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Muscular Solutions
Categories: Health and Medical Physical Therapy Beauty and Spas Massage Physical Therapy, Massage [Edit]
1368 Beacon StSte 110
Brookline, MA 02446
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
(617) 566-8986
- Nearest Transit:
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Summit Ave - Inbound (Green Line)
Summit Ave - Outbound (Green Line)
322 Harvard St (66)
- Hours:
Mon, Wed-Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Fri 3 pm - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Insurance:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Muscular Solutions
7 reviews in English
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Review from Ajit G.
Forked River, NJ
5/18/2011
I don't get to go here that often, because I am not in the Boston/Brookline area all that often. But when I am there, I go to Muscular Solutions!
A friend told me about this place and on a whim, while in town, I decided to book an appointment. I admit, I was not suffering from chronic pain that some of the other patients might have been, but I had an ache in my shoulder I was hoping Barry could handle and woe and behold, he knocked it out of the park.
A combination of a soothing bed-side manner, consummate professionalism and genuinely studied technique and I was right as rain.
The second time I went was due to a terrible ache I had in my head/face due to some dental work I had done. It was impossible to bear and had been going on for weeks.
Now I am not going to say he used voodoo or ancient Eastern mystical secrets. Nor will I say it magically disappeared in an instant! But he alleviated the pain, with a very focused approach, to the point where I barely felt it anymore and shortly afterwards, it was gone.
I was impressed. Really damn impressed. And more than a little thankful.
So yeah, go there and go there now if you're in pain and need a new strategy. Or even if you aren't--I think he might surprise you with what he can do to your body. You won't regret it! -
Review from Engelbert H.
Mid-Cambridge, MA
8/27/2009
Just getting around to yelping my experience.. I must say I'm not at all surprised to see all the 5 star reviews. They are well deserved and I'll be adding my name to the list with this review.
It's a bit hard to adequately describe what Barry does in a short yelp review. Quite simply he is amazing and one of the finest people in his profession I have encountered. He is constantly expanding his knowledge and I think there are few folks with broader expertise when it comes to correcting problems with muscular therapy. This is so much more then a a simple massage.
I first saw Barry after an injury that left me with some loss of feeling in my arm and significantly reduced mobility in my shoulder/arm. After going twice a week for 12 weeks (24 sessions!) to physical therapy through Mt Auburn Hospital and having it go nowhere I went to see Barry on the advice of a friend. It was the best decision I ever made. While the folks at MAH were focused simply on addressing the symptoms, Barry worked to determine the root cause and after a few sessions I was nearly back to pre-injury condition armed with exercises and techniques I could do on my own. I cannot stress enough how much of a difference Barry personally made toward my recovery.
I now see Barry on an occasional basis as a preventative measure when I start to feel off or out of alignment. Highly recommended! -
Review from Josh D.
Cambridge, MA
5/12/2009
Barry at Muscular Solutions works minor miracles... Getting an hour of Barry's time is necessary if you have an injury- but I'd also recommend it as a great gift for someone you care about.
I always leave feeling about a million percent better than when we start, and with a better understanding of how I move, and what about my motions puts me out of alignment.
Barry has a fantastic presence- he's very calming but efficient at the same time... -
Review from Caroline D.
Brighton, MA
3/18/2011
I scheduled my boyfriend an appointment with Barry after reading these rave Yelp reviews, and I really do hate to be the first to not give him 5 stars, but I just can't. My boyfriend has had chronic back pain caused by bad joints, sports, and weight lifting, so I thought Barry might be able to help alleviate this pain. While he is very knowledgeable, I guess we were just expecting more than what he got -- we were a little disappointed. Nothing at all bad to say about Barry himself -- he was very, very nice and professional -- but just don't expect miracles. My boyfriend felt like for the $130 hourly rate all he got was a deep tissue massage and some stretching exercises to do at home.
Comment from Barry M. of Muscular Solutions 3/20/2011
Not expecting miracles is good advice Caroline. After… More » -
Review from Sophie I.
Cambridge, MA
4/1/2011
I started seeing Barry after a particularly difficult year during which my body started manifesting a great deal of imbalance, which presented as tension pain and trigger points. Within my first session, Barry had figured out my body, mysteriously finding sites of old injuries and alleviating current pain. He was completely honest with me about my prognosis, and we came up with both a schedule and a payment plan that worked for me. Unlike others whose problems are solved in one session, I saw Barry for about 6 months regularly. He has amazing intuition about what will heal people, and when he suggested to me that I should start dancing again (I had stopped as a teenager), a lightbulb really went off. I am currently pain free, much more active, taking two dance classes a week, and feel healthier and stronger than I have ever been. I go now just for maintenance and adjustments, and it's always worthwhile. I carry around Barry's business cards and recommend him to everyone I know!
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Review from Rod A.
Waltham, MA
11/14/2010
I had a really bad muscle pain in my lower back and I could barely stand up. My co-worker Emer referred me to Barry Meklir. OMG, He was able to remove the pain in my back! He's amazing; a true healer, I highly recommend. My lower back is much better. I don't wake up in the night from sleeping on either side and it doesn't "catch" anymore. My lower body feels more stable. My pain was completely gone the next day. He's knowledgeable & professional, a true body alignment specialist.
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Review from Elizabeth K.
Boston, MA
5/20/2009
This may be the easiest recommendation I've ever written. Barry's work is impeccable. I came to him with a severe hip problem that had recurred off and on for years. He both fixed it, and gave me a long term set of exercises to prevent it. All along the way he was great at setting expectations honestly and responding to any issues and concerns. He understood my reality as a performing artist and was able to structure his therapy to my specific needs.
