Very good massage! Rachel found all my sore spots, and I felt much better. I'll definitely be back!read more

Rachel is a truly gifted massage therapist. I first saw her for chronic neck and shoulder pain, and…read morealso some much needed work on my hips & psoas. As an abuse survivor, it's not been easy for me to find a highly-skilled, trauma-informed therapist, and she is one of only a handful that I trust. She always approaches our work with kindness, empathy, and professionalism. Highly recommend!

I've been seeing Katie at Rose City Wellness and she is a great massage therapist. Because of the…read morepandemic, I hadn't gotten body work in so long and needed a lot of work. I had been in pain for months before I saw Katie. Her strength and technique are amazing and she truly helped my body feel back to where it should be again. I have been to many massage therapists over the years and Katie is one of the best!

I've been getting bodywork from Katie since soon after arriving in SF, and every session has been…read moretransformative in unlocking my body further. She has an excellent understanding of the body and how forces and tension move through it such that she can find the core tightness that is pulling my body out of alignment, even when that is distant from the location of pain I'm aware of. This means that sessions with her are deeply healing and transformative, rather than just treating the symptom. The wide range of techniques at her disposal allows her to tackle any problem with a variety of approaches and find the way that will be most receptive to your body and condition. Further, she is full of knowledge and one of my great joys is geeking out about bodies and discussing her insights during the session, so that I come away with both a happy body, and new ideas. I've had *lots* of body work in my life, from a range of modalities and skill levels. For me Katie ranks in the top tier of expert healers and is who I recommend to all my friends when they ask for help with their bodies.

Becca is a true healer. I came to her carrying a knee pain which had been a medical mystery to most…read morepractitioners for years. I felt broken in body and spirit. Becca listened carefully and sympathetically to my story about my body, my work, and my activities/sports, limitations and goals. She then intuitively found the issues, fine tuning the experience to my needs, worked on them, and worked them out. She is INCREDIBLE. I had a knee pain for three years that no doctor or physio could seem to figure out. Becca found ways to figure it out, work it out, and help me be pain free for the first time in YEARS. FIRST TIME IN YEARS!!!!! Every massage I have had with Becca has been both spiritually and physically transformative. I feel rested and well, stronger and better after every visit. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone, for a relaxing massage, or for help with a specific issue.

Becca is a very special gem of a healer. She is so intuitive. Her treatments are the perfect blend…read moreof therapeutic and profoundly relaxing. She is also one of the sweetest people on the planet.

Karla is a master at deep tissue massage, not only Swedish and Table Thai, but the pinnacle:…read moreAshiatsu massage. Also known by a more visual description as oriental bar therapy, this bodywork is done with the therapist's body weight, holding onto bars (like ballet barres) anchored to the ceiling and using her feet to massage and release knots and muscle tension. I'm someone who has chronic knots and am constantly asking for more and more pressure- I've found Ashiatsu to be the most effective and lasting technique that really gets into the muscles. Karla is now practicing in a massage and bodywork consortium and the studio house is set back between two houses. The environment for her space is calming and respectful. She also has a personal deep connection with hot stone work and incorporates that into her 90 minute Ashiatsu massage. There's nothing quite so wonderful as having hot stones under your shoulder blades, relaxing into their warmth while Karla works her magic on the arm tendons we all overuse in terms of typing and, in my case, lots of knitting. Bodysong is the perfect name for her approach to wellness with massage and hot stone therapy. She works independently without much of a web presence right now. You'll want to reach out to her via phone or email, and cash is welcome for payment. She isn't part of a spa or anything else: her focus is holistic bodywork, and her passion for it is reflected in the experience of being in her care.

My sessions with Karla have been AMAZING! Her deep tissue and Ashiatsu techniques have solved…read moreseveral problems in my lower back and releaved the pain I have been living with for 40 years. The prolonged pressure she is able to apply with her feet has helped my left hip socket and lower tip of spine to finally find their normal healing positions. The constant fatigue that my back muscles would experience because my bones were out of place, is gone!

Kyra Plume is an amazing LMT! As someone who has had negative experiences with massage in the past,…read moreI was hesitant to book a massage. But Kyra is welcoming, open, and empathetic, as well as skilled at her craft. I have visited her a few times and each time she remembers our past conversations and checks in with my needs at the moment. As a queer, Asian-American person, I also appreciated how safe I felt in her care.

I have been seeing Kyra for massages for several years. Her technique always relaxes me and cures…read moreany of my aches and pains. I tend to carry my tension in my upper back, neck and shoulders, as I suppose many people do. Kyra always knows where to work on me to relieve that tension and I feel great afterwards! She's also a very nice person, to boot!

I don't even know where to begin when it comes to what is wrong with me, but Ana Helena asked! Her…read moregoal seemed to be my wellbeing and how to get me pain and tension free. She customizes each massage to the needs of the client and she uses several different massage techniques to make you feel amazing. She is just so darn good at what she does. She is really an experienced, knowledgeable massage therapist. Granted, I've had some very relaxing massages from people who have given lazy massages, or who give the "going through the motions" massage, or the typical husband squeeze, squeeze, done foot massage, but I felt THIS massage was with purpose and turned out to be very effective! Once it was all over, I felt like I was made of Jell-O. I felt more flexible. I felt like my chest really opened up. I felt like I was able to sit with good posture without pain. I felt my normally tight leg muscles finally relax. The tension was gone... seriously. I was a little concerned at first because my neck muscles were so relaxed it felt like a chore to hold my head up... I guess it felt strange to have that level of relaxation. Don't worry - my head didn't fall off or anything like that. The location: She has a studio in the building connected to Sizzle Pie off of Oak. If the building is locked, you have to ring her to open the door - Lucky for me, someone was walking out right in time for me to go in. Once you get to her studio on the 4th floor, the door might be closed, but if you go right inside the door she has a little sitting area where you can wait until she is finished with her client before you. I had such a great experience I made an appointment for my husband who has chronic back pain and sees a chiropractor regularly. This will be his first ever professional massage and I think it will be very healing experience for him.

I went in to see Ana Helena about a lot of tension I had in my shoulders and neck. The short…read morematriculation process was revealing to me, and apparently to her to: her questions allowed her insights that led to a deep, amazing reworking of the muscles and tissues of my shoulders, neck and arms. She understood that I did not want it to hurt AT ALL, and I left there feeling so relaxed and healed. That feeling stayed with me for a long time, helping me to correct some hunching tensing patterns that I had held onto. I can't wait to go back!

Meagan is a magician with her hands!! I'm in my 2nd trimester with my first child and have been…read moreexperiencing pain in my low back that I can't relieve. I came to Freed Bodywork to not only feel some relief but also learn some new techniques for at home care and practice. Not only did Meagan relieve my pain but in the following days I felt more release in my muscle and joints. The studio space is very welcoming with bright light, calming colors and soothing music! Thank you Freed Bodywork!!

Meagen is very well invested in the body work/treatment she gives and the clients she treats. She…read moreis thoughtful, methodical, and focused on treating you with a whole body approach. I've been seeing Meagen for years on and off for lower back/sacral pain. At the beginning of each visit she looks at my posture, and we discuss my issues at hand. She has taught me so much about how the source of most of my pains doesn't exist without a myriad of other possibilities stemming from other places within my body. Most recently, I had probably my worst bout of lower back pain after moving homes. I was having a tremendous amount of pain when I would go from standing to sitting and vice versa. I had spasms that keeled me over in pain. Laughing even hurt. Getting in the car just to get to Meagen was an incredibly painful experience. Once I was there, I felt immediately cared for in a way that no doctor could ever make you feel. She understood my pain and showed me the anatomy to help understand all the moving parts to it before she got started. This isn't a typical massage - it's very purposeful, mindful, and body focused work that only years of experience can reveal. You will participate in the massage a little bit too - by breathing into specific areas or slight movements that help her better adjust /aid her in your favor. Afterwards, Meagen always has a treatment plan for you. In the past this has included simple exercises/movements (with and without props), mindfulness and awareness during certain activities, follow-ups with her, or other alternative care solutions. Fast forward to 48 hours later, and I woke up feeling better than I had in weeks. I could stand to sit and sit to stand like everybody else again! I feel like my range of motion and strength were encouraged more than ever. Meagen's bodywork cannot be compared to any other massage or treatment I've been given. She's thorough, attentive, and thoughtful throughout the whole experience. I always leave my appointments not only feeling stronger but also more educated and how to better care for my body as a whole.

JennIfer Peace is an incredibly intuitive bodyworker. I've visited Belmont Bodyworks twice and each…read moretime walked in with pain and left feeling relief. I've recommended her to friends who say the same. Highly recommend!!

Oh my this was by far the best most attentive massage I have ever had. Took the time to go over…read moretrouble spots and worked them so well. Even o. The way home I could feel a huge difference breathing without the sharp stab Just feel taller and much lighter in my neck and shoulders. Highly recommend I will be coming back.