TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials
Also Serving the Pasadena Area
6/7/2021
I've been coming here for a few years now. I used to think of massage therapy as a luxury, but have come to think of it more as necessary self-care. I was happy to see Chris open again and move to a nice high-in establishment to host his practice. From the get-go the experience is the most extraordinary therapeutic adventure that I would highly recommend for every working individual. Chris has a mastery of human physiology that is incomparable to any other professional I have ever seen - I have gone to 8 different people since our first massage and none have had such a lasting impact that keeps me coming back like Chris. He specializess in the connective fascia that coats the human muscular system, carefully breaking it up to create space and open up your joints. The results are almost magical. The first time I had even gone to Chris he focused on my pectoral girdle, and after our one session, my chest muscles doubled in size without my changing of my diet or workout regimen, my shoulder was much more open and I stood much taller. Chris understands how physiology and mobility are linked together and can tackle any issue on a case-by-case basis. He doesn't use a one glove fits all approach and instead tailors his treatment towards your body. He has a holistic healing style that pays homage to osteopathic, allopathic, and other time-tested healing principles. He works with the human body, not just on it - and he will provide you the life-changing treatment that he provided me. I would highly recommend you give him a try!
11/8/2017
I came here for a 1 hour deep tissue massage last week not really knowing what to expect. Chris made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. I booked this appointment pretty last minute (called Friday for a Monday appointment) but he was more than accommodating. He's really easy to talk to, we had a great conversation about school, fitness, anatomy, and more. He seemed to know exactly where I needed massage. I gave him a little bit of info ahead of time, but he took the words out of my mouth and read my mind without me even trying. His pressure was perfect. It was firm, but not painful. He has a unique style of massaging that focus's on the Fascia, which is the fibrous connective tissue that is present throughout the entire body, not just the muscles. My back feels phenomenal. I have nothing but praise for this establishment.
5/17/2021
I cannot believe how intense and wonderful this massage was. I've had cervical fusion neck surgery followed by two steroid epidural shots, but I'm coming back here from now on. Chris is incredibly strong and intuitive... at times the pressure bordered on painful because I have about five hundred sore spots he patiently worked through. I am pretty sore I gained a half inch height. Not for the timid, but definitely for those who want to eliminate chronic pain.
5/10/2021
Found Chris on Groupon. He fit me in ASAP. I've been back once or twice since. Trust all of the reviews saying this is not a white robe, "spa day" sort of thing.
I'm not an athlete but have an athletic/muscular body type and chronic pain in my neck and shoulders... I've found over the years that I need very deep tissue work to break up my knots. It's hard to find someone who is really skilled at this. Chris is great. He uses very intense, "hurts so good" pressure, and he is very precise. I was able to breathe/relax into it because I felt like he really knew what he was doing... he wasn't just poking around with his elbow trying to find a sore spot, ya know? Definitely recommend.
3/14/2021
Thorough, involved, and a great listener. He worked out all my problem areas.
Chris was FANTASTIC. Best massage ever.
3/5/2021
If you're looking for a nice, soft, relaxing Swedish massage, this is **not** your guy. That would be a complete waste of his talent and knowledge.
Got a Groupon just before lockdown (thankfully they kept moving the expiration forward for me!) but finally went in for a massage with Chris. I was looking for a body worker who was trained and not afraid to work on specific issues. Today I went in thinking I had a rib out of place. Turned out that's just how torqued my shoulder was! He focused on my upper body/neck, both face-up and side lying. There was lots of deep stretching and firm hand work.
Chris is methodical, focused and intuitive. I felt safe, respected and like he actually listened to my concerns and addressed them properly. This massage was a workout for both of us, lol!
This is for those who *really* want work done, not a "fluff and fold." I recommend at least 90 minutes. Understand that Chris' work is slow and intense. 90 minutes will not be full body.
12/15/2020
I'm so glad I found Chris. His style of massage is different. I've had a muscle knot in my back for years and had resigned myself to living with it. His bodywork massage dissolved the knot and extended the range of motion in my neck and shoulders. I'm so grateful. I'm going back. Thank you Chris.
11/15/2020
Wonderful work by Chris! He made sure to get all the knots and break up all the fascia from the important areas i mentioned. Definitely knows what he is doing and highly recommend!
10/10/2020
AMAZING! I was nervous because I've never had a deep tissue massage. I've had back pain for 18 years, and my back is very sensitive. I walked in feeling like I was always shrugging with a super tight neck. He massaged and loosened muscles I didn't even know I had. It was very intense slow pressure. I was shocked that I could not only tolerate it, but that it felt so good. Will definitely be going back.
10/5/2020
Chris was great. He worked on my back and got my back Aligned . Good deep tissue massage
9/18/2020
I found out about Chris thru Groupon I was looking for a good deep tissue bodywork for my fiance he needed help with his back and shoulders he needed help badly!!! He just came back from seeing Chris and can't stop talking about how good of job he does and he can't wait to go back!!! THANK YOU CHRIS FOR HELPING!!!