I just had a massage from Shannon O'Leary, whose business Fairfax Massage & Pilates, just opened…read more It was the best massage I've had in a long time. I also signed up for 3 private pilates classes. She has great massage and pilates specials for new clients right now. I haven't tried other Fairfax-based massage therapists, so this review is not intended as a comparison to the other massage therapists in Fairfax; however, I've had a good number of massages in my life and I can confidently recommend her.

Don't you simply love when your experience lives up to the reviews that led you to a business? I…read morehad my first massage with Shannon and it was just what I needed! She is excellent at finding and targeting those tight, stressed out muscles to be worked out and makes sure that you feel comfortable communicating your massage preferences. I have had lots of massages and highly recommend Shannon! Go, see for yourself and you won't be disappointed!

Julia brings her many decades of study of Bodywork, Iyengar Yoga, and Human Anatomy together to…read morebring powerful results, often in just one or two sessions. She has helped me recover from bike accidents, a pulled back, and a torn rotator cuff, as well as numerous aches and pains. Her works has been a cornerstone for my health care strategy for about five years now and I am eternally grateful for the work that she does. I don't think there is anyone who has her unique perspective on how the human body functions, and I'm so glad to have a practitioner like Julia in my community!

Julia is a super knowledgeable yoga teacher with DECADES of experience. She does a lot of classes…read morefocusing on physical issues (bad knees, hip pain, back pain). Her classes are GREAT! In addition to classes, Julia specializes in pain management where she does one-on-one work with clients. Julia is intuitive and very knowledgeable if you also have other physical problems. On some Saturdays Julia has both a back care class and a class that focused on hip flexors (on Zoom for now). The hip flexor class is amazing. Lots of very specific, in-depth instruction and demonstrations by Julia. The class was in a bit intense (as one would expect), but intense in a good, "my hips feel so much better!" way. I highly recommend checking her out even if you're new to yoga.

Amy is awesome! This is my first introduction to Pilates and…read moreI'm hooked. Amy is knowledgeable and friendly. There's parking and it's conveniently located.

Amy is such a wonderful Pilates instructor! She's super caring, patient, and great with all levels…read more You will leave her class feeling stronger, happy, and hooked!

Deanna is awesome! I've been practicing yoga regularly (1-2 times a week) for the past four years…read morein San Francisco, at many different studios with many different teachers, and hands down Deanna is the best instructor I've worked with. Her classes are very balanced, a true full body workout-she never focuses too much on one area or neglects another. They're also varied, so each class is different than the last one. They're also very accessible-she consistently provides variations on poses to make them more challenging or more accessible. Deanna's positive attitude, patience and supportive nature are definitely worth noting. Her classes always feel like a safe space to try new and challenging poses (or take a break when you need to). They're fun too-Deanna's got a great sense of humor. She's also very present and available during and after class for assistance, advice, whatever. I always leave Deanna's classes in a better mood with much more energy. I would recommend her to anyone-beginners, or people with much more advanced practices. She really is the best :)

My new go-to masseuse!…read more I got a Homerun deal and booked a Thai massage with Deanna. She's set in two locations, either you can go to Fisherman's Wharf area or Outer Richmond. The way I rate my massages is by how free and different I feel coming out of it. She definitely knows what she's doing, and I was relaxed the entire time. Her head massage at the end was so soothing I almost fell asleep! Every detail was awesome, and you know you're getting a good massage if time goes by too fast. I swear the 1.5 hour just flew by haha. And of course, I gotta mention how extremely, super duper nice she is. I mean she is very, very genuine. She has an amazing energy and positiveness that you can't get mad at. From all this, I won't be surprised if her yoga sessions are good too.

Genevieve is a 10 out of 10. Her healing ability and amazing skill at finding and releasing trouble…read morespots is second to none. After three back surgeries, back pain is something I live with. But, after finding Genevieve, I know where I can go for relief. I've never been to a therapist with her ability so I highly recommend.

Genevive is pure magic. She has such an intuitive touch. I came to her at a very tender time in my…read morelife, and she was incredibly skilled at making me feel comfortable and at ease. Highly recommend.

I feel so grateful I found Yasue. I felt an ease and peace just entering her space. Her office is…read morelight-filled, quiet, clean, and comforting. I was in a lot of pain from jaw clenching, TMJ pain, and stress. I began to feel better after the first session. Yasue's care is intuitive and thoughtful. Her presence is therapeutic and attuned. I feel deeply cared for and connected during each visit. Thank you for what you offer to the world, Yasue.

She's just really good at what she does, and she does it intuitively. Cranial sacral is the BEST.read more

This review is for the MASSAGES I've had at "SMC"...I can't speak to any of the Yoga classes or…read moreother services they offer. I've only had massages done. Over the past two years I've been here several times for massage to work out the stress and tension I seem to hold on to like a bad habit. I've made several observations and seen how this place has consistently gone downhill to the point that I will no longer go there. Here's why: First of all, it is rare to ever get a live human on the phone. You're prompted to "press 4 for massage" and then have to leave a message, launching an endless game of phone-tag to just make a simple appointment. It can be very annoying. Overall this is a cool two-story space with the large yoga studio downstairs, and two treatment rooms upstairs. The reception area is also a small retail store that seems to change on a monthly basis--first they sold new-age jewelry, then yoga clothes, then the store went away altogether and replaced with someones desk, now back to a new-age book & tchocke shop. It just gives you a kind of disorganized, haphazard feeling every time you walk in there, like they don't know what they're doing. All of the practitioners here are freelancers that simply pay a fee to SMC for the space--no one is an employee. You tell them what you're looking for and they assign someone to you. The three female masseuses I've worked with have all been decent (one really good) but they all seem to leave, move away, disappear at some point. My last masseuse ended up leaving in a dispute with SMC about something. They seem to have a problem holding on to people. Lastly, and the biggest problem for me, is that of the two treatment rooms upstairs. The first room was huge with a skylight, very quiet, light and airy. The second smaller room also has a skylight and was cozy, but it is unfortunately positioned directly above the bicycle shop next door...so the entire time your treatment is going on you have to listen to the banging and clanging of equipment, and loud people yelling "Dude!!" constantly (please meet Marin's granola element...). I always asked for the large room to avoid that distraction. Now, the owner apparently has decided to turn the large treatment room into her own personal office, leaving only one room for treatments (the "Dude!" room) which also hosts group meetings or something because it's filled with clutter...and no longer a calm oasis ideal for treatments. That was the last straw for me. Its become obvious they no longer seem to care about client's needs or creating a environment suited to the services, so I will no longer be patronizing them.

Since 2002 I've taken weekly+ yoga classes at SMC and have had massages at least once a year here…read moreand it's hands-down my favorite place because it is small, real, and intimate, not a big corporate polished giant. The yoga classes are great - real people from all walks of life, not the Stepford Wives and Hotty Dudes in spandex yoga gear, smashed wall-to-wall doing downward dogs. Have a bad back? Take the healthy backs class. Over 75? You'll feel at home in the gentle yoga. Want a serious yoga workout? The core classes are great. Try Nicole's meditation and yoga topics series. There have been prenatal classes, even yoga for kids. Everyone should find a yoga class that works for them here. There's room to breathe here, and the teachers get to know their students' aches and needs, changing the practice each time to fit the people attending. Most teachers have been with SMC since it opened. First update to SFnativeGal's review -- the bike shop has moved, hooray, and the bike dudes no longer interrupt massages or yoga classes with their loud music and hammering. Robin (the owner) does what she can to keep the business viable in these tough times, so yes there isn't a 24-hour-a-day receptionist, and the personal training spaces change depending on who is currently part of the team. But in my 7+ years at SMC it has never diminished my experiences there. Your first yoga class is free, so give it a try for free. There are often yoga + massage packages to new students offered around the holidays, so try both next time the deal is offered and see if you agree!

Best massage therapist I have ever been to. My husband and I both used to see here regularly. I…read morewould still be seeing her if we hadn't moved. I have serious health issues that cause chronic pain and she helped keep it under control. I miss her. Haven't found anyone close to as good as Francoise, before or since.

Francoise is a truly gifted bodyworker and healer. I was given a gift certificate to see her for a…read moreprenatal massage at 36 weeks of pregnancy. It was one of the best massages I've ever had (and I've seen a lot of good massage therapists). She is extremely gentle but not afraid to use appropriate pressure, which I needed with the constant back and hip pain I've experienced recently. I live in the East Bay, but I will definitely make the trip back to Marin to see her again when I can. I highly recommend her for prenatal/regular massage, and I know she has a range of other specialties as well.