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Hi, I'm Jan Weingarten, and I've been a massage therapist in Seattle for over 25 years. I've also been a certified personal trainer (although, in the interest of full disclosure, I'm not currently certified). See, you can trust me to tell the truth with no bs ;-).

I'm also a chronic back and neck pain as well as a long-term migraine sufferer, so I know what it's like to be told by doctors that there's nothing to be done, and that there's really nothing wrong.

I've probably bought every weird-looking pillow and massage tool on the market. So if you want an honest review on memory foam or egg-crate pillows or massage gadgets, you've come to the right place. I can also tell you where to get them at a discount, and why you're usually better off not buying them from those "as seen on tv" sites.

I know what it's like to barely be able to move, to have trouble getting into or out of my car, etc. etc. I've tried acupuncture, rolfing, chiropractic, and several other therapies with varying degrees of success.

Now, none of this makes me the ultimate authority by any means. But I do try to be objective.

From personal experience, from working with my massage clients, and from years of research, I can tell you what works, what doesn't, and what's worth a try.