5 out of 5
I thought I've had a real pre event sports-stretch/deep tissue massage before.
Then I met Anthony from Energize Sports Massage earlier this year, and realized I've never really had a professional sports-stretch-Runners massage. I looked up Energize Sports Massage and saw one review on YELP which was made in 2006 and the neg. comment was a bitter woman was told this is a sports medicine for male athlete which myself & many pro athlete seeks. In Chicago & across the country, many sports massage therapist are only for women. I own a small business and YELP reviews are so fake, Just Some Heads Up. you have to pay them to receive positive reviews. Just food for thought if you have written positive reviews from other establishments and never see them . Always look at the date of the review and read reviews that was not publishment on line. Thank god i read others who have visited his establishment and gave Anthony positive five-four stars.
I'm currently in Crossfit/Spinning training and woke up one morning with my hamstring/quads singing to me. Their song was one of exhaustion and a plea for some TLC. I made an appointment with Mr. Anthony (online scheduling is extremely easy) and was greeted by the extremely pleasant Mr.Reeves in his calming home studio office in Andersonville. After completeing the client information form, He took the time to sit down with me and genuinely listened to what I wanted. He made it clear that he was here for me, His professional& knowlwdge of the body muscle structure was- truly relaxing & appreciated!
Very Professional, This guy knows his work being a former athlete of the ache, pains & muscle injuries.
The actual massage was a slice of heaven. he has strong hands, good deep tissue for the I T bands & hip flexors. Sometimes painful, but painful in a "please-don't-stop-this-is-amazing" kind of a way. He is the only therapist that actually does the glutes muscle, deep tissue & elbow pressure, also the lower back, that is so important to any runner.
He took the time to explain to me some of the intricacies of my body and made me feel very comfortable. I left feeling rejuvenated, rested, and and ready to take on the world. Days later and I'm still feeling the effects of Anthony work. My training/sports massage blend, I feel the positive affect, legs, lower back hamstrings feel great,I will be a regular customer in the future. Thanks!!
Mario J