Another great business found from the Yelp quotes function. I hadn't had a massage in years and with so many places having closed in the past 3 years, I was at a loss where to find someone. Via Yelp quotes, a super talented CMT, Jason Knisley, reached out to me very speedily. His educational background is in kinesiology and his massage modalities include trigger point, Swedish and myofascial release. After two 90 minute sessions, I have increased flexibility and better range of motion and I feel much less stressed now that the tight, unmoving block of muscles in my lower back and shoulders is supple. One of the best parts is Jason has a studio in Hayes Valley so it's an easy stroll a few blocks to Fillmore and Oak. He will also come to clients' homes. His practice is called "Nurturing Elbows Massage". I highly recommend Jason! read more

Nurturing Elbows Massage - Massage space in a building with several studios. Photo credit, provider website - Massage Therapy Near Me - San Francisco, California

Unlike chain places, Jason delivers a fully customized massage that is an experience, not a cookie-cutter menu item. He will mix and match a variety of techniques to find the right ways to help you achieve your goals. He's also just a super sweet guy you can really trust. read more

In search of the ultimate massage experience? Good job on your internet search--you found it! For the athletes, the tight, the injured ... you know what I'm talking about: We don't want a massage robot. We (understandably) expect the therapy part in our massage therapist. Jason at Nurturing Elbows is the real deal. His background in kinesiology translates into significant benefits for your body. He'll tailor his approach to meet your needs, session after session. (Because your body is never the same body twice... being human is being in a constant state of change, and you'd better have a bodyworker who gets that, too). He'll go beyond the surface symptoms to address the underlying causes of discomfort. And if you like to nerd out about body mechanics, he'll explain what's going on and why. Legit. I have hip/lower back tightness and an old knee injury, and, yes, as his practice name implies, Jason knows how to use targeted pressure with his elbows to deliver relief. But just as important, rest assured, he has healing hands, too. You should be so lucky if he'll lay them on YOU! read more

Jason is great! He untangled the knots out of my back, neck and shoulders. He checks regularly to see if I'm comfortable and puts just the right amount of pressure. Anyone who has had an orthopedic surgery knows, recovery is an up and down journey. Jason really listens to you. He supports your physical and mental health, completely. read more

Jason is a professional with years of experience. This experience shines through in his confidence and softness during a session. I left my session feeling more relaxed than I had been in a very long time. I strongly recommend this experience! read more

With as much pain as i am in even 5 years after surviving a hit and run Jason makes me feel like I did before so much so that I fell asleep during our last session. read more

Great massage therapy, obviously well trained, very professional, and seems to know just where your body needs work. Great people skills and strong hands, I find that I feel much better for days after my massage. I would highly recommend their services as I have had great results for the various problem areas that bother me. read more

Jason is by far the best massage therapist I've ever worked with, and I have worked with quite a few! He's truly expert in human anatomy and is the only therapist who has really understood how to help me with my chronic neck pain issues. He is very highly skilled and seems to intuit almost magically where the trouble spots are. While working, he closes his eyes and visualizes the detailed anatomy of the muscles he's working on. I've been working with him for several years and can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Jason is by far the best massage therapist I've had the pleasure of meeting. I manage a cafe, so I am constantly on my feet, running around, tamping, and pulling shots. Needless to say my job requires me to use my body, often times in very repetitive and not so ergonomically friendly ways. Jason's knowledge of body structure and body movements really helps hone in on problem areas. His consultations are on point, he wants to know how you move to best work with you and meet your needs. He has even offered suggestions on how to mitigate repetitive movements and easy quick stretches I can do on shift and in-between our monthly visits. Knowledgable, thorough, and genuine. If you are even considering a massage with Jason, just do it. Your body will thank you. read more

I tried ~30 massage therapists before discovering Jason. Since then I stick with him. Jason has a great understanding of the body, gives wonderful effective massages, has helped me a ton with muscle pain and posture, & is always a pleasure to see. His visits are a highlight of the week read more

Simply the best massage therapist you will find. Jason is talented, extremely well trained, and knowledgeable. He can find and alleviate all those sore and aching body sites and get you onto a path of long-term mobility and pain-free living...honestly priceless. Reliable, on time, and professional make him an absolute gem and hands down our favorite therapist. You can't go wrong. read more

Jason is nothing short of a miracle! I have struggled for many years now with upper back problems, neck and shoulder tension, huge knots that seemed to just increasingly worsen over the years. I have tried everything from Sports massages, to deep tissue from the fanciest places to the most customized places, chiropractors, even regular doctors, trying to address these knots and headaches. I would get debilitating migraines daily, had limited mobility to where I could barely turn my head to look behind me when driving, I was super limited in the workouts that I was able to do from these constant issues and it affected every part of my life! When I met Jason, I immediately was drawn to his outgoing, positive and extremely friendly personality. He had a fantastic energy about him that just made me feel connected to him immediately as if I already knew him. I knew I was in for a massage but I had no idea what I was actually in for! My experience with Jason's work is unlike any other massage I could ever compare it to. I can't compare it because it's so unique and.. transformative! Every single time I am left feeling literally shocked and in awe, that someone has actually been able to make a positive, relieving difference in my back, neck and shoulders. Jason knows the anatomy of the body so well and is able to feel exactly what is going on inside of you and knows how to properly begin to break down those knots and gently stretch you in certain ways that my spine has literally gone back into where it's supposed to be. He is not a chiropractor yet has made a bigger difference than any chiropractor I've ever seen simply from doing his massage! I would go before to get massages and then go see the chiropractor and then try more massages just trying to find a balance or any type of system that could help to where my muscles weren't so tight that my back wasn't even adjustable by the chiropractor and then... I I just about given up, when I found Jason. I am amazed every single time I see him. I make sure to schedule with him at least every once a month but I prefer every other week or every 3 weeks. If it was up to me I would actually go see him everyday! But I have to leave time for others to experience his magic as well. Before, I would search for the masseuse that could give the deepest deep tissue because my knots were so far hidden in there.. Jason doesn't have to do anywhere near as hard as those masseuses had to do to get to those knots and then is able to get them to relax and soften up and just dissolve away. Afterwards I'm not left handicapped for 3 days trying to recover from deep tissue or sports massage's as I have had to in the past with others. Jason is able to access those knots and address them and gently.. ease them out, allowing my back, etc. to actually relax, miraculously, into where it's meant to be actually be through a less aggressive and way more efficient approach! I wish I could describe better, the difference that he has made in my life and I will never go to another masseuse again! I no longer even have to go to the chiropractor and I no longer have headaches everyday at work! When I do something random in my day-to-day living that throws my back into a conundrum I immediately contact Jason and tell him I've messed it up again. I tell him, you won't believe what I've managed to do now, when can I see you? He is always good at accommodating me and making sure that I don't go too long in my state disarray. I'm so grateful everyday to have found it him and I would absolutely recommend him to everyone!!! Whether you're a mess like I was or just looking for a relaxing amazing experience. Jason is the best!! I can actually experience clear thoughts now because my muscles in my neck have lessened to where now I can actually have blood flow to my brain. I know I'm an extreme case but I literally am just in gratitude every single day at the new life, that I'm able to enjoy, and experience as a result of working with Jason. read more

One of the best massages I've had! I get migranes and shoulder pain and he fixed me right up. A few sessions with him has done me a world of good. I highly recommend him. read more

I can do nothing but recommend Jason - he is professional and knowledgeable, friendly and caring and most importantly, helped me more with my back pain than any other therapist I have ever been to. I already felt better after our first session and it got better and better every week. He knew exactly what my back needed. Thank you! read more