Dorel is a magician. My wife and I met him at the Griffith Park Half Marathon back in 2015 - while he only gave us a 5 minute demo stretch, his work lasted all 13 miles and made a lasting impression on us. Fast forward to this past November when I injured my IT band: During a back-to-back 10k / half race series, I pushed myself a bit too hard; combined with the abnormally cold weather and steep incline grades, I strained my left IT band with significant pain in my lower calf, knee and mid thigh. After confirming the injury with my doctor (who did nothing but recommend resting and vitamin d), I took the next 3 weeks off - just working out my upper body and using the stupid hand cycle to keep up my cardio. This was extremely inopportune timing as we had another race series in January. After the 3 week hiatus, I tried to run again, albeit slowly and was only able to complete 6 miles. Now in panic mode, due to the upcoming 51.7 mile race series, I found Dorel's business card and gave him a call. He immediately fit me into his schedule and we planned to meet the next day. After ONE, one hour session, I could already feel my tight IT band relaxing. He used a variety of techniques targeting my IT trigger point and managed to work out the injured muscle and tendons. While it was grueling at times, it was 1,000% worth it to fix this injury. Dorel also gave me a sheet on stretches, recommendations for the week leading up to the races and his personal cell phone number in case I had any issues or questions. As you can see from my attached image, my wife and I were able to run all 51.7 miles. I had ZERO pain in my leg or knee. Truthfully, I was a bit skeptical about my recovery - having taken 3 weeks to rest / stretch my leg and then only able to run 6 miles - I couldn't fathom how an hour of massage therapy could get me race ready in less than 1 week. I am so thankful that we met Dorel - these 5 races would NOT have happened without him. If you have any injury, I cannot recommend him enough!! read more

Olympic Sport Therapy - I would not have these medals without Dorel! - Massage Therapy Near Me - West Lawn, Pennsylvania

Dorel is fantastic. I suffer from a disc issue that gives me sciatica. Sometimes I feel like it's impossible to get relief from the pain. One session with him and most of my symptoms were gone. After the second session I was in even better shape! I highly recommend his services. Not only was he able to help me, but he's a really nice guy as well. read more

Dorel is amazing! I work as a stunt performer in the entertainment industry, and I constantly need to take care of my body. Sometimes just maintenance but also to fight injury. Finding someone who understands what we do & what we need is very important & being able to trust whoever is working on our body is important as well. He works on not only myself but many other ppl that I know in the industry, regularly. I would recommend Dorel to anyone, whether you are a professional athlete, LA workaholic, stay at home mom, student, or performer (and anything in between!) - definitely your guy. read more

Dorel is very knowledgeable and knows exactly what he is doing. He worked on and fixed all the areas I had told him were problem areas for me and also gave a great whole body massage. I feel great! He is passionate about his work and goes the extra mile to make you feel better. I highly recommend him for your next massage! read more

Darel Helped me with sports injury and problems I was having with my sciatic nerve. His European style therapy relieved all my pain and got rid of my headaches and back aches. The deep tissue massage is right for me and it's exactly what I want. Thanks Darel for this treatment you made a life long friend. :) read more

I found Dorel through Yelp because I tweaked my back moving furniture - and I credit Dorel for relieving me of my back/sciatica pain. He is truly a miracle worker and by far the best massage therapist I have ever encountered and I have gone through many. As long as Dorel is around, I won't ever see anyone else ever again, he's that good. To top it off, he's a super nice guy and is always willing to work with you on scheduling - you honestly can't ask for more. I highly recommend him whether you are experiencing any pain or if you simply want a great massage. read more

Dorel was easy to book an appointment with. I contacted him and he answered all my questions while still being very personable. He possesses a wide variety of massage techniques and was very clear during the massages about what he was doing and why that modality was helpful. He chatted when I felt like talking and was comfortable in the silence when I was settling into the massage. He checked in throughout the massage to make sure I was comfortable and to make sure the pressure was right. I called him to address some muscle tension and lower back pain which was causing a sciatica. I have already seen him three times and each time I am feeling better. I also recommended my son who also suffers from lower back pain. He is friendly and sincere from the start. I never felt like I was just a client he was massaging but rather a new friend he had met. I would highly recommend him. read more

Dorel is absolutely fantastic. He was extremely knowledgable and professional. I am a professional dancer and have had some problems with my hip flexor, IT band and knee. After just one session, both my legs felt so much better. He is not one of those fluffy massage people; Dorel knows his stuff and actively listens and helps. I cannot recommend him more. I am so excited to finally have a phenomenal massage therapist in LA! Thanks Dorel!! read more

I have trained in yoga therapy and realized I needed some good help one day after a big stressor in my life. Dorel has great knowledge to the muscles and helped ease my annoying shoulder pain that would shoot up to the back of my head. The next day I felt a little sore and tender however I knew I was on a right path to recovery after the third day things were finally going back to normal with his guided stretching techniques. I would recommend him to anyone that needs professional work to joints and muscles. read more

When my child was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis I started to look for a massage therapist with medical background and experience. I would say it was not an easy task, because I knew that there is a downside of massage therapy, if it is performed by unprofessionals. I was referred to Dorel by a friend of mine and I am very happy with the results. My child got 10 sessions (1 session a week), but I have noticed improvement within the first week. My observations were confirmed by x-ray, which showed spine curvature decrease by 10 degrees. I would highly recommend Dorel as a medical massage therapist, who knows his job and applies different approaches and techniques. read more

Let me start by saying that my ambition to scale the ladder of athletic ambitions came late in life so my need for a top-rate custom tailored sports massage therapist to work with my chiropractor to keep the growing pains under control was absolutely critical. And I thank God for Dorel Lacatus (who was referred to me by Dr. Greg Movsesyan) because he has helped me to feel at my best during my training for the official Athens marathon. Most reflexology and massage therapist can tap into how the body addresses lactic acid build up within our system, causing pain and possible injuries. But with Dorel you are guaranteed to come away with so much more. His approach is unique because it stems from a place of passion. Besides formal training/licensing/certification, he brings his heart to the table, gently working with your body's natural ability to heal itself. In my opinion, Dorel Lacatus is highly recommendable as a person/professional who has no agenda other than to make you feel better; and to help you work harder towards the achievement of your goals. read more

I've been getting massages my whole life but Olympic Sport Therapy and Dorel have changed my life! Dorel is professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He brings his sports therapy expertise along with healing deep tissue experience of massage to repair every ache and sore. Wonderful experience! read more

I work as a professional dancer and am constantly having to put my body through immense physical and emotional stress. I also have the added stress of traveling and broken sleeping patterns while touring. In the 6 years I've lived in LA, I have never been able to find a legitimate good massage therapist that can work through my muscles effectively while also still being affordable. I had my first session with Dorel today and he is the best! He is so knowledgeable and proficient in what he does. He knows exactly what your body needs to heal and has the perfect amount of pressure. I also really appreciated that it was so easy to set up an appointment with him and that he was able to recommend which type of massage I needed as he is able to do a multitude of massage therapy. He's super sweet and he was able to offer lots of helpful tips for me to keep my muscles and body in better condition while I'm on the road. Definitely will be having him upkeep my muscles regularly! You will not be disappointed!! read more

DOREL is great and has been so helpful for my recovery process. Not only is he amazing at working on various injuries, but he is always there to talk and help whenever I have any questions. I feel really comfortable asking him anything and communicating about my recovery process even when he's traveling or working! I would definitely recommend him to anyone, especially serious athletes- He is a fantastic and super personable as well! read more

Very knowledgeable and professional. Great atmosphere and easy communication. Exactly what a place like this should be. I would recommend Dorel to anyone who is in need of this type of care. Thanks again Dorel. read more

I do stunts for a living so my job it's very physical. Dorel helps me a lot with my injuries, I recover faster after the therapies plus he tells me how to take care of them when I'm home! Really helpful! read more

Dorel did an excellent job for me helping to rid me of toxins and loosen up scar tissue that had accumulated over time. He is a real sports massage therapist and improved my mobility. I noticed changes very soon after working with him. I had years of damage to my muscles and joint from weightlifting, boxing, Muay Thai and he definitely helped to release a lot of the pressure that had built up over time. I will continue to work with him and have recommended him to some of my friends at my gym. I highly recommend him if you are an athlete and need real rehabilitative therapy to heal yourself and improve your performance. read more

I was having problems with sore and tight upper back, and a tight hamstring from playing soccer, and started receiving massage therapy from Dorel. I have had two visits, he has been great at loosing up my muscles, and showed me how to properly stretch daily. Would highly recommend! read more