The Athlete’s Edge

THERE’S HOPE!!! I have been participating in various sports and fitness activities for 25 years and over time, injuries have accumulated. Treatments and doctor’s visits I have had in the past were all ‘band-​aid’ approaches. Anthony, both an experienced ART practitioner and athlete himself, understands the root cause of injuries, diagnoses the baseline issue and treats accordingly. My most recent injuries include a rotator cuff pull and very painful tendonitis in one foot. After two treatments on my shoulder, my mobility increased at least 50% and the pain decreased significantly. After one treatment on my foot, the tendonitis was all but gone. He also recommends strengthening exercises and stretches that will help prevent further injuries. His office is pleasant and easy to access and he has a very optimistic and professional attitude. I’m so thankful I discovered Anthony and ART!

I have been just twice, but the results have been really impressive. I have lived in pain for many years and tried several other techniques, chiropractors, massage therapists, sports clinics, etc. to no avail. With Anthony I had the following experience:
1) First time someone explained to me what was going on in my hips and knee so clearly and in such a way that makes sense on how the human body works. This includes several Orthopedists.
2) Was able to pin point the issue in treatment, and give immediate relief/​results
3) Set me up with stretches that have really helped me between treatments.
4) Not sound like they are trying to suck me into ‘The Chiropractic Lifestyle’ or some other crap. Just straight up explanations and results
5) Treated me with respect and not be condescending in any way.
I highly recommend seeing him if you have any sort of joint, muscular or back pain.

I began seeing Anthony at The Athlete’s Edge after struggling with tennis elbow (from typing — I don’t play tennis) for 6+ months. It was immediately obvious that Active Release Therapy was more effective than any other interventions (chiropractic, sports massage, rest, etc.) and Anthony’s expertise and knowledge were clear. As my elbow became better, he began working on a very old injury in my low back and I’ve experienced major improvements in strength, flexibility, and comfort. I’m SO grateful.

Although Anthony does ART on great athletes, he has also been a miracle worker for the rather average me. Past injuries and new joint troubles were keeping me from my lap swimming, yoga, and trips to the gym — and whatever I did on my own only exacerbated the pain.
I tried another ART practitioner in SF who failed to help me over several months. Anthony is so knowledgeable, so capable, that I knew in the first few minutes that he was like the überART practitioner! He’s practically a swiss army knife of dealing with soft tissue damage: he’s got a lot of tools and various modalities that he calls upon as the need arises. Between his gentle, friendly demeanor and his amazing technique, every trip to The Athlete’s Edge is a blessing.
After only a handful of appointments, I’ve found a lot of relief. For the first time in seven years my back injury isn’t a constant pain and I have great confidence that there’s a way to improve new injuries I may come across in the future. Thank you, Anthony!

Anthony is something of a miracle worker. Unlike rolfing or deep tissue massages I have had in the past, Anthony practices ART — Active Release Therapy. It was developed by a chiropractor and it’s very targeted to the injured area and focuses on improving that area without pain or discomfort — and without injuring neighboring tissues. I was nursing an injured shoulder for three months when I saw Anthony. Between two sessions with him and the exercises he recommended to strengthen my shoulder, I realized immediate results and am now close to full strength and doing my CrossFit workouts unmodified.
Strongly recommend Anthony and ART.

Anthony worked on me when I was preparing for the RKC Level II Certification a while back. This certification required that I press a kettlebell equivalent to half my bodyweight with one arm. I had developed some shoulder pain issues and knew that this was going to be a serious barrier to my completing the certification requirements. Anthony immediately picked up on the source of the problem and was able to keep me in one piece as I prepared for the event. Particularly if you are a serious athlete it is essential to have a manual therapist of Anthony’s calibre in your corner. You can’t train if you’re hurt.