I went to see Chuck for a 1 hour massage back in August, but he was not yet setup as a business on…read moreYelp.com. Now that he is setup, I am giving credit where it is due.
Overall, I thought the massage was fantastic. Honestly, it was one of the best ones I've had in a long time.
I have to admit, I walked out of his office feeling a bit sore from the massage, but the soreness started to subside later that evening, and by the next morning, the soreness went away altogether. I was able to complete my morning jog without a problem. I also slept very well.
Pros:
1) Introduction: 10-15min intake form, brief discussion - I like this b/c it gave me a chance to tell Chuck what was going on with my body and what I was looking for. It also gave him a chance to get to know me, and ask any questions before we began.
2) Room: It was setup very nicely, and had a calm, serene feel to it. The massage table was also very comfortable. As a classical music lover, I could not have asked for a better music selection.
3) Massage Pressure: Spot on with the pressure, I liked how he used the 1-10 scale, so I could always tell him what number/level pressure I was feeling. I appreciated how he always adjusted based on the number I gave. Any knots, adhesions, etc that were present before the massage were smoothed/ironed out by the end of the session.
4) Communication: This is of utmost importance, in my book, to ensure that the client is getting what s/he needs, and that the masseuse understands what s/he should (not) do. I felt his communication was perfect, we had constant dialogue throughout the hour which allowed us both to know what was going on.
5) Timing: Although the massage was scheduled for 1 hour = 60 minutes, he actually gave me a few extra minutes so that he could finish working on the muscle group that he wanted to, without rushing through that muscle. He said that he wanted to do a thorough job so that I would like the massage and feel good after. This is something that I very much appreciated, and find extremely rare amongst most massage therapists.
Cons:
This is just me being picky. But the only slight downside would be the location, as Chuck's office is a bit far from where I live. It is roughly a 30 min drive in good traffic. However, his location has nothing to do with the quality of service or his ability as a massage therapist, therefore I am not deducting any stars for this comment.
It is very obvious from the start that Chuck has been performing massage therapy for a long time, and he really knows his muscles, but more importantly, he knows athletes' muscles, which is of key importance for someone like me. As a long distance runner for the past several years, it makes a huge difference to me, to be worked on by a therapist who understands athletes.
If you need a massage, whether a relaxing one, or something with deep pressure, go see Chuck, as he will take excellent care of you.