Hey have been visiting Noam regularly for well over a year and my body thanks me after each visit…read more Noam offers more than a massage, though if that's all you need I'm sure he'd oblige. He thoughtfully listens to your perception of your physical health and observes your body mechanics to plan a session tailored to where you are at in the moment and where you want to be in the long term. This targeted approach has kept my body in balance and improved my day to day. Noam is also just a genuinely great human, which makes every session a richer experience overall. His foundations in anatomy, yoga, art, world travel, and music all come together as he truly brings his whole self to his work. I highly recommend Noam for anyone in the market for body work. Just don't take my timeslot!

I have to agree with all the other reviewers, Noam is really that good. I bounce around between a…read morefew therapists with varied skill-sets. However, I never leave feeling as rejuvenated as I do with Noam's massages. Besides his mad skills, he's also very nice, cute, sweet and accommodating. His smile is inviting and immediately warms the room up (although the actual room is quiet warm itself). The location is perfect for me. Muni (N or J) are just steps away. His business is in a shared apartment. The room is quiet, clean and...warm. I'm definitely going back. In fact, I have another appointment already scheduled. Thanks Noam for making me feel better!

Sebastian is a gifted healer and bodyworker who has made an enormous difference in my life. I have…read morebeen seeing Sebation routinely for many years. I could not recommend him enough.

Sebastian is a wonderful bodyworker who has been incredibly helpful in helping me with body pain…read moreand nervous regulation over the years. He's deeply attuned, communicative, and creates a warm and safe space for healing. I highly recommend working with him.

I've been fortunate to have Bob Gazso as one of my go-to practitioners for over a decade, and I…read morecan't recommend him highly enough. As a fellow bodyworker, I have high standards when it comes to who I trust with my own care, and Bob consistently exceeds expectations. Bob has come to my rescue numerous times when I've had acute pain from sports injuries and other issues. His skill, knowledge, and approach have helped me get back on my feet quickly so I can continue serving my own clients. What I appreciate most about Bob is his reliability and expertise - when I'm in pain and need results fast, I know I can count on him. Having worked in this field for years, I understand the importance of finding practitioners who truly know their craft. Bob is one of those rare professionals who delivers consistent, effective results. If you're looking for skilled, trustworthy bodywork, Bob Gazso should be at the top of your list. Highly recommend!

Every now and then in life, I meet someone who is what I call a true healer. Someone who has a…read morelevel of expertise and passion and commitment that is rare and completely stands out. Bob is one of those professionals, and I'd give him 10 stars if I could. He is one of the very best PTs I've ever worked with. I have had a lot of PT through the years for various injuries (foot, ankle) and for back and neck and sciatica issues due to having a job where I sit too much. I've seen and done PT with more than 12 PTs through my adult years at this point, and I can spot a brilliant PT as I have worked with PTs of all levels. Bob is brilliant-- truly gifted in his field. His expertise is obvious. His knowledge of physiology and body systems and how it's all tied together is quite unusual and I think what makes his therapies so effective. He isn't just looking at one part of the body, he ties it all together and figures out the root of the problem in the body and then does all kinds of movements and hands-on manipulation to unlock what is keeping the body from functioning properly. I saw him at the recommendation of my brother-in-law and I was seeking PT because of a lot of pain in neck and back and what felt like pinched nerve(s). I was barely sleeping at night because of the pain, and had been popping Tylenol and Advil for days (which I rarely take). When I saw Bob, I was in a lot of pain and very inflamed. He did an extensive intake and history. He took everything I told him seriously and I could see the wheels turning in his head as he was trying to figure out the source of the problems and how to address them. Then we did about 75 minutes of hands-on therapies of all types. He is so committed to working on your body that he actually was almost sweating at times from the level of manipulation he was doing. It wasn't painful, but I could tell it was moving things and unlocking some significant knots and muscles and nerves that were misaligned and not functioning properly. After literally this one session, my pain had greatly reduced and my range of motion was about 60% better. What surprised me the most was how he targeted spots in the neck, mid back, lower back and also my hips and skull/jaw --- and it all was tied together although I hadn't realized it. The days that followed: the first 24 hours I was a bit sore and then the soreness went away and I found that about 50% of my painful symptoms had gone away. I have never had a result like that before from one intensive PT session. It blows my mind that someone can be that effective. I intend to see him every time I am in the Bay Area, even if I have to fly and then drive an hour to get to him for an appointment. Am happy to pay out of pocket if I need to for these services -- he is worth every penny and then some. If you get an opportunity to work with Bob, take it.

Denis is the expert at what he does. I had a back pain for years from working in a computer field…read moreand sitting all the time. I've been to a lot of massages, chiropractors, and nothing seemed to help. A friend of mine has recommended him to me, and in just few sessions he did wonders for me. Pain level went down from 7 to 2 to the point where I'm not bothered by it any more. The best thing on top of it, is he was able to come to me and work around my schedule, which is super important for me. He is the best of the best!

I think Denis is a fantastic massage therapist. I had lower back problems for years and Denis was…read morethe only one who has helped me with my pain. Denis is the guy to go if you want a real massage, not a day spa pampering. I can tell you this is hands down the best massages I've had in my entire life!! In addition to exceptional education in massage therapy, he has a warm and genuine approach with people in and out of his practice. In a world of so many massage therapists, Denis stands out for his knowledge and experience.

Aaron brings a rare blend of technical precision and intuitive presence to his bodywork. You can…read morenerd out with him about muscle groups and fascial planes, while also feeling deeply seen in your somatic experience. I've worked with many therapists who lean heavily into one side or the other, but Aaron strikes a beautiful balance between the two--offering care that's both knowledgeable and heartfelt. After just one session, the pain in my left shoulder completely disappeared. His touch was light, yet incredibly effective. I'm excited to continue working with him on the smaller aches and pains that remain!

Aaron is very knowledgeable of the interconnectedness of the body and helpful in working together…read moreto uncover potential sources of pain I was having. On multiple occasions, separate issues, he was able to help me relieve some pain I was having first in my neck and then in my upper back, through a meticulous process of body awareness scanning and troubleshooting movements. I recommend Aaron for anyone who wants to come out of a session feeling better and take away more knowledge than you came in with.

Puma is such a gift to the world! If you want the hands, presence and knowledge of a gifted and…read moreexperienced massage therapist in your life, do yourself a favor and book a session with him. Whether you're needing deep work to heal or simply want to relax and rejuvenate, he's wonderful. I feel so grateful for Puma's healing work with me. I had a knee injury flare up the day before Bay to Breakers, which I had been training for, and Puma worked with my body so that I could at least walk (this had been quite painful). He revisited the injury months later with such care in his body work, deep listening and sharing his knowledge of the body, showing me the how of what he was doing and giving me suggestions for what I could do on my own to recover. He's also really down to earth and practical in addition to being very spiritual, which is a combination I very much appreciate. He's humble and honest, and will tell you if he doesn't know something or recommends you seek treatment elsewhere. Lastly, he's body positive, sex/kink positive, queer positive and has nuanced & committed social justice politics, which for me creates a really safe space to be, be seen & be supported in my journey towards wholeness.

Expert understanding of the body and healing modalities, genuinely interested in helping you get to…read morethe next level of wellness, and spiritually gifted in his practice. Puma Carpio is a wonder, and an asset to the healing community. I have had more massages than I can count in my ten years in San Francisco, and Puma is without a doubt my most trusted bodyworker. I can count on him to understand what is going on with me energetically and I always leave a session feeling renewed and bolstered in my own physical well-being. Puma is deeply in touch with his spiritual nature and this aspect carries over into his healing practice. Actually, practice isn't my favorite word to describe him as he knows what he's doing. He's studied the body and its mechanisms and he has an empathic awareness of how that relates to one's emotions and thoughts. Sessions with Puma are grounded and healing because he treats his clients and his work as sacred. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for energy and bodywork.

I can no longer recommend Eligio…read more As someone substantially disabled in a car accident just before Covid and with long covid I had decided to stay with Eligio as a provider even tho things weren't always smooth because for a time i thought it would be hard to find someone new. That's my bad. In the last year however Eligio's work, manner and ability to keep agreements has substantially declined even with consistent communication including phone, texts and in person communication that included several rounds of agreement making. Before this last year the issues were: he always pulled my hair when he worked on my head and neck and made a joke about the "hair pulling part of the session." Which is not just not funny, he knows he's hurting me but never upped his skills to stop. For years. That actually should have been enough to stop working with him. He'd be casually late for quite awhile until i insisted he notify me before the start of our session time. He never learned to calibrate to my needs had to constantly be reminded to not push too hard on my feet and back and not tork/tear my knees when raising my legs. This should have been a deal breaker given how long it went on. We did out calls to my home and he had to be reminded of basically everything including putting the toilet seat down in our bathroom. (I'm disabled and bending over is hard. I literally asked him 12 times to put it down before he remembered once on his own.) people are imperfect and I try to be forgiving and communicative. He did not put the room back in order after use. He moved all kinds of things and frequently did nothing to clean up post session. Annoying but not a deal breaker. Like I said he's just not paying attention. Over the past year several things have happened that made us decide that we cannot work with him any more. Eligio injured my back. Repeatedly He has always required feedback to keep him from using too much pressure or not torking my knees. But in the last year he made things demonstrably worse many, many times. And generally took no responsibility for that impact . Now I realize that's because he's just not able to attune to sensitive needs unless constantly directed. In other words: his sessions are not relaxing because he has a tendency to accidentally and repeatedly injure me. At least a third of the sessions for the last year he hurt me and I had significantly more pain when standing after a session. If I fall asleep in a session, he reliably injures my back. Every time. When I woke up in pain and asked him to fix it, he charged for that time having never mentioned it to me or asked for consent or created clarification. Which is code for he: he hurt me and overcharged me and then was pissed when I asked him about it. His response? He's short on cash and he worked over the session time. I talked to him and put my feedback in writing to him. We made new agreements that included getting consent for additional fees in the moment and stopping sessions if I fall asleep. His major concern of stopping a session if I fall asleep was "will I get paid?" Given that we paid on time every time, that was wild And utterly self serving. The final deal breaker was weaponizing my diagnosis against me instead of taking ownership of his decisions. He is someone who has a hard time taking responsibility for his impact. I cannot recommend him. Especially if you have pain.

Eligio's massage work on me transcends any other I've experienced in my 81 years. 'Strong and…read moregentle' don't do his techniques justice. His healing gifts come from deep within his huge strong heart. The work he did to heal my persistent neck problem was liberating. I'm so grateful to him for all he has done in the healing my body has received from Eligio. Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude for him and his gifts.

Ken is amazing. Whenever I have a specific issue, he always does the exact right thing to help it…read more He will also give me stretches to do to help it. He is really focused on you and truly wants to help you feel better. I've been going to Ken for at least a couple years now and he is one of my absolute favorites and I am so glad to have met him!

Ken is an exceptionally talented masseuse. He understands and explains the inner workings of how…read moreour muscles work together. I had a terrible case of sciatica, and I could barely walk. First, he showed me his book so I could understand how the muscles impinge on the long nerve and consequently change sitting positions, etc. Then he gave me an incredible massage working on that part of my leg, and showed me the best yoga positions to do that evening. Miraculously, my problem almost went away overnight. I can't recommend Ken enough!