Chris O’Hara, LMT- Superior Sport Massage

Found Chris thru Unilocal.I’ve been searching for a new massage therapist after my last one relocated to San Diego. Finding someone who is legitimate and can apply the right pressure can be a challenge. (I’m a personal trainer based in Redondo Beach. Wear and tear is the common theme for this body.) I was specifically looking for an independent massage therapist after paying much more for professional studios where I wasn’t as fond of the sessions given. Chris, though? He’s the real deal. He has an understanding of the muscles being utilized in select exercises, so that really made a difference in his technique. I can handle deep tissue massages and I’ll tell ya his style is on point. I’ll be recommending my own clients to see him after searching for a new therapist the last few months. Definitely worth the time and money. You can also schedule thru his website which is extremely convenient. Thanks again, Chris. I’ll see you soon, brotha!

Got a massage today from Chris! I feel so much better. He was really able to get in there and release all the tension in my back and neck. His pressure was perfect and his technique was superb. He even worked muscles that a lot of massage therapists have missed on me before that usually only my physical therapist pays attention to. This guy knows his stuff! And his prices are super affordable. Will definitely be back.

Just got finished with my first massage with Chris and I had a great experience. I’ve been looking for a good massage therapist that I can go to regularly and I think I found him. I’m used to going to these Thai massage places around town where the massages are either hit or miss and where you can hear a bunch of noise from outside the door or the adjoining room. Chris addressed all my areas of concern perfectly and his massage room is quiet and peaceful. I would highly recommend him if you’re looking for a great massage tailored to your needs.

My boyfriend and I just ran a 5K and were in need of some serious muscle relief and Chris was able to fit us in last minute before Thanksgiving. We both like our massages with lots of pressure in order to get knots out, and Chris did just that and more. He has great technique and we both felt much more relaxed afterwards. Chris is really friendly also and we’ll definitely go back!

Wow! Wow! Wow! Chris gave me the best massage that I have ever had. I never wanted it to end!!! I bought it on Groupon for my boyfriend and myself, but he could not make it, so I went alone. Chris massaged me for the entire 2 hours! The time flew! He is so nice and sweet. I felt like I’d known him forever. His hands!!! Oh boy! Those hands! He put me in such a deep state of relaxation. I was comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. I cannot say enough about this man. Go to him. You will be glad that you did. I for one am definitely going back! Use the WAZE app to find him, and you won’t have a problem.

The only thing I have to say is wow! Chris is extremely good at what he does. He has a passion for what he does and it shows. He truly cares about his patients and pinpoints where your pain is most acute and works his magic. His (serene/​clean) private office is a hidden gem in Hermosa Beach and I am so glad I found him. No more quickie $ 20 massage joints for me. He is super professional and just a very nice person. His pricing is very fair and he has special pricing packages too. This is above the quality that you get at the very high end hotels and resorts. He has worked on athletes, seniors, mommies, you name it he has treated all aches and pains. There is a reason for the stellar all 5 star reviews. He is always punctual and there is plenty of parking in the lot or on the surrounding streets. Thank you Unilocalers, once again you steered me to the right place.

I found Chris online and needed a massage a few days before I ran a marathon. Specifically, my Achilles was aching so I wanted a sports masseuse who knew what he/​she was doing.
I texted him (his number is listed on his website) and he replied back right away and we scheduled an appointment for the day of. I particularly liked how he had availability past 6pm since I work outside of the south bay and it takes time to get back home.
His office was a little tricky to get to. Going north on PCH, you will pass an underground garage parking lot and it’s the first right after that (I think there was a sign denoting the address number) into a small business complex. I arrived at 6:15pm there was parking available.
I went up a flight of stairs and Chris met me outside. He had a massage table set up inside of an office which was a bit random but didn’t feel overly awkward.
The room is dark and he uses towels and a small body pillow and lotion and plays music.
Chris is very professional and a good listener. We spent the first 5 – 10 minutes talking about what was bothering me and what I needed work on. He is personable and genuine and makes you feel comfortable. Best of all, he looks to be an athlete himself and knows the specific areas and how to massage them — IT band, thigh, Achilles, etc.
The massage was for 60 minutes; he did not factor in our initial talk time into the total time like other places do. Total was $ 50 and I tipped him $ 10 (but he mentioned he is raising his prices).
I’ll definitely be back when I need another sports massage.

Chris O’Hara is a sports massage deep tissue specialist. I’ve had incredible stress lately. I had a 2 hour deep tissue and trigger point session with Chris yesterday. I felt like a new person after the session. I plan to make sessions with Chris a part of my weekly regimen to help with stress and recovery from intense workouts.
Chris is an outstanding sports massage professional!
I also found the description of massage below from the University of Maryland Medical Center:
How does massage work?
For centuries, human touch has been shown to be emotionally and physically healing. Particular massage techniques may either stimulate or calm the body’s muscles and tissues to create a desired effect. When a practitioner massages soft tissue, electrical signals are transmitted both to the local area and throughout the body. These signals, in combination with the healing properties of touch, help heal damaged muscle, stimulate circulation, clear waste products via the lymphatic system, boost the activity of the immune system, reduce pain and tension, and induce a calming effect. Massage may also enhance well being by stimulating the release of endorphins (natural painkillers and mood elevators) and reducing levels of certain stress hormones.
Source: Massage | University of Maryland Medical Center

University of Maryland Medical Center

Found Chris through a Groupon and after three 60 minute appointments two of which stretched into 90 minute sessions, I have to say this is the best massage in Hermosa Beach. He really knows his stuff and has a lot of male and female athletes as clients.
I like his attentiveness and concern about trouble spots. I take a 55 minute pilates class 7 days a week and twice a month it’s very important for me to see him to get me back into alignment.
I highly recommend Chris for his care, dedication, and commitment to his clients to give 110% to your massage.

Difficult to add anything new as just about everything has been said. Parking is always a plus and Chris has very strong hands. He also is very flexible with time and can be seen after business hours.

I was a member of Massage Envy since 2006, and I had a great massage therapist that did really good deep tissue massages. After moved from Palos Verdes to Hermosa Beach, I have tried many therapists from Massage Envy HB and MB location, But always disappointed and finally quit my membership at the beginning of this year. I went several months without getting massages, then my back started to hurt in May. Desperate times call for desperate measures, I found Chris on Unilocal.Based on the past reviews, I also found him on Groupon and got the 3 massages package (I don’t think he does Groupon anymore though.) I felt so lucky to find him after the first session, he was as good as or even better than my favorite therapist at Massage Envy PV location. It’s really easy to book an appointment with him too via texts. He offers packages at very reasonable prices. I purchased a 10 90mins massages package from him after finished my Groupon session. I am looking forward to get my massages every 2 weeks! Thanks Unilocal

Just had an amazing massage by Chris at Superior Massage. He asked if any areas needed special attention and I asked him to concentrate on my neck and back which he did. Chris Is very strong in a good way and clearly knows what he is doing. He is extremely nice as well. He found muscles that needed work which no massage therapist had ever worked on me before. Booking with my groupon was very easy — next day service! I will be back for sure… Thanks, Chris.

I was looking for a good place to get a good, deep tissue massage after work – I work in El Segundo and found Chris’ Groupon deal online. I decided to go for the 3 session deal not ony because it was a better deal but because Chris had some really complimentary reviews here on Unilocal so I figured, why not?
I won’t repeat the basics of his operation; all the great things other reviewers have mentioned – parking, location, nice massage room, good, strong massage… were all true! The only gripe I had was how long it took me to drive to my appointments because of all the PCH traffic but that had nothing to do with Chris obviously.
As for Chris, he definitely is quite skilled in performing deep tissue massages that will loosen you up and relieve any pain and built-​up tension. He is indeed quite strong and remembers your preferences and areas that need work. It wasn’t a massage I could fall asleep with (which is good because he really works the knots and kinks) but it was still relaxing.
Lastly, and most importantly for me, he also is being more flexible with his appointment times which was a HUGE PLUS for me! I also liked how easy it was to book appointments with him; I typically would just send him a text the day before and he would text back to confirm. I definitely will be returning at least once a month!

Took a chance and went to get some knots worked out and I’ve found a new place to go! Chris was awesome! His massage was great, just the right amount of pressure. He was always cognizant of making sure everything was just right.
And the one thing that is very annoying about massage places in general, is getting short-​changed by a few minutes here, a few minutes there. This was the exact opposite! I think Chris went about 10 minutes over the actual time. I was never rushed and it was just a perfect experience from start to finish.
I will be back.

Chris is wonderful. The location has a lovely waiting room and really comfortable massage room which you don’t usually find unless your paying over $ 100. He keeps it darker which helps me to relax. He’s strong which is also great for me. Highly recommend him.

Chris helped relieve my upper back which had some insane knots that have been there over a year. Would definitely recommend.

This was a great find via Groupon. Chris did a great job on my massage, asked a lot of questions to make sure I got the exact massage I wanted. His office is easy to find off PCH with plenty of free parking available. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a friendly, professional massage. Will be coming back as his regular rates are very fair and discounted packages are available.

Superior Massage lives up to its name! Friendly, professional, and talented. I purchase Groupon massages often, and this was one of my better purchases.

I went in for a deep tissue massage and Chris did a great job. He helped relieve my neck and back pain. He is friendly and listens to what you need and did the right amount of pressure. Would definitely recommend.

Amazing! I have chronic back problems from a sports injury and was in a spasm which happens every so often. Chris got me right in and was very careful while I was so tight. I’ve been seeing him once a month now for a few months and he is great! He listens and changes his technique to exactly what you need. He does what you request while maintaining what he knows as correct and beneficial for a given area. I’ve had massages from so many people to try and work with my back and he is by far one of the best! He is reasonable and I trust him with any kind of pain. Go see Chris!