Sports Massage Extreme

I’ve been meaning to review Art for a while now. I feel like it would be selfish of me not to 5 star review him on Unilocal since he has saved me from 4 bad muscle pulls in the last several months.
Those of you who are looking for a fluffy feel good massage — this is not the place for you. Art provides very targeted therapy to the affected areas. He gets out tight knots even in the most difficult places while cool packing and warm compressing as he goes.
For reference, I’m a very athletic woman with a muscular build from weightlifting, krav maga, and bikram yoga. From my prior experiences it was always difficult to find someone that could accurately identify and treat my muscle issues. A year ago I had pulled a back muscle and researched for someone to go to. I ended up trying a bunch of accupressurists and they felt good at the time but they never really solved the root issue. I had come across Art back then on Unilocal but never made it to him until this year. I had to go through a lot of people to find him but thank goodness I did because he’s great. My search ended with finding him. He can instantly pin point the problem area. It’s always surprising to learn that where you actually ‘feel’ the pain is not where the problem is. It’s a whole other muscle group that is causing the problem. Art also has a very positive energy, he’s very kind, and he’s a proud dad to his daughter so he makes good conversation. He also follows up with you all the time and provides advice on at home exercises to keep your body from repeating the injury again.
Soon after I started seeing Art, my husband’s old wrestling injury in his neck/​shoulder flared up so I took him in for a visit. My husband didn’t believe he would be able to help him but he walked out of the office a believer!
I would say as a cautionary note, this isn’t the massage that necessarily makes you feel healed instantly. The treatment will definitely relieve muscle tension right away but if it’s a mean muscle knot you’re trying to loosen up, it will require some pressure work to get it out so you may feel sore before it totally goes away.
Bottom line, Arts a guru. The man knows his stuff. Absolutely worth the money.

This morning I woke up without pain for the first time in over a year. I got a massage yesterday with James and it was the most specific and detailed massage I ever had. I’ve been to spas and got plenty of full-​body deep tissue and thai massages, but this place really knows what they’re doing.

The man is a gifted healer. He’s much better than a massage therapist — if you go to get a massage, and say your shoulder hurts, the massage therapist will massage the shoulder. Art will figure out where the pain is coming from, find the knot that’s causing it, and get it to disappear. I highly recommend him.

I play soccer frequently and came in to see Art because of tightness in my thighs. I am 28 years old and had acl surgery a few years ago. Art quickly diagnosed imbalances in my body and we began to work at them with a plan. We worked on my legs for 10 hours and I am very pleased with the results. My body spent years working with out of balance so I know it is going to take time to regain proper function of all muscles. I can say that anytime I left Art’s I felt a better range of motion in my legs and hip. I spent some time away from Los Angeles and have not seen Art in a few months but I am planning on seeing him again soon. He is a friendly and informative and a joy to be around.

I had one more session after my previous review. I would give that experience 4 stars, as this time, I was able to train without any problems after. Specifically, he worked on my right calf and right hip. The pain I experienced after my session the first time was likely due to my muscles not being used to the extended flexibility.
CAVEAT:
I am not continuing treatment — After seeing my initial review, Art requested that I take it down or give him ⁴⁄₅ stars or he would refuse treatment. I found the whole thing very distasteful and that was my basis for not going back.

As for everything in this world there are pros and cons and I will try to give you guys an unbiased review of my experience with Art.
If you couldn’t be bothered reading, long story short, Art is amazing, his techniques and care are unique but you must go for at least a few sessions for him to really fix you, because chances are your injuries have been there for many years and it takes time for him to undo it. AND you need to follow his instructions for the rest of the time you are not with him. He can’t be there to fix you all the time but he does give you the knowledge to make yourself function better and relieve your pain.
Pros:
Therapy:
Upon first looks his small studio is very unassuming. But we don’t judge a book by its cover do we. So I gave him a shot and tried out a few sessions. I just completed my 8^th session with him now and I can’t be happier.
I have several problems because of my large stature. I’m 6ft at 240 pounds. After gaining some weight I had muscle knots everywhere from weight lifting (few years ago) and a sedentary lifestyle (currently).
I tried getting back into a healthy lifestyle routine by doing cardio etc, but my feet hurts and I have to stop every five minutes to let my feet rest, this issue has been going on for years I’ve always thought it was a genetic thing like I wasn’t made for running. Art worked his magic and I felt like I could run for miles without the excruciating pain.
Another problem I had is my lower back pain which is one of the most common problems in modern society. Art worked on my legs, I was confused but I just trusted him to do his thing and the pain was gone after 24 hours! I admit that I got complacent in doing his exercises and the pain did come back. So just follow his instructions and make it a daily routine and I guarantee your body will thank you.
Last problem I have is with my eyes, my eyes cross and I see double images when I get tired. He worked his magic again and my eyes didn’t cross after working off my phone for 1 and a half hours.
Customer Service:
Art give us his direct cell phone line and he is always quick to reply and flexible to adapt to your schedule. He also checks up on me and makes sure that I follow his program when I’m at home.
Knowledge:
Art uses some interesting techniques that I have not seen other therapist use. He also gives very affordable and accessible exercises and items to help relieve pain or discomfort at home. What you actually are paying for, in my opinion, is his expertise to see which part of your body is failing to do its job properly. This may seem easy but in actual fact your body is a machine that has many parts and usually when you feel back pain it’s going to be another part like your legs or feet that actually needs to be fixed. And Art has that expertise to identify and target the problem given enough time.
Cons:
Price:
Art’s expertise does not come cheap. It’s about a hundred over dollars per hour for a working adult.
He does offer a student discount that greatly eases the financial burden.
For me personally though, I would definitely encourage you to spend the money. You get what you pay for. High quality service and healing. It’s like when your car maintenance icon comes up, are you not going to send it to the shop just because it’s expensive? No, you send it straight away, the only problem with our bodies is that there are no spare parts we can purchase easily to substitute.
Pain:
His massages are not soothing and I doubt you can relax in the moment but the relief you fee afterwards is so worth it. But hey as they say no pain, no gain.
Parking:
It’s in downtown and parking everywhere here is a bit hectic.
Art makes it easy for me because he wakes up super early and is very flexible to adapt to my schedule.

Art is such an amazing healer. I’ve had a hip/​hamstring injury for a year now and finally (after seeing a multitude of therapists and trying a variety of treatments) I am beginning to see results in my pain and mobility with Art’s help. He released certain areas of my body that I wouldn’t associate with my initial injury but somehow they are related. I study dance and contortion and I’m so elated to begin to have access to parts of my body that felt so stuck and injured before. I have Art to thank for that.
I also appreciate that he is always quick to respond to my calls and always tries to fit me in even if it is super last minute. He has really helped me out when I thought there was no hope for my injury. I am truly grateful. I have already recommended him to my friends and fellow dancer/​performers and hope that this online recommendation will help you find relief for you pain.

My son was referred to Art by his trainer. He was told that he would need off season surgery for an out of place ulnar nerve in his pitching arm. Needless to say we were very upset and nervous for the future. Then we went to Art. After the initial assessment, which was spot on, he went to work to the areas of pain that my son was experiencing. So far, after two sessions, my son feels fantastic and knows that surgery is out of the question. Art’s techniques are both unique and effective. After years of chiropractors, otheopedists, massage, and PT, we are so pleased to have found Art! He’s the best!

Amazing experience. After being misdiagnosed by other therapists I visited Art and within one visit it was clear he was the real deal.
Able to assess my issue and clear it up within the first visit.
I have referred all of my friends to him and they have all been blown away by the results.
A+!!!

I found Art/​sports massage extreme online via Unilocal and all of his reviews are actually legit. He is amazing. I came in with shoulder pain which I’ve dealt with for almost two years and could not pinpoint exactly what it was. Tried chiropractors, acupuncture, physical therapy and they all helped a bit but not too much. So desperate for help I went online and found art. I’ve been playing basketball since I was about 10 and have a lot of stress on my left shoulder from repetitive movements and art was able to treat my affected area. I’ve had 3 treatments so far and has gotten significantly better. It’s not 100% yet but when I went to see art i couldn’t even shoot a free throw without sharp pain and the ball wouldn’t even go that far but now strength is back at about 85% from about 60% and I still have two sessions left. I can now shoot the ball from the 3 point line again. If you have chronic pain Ina certain area Art is your man.

So I tell him my upper back hurts. He says the issue is my right shoulder. So of all things, he starts working on my right forearm then treatment is over. How is my back feeling good again?

You won’t get a fluffy, warm, «spa» massage here, but Art will fix you.
I came in after a car accident with extreme pain in my shoulders and back. What did Art work on? My thigh. I know it sounds odd, but it worked. It turns out my years of spinning and hip flexor overuse relates to my upper back. He used ice to lessen the inflammation then began a series of strong pressure points. It’s strong and not relaxing BUT by the end of the session I could move my neck easily and my pain had been alleviated.
I was so impressed, I sent my friend who also experienced instant relief.
If you need a massage that makes you better, not just relaxes you, Art is your guy.

Crushed my T6 vertebrae and dislocated my shoulder racing motorcycles. After a year and a half of off and on physical therapy through Cedars I was in constant pain and even though I continued to push through it all and continue to live an active lifestyle, it was no way to live. Kind of scary when you’re still young and active and feel like you’re staring down the barrel of chronic back pain for the rest of your life.
Art got to the root of the problem and has made me whole again. Whereas the PT through Cedars meant well, on retrospect they were completely unqualified to rehabilitate as opposed to just manage the pain and injury. I can say I almost feel completely cured as of now.
Really, the best money you can spend. All the cars, clothes, and trips don’t mean anything if you aren’t in your best health and able to enjoy them.
I’ll continue to use Art to help me be my best and the most out of life. Thanks Art!
Scheduling is flexible and personal.

Thank you art my legs feels great you taught me more about my muscles and I couldn’t believe how tight I am thank you very much

I don’t write many reviews, but Art knows what he is doing. I am a middle-​aged jogger who came in with a calf injury that stopped me cold from my usual, moderate hill runs. I was in despair of ever running again and I was gaining weight… I found Art on Unilocal and thought, WTH, I might as well try.
In about three treatments, I was running again, and in about 4 or 5, my pace was faster than my last 5k run (when I was really pushing it). So… middle-​aged joggers… limp on over to Sports Massage Extreme. You will not regret it. Worth every penny.

Finally I manage the time to visit this place. Now I know why everybody is talking about him. It’s the best Father’s Day gift I can imagine. I have constant foot pain since I twist my ankle two years ago and I never felt this good after one hour session at 6am in the morning … That’s when he opens everyday. I will tell you this … I will never go to any chiropractor after this and I am sure you will have the same feelings after seeing him. Don’t live in pain … I highly Recommand him … Best kept secret in town. Let me know your experience when you visit him

Art is something amazing.
I have been suffering with left shoulder pain for quite some time. I visited a number of massage therapists and even chiropractors to assess the issue. The things they did for me was massage my shoulder and back area and say there are «knots» and I need to come back 4 – 6 more times to fully fix the issue. I didn’t buy to that.
So I decided to check out a sports massage therapist and Art being the closest one to me, I made an appointment for 1 hr session. He struck me as a friendly person but more importantly, he was very straight forward. First thing he did when I came in was check my posture and right from the start he knew the problem. He explained to me the issue, that it was not my shoulder but it was an inflammation in my forearm/​bicep/​tricep/​I have no idea what he referred to them as. But anywho, he pinpointed that location for the whole hour and instantly there was relief, increased flexibility, and strength.
I feel a lot better now that I am able to workout with much less pain if at all. If any of you guys are suffering from any chronic pain, please do not waste any more time and give him a try. Definitely worth the money and time.

Art is undoubtably a healer, therapist in the truest sense and an incredible human being. Then again, I don’t expect less from someone who switches from social work to helping people with physical issues. Art lives to help people– and found his talent.
My husband had chronic wrist problems for years before we finally discovered this place and a few sessions have already worked wonders.
Art works with intuition, tons of experience and a lot of talent. His combination of oils, cold packs, deep massage is amazing. The recovery depends on how long you’ve had your issues and how much work you put in at home. Art does the incredible groundwork, as well as giving you all the tools to heal yourself. He even checks in later to assess the situation– amazing and very caring!
Art is perfect for chronic physical issues. The prices are in the same range as other professional massages. Plus he offers packages– because it’s can take 4 – 6 sessions to heal anything (which makes sense).
Parking is a challenge during the week, but there is a $ 7 lot South-​east of the office if you’re willing to walk three blocks.
I won my first massage in a Valentine’s contest and pray every day to have found such a sweet, connected healer in LA. ;)
Go Art!

For me it’s all about the results. I have had many massages and different styles… while others relieve some tension and are relaxing, Art works as deep tissue as it gets and focuses on specific areas that you need. It can be a painful process, but it’s a good pain because it releases things that you otherwise would not be able to. He is a high energy dude who is excited about producing results. He also kept in touch with me in between sessions to make sure I was doing what I needed to do at home– cold packs etc. It’s nice to feel that it’s a team effort to improve the issue.
I am a pro guitarist and I’ve had chronic wrist pain (strained tendon) for almost 3 years and have tried a lot of therapies (Acu, Chiro, massage, etc), which helped but It felt like the healing reached a plateau.
Art worked thoroughly in and around my forearm and elbow primarily to reduce the tension the muscles put on the wrist. After 7 hours of sessions it feels like a nice leap into the healing I’ve needed that the other things I’ve tried couldn’t quite do. My forearm which has been plagued with a great deal of tension for years now feels loose and comfortable.
The wrist pain is quite relieved… not gone Yet, but is feeling progressively better each day since my last session so something is continuing to work. I am optimistic and I will write an update at a later time and let you know how it’s doing ;)
I learned a lot in the process about my body and how to take care of it. I will definitely continue to see Art for this and other body issues in the future.

Went to Art about 4 months ago because I hyperextended my arm in an arm bar. It was about a week after my injury and I was eager to get back to training so I did some research on Unilocal to look for someone who really knew what they were doing, not some cheap massage place you find everywhere.
Art was very nice and had me stand in front of him to diagnose some problems. He knew without me telling him that my right arm was injured, along with some other imbalances that I’m sure were correct.
The table was warm and comfy. The massage was terrific. He did a bunch of things in succession that felt like the good kind of pain that brings healing.
The reason I can’t give more than 3 stars is that he kept saying I would be «80% healed after that one session. That’s saying a lot especially because he never really asked me exactly what happened when I got injured. I would have appreciated if he really took the time to listen more instead of making guarantees about how much better it would feel after.
Of course I didn’t expect it to get better right away, but I still felt the same shooting pain when I extended my arm. Some of the muscles felt sore and relaxed, which I appreciated, but the results were nowhere near «80%». It would take me 3 more months to recover.
I would like to say that Art uses some really advanced techniques and I’m sure it helps in different degrees depending on the location of injury. If you read a lot of reviews that say he helped for certain areas of the body, go for it. I wouldn’t recommend him for elbow injuries involving hyperextension. I’m sure he gives a killer overall relaxing massage though.
It just bothered me that I paid so much for false promises and having to listen to a lot of bragging. Now it’s cool that you massage high profile people, but it’s a little annoying to hear that after paying an arm and a leg (I’m not rich and famous) and then finding out after the fact that you couldn’t deliver on what you said. If he would have said straight up that I would need to rest for 3 months and the massage would help relax the muscles to let it heal faster, I wouldn’t have hyped myself up with false hope and just had realistic expectations. I’ve had many sports related injuries before, nothing new here. I don’t expect you to be a miracle worker if the injury is that bad, just keep it real and you will have happy clients.