Al is not only skilled, highly knowledgeable, and dedicated to the art and science of body work, but he's courageous in his approach. He doesn't waiver on approaching the body from a best practices mindset even when there may be 'crowds' who argue with it. Speaking as a fellow body worker, I can say that Al's insight into massage to help with low back, hip, shoulder, neck pain.... is one of the most effective approaches I've ever received. And, he's a community leader in massage - a true Master - highly recommend getting on his schedule while he's still taking new clients.
November 2020
I sought out Also Chan after a horrific accident that involved a van rear-ending me at 45 mph while I was at a dead stop in the Macarthur tunnel. My car was totaled, crushed accordion style between two vehicles. I was stunned that I had not been seriously injured or killed in this accident. Unfortunately, I was not unharmed and found myself unable to function without pain. Fortunately, I found Also Chan. He responded quickly after I reached out, unlike the larger PT groups that don't respond to their online intake forms. I told Alco about my pain and how it was getting worse. Despite being busy, Also found a way to get me in as soon as possible. I couldn't believe... read full review
June 2020
If asked if I have experienced Alco's bodywork, I could honestly say, 'No'. No as in, I have not yet been so lucky to receive a full session from this man.However, I have begun studying with Al recently beginning with his Body Optimalization workshop.During this workshop, Al often would demonstrate the techniques on our bodies so I did get a taste of what he offers and could gather that this form he calls by the name of 'Body Optimalization' is very effective at addressing many of the muscular and skeletal conditions many people need addressed in today's world.I saw how Al had; through deep observations and his 20 years experience working... read full review
Al is not only skilled, highly knowledgeable, and dedicated to the art and science of body work, but he's courageous in his approach. He doesn't waiver on approaching the body from a best practices mindset even when there may be 'crowds' who argue with it. Speaking as a fellow body worker, I can say that Al's insight into massage to help with low back, hip, shoulder, neck pain.... is one of the most effective approaches I've ever received. And, he's a community leader in massage - a true Master - highly recommend getting on his schedule while he's still taking new clients.
I sought out Also Chan after a horrific accident that involved a van rear-ending me at 45 mph while I was at a dead stop in the Macarthur tunnel. My car was totaled, crushed accordion style between two vehicles. I was stunned that I had not been seriously injured or killed in this accident. Unfortunately, I was not unharmed and found myself unable to function without pain. Fortunately, I found Also Chan. He responded quickly after I reached out, unlike the larger PT groups that don't respond to their online intake forms. I told Alco about my pain and how it was getting worse. Despite being busy, Also found a way to get me in as soon as possible. I couldn't believe... read full review
If asked if I have experienced Alco's bodywork, I could honestly say, 'No'. No as in, I have not yet been so lucky to receive a full session from this man.However, I have begun studying with Al recently beginning with his Body Optimalization workshop.During this workshop, Al often would demonstrate the techniques on our bodies so I did get a taste of what he offers and could gather that this form he calls by the name of 'Body Optimalization' is very effective at addressing many of the muscular and skeletal conditions many people need addressed in today's world.I saw how Al had; through deep observations and his 20 years experience working... read full review