I saw Doug recently and was thoroughly impressed with his deep tissue kneading skills: it's top notch, and working as a masseur at high end spas really shows with each kneading stroke. He not only offered free hotstone add on, but added 30 more mins as I was a first time client: compared to what I would pay at a high end spa, I probably paid a good 35% to 50% less with Doug. Needless to say I tipped him generously. I was even more impressed at all the spa relaxation amenities he offered: I actually think he has a bit more variety of them working out of his home studio than a massage storefront operation does. Was in pure bliss by the end of my 2 hour massage and I was impressed with his strength and stamina to go full 120 mins.
His photos are accurate and recent, and he obviously takes good care of himself. While the massage was therapeutic and I was draped, he doesn't drape you like a mummy as many massage spa therapists do and I liked that he works a good amount of inner thighs that many masseurs at a spa don't even bother touching. He has a full time job and is a part time masseur, and I get the sense that his FT work may cause him to offer strictly therapeutic massages. As someone who really needs strong deep tissue kneading, I plan to hire Doug whenever I return to Annapolis.