. But this is something totally different. Even healthy people can get sore from overwork, or sports, and I tend to push myself to the limit at times. At those times, it's time to see Rachelle! A treatment from her is like a vacation in the tropics, or like a hearty meal after being really hungry. Aches, tension, soreness, knots in the muscles, they all just disappear. What follows is total bliss and relaxation. I don't try to understand what Reiki or Reflexology are or how they work; I just know that I walk away like a whole new person!
--Gunter Schwegler,  01/31/2009

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'For a healthy, active life'

I have had the opportunity to enjoy Rachelle's professional treatment for over 10 years. I am a coach and teacher of the martial arts and need to be proactive in keeping physically fit, before injuries occur. Her treatments are invaluable for maintaining flexibility, range of motion andcirculatory health.  She has also helped in treating my acute strains, stiffness of muscles and soreness.  I highly recommend her for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy, active, life. Her personal care, knowledge and energized hands address the whole person ...balancing the body, mind and spirit!
--Cliff Novak, 5/28/11

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'A wonderful teacher'

Rachelle is an awesome massage therapist.  If you are interested in exploring relief for your body and having an expert guide you through that journey, she is a wonderful teacher.  Enjoy her knowledge as well as her hands!
--Sharon Swedlow, 5/6/11

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'Most proficient therapist'

Reiki, then foot reflexology, then full body massage, then more Reiki. Rachelle is the most knowledgeable & proficient therapist I have been able to find in 15 years.
--Matt Oriold, 4/10/13

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