Alfie is the best in the biz. Next level deep tissue, you’ll feel like a new person by the time you leave! Him and Sandra create a lovely welcoming environment, I’ve been seeing them for years and it’s always worth it.
I have had three massage sessions at this clinic and already feel the difference. My symptoms included chronic headaches, neck pain, dizziness, and overall tightness/discomfort in my body. The intensity of my pain has gone from a 13/10 to a 7/10 which for me is a huge difference since I have been dealing with this pain for years with no result. This is not a relaxing massage, it is painful but worth it. Be open to the idea that where you feel pain is not always the source of where your pain is. The receptionist is also very lovely and helpful.
Highly recommend, Alfie knows what he’s doing - it’s not a regular “barely touching” massage, so discomfort is likely, especially if you never professionally addressed a muscle before in your life, but it’s worth it if you want to get rid of chronic pain
I strongly recommend Alfie. Alfie's skills and knowledge have remedied a number of recurring issues I've been dealing with.
Alfie's deep knowledge allows him to quickly identify and effectively treat pain.
He is also friendly and a great guy to chat with.
I’ve been seeing Alfie for over a year now and can’t praise his services enough. He’s helped fix many pain points and injuries. He’s also extremely knowledgeable and someone I continue to recommend to all my friend and family. Sandra is also very lovely!
I started seeing Alfie before running a marathon in the fall as I was experiencing pain in sides of my legs from all the training. Alfie alleviated the root issues of my tight muscles which allowed me to stick with my training plan and exceed my time goal for the marathon. I have since continued to work with Alfie to help keep my muscle loose and ensure I am able to run pain free for years to come.
Thank you! We look forward to helping you with your next race!
Janani Nair2023.12.21
I had been struggling with vertigo, dizziness, and headaches for nearly a year, and it was significantly impacting my day-to-day life. The tightness in my shoulders and neck from my desk job only added to my discomfort, leaving me feeling quite helpless. Thankfully, I found Alfie, who not only identified the root cause of my vertigo but also guided me through the healing process.
Alfie's holistic approach to addressing the underlying issues behind my pain was truly remarkable. Today, I am completely symptom-free and have gained a heightened awareness of my posture, all thanks to Alfie's expertise.
The list of symptoms I experienced that has been alleviated are as follows:
-vertigo
- imbalance
- dizziness
-ear pressure, ear ringing
- headaches
-neck tightness
- tight shoulders
I highly recommend Alfie's services to anyone experiencing similar issues. I am genuinely grateful to Alfie for helping me regain my health and well-being.
I've had neck pain for two years and tried everything to feel better. I was reccommended to see Alfie and am so glad that I did! He has helped me more in two months than anyone else has in two years. The massage is painful but very effective and the results last. I reccommend anyone to book an appointment.
I had pain my my scapula and neck for years until I met Alfie. He's been able to help me reduce all chronic pain and has even helped increase mobility in other areas of my body that were suffering. It's no walk in the park, but the results are real.
I have been a client of Alfie’s at Vente Pain Relief Clinic for more than 5 years. Alfie really delivers on his promise of pain relief - he is amazing at pinpointing exactly where the real pain source is, and then working the deep tissue to give relief. The post treatment exercises he assigns also provide ongoing maintenance to limit future pain. He is a master at what he does, a true professional and a really nice guy!
Thank you very much Miriam! Your words mean a lot!
Alexis Fabricius2021.02.04
Stop going to the chiro, physio, and a million other specialists if you have pain - do yourself a favour and COME HERE. I have had a number of injuries over the years that had left my body in chronic pain and with pronounced tightness; I went to chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, and nothing really did the trick. Vente Pain Relief did more for me in four visits (!!!) than any other professional has done for me in the past ten years. This treatment is painful (though not unbearable), but the results are *incredible*. My body is moving better than it has in a decade, my posture has improved, I'm breathing more deeply, I can walk easier and above all, my chronic pain issues have pretty much disappeared. I truly cannot say enough great things about this clinic. Stop reading reviews and go book an appointment already.
Alexis it was our pleasure! Thank you very much for the awesome review!
Roy Cocciollo (YourMortgageYourWay)2020.10.18
Alfie is very passionate about healing your pain. My neck was so stiff I could barley move when I went in after just one visit my mobility in my neck greatly improved. He explained why this was happening to me what I can do to prevent this from happening . I will continue to see Alfie and highly recommend his services.
Alfie is amazing!! He is highly knowledgeable and professional! He keeps me injury-free through my marathon running. Super convenient location in the heart of downtown. Highly recommend it to anyone out there!
Thank you Hugh! We will keep striving to do the best service possible!
Christine Chan2019.08.16
I started going to Vente on May 23, 2019 after 2+ years of knee pain which seemed to have turned into chronic back pain. I had a specific short-term goal/timeline mind (hike Northover Ridge August 2-4, 2019) and wanted to either be able to achieve it pain-free, or simply ensure I didn’t have to stop/affect the group/turn back. I am extremely pleased that after the hike, I can report that I was able to carry my pack, hike up/down with just regular knee soreness (caused by slippery/steep downhill skree), recover quickly and am looking forward to the maintenance phase of recovery.
I had previously tried other RMTs (deep tissue), PTs (with IMS) , and Chiropractors and they were unable to help. Alfie was my last ditch attempt – I had resigned myself to “getting older” and just having chronic knee/back pain...
Immediately after my first appointment with Alfie Vente, I felt marked and significant improvement – I was pleasantly surprised. I learned that the knee pain was in fact caused by extremely tight fascia – starting from the foot on upward – and likely caused by (not the cause of) even older back issues. After the initial appointment my daily knee pain stopped right away – and has continued to feel zero-to-tiny bits of pain only.
Correcting my hip flexors has been a major component of this process. And after a few more appointments, other unexpected improvements took place, most surprisingly, improved breathing.
I tried to document these changes as they happened (below):
Immediate – after first/second appointment (May 23, 2019):
-feet less pain, less callouses, much less bunion pain
-no knee pain after: 14km hike, going downhill, walking 10km on sidewalks
-less Charlie horses
-fixed light carpal tunnel on arms
-longer strides, less "hamster-like" steps
After 3-4 appointments:
-breathing better, easier to reach deep breath, not catching at top
-sleeping better
-hip flexors looser
After 5-6 appointments:
-left arm can reach up back further
-shoulders more square/less rounded/bent over
After 9 appointments:
(post-hike with pack August 2-3, 2019):
-some knee pain but went away by next day
-foot pain went away by next day
-shin splints gone in one day.
Thank you Alfie!
Christine, Sandra and I thank you for your AWESOME review! It was/is a pleasure to perform my craft on you!
Samuel Isaac2019.08.06
I had scar tissue damage in my arm, which limited my mobility for a few months. After two sessions, I'm almost 100% recovered. The owners of the business are very friendly and really care about your recovery.
I was suffering from daily headaches, tension and pain in my upper back - I found myself standing against a wall in meetings, trying to relieve the pain, using foam rollers of all kids and having to roll every night to try and relieve the back pain and headaches.
After one visit to Vente, the headaches were gone and I felt no more discomfort. I was shocked. As the website states, this massage is not about relaxation, or a spa experience -this is a treatment. Alfie is great at letting you know what to expect as he works on you, whethr it's a burn, zing or tension, you knew what was coming.
I've visited many massage therapists, always looking for one that would go deep enough to make a difference. Alfie did just that. Big thank you!!
I came to Vente Pain Relief based on reviews not knowing what to expect but am I ever glad I did! I had been waking up with headaches and my dentist was pushing me to get my wisdom teeth out. Low and behold my gut feeling that this pain was more directly related to my jaw turned out to be true and not due to my wisdom teeth. Alfie was thorough, knowledgeable and professional. After my intial appointment he laid out what my treatment plan would be and sure enough within 4 sessions I feel incredibly better both on my jaw but also my neck/back. His approach is exactly what you need if you are looking for a direct and meaningful massage.
Alfie is the best massage therapist I have ever had. He is very skilled at what he does, and his personality puts you at ease. I highly recommend him to everyone.
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