Anyone have any recommendations of a good sports massage therapist? I found a few threads to nowhere on this but someone must know. I have all sorts of issues that need to be worked out. 
I’ve aggravated some old back injuries (muscular, thankfully)
I was sort of looking for this also.
Skosmi in Shilin has good physical therapists. You’ll have to go through Dr Han first but the girls there are the most professional I’ve seen in Taiwan.
There’s an ART practicioner here in Taipei. He’s on Roosevelt rd. just south of HePing Rd. across from Starbucks. His name is Jon. Look for the tiny temple across from Starbucks on the west of Roosevelt and then take the little diagonal alley where the temple is. He’s the building on the right about ten yards or so into the alley.
He’s a chiropractor as well and seems very knowledgeable on functional medicine.
[quote=“Formosa Fitness”]There’s an ART practicioner here in Taipei. He’s on Roosevelt Rd. just south of HePing Rd. across from Starbucks. His name is Jon. Look for the tiny temple across from Starbucks on the west of Roosevelt and then take the little diagonal alley where the temple is. He’s the building on the right about ten yards or so into the alley.
He’s a chiropractor as well and seems very knowledgeable on functional medicine.[/quote]
I can vouch for this guy, John Hsieh. He gave the same standard chiropractic treatment as I’ve received in the U.S. He also did the same soft tissue work I’ve received from sports-related chiropractors in the U.S. to treat muscle spasms and tightness, whether sports- or other RSI-related injury. Consultation and evaluation is free, and then he’s $800 per session. I’m satisfied with him. Take GuTing Exit 9, walk straight ahead, go through the temple walkway, second door on the right.
I also went to Skosmi next to BnQ/Hola in Shilin. It’s upwards of $2500 for the consultation, then $1700 per session. Judging from Dr. Han’s top shelf credentials, it looks like the place to go if you’ve got the kind of damage that might require surgery. I’d be confident to go there for smaller injuries. Much more impressive facilities if you need that to bolster your confidence in the treatment. They’re also big on orthopedic education so that you can learn good techniques on how to do what you want to do while avoiding injury. But John will also do that, so when it comes to routine chiropractic maintenance and treating ordinary exercise- and RSI-related injuries, I don’t see that Skosmi is worth the extra expense.
[quote=“Formosa Fitness”]There’s an ART practicioner here in Taipei. He’s on Roosevelt Rd. just south of HePing Rd. across from Starbucks. His name is Jon. Look for the tiny temple across from Starbucks on the west of Roosevelt and then take the little diagonal alley where the temple is. He’s the building on the right about ten yards or so into the alley.
He’s a chiropractor as well and seems very knowledgeable on functional medicine.[/quote]
Wanted to say thanks for having the answer to my q ready and waitin’ 
I’m planning on heading over there this coming weekend. Any idea if he’s still there? No-one likes wasting trips…
[quote=“silmanor”][quote=“Formosa Fitness”]There’s an ART practicioner here in Taipei. He’s on Roosevelt Rd. just south of HePing Rd. across from Starbucks. His name is Jon. Look for the tiny temple across from Starbucks on the west of Roosevelt and then take the little diagonal alley where the temple is. He’s the building on the right about ten yards or so into the alley.
He’s a chiropractor as well and seems very knowledgeable on functional medicine.[/quote]
Wanted to say thanks for having the answer to my q ready and waitin’
I’m planning on heading over there this coming weekend. Any idea if he’s still there? No-one likes wasting trips…[/quote]
I no longer send people to him because he’s out of the country so often. We will be opening a clinic inside our new gym as soon as we can to get a stable, reliable sports massage therapist up and running. Till then I don’t have any other recommendations.
Have you guys ever tried acupuncture? I have occasional back spasms/problems as well. I was in a bad car accident way back in the day and was told I would have to live with some occasional back discomfort. Once a year I overextend myself running, swimming or playing hockey and I wake up with a seized back. I go to an acupuncture clinic that deals with sports rehab, normally the larger sized clinics do it. Takes about 3 hours and I am fit as a fiddle after. I have tried chiropractors but they just can’t seem to deal with it, to me it’s more of a massage than actually dealing with the problem.
[quote=“Formosa Fitness”][quote=“silmanor”][quote=“Formosa Fitness”]There’s an ART practicioner here in Taipei. He’s on Roosevelt Rd. just south of HePing Rd. across from Starbucks. His name is Jon. Look for the tiny temple across from Starbucks on the west of Roosevelt and then take the little diagonal alley where the temple is. He’s the building on the right about ten yards or so into the alley.
He’s a chiropractor as well and seems very knowledgeable on functional medicine.[/quote]
Wanted to say thanks for having the answer to my q ready and waitin’
I’m planning on heading over there this coming weekend. Any idea if he’s still there? No-one likes wasting trips…[/quote]
I no longer send people to him because he’s out of the country so often. We will be opening a clinic inside our new gym as soon as we can to get a stable, reliable sports massage therapist up and running. Till then I don’t have any other recommendations.[/quote]
I haven’t had a problem with this.
[quote=“Formosa Fitness”][quote=“silmanor”][quote=“Formosa Fitness”]There’s an ART practicioner here in Taipei. He’s on Roosevelt Rd. just south of HePing Rd. across from Starbucks. His name is Jon. Look for the tiny temple across from Starbucks on the west of Roosevelt and then take the little diagonal alley where the temple is. He’s the building on the right about ten yards or so into the alley.
He’s a chiropractor as well and seems very knowledgeable on functional medicine.[/quote]
Wanted to say thanks for having the answer to my q ready and waitin’
I’m planning on heading over there this coming weekend. Any idea if he’s still there? No-one likes wasting trips…[/quote]
I no longer send people to him because he’s out of the country so often. We will be opening a clinic inside our new gym as soon as we can to get a stable, reliable sports massage therapist up and running. Till then I don’t have any other recommendations.[/quote]
Hope you can find someone. There’s a bunch of middle-aged cyclists here who really need access to a good massage therapist.
I have not tried acupuncture as of yet, and I have heard mixed things about it. One guy I know said that it actually made his back problems worse, after initially lessening the pain. Others have had rave reviews.
For my part, I know and understand the uses of soft tissue work, so I lean more towards it. Unfortunately, I was unable to find a practitioner in the U.S. near where I lived, so I had to manage with overpriced standard massages.
For your part, it sounds like soft-tissue work would be of less benefit, so I see why you have considered acupuncture. I can’t say I completely believe in the theory behind it, which is why I have not tried it as of yet… but what works, works - theories be damned.
There are probably many different ways we can approach our specific bodily issues. I think that it’s great there are forums such as these for people to share their experiences, in an attempt to get everyone what they need as efficiently as possible. Charlatans and the simply inept populate the world. We gotta work together to find what’s good - to find what works.
- easy to find a sports rehab chinese clinic.
- health insurance pays for it.
- usually dealt with in a short amount of visits.
- if chiro isn’t working, why not try something else.
- I am sure your back problem isn’t unique, there are a lot of taiwanese with the same problem being treated with acupuncture.
- when in rome…
[quote=“baberenglish”]1. easy to find a sports rehab chinese clinic.
2. health insurance pays for it.
3. usually dealt with in a short amount of visits.
4. if chiro isn’t working, why not try something else.
5. I am sure your back problem isn’t unique, there are a lot of taiwanese with the same problem being treated with acupuncture.
6. when in rome…[/quote]
sports rehab chinese clinic? easy to find? fraid not. Rehab clinics are easy to find but proper sports rehab where the doctor understands how injuries occur in a competitive sports environment? Not so easy. Never met a Chinese doctor who understands exactly how much trauma there is in a full contact soft tissue injury. Their specialty is of the old lady slipping in the shower variety.
This has been my experience as well. We haven’t really found anyone that is both experienced in sports medicine and is stable.
[quote=“the bear”][quote=“baberenglish”]1. easy to find a sports rehab chinese clinic.
2. health insurance pays for it.
3. usually dealt with in a short amount of visits.
4. if chiro isn’t working, why not try something else.
5. I am sure your back problem isn’t unique, there are a lot of taiwanese with the same problem being treated with acupuncture.
6. when in rome…[/quote]
sports rehab chinese clinic? easy to find? fraid not. Rehab clinics are easy to find but proper sports rehab where the doctor understands how injuries occur in a competitive sports environment? Not so easy. Never met a Chinese doctor who understands exactly how much trauma there is in a full contact soft tissue injury. Their specialty is of the old lady slipping in the shower variety.[/quote]
Actually I found a few all by my lonesome self. Like I said, the larger chinese med clinics offer sports injury acupuncture.
Hi baberenglish, would you mind sharing with me which Chinese Med Clinics you found that specialise in sports injuries? I also have a bunch of things I need help with, mainly would like to try accupuncture rather than Chinese tui nah stuff.
I live in the Guting area so would be even better if there is a clinic near me.
Thank you.
Does anyone have any recent recommendations for a sports (or deep tissue) massage therapist?
No-one? I’m finding out that all Taiwan massage is seemingly for ‘pleasure’. Never therapy.
Hi baberenglish, would you mind sharing with me which Chinese Med Clinics you found that specialise in sports injuries? I also have a bunch of things I need help with, mainly would like to try accupuncture rather than Chinese tui nah stuff.
I live in the Guting area so would be even better if there is a clinic near me.
Thank you.[/quote]
I’m an acupuncturist in Taipei. You’re more than welcome to come to TSGH Tingchou branch if you want to try acupuncture.
Tingchou Branch address: No.40, Sec. 3, Tingchou Rd., Taipei City (Map: ppt.cc/UVtV )
Have you ever try “cupping”(拔罐) or acupuncture? I’m an acupuncturist in Taipei. Maybe you could come give it a try.
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