The team and environment at SMSM Therapy is of a great standard. Friendly, helpful and caring. I went for upper back pains and Dharam was very helpful in his techniques and exercises that he recommended I do. I will be going back as often as I can.
I paid for a 1 hour deep tissue sports massage. I showed up to the appointment on time and as the masseuse was running late it wasn’t until around ten past until I was taken into the room. Then I had a verbal assessment for 10 minutes (which is fine, I understand this is necessary before treatment, but not on my paid for massage time) at which point the masseuse put one glove on his hand. He then asked me to get on the table and leave my jeans on. I was expecting a full body massage but I guess it’s fine as my back was the area I wanted focused on. The masseuse then came back in the room and proceeded to massage me with one hand for about 7 or so minutes. He then used a massaging tool to massage me for another 7 or 8 minutes before returning to a 5 minute one-handed back massage. He then used an electrical tool on my back which felt like a mini jackhammer with a rubber tip attached. He proceeded to massage me with this for 5/6 minutes before a last quick 2 minute rub with his hand. In total the massage lasted no longer than 30 minutes, roughly 15 of which was actual hand massaging. I was terribly disappointed as I paid for the full hour of massaging. I understand that most places get you to pay for an hour and really you get 50 minutes. But this was ridiculous.
Let the buyer beware.
I've been a client at SMSM for about a year now and I highly recommend them. Not only does it work but you get after care exercises and advice to support recovery. I love that it's all natural too and my therapist informs me of what he is doing as he works and which muscles he is targeting etc. Great stuff!