Exploring Life & Business with Brandon Bykowski of Spot On Massage LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brandon Bykowski.

Hi Brandon, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
The journey that brought me to where I am today was a long journey of sweat, blood, and pain. A journey to calm the mind and get back in touch with myself.
After finishing high school I didn’t really know what I wanted out of life. I tried the college path, but it wasn’t for me, as it was to expensive. After taking a few classes and dropping out, I decided to take my journey across the world over to China to study martial arts.
My brother Aaron was also interested in learning martial arts, so he decided to go as well. We trained at Kunyu Shan martial arts academy. The training was physically and mentally tough.
We trained a mandatory 6 hours, for 5 days a week. The first month was incredibly difficult. My brother and I were exhausted, sore, covered in bruises, and there were days my body was pushed to the point I felt like passing out and throwing up.
Those first 4-6 weeks made us feel like giving up and quitting, but I am glad we didn’t. We signed on for a year and met a lot of interesting people from all over the world. Some would stay for a few weeks to a few months, or longer. This is where I discovered the powers of massage therapy, through learning acupressure, an ancient art of healing. I was kind of forced into it from my teacher that was teaching me martial arts. He held a class every Thursday night after training, and we would work on each other helping each other with our aches and pains from training. I was just kind of naturally good at it, and the benefits were immense. It kept us able to train and helped to prevent any major injuries.
That was only the beginning.

As I continued on my long journey, when I got back to America, I decided to pursue the path of health and wellness through NPTI (National Personal Training Institute) to become a master certified personal trainer. After completing the 500 hour hands-on intensive course, I decided to continue traveling and went to the Philippians.
There, I started learning about MMA and I training 3-4 days a week. It was very hot and uncomfortable there. There was no air conditioning, and I was training every day in the high 90s. I was always drenched in sweat, and there would be a pool it on the mat after I was done training for the day. It was exhausting.
After coming home for being away for a year, I was still unsure of what to do, and began to work on my next plan.
I went back to work, saved a little money, and left to Thailand. I lived there for a year and a half teaching English as a foreign language with a TEFL under a university doing a research program.
With a job secured, I was able to live and study the art of Muay Thai while being immersed in the beautiful culture. Thailand has some of the most friendly people I have ever met or experienced.
Upon returning home during the start of the pandemic, it was hard to find work so I didn’t know what to do.
But I got a job and began to think about the next journey in my life. I started thinking and researching, and that is when massage therapy came to me.k f I researched different schools and came across Georgia Massage School, one of the most highly rated massage schools in GA. It was a 500 hour course over a 6 month intensive program. The best part was learning and being able to apply the techniques I learned by practicing with other students.
With my background in martial arts, personal training, and my natural massage abilities, I was able to catch on and learn pretty quickly.
After passing the state exam and getting my massage license, I started working at a franchise where I got a ton of hands on experience. But after working there for a year, I wanted more control over my life and schedule. I began looking for other places to work. I started working at a clinic in Sandy Springs, as that was the type work I am most interested in, and had been doing at the franchise I worked at.
I learned more about neuromuscular massage at the clinic, and added it into my massage modalities.
After a year of working there and helping people, I had to take a break. I was running myself into the ground by trying to work there while running my own business on the side. My 3 year relationship was put on the back burner, and then ended due to the demands on my time.
That took a heavy toll on me, and I had to get my mind right before I could help people again. I had to quit my job at the clinic, and I started working for a large corporation, while also opening my own business. I knew that I had needed to clear my head and still my mind again before working with a lot of people.
Because when you do massage therapy, you need a clear head and you need to be focused and attuned to the person on the table. That is when your hands can truly do the best work.
I quit my non-massage related job last year in November 2025, and I am now working as the sole proprietor at my business Spot On Massage LLC in Cumming, Ga.
The about me on my website reads:

“Reprogramming the mind and body connection to help treat and prevent chronic pain, injuries and limited mobility through clinical massage therapy

Brandon is a Licensed Massage Therapist here in Cumming, GA with a unique blend of experience that sets him apart. Not just a seasoned massage therapist, Brandon is also a National Certified Personal Trainer, graduating from NPTI’s elite master training program. His passion for holistic wellness was ignited through his international journey as a martial artist. Enduring his own set of injuries, Brandon discovered the transformative power of massage therapy, not just for the body, but for achieving mental equilibrium as well.

Whether you’re grappling with chronic pain, recovering from injuries, or simply seeking a serene escape from the daily grind, Brandon is well-equipped to tailor his clinical massages to meet your specific needs. He’s not just here to offer a massage; he’s here to kickstart your body’s natural healing process and guide you back to balance.”

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share my story with you and others.
Just remember, life is a journey and unique to every individual.
Our bodies are also unique, so don’t neglect them, and find a massage therapist you love.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
There has been a lot of struggles. As growing a massage therapy business and finding clientele can take some time. After you get the ball rolling though, it can be like a snowball effect. Other struggles in massage therapy are that some people don’t understand that it is a profession and we have to get educated and licensed by the state. Also the struggle of being a male massage therapist. Some men will reach out and ask for a woman and when they find out I am the only massage therapist they will cancel their appointment. Other struggles are trying to set up and offer chair massages for people a lot of places don’t understand what it is and don’t want it in their place of business.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I did write it in the story part, but I am a licensed massage therapist. I do clinical and therapeutic massage for all different people and tailor the session to their individual needs/goals.

So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
They can reach out to me through my email:
brandonb@spotonmassagellc.com

My socials:
Spot On Massage LLC- Facebook & instagram

Or

My business number 770-776-7234 through text, or voicemail as calls are harder to take when I am working with people.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Spotonmassagellc.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotonmassagellc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spot-On-Massage-LLC/100093304670204/