Feb 22, 2025
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All of the massage techniques used at this place are painful.
If you are an empath or HSP you will want to avoid this place.
Feb 15, 2025
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Erik Gray is worth every penny for the work he is able to do! I've been marathon training for about 1 years now, and Erik's knowledge has enabled me to stay confident through my toughest training periods and also with injury management. He caters exactly to your needs and understands athletic training and anatomy thoroughly to deliver what your body really needs to be operating at the max potential. Can't recommend him enough for anyone that thinks they can benefit from massage therapy.
Jan 25, 2025
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I first became aware of this sports massage business when it gave support to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training fundraising progam by giving participants free massages at our meeting location. But I haven't used their full services until recently, to address an achilles tendinitis issue. Arranging an appointment was easy, and they sent me reminders and location info so I could easily navigate to them. Erik has been great. With his work and guidance I have improved greatly. Very professional all around. Highly recommended.
Aug 22, 2024
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This one star review is for a poor crappy, and confusing website and unhelpful staff.
Book an appointment for any staff at the Culver City location. The website does not clearly state that any staff is any staff at all of their locations.
When I booked the session, the confirmation gave me the Culver City address. When I showed up, they informed me my session was in Westwood. I showed them my confirmation and the error on their end. They said they couldn't contact me because they.
The young lady at the front desk, condescendingly and in an entirely disingenuous friendly manner, said I could still try to make it to the Westwood location and use what time I had left. She didn't even offer me a different time at that location or to reschedule.
This place may be excellent, but after this experience, I guess I'll never know.
Jul 23, 2024
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Easy to find location. I have been struggling with nagging shoulder and back stiffness from my training regiment. Upon entry to the front desk person was really nice. They accepted my yelp check in 10% off for a first time person. My masseuse focused on pressure points and targeted areas. Felt super relaxed. Could be a tad pricey compared to other locations I've been too. But the work was amazing.
Apr 17, 2024
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So glad I found this place. After suffering excruciating mid-back spasms for two sleepless nights, I was at Urgent Care before they opened. The doctor prescribed a muscle relaxer and urged me to get a sports massage - not the regular spa massage. After trying a few places with no immediate availability, I called LA Sports Massage and explained my issue. They got me in with Julian by the end of the day.
Julian knew what I was talking about and went to work on my back. I don't know what he did exactly but when I stood up after his massage, I immediately felt better. I went home, crawled into my bed, and fell fast asleep, and stayed sleeping. I woke up to eat and fell right back in bed for the night and had no spasms. There was some residual achiness and tenderness, but no spasms.
That was one week ago, and I've been spasm free since then. I went back today, and Julian worked to release some of the smaller knots I still had from the injury but again - no spasms. I am so grateful!
It was the first time I'd experienced those spasms and I hope it was the last time. But if they return, I'll know where to go for help. I have absolutely no reservations recommending this facility and Julian.
Feb 08, 2023
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Luciano is fabulous!! He knew exactly my body needed. He made sure I was comfortable the whole time and had a perfect rhythm and flow. Very skilled massage therapist he definitely knows what he's doing
May 25, 2022
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I made my appointment at 3:30PM. I arrive on time, and nobody there. Tried to call their number, and no one answered.
I travelled 30 mins. And now need to go back again for 30 mins with my lower back tightness.
Very disappointed.
Jan 08, 2021
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I have an intermittent nagging knot, near my right iliopsoas muscle. Scheduled a 60 min, IST Sports Massage (deep tissue) with Blake for $99, hoping he could untie this knot of mine. Blake somewhat helped me relieve some tight muscles around my hips and shoulders. Massage was actually so relaxing, I almost fell asleep, lol. It was nice of Blake to recommend/show me a couple hip, lower back stretches too -I appreciated that.
Overall, massage studio was clean. Of course, Blake wore a COVID prevention mask. Limited guest within the building, so an appointment is needed. The massage table was nice and heated. On a cold day, table felt amazing. Parking isn't metered around here on weekends. Stay safe and healthy (mind, body and soul) Yelping out there :)
Feb 22, 2020
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Decided to give this place a try and made a bad mistake. This is what the face cradle did to my face. Not to mention that the therapist started late and ended early. Luckily they did not charge me for this horrible massage. The therapist seemed like she was falling asleep during my massage. They call this a sports massage, I am shocked. To make matters worse the male therapist next door was talking so
Loud it was very unpleasant. They told me the owner would be calling me.... not holding my breath. Worst massage ever!!!