ONSET THERAPY
For the past 40 years, I have provided neuromuscular therapy/massage for dancers from every major
ballet company in the entire world & numerous Broadway Shows on tour in California. I have also
worked on many television, feature films, and music videos onset, enhancing the production.
I am a certified St. John Neuromuscular Therapist/licensed massage therapist, specializing in the
treatment of soft tissue injuries for dancers and performing artists, practicing St. John Neuromuscular
Therapy, is a very precise/comprehensive manual soft tissue therapy designed for rapid pain relief.
My most satisfying experience in my practice was providing therapy for Misha Baryshnikov whenever
he danced in LA from 1978 until the present & have worked with Rudolf Nureyev,
Makarova, Fernando Bujones, Diana Vishneva, Carla Fracci, Peter Martins, Peter Schaufuss, Igor Zelensky,
Farukh Ruzimatov, Richard Cragun, Marcia Haydee, and Michael Jackson for the filming of “Thriller.”
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CHICAGO Pantages Spring 2024
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Baryshnikov at Hollywood Bowl ’79, “Baryshnikov on Broadway” ’82
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Al Pacino for Scarface
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Gary Sinise for Imposter
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Royal Ballet ’78/79 LA, National Ballet of Canada ’88 Western tour,
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Riverdance 2006 Pantages, La Cage Aux Folles LA ’84-85 Pantages,
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Kirov Ballet ’03 S. Cal tour, Stars of the Russian Ballet ’98 Cal. tour
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Michael Jackson’s “THRILLER,”
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“CATS” &“Sophisticated Ladies” Shubert.
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Mattew Bournes’ Swan Lake/Cinderella, Play W/Out Words Ahmanson & “FOSSE”
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Paris Opera Ballet ’95 /97, Cirque du Soleil’s Drallion
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Topol & the cast of Fiddler on the Roof
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Dirty Dancing, Pantages
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Baryshnikov for his Chekov performances 2015
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Circus 1903 Pantages Feb. 2017
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Paul Taylor Dance Company Music Center 2022
Please keep my name on file as a resource to provide Neuromuscular Therapy for your productions.
I can come in quickly for emergency issues, (i.e. sprains, strains, muscle spasms, headaches) or am available
to provide general massage therapy. Enhance your production by calling me whenever the need arises.
Restore proper muscle length/strength, alleviate pain/inflammation, enhance muscle tone, facilitate greater
flexibility, range of motion, and promote rapid healing of injuries. I have worked with numerous productions
at the Pantages, The LA Music Center, UCLA, Orange County Performing Arts, the Wilshire, The Broad, etc.
My rates are quite reasonable, my studio is located in the Hollywood Hills, and can also come to the Music Center
My practice is geared so that I give priority to the needs of the theater.
Highest grade and most potent CBD ointment available for treatment.
Mitch Gries has treated me for two previous car accident personal injuries and now is treating me for a separated shoulder. In each of my cases, I have experienced significant improvement in both my mobility and pain reduction. I believe Mitch and his work is an essential part of my rehab rehabilitation of my entire body.
I was referred to Mitch by a friend who heard of my severe knee pain. After this session not only was my knee better, but felt like the weight of the world was no longer on my shoulders. I will definitely recommend him to my friends.
Healer!
I met Mitch Gries by random encounter, how did that happened, I meant, to get our conversation started. I don't quite remember exactly, but I think it was via his very beautiful and playful pet (A Brown Dog) who runs after every Frissby that you'd sailed at him haha. That pet compelled me to stop & be inquisitive lol... However, Mitch is a Neuromuscular Therapy, very down to earth person, it had seems as if I knew him before that encounter-ment. To cut the story short lol. He said "Your injured & I said yes" and he made recommendation & that he can help me with his expertise that's been active since 1977 Wow! With Mitch's good quality attitude towards me, raises a high level of confidence in me, regarding his profession... So, of course, I will give Mitch 5 Stars without hesitation for our interactions and the way he makes me feel afterward, walking away feeling like I have hope. I will see Mitch!
Please call Mitch Gries at Office: 323-851-3508, Cell: call or text 323-864-7050 or email at MitchGries@gmail.com.
