Since relocating to Austin last year, I've been seeking out a qualified masseur for therapeutic massage. After a lifetime of engaging in competitive sports (football, rugby, wrestling, rodeo) my body is pretty beat up and massage therapy really helps me achieve my fitness goals and maintain flexibility.
I really prefer a deep tissue treatment, not one of those "pitty-pat" relaxation massages. To each his own of course, but I don't get relief without some deep work that digs into the muscles. After some unsatisfactory experiences, I made an appointment with Mike, the owner of Anabolic LMT, based upon a recommendation from a powerlifting friend. I'm really glad I did because Mike is an awesome practitioner.
The studio is located inside Liberation Barbell Club in south Austin, and is a nice private venue with a clean and comfortable treatment room. Mike is extremely knowledgeable and offers a number of bodywork modalities including fascial stretch therapy, cupping, structural integration work, and of course, deep tissue massage. During my session, I received the cupping therapy as part of the massage. Mike has the strength to go deep which I really appreciated. I felt great for several days afterward.
My 90 minute session was $150 plus gratuity, a very reasonable charge for this service. Mike is a very kind person with a big heart and you can tell he cares about his client's well-being. If you're looking for a great deep tissue massage, Anabolic LMT is the place to go. Highly recommended. read more