Anthony is great!
I'm a competitive runner, cyclist, rower, and sometimes triathlete. I first saw Anthony when I was training for a full Iron man a few years ago. I thought massage would be a rare investment for me. I still can't afford to go as often as I'd like, but Anthony made me realize how much massage does for my training. I try to go about a week before every major race now (Anthony is also great at talking about exact massage timing with me so I can decide what day is best for my pre-race tuneup). When I come in for a massage, I never feel rushed. Anthony takes his time to chat before turning to ask about what specific injuries, muscle soreness, or other issues he should focus on in a given session. Post-massage, Anthony lets me relax for a bit before I get up and again we chat before I leave. I've also been going in for foot reflexology the past couple months to help recover from some persistent plantar fasciitis. It's finally clearing up and I'm happy with the massages.
Jeff G. 5/3/19
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I have been going to Energize for years and should have written this earlier. I have had many massages in the past and was looking for a local place to get a deep tissue massage and found Energize. Anthony greets you warmly and sits with you before the massage to talk and relax. It's a nice transition from the hectic world to the zen you will be in shortly. He has a separate room with his studio and a heated table ( for those cold Chicago winters) with the right music playing in the background to thoroughly relax you.
I always go for a 90 minute massage and am never disappointed. He thoroughly works my back and gets deep in the the muscles to remove any knots I have. I always leave feeling so relaxed and my muscles are saying 'thank you'.
I find the prices very fair - a lot less than the large spas - and I feel that the massage I get is more personalized to my body.
Total FIVE Star Rating: Highly recommended
John F 4/18/2019
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Total Five Stars: Had to write a review before I left Chicago on Energize Sports Massage.
My buddies & I are from India, visiting Chicago for the holidays, Needed the service of a professional Deep Tissue therapist. I always had a female practitioner in the past. I play Lacrosse & soccer back home, My shoulders,lower back has a lot of knots, had a female therapist at a neighborhood spa, but she just could not get enough pressure . this place was call Massage Envy, we were Not satisfied. A customer waiting for his girlfriend. who was a cross fit athlete, told me about Energize Sports Massage & Coach Anthony. That he worked out of his Andersonville condo, private, perfect massage room, Gave him a call. told him we had three in need of his hands, We did not mind the wait. Such a professional, doctor of sports medicine/ muscle/tendon tightness, He is a sports avid, politics, TV, conversation was so much fun. I explained my muscle problem and that I was some what uneasy of having a man massage me. Massage Room, Candlelight, Meditation music, heated massage table, He drape,me, explain the massage, and he slowly when to work on me From the very first session I felt completely comfortable and body so relaxed. And his deep tissue stretch massage/ hot towel therapy transports me to another realm.. I know it sounds corny but when you get a massage from him you'll get it. He's professional, skilled, down to earth, easy to work with, loves what he does, and did I say the massage will make you see god?!! My two friends were so impressed, we booked another 90 min. massage before we left .Chicago. Don't hesitate to book with Anthony.[ I highly recommend,You will never go anywhere else again.]
Shaiq K 12/28/18


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