E-motion Sports Massage

Really impressed with Mercedes. I’ve had quite a few massages, and Mercedes seemed exceptionally deft and knowledgeable. I will absolutely be going back.

Five stars hands down. I have been going for a while and cannot believe I never wrote a review!
Mercedes & her staff are amazing people. They’ve always helped a lot with back pain, shoulder tightness, headaches and all-​over sports massage therapy.

So impressed and glad I found Mercedes!
First off, this is not a «oh that feels nice» massage, it is massage THERAPY. Mercedes is very knowledgeable about massage, muscles, and integrating different methods for your specific healing. I have been having a lot of back pain that I have been going to PT for that has not been getting better. I feel like she was able to give me a different perspective than just strengthening the weak muscles, and told me a variety of things I could do at home to help in my recovery.
I’ve already booked another appointment!

Probably the best sports I have got. Mercedes has a great knowledge of sports massage therapy and works on the target areas and you get good results

Update: Earnest, whom I rave about below, has left E-​Motion.
I can’t say enough good things about Earnest Gildon. First, he communicates. He didn’t just jump into a routine massage — he asked what was going on with my body and how I use and abuse it, and he worked on what I most needed rather than just going through a script. He used techniques from Thai massage to give me more mobility in my hips than I’ve had in ages. I stood up from his table feeling an inch taller than when I walked in. He’s one of the most skilled massage therapists I’ve ever encountered, and he has the strength to work into deep and recalcitrant muscles. I am a fan.

Mercedes,
IS truly giving and understanding of your needs and is able to articulate what is happening in your body. For an athlete this is incredibly important. I saw her for my back and she restored a lot of movement in both my shoulders. I felt stronger than ever when I next trained.
Does not get much better!!!

I went to Mercedes due to all the 5-​star Unilocal reviews and the Groupon deal so I thought I should offer my input. I got there very early and assumed there would be a waiting room, but instead, the door was locked and the building looked empty. I waited standing outside of the door until my appointment time. Nothing and no one stirred so I called and the receptionist said Mercedes was inside with a client and would text her. Mercedes soon opened the door and apologized, saying the spine clinic staff left for the day and shut the door. It seemed like it could happen randomly, so be prepared to wait outside the clinic.
I waited for another fifteen minutes inside. She explained the delay as a snafu with the scheduling. We chatted quickly about my past injuries. I thought she would focus on the problem areas I mentioned but she didn’t, and the pressure was pretty light. Not what I would consider a sports massage. I didn’t feel much better afterwards.
I bought the 3-​massage Groupon deal and made all three appointments in advance but some days after seeing her, she canceled my other appointments without explanation. I called asking why and the receptionist said she was overwhelmed by the Groupon response and had to cancel all her sessions with Groupon customers to keep seeing her regular customers and tried to reschedule them to Tuesdays with a male therapist or the first Saturday of the month with her. Those times were too limiting so I sought a refund. She was understanding, but it took some wrangling with Groupon. The massage was 2-​stars maybe, but I bumped it up to three, because Mercedes was nice throughout the series of missteps.

Hands down the BEST massage therapist I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot in the Boston area). Mercedes has the ability to tune into your body and focuses on the areas that need healing most. She’s the best, I will never see anyone again.

I feel like I hit the jackpot when I found Mercedes with a Groupon, and I can’t believe I haven’t done a review before now. I came in with a bad knee that had me all out of whack, and was looking for a one-​off massage to get some of the kinks out.
Mercedes took time to listen to what was hurting, then found places that I didn’t even know were tight/​causing my pain. She’s given me strategies to help out with my problem areas between massages. In addition to being a well-​trained massage professional, she’s an interesting and kind person. I really can’t recommend Mercedes highly enough!

I usually buy massage groupons because I’m on a limited budget, and I hope for a halfway decent massage. But this exceeded my expectations by 100%. I have had a lot of massages in the past, but this is one of the best I’ve ever had!
If you’re looking for a fancy spa massage, this isn’t the place for you. But if you want an amazing experience, book with Mercedes.
As other reviewers have says, Mercedes integrates stretching & many different massage techniques to best heal the body. She used deep tissue techniques to work out my knots, but she also used Thai massage techniques to stretch out the problem areas that were most likely the cause of the knots. Truly amazing!
Note: the sign on the building & door is for a chiropractic practice because she rents the space from him.

David is a fabulous therapist who takes as much time as needed to really work trouble areas. His deep tissue massages are intense in the best way possible and gives really helpful stretching tips on how to keep the muscles from going back to their bunched up state in between sessions. Can’t recommend him enough.

David is fantastic! I have the worst knots in my neck and shoulders from hours at a desk and being naturally tense. he finds them all and works each of them out. He’s a magician i swear. I come in, barely able to turn my neck and I leave with near owl-​like abilities. That’s not to mention all the other tension he fabulously works away for me. From deep tissue, to swedish to simple stretching, I love this man and what he does. Did i mention he’s a super nice and funny guy too? All also true. If you’re looking for someone that’s both tough and gentle (can that be done, you ask? YES, YES IT CAN), Dave’s your guy.

Mercedes is fantastic! This was by far the best sports/​deep tissue massage I’ve ever had. As an endurance runner, it’s often difficult to keep my muscles loose and ready to race. Soreness and tightness in my legs has been increasingly problematic for me as my mileage increases. Relaxation massage is nice but Mercedes provides truly functional massage therapy, including stretching and recommendations for staying healthy. She was very much in tune with what my body needed and addressed both the issues we talked about prior to the massage as well as problem areas she found during the session. I walked out feeling twenty pounds lighter, better than I felt in weeks. I plan to make massage with Mercedes a regular part of my training regimen!

I found Emotion through a recent Groupon – I booked a couple of sports massages for after the marathon. However, when I found myself with a back injury about 5 weeks before the marathon, I decided that I would try a massage at the recommendation of my husband and a physical therapist. Since I already had planned to do a massage with Mercedes, it made sense to book with her for this one, too.
Let me just say… wow. Mercedes took the time to listen to my problem and the steps I had already taken to try to fix the issue on my own and with other care providers. She outlined how she would do the massage and how it would help. Afterwards, I felt better than I had in weeks! She also had suggestions for how I could keep my back feeling better after the massage.
Really, really great experience. I am looking forward to my next visit!

I felt very safe with Mercedes. Her attitude and presence made the experience meaningful for me. She started out with a myofascial release, but saw that the tension in my body was so deep that it needed extra love. She was very in tune with my body and seemed to sense the parts that needed the most attention. She found a spot of tension that released a lot of pent-​up tension, and caused a wave of emotion and tears, which she guided me through. Very talented masseuse! Highly recommend for those not only looking for a simple massage, but for a healing experience as well.

Mercedes is professional, knowledgeable and gives a great massage! She is very nice and knew exactly what areas I needed worked on. I will be going back!