About me

Josh brings over 20 years of experience as a massage therapist to enhance his acupuncture practice and implement result-based treatment protocols to truly transform the lives of the patients he treats. His deep understanding of the muscle and structural systems of the body give him unique and effective insight, finding the root cause and creating effective treatment plans that combine a holistic approach, not just putting a bandaid on the symptom. Supplemental therapies, herbs, diet, and functional movement, are examples of his comprehensive approach to the whole person. Warm, experienced, and a compassionate listener, Josh continues to seek the most up to date information and approaches in wellness that translates into tangible changes for his patients.
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Josh Conrad has over 20 years of combined experience as a massage therapist in professional clinical settings. He has provided treatment to a wide spectrum of patients of different ages and backgrounds with varying conditions through his extensive work in a chiropractic clinic and private practice for over twelve years, and a tenure with the Isthmus Wellness team since 2016. Josh has worked with patients from age three to ninety-nine with conditions ranging from strain/sprain to one day post-operative. Through this career Josh garnered an indispensable set of clinical skills, all of which are fundamental to his continued work and recent emergence as a licensed acupuncturist. A graduate of the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in 2023, the practice of acupuncture is an extension of his skill, insight, and continued dedication to empowering the health and wellness of the Isthmus community.
Testimonials
Josh is a professional, knowledgeable licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist. He takes the time to understand his client’s health or pain issues and develops a results-oriented treatment plan.
I started working with Josh in 2020 when he was recommended to me by my Chiropractor. I have had acupuncture treatments that were combined with massage therapy to eliminate my shoulder and upper back pain, for a pain free outcome. I have also had acupuncture treatments to successfully relieve my occasional bouts of vertigo. I never thought they would work, but I am glad I was wrong.
I highly recommend Josh to anyone looking for a licensed professional to help them stay healthy and pain-free. He is the best in the Madison area!
Josh’s acupuncture skill set has brought noticeable balance and harmony to my body systems. His ability to reset the energy flow in my body to allow natural healing to take over is impressive. His intuitive ability to determine my needs on a given visit even when I may not be able to express them myself has proven his worth to me. Josh is well read and explores broadly, has often offered helpful suggestions for my ongoing well-being, listened to my needs, and tracked my vitals and progress, making working with him a pleasure. Frequent acupuncture with Josh keeps me on my game!
The first word that comes to mind for me about Josh is Warmth. Josh exudes warmth and respect and kindness. Not only does Josh have a healing touch in the massage he gives, but also his overall energy is of warmth. This creates a sense of safety for me when I get a massage from Josh and allows me to more completely relax and benefit from his excellent work. I struggle with neck arthritis and upper back pain and I always emerge from a massage from Josh with increased mobility and less pain. I like Josh so much that I have recommended him to all my friends!
Josh Conrad LMT has been my monthly massage therapist for over the past five years. He has helped me immensely with his caring expertise. As an elderly man, I have an abundance of muscle and joint aberrations. Somehow Josh always assessed my difficulties accurately and worked on my problems with his very sensitives but firm touch. After every session I exclaimed that that I felt like ‘I was walking on air.’ Josh is pleasant, competent, respectful and professional. He always lets the client lead the sessions as to whether they want to talk or just listen to music or be silent. In my life time I have had many massage therapists but Josh is “hands down” the very best one. I miss our monthly sessions greatly. Athen’s loss is definitely Madison’s gain.
As a mountain bike rider and sometimes racer I have been to several massage therapists and Josh is by far my favorite. His ability to listen to the needs of my changing condition and adapt his approach is excellent. Josh has has a tremendous knowledge of how the body functions and can provide you with great insight about issues with your body. Josh also has a unparalleled work ethic and makes his clients a top priority. Thanks Josh!!!
Josh Conrad was my massage therapist for over two years in the Athens Ohio area, and he helped keep my lower back issues under control and helped reduce my stress levels while working a very difficult job. His intuitive healing of connected muscular problems is a winner and leaves the patient feeling rejuvenated and balanced. I always felt safe, respected, listened to, and well cared for with Josh. I cannot recommend him highly enough as a massage therapist and overall healer.
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