Sports Massage in the Arts District, Los Angeles
Many clinics offer massage. Few actually connect it to the rest of your care. At most places, your massage therapist has never spoken to your physical therapist, and the session starts from zero every time. At Dang PT, Ryan works in the same space as our five Doctors of Physical Therapy and our performance coaches. He knows whether you are six weeks out from an ACL reconstruction, building mileage for a marathon, or working through a stubborn shoulder, and he shapes every session around where you are in that plan.
The result is recovery that feels good on the table and keeps paying off when you get back to the track, the gym or the court.
“It’s not just about feeling loose for a day. It’s about recovering well enough to keep doing what you love.”
Meet Ryan
Ryan Cardenas is a licensed massage therapist, CMTC Certified Massage Therapist who has spent 10 years helping athletes and active people recover from hard training and get back to moving well.
What sets Ryan apart is how closely he works with the rest of our team. He talks with your physical therapist about what you are rehabbing and with our coaches about what you are training for, so every session has a purpose. Clients describe his work as focused, strong but never rushed, and deeply restorative.
Outside the clinic, you can find Ryan training or spending time with his loved ones. He specializes in a form of sports specific therapeutic massage that aims to address chronic tightness and stiffness that general massage therapists have a tough time addressing.
Find Dang Physical Therapy in the Arts district in downtown los angeles
Just 7 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles (1.7 miles). Head east via S Vignes St, turn left on E 2nd St, right on S Santa Fe Ave, then right on Palmetto St — we're on the left at Suite 160, right next door to Damo Coffee Shop.
Phone: (213) 802-7208 Email: Admin@dangpt.com
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7 AM–6 PM Saturday–Sunday: 8 AM–12 PM
common massage therapy Questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit to Dang Physical Therapy in Los Angeles.
Do I need to be a PT patient to book a massage?
No. Anyone can book a sports massage. If you are also seeing one of our physical therapists, Ryan will coordinate with them.
How is sports massage different from a spa massage?
A spa massage is designed to relax you. Sports massage is designed to help you recover and move better, so pressure and focus areas are chosen around your training, your injury and your goals.
How often should I come in?
Most active clients come every two to four weeks. During a heavy training block or a rehab plan, weekly sessions can help. Ryan will recommend a rhythm that fits your schedule.
What should I wear? Comfortable athletic clothing. Ryan works over or around clothing depending on the area being treated.