Neuromuscular Therapy & Shiatsu Cañon City, CO
Neuromuscular Therapy & Shiatsu
Let me help you resolve chronic pain and feel better in your body.
Release adhesions, ease range of motion restrictions, and unlock unconscious holding patterns.
Essential in normalizing soft tissue and mobilizing chi.
Cañon City, CO
303-931-1510
David Fairman, PNMT
David Fairman is a licensed massage therapist and an honors graduate of the Boulder School of Massage Therapy,1996.
David's bodywork style is clinically focused, with 29 years in therapeutic practice and advanced certifications in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy, Advanced Myofascial Therapy, and Shiatsu. His intuitive skills are developed by years of study at the Boulder Psychic Institute and ongoing practice.
David's massage work is specific, therapeutic, and relieving; addressing functional limitations and tension held in the body. Assessment utilizes orthopedic, meridian, and intuitive observations.
Treatment expertise includes motor vehicle accidents, whiplash, sprain/strain, spinal and joint mobility, inflammation, repetitive use injury, nerve impingement, TMJ dysfunction, post operative recovery, maintenance through athletic training or sitting at a desk all day, juggling life, and general stress reduction.
29 years in practice:
David brings 29 years of clinical massage therapy experience and extensive continuing education to the treatment table. This is somewhat unique in a profession where the average duration of a massage therapist's career is 5-7 years.
A recent transplant to Cañon City, David worked collaboratively out of a busy chiropractic office in Boulder, CO for 28 years. He brings a wealth of experience about spinal health, working with degenerative conditions, and applying appropriate soft tissue treatment strategies. Come in and discover the difference.
Local soft tissue work is performed within the context of relaxing the nervous system and helping to unwind broader patterns of contraction or fixation.
David's goal is to deliver effective treatment while creating a relaxing restorative experience.
This is not a conventional massage. This is where we get after it. This is where you feel better.
Serving Fremont County, Colorado.
Graduate of University of Colorado, Boulder, 1988. BS in Environmental Design.
Services
Rates
One Hour $120
One Hour and a Half $150
Willing to discuss sliding scale as needed
Contact
Address
1801 Central Ave.
Cañon City, CO 81212
Contact
By appointment only.
Call: David Fairman
303-931-1510
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday
closed
Sunday
closed
Tracy M, Colorado
"I’ve been going to David Fairman for massage therapy for over 14 years, and I can confidently say he’s the best massage therapist in Colorado. His skill, knowledge of the body, and intuitive approach to healing have helped me through countless physical and emotional challenges. Whether I’ve needed deep therapeutic work or simply a space to relax and reset, David has consistently delivered with compassion and excellence. He doesn’t just treat symptoms—he listens, adjusts, and brings true care to every session. I’m so grateful for his dedication and the difference he’s made in my life." - Tracy M.
Mho S, Colorado
I’ve worked with David for over a decade as part of my commitment to maintaining mobility and alignment while continuing an active, outdoor lifestyle well into my 70s. What sets David apart is not just his technical mastery of bodywork—though that is formidable—but his rare willingness to collaborate with clients as partners in healing. Our sessions were more than therapeutic—they were conversational, tactile explorations of the body’s interconnectedness. Whether recovering from injury or fine-tuning alignment, David brought insight, patience, and skill to every encounter. Thanks in part to our work together, I transitioned from walking with a cane to rowing a fully loaded raft through the Grand Canyon at 75. If you’re navigating the changes that come with time and wish to do so with strength and grace, having David in your corner may be one of the best gifts you give yourself." - Mho S.
Nicole A, Colorado
"I have been working with David this past year and I am so grateful that a dear friend gave me his contact information. I usually gravitate towards female practitioners, but David has such an amazing presence, ease and expertise that made me feel safe and comfortable. Using a combination of modalities, working with David has been transformative." - Nicole A.
Mary P, Colorado
"David is a highly skilled and compassionate body/mind worker. He pays attention to what is needed by me depending upon the issues that are presented during the session. He is constantly educating and challenging himself to best help his clients. I love how he listens and communicates to make sure we are on the same page with the goals of the session and balances focused and serious work with a fun sense of humor. And I have never in my decades of working with several body workers had the opportunity to listen to crickets he recorded during the session. Truly a unique and dedicated human working hard in the world!" - Mary P.
Bex B, Colorado
"I have a complex set of issues that I had come to believe would never allow me to resume a normal level of activity. Since going to David for neuromuscular therapy I have not only returned to normal levels, I have been doing regular 5 mile technical hikes! Hiking is something that I thoroughly enjoy, and that my hip surgeon highly recommends so this is a huge milestone for me.
David has been able to mobilize my sore, tight, scarred, and weak tissues around my joints and bones to the point that I am feeling deeply healed and reaching new goals. Upon reflection it’s really rather miraculous how far I’ve come with his help.
David’s intuitive and unique approach to healing along with his deep understanding, level of experience and compassion is a whole new level of care that I didn’t even know was possible!” - Bex B.
Jenny B, Colorado
David is hands down the best neuromuscular therapist I have ever experienced. He has relieved pain I had for years. After seeking help from acupuncture, allopathic medicine, physical therapy etc. I found David. He is excellent at finding the spots that are causing the problem and getting me back to function! I could gush on about him for another few pages! - Jenny B.
Kerry T, Colorado
David is a unique gem in the realm of body work practitioners and unlike any that I've received anywhere else in my many years. David's work is both physical and energetic. He's extremely targeted and focused in his neuromuscular approach. It is often intense but you're always in the driver's seat and he’s great at offering unique insights as to what he is noticing within my body and often has great approaches to longstanding challenges.
I have worked steadily with him for the past 15 years and he's helped me navigate low back disc challenges, shoulder and neck challenges. He is also a skilled and insightful shiatsu practitioner and often will end a session with some balancing and sweet nourishing energetic work.
He receives responsible feedback beautifully and without reservation I invite you to experience David's neuromuscular skills and practice, and for sure his work in the world of Shiatsu as well. - Kerry T.W.
Barb R, Colorado
"I have had the privilege of working with David Fairman as my massage therapist since April 2012. When I first met him, I was in significant pain, struggling to walk or even get in and out of a car due to severe back and hip issues. David's care and dedication were truly life-changing. After just 10 days of intensive, personalized sessions, I went from barely moving to rowing my raft 87 miles down the Yampa River – a remarkable transformation that speaks volumes about his skill. David is not just a massage therapist; he is a true healer. His exceptional talent, deep knowledge, and intuitive understanding of the body are evident in every session. He combines technical expertise with genuine compassion, taking the time to listen, understand, and address each client’s unique needs. Beyond his hands-on work, David is committed to empowering his clients with exercises and movements that promote long-term health and joint function. He is a lifelong learner, constantly expanding his toolkit with new techniques to benefit those he treats. Over the past decade, I have confidently recommended David to countless friends and family, and the feedback is always the same – he has an extraordinary ability to make people feel better. I feel incredibly fortunate to have him not only as my therapist but also as a friend. If you are looking for someone who genuinely cares about your well-being and has the skill to make a real difference, I wholeheartedly recommend David Fairman." - Barb R.
Tom L, Colorado
David Fairman is a very gifted NMT and Shiatsu therapist at the very top of my list. Over several decades I've been to too many others to count. I've been seeing him for many years; having neuromuscular issues, he literally keeps me going through life with far less pain and increased functionality. David goes beyond a typical massage. He has incredible intuition and actually resolves issues! - Tom L.
Josh G, Cañon City, CO
David did a great job working on a recent injury that resulted in nerve impingement. He was very thorough and explained what he was doing and some ways I could continue working on it myself to prevent it from becoming a problem again. The atmosphere was nice, and he was very accommodating towards the pain I was experiencing when I arrived, and checked regularly to make sure I was doing alright as he shifted my position to work on different areas. His rates aren't bad, a little steeper than some places in town but for his knowledge and experience quite reasonable. Will definitely be going back as I'm able to get further relief. - Josh G.
Cañon City
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