We've been stressed lately and were in desperate need of a massage. As I searched Yelp for Thai…read moremassage options, I came across Thai Couples Massage. I spoked to Brian on the phone briefly and was able to easily schedule a massage for the next day. If this is your first time, make sure you read their website and understand what you're getting yourself into. What Brian and Kasia specialize in is not a conventional couples massage where two people are lying down on massage tables next to each other. It is a spiritual, emotional experience where you and your partner's bodies are intertwined and moving in sync like a beautiful dance. After a quick intro, we started out on the floor, facing each other in an embrace. Brian and Kasia massaged our backs, necks, and arms while melding the bodies toward each other and at times releasing and pulling away. It was wonderful to just go with it and be in the moment. For the second half, we were lying down with our legs still connected. Not only were were being massaged as individuals, we also moved as one unit. If you have many knots and your main goal to is to get them out, this may not be the best option. It's a very spiritual massage that will help you connect or reconnect with your partner. We enjoyed the hour and walked out feeling closer to each other.

My love and I had a most sensual, delicious experience with Brian's Thai couples massage. I've…read morehad individual bodywork from Brian in the past and he's an incredibly intuitive and gifted bodyworker, so my expectations were high. I was not disappointed! Brian and his partner Athena worked together seamlessly to provide an amazing experience for both of us. Brian was very warm and professional when I booked the appointment, and gave us great directions to his loft, which was easy to find and had easy street parking. The loft is decorated in a modern Asian style with red velvet fabrics on the walls and altar boxes with statues. The pool is inside too, which gives the place a cozy feel. Brian had made it clear in advance that we were welcome to wear swimsuits during the water part and underwear for the "on land" part if we would be more comfortable that way, but we are used to being nude, so we chose to not wear clothes during the session which felt natural and very comfortable throughout. The first part of the massage, we were floated in the warm pool, Harbin Watsu-style, which I *LOVE*. (If you have never had a Watsu, then you should have one immediately.) At the end, Brian, who was floating me, gently floated me into my lover's arms, where he and I were left to reconnect and rejoice in each other for a few quiet moments. Then we toweled off and proceeded to a cushy, velvet-covered mat where we were arranged into a position embracing each other for the rest of the massage. I felt my heart open as my muscles relaxed, and I felt so grateful for Brian and Athena and what they were creating for us, and for my love and all he is to me. Ahhhh.... We took a shower afterwards, which we needed, since they used oil on us for the last part, and then went back out into the bright sunshine of the world. The only drawback about this experience was that I had things planned for the rest of the day that required the use of my brain, but I was so relaxed that all I wanted to do was lie around! Keep that in mind when you're booking your appointment. ;) All told, it was a luscious and completely unique experience that I can't recommend highly enough. Thanks, Brian and Athena!

Marwan is an amazing body worker! I had been meaning to get a massage for myself for my birthday…read moreand I was about a month late but it was 100% worth the wait because the massage I got from Marwan was the best I have ever had. He really took time with his intake form and chatting with me before the massage to understand what I was looking for. I carry a lot of head/neck/shoulder tension from my desk job + leg tightness from a lot of running & weight lifting. Marwan addressed all of my problem areas and the tension felt like it melted away. He is both communicative in a way that made me feel comfortable and also very intuitive and seemingly applied the right amount of pressure to each area of focus. I highly recommend him and will definitely be back!

I came in for a massage 5 months post partum with a very tight posterior chain including neck,…read moreback, hips, thighs and calves.. before coming it I was sore and hurt to get up and down from the floor because of tight hips, knees and ankles, I truly did not know how tight I was until during the massage and now how I feel after. I just got down and up from the floor with my daughter with no limitations in my hips, knees or ankles.. I never been able to do that pain free since she was born despite all the stretching and work outs Marwan is a healer and very professional 10/10 would recommend

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.

Bhaskar is a very gifted Thai massage therapist. He has magic hands. As others have said, his touch…read moreis gentle but also firm. One of the best massages in any style (eastern or western) that I have ever received. It was so thorough and all encompassing--- makes a regular table massage look very superficial. This massage is like rolling in very slow waves of intuitive warm healing--- you will feel very connected to your body in new ways, and yes a decrease in pain and more openness in joints and muscles too.

Bhaskar is a truly intuitive healer…read more Most places I go for massage, I tell the therapists exactly what I want. With Bhaskar, I just say, "Follow your intuition and just go for it." As an experienced massage nerd, I understand that the body is a holistic vessel, that the pain in my shoulder may be connected to my toe, etc. Bhaskar somehow finds that "toe"--he's like a magical truffle pig but for bodywork (sorry, Bhaskar, not calling you a pig! It's the only metaphor I can think of right now). My favorite massages are the kind that 1) puts me in a trance state 2) the healing lasts for days afterwards. Bhaskar accomplishes both. I always go in and out of that blissful trance state of healing, and my lower back pain utterly disappears after his sessions and do not come back for at least a week. For me, these two things are essential in a bodywork session. I love the type of Thai massage Bhaskar performs. I used to picture girls walking on my back as "Thai massage" but Bhaskar's is so spiritual. I feel like he works not only with my physical body but with my energetic body. Don't get me wrong, I love deep pressure and firm touch (Bhaskar will know what pressure feels good on you without you telling him, btw), but I also feel like Bhaskar really listens to my body, creating a sense of emotional connection and allows my body to release whatever energetic blockages it is holding. OMG, his massage is so AMAZING!! Writing this is reminding me to schedule another session with him soon! Note: Don't pay any attention to the rude yelper who wrote him a one-star review without even actually getting a session from him! Yelp should not allow such reviews to be posted. Go and get a magical session with Bhaskar, and you will see why he deserves 5+ stars!!

I found out about Ralph on Yelp and I'm so glad I called him! I had a great massage and more…read moreimportantly learned a lot. He gave me great tips and even went the extra mile and followed up with reminders :) I will definitely go back!

I limped in and skipped out! After taking a tumble earlier this week, I was sore, experiencing…read moremuscle spasms and in horrible pain. I woke up this morning with one goal...get a massage. I looked on Yelp and made my selection based on previous reviews! They were spot on. Best massage I've ever had (and I have had a lot). Ralph gave me advice and education along with the massage. I'm definitely going to apply what I learned to increase my flexibility and reduce injuries. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! Please consider him for your next massage, you will not be disappointed!

I met Michaelwyn by happenstance at Dolores Park on a Saturday night in San Francisco and very…read morequickly knew I was in the presence of someone exceptional. I very briefly explained to him that I am a potential candidate for 3 major back surgeries and that I am seeking modalities to avoid them if possible. He then asked if I had time right then and there to let him work on me: a "standing massage" What Michaelwyn was able to do for me inside of what was surely less than 30 minutes was quite amazing: what had been an extra special day at the park had then become magical as night had just fallen. I am not sure how to describe the changes in my body and energy other than to say 2 days later, my neck, shoulders, and back are much more supple, my pain levels are decreased, and my range of motion greatly increased; especially in my neck. I've also had 2 nights in a row of noticeably extra sound sleep. I've already shared this experience with a handful of people, most notably, my partner person whom cannot wait to make contact with Michaelwyn. THANK YOU MICHAELWYN!

Who would've thought a "chair massage" would be better then a table massage?!! BUT IT WAS! Like no…read moreother massage I've had and I usually get a massage 2-3 times/month. Michaelwyn very calming sense about him. Definitely going back

I met Damian and his wife at a local community event recently, found out he did mobile massage, and…read morebought a 90 min massage, quick and easy pay on Venmo. He showed up at my house on time, quickly and efficiently set up, he brought table/clean linens/massage lotions and oils/music (loved his music choice). I used my bluetooth speaker, lit a fav candle and turned on two fans to perfect my own environment. He was just as quick to break down and left the space as if he hadn't been there at all. The massage was exactly what I needed/wanted--collaborative, focused on waking up dead/stiff zones, restoring breath and circulation into them, and relieving pain. Damian excelled at intuitively connecting all the dots of various pin points, head to toe, of causes of muscle cramps/spasms. He worked focused, diligently, professionally. It felt like I had a caring friend focused on healing my body. I didn't realize how my 4 stomach surgeries from babies a decade+ ago are still affecting my hips, which greatly impact everything else. He helped me wake up to it, sent me a link for a specific ball hip roller, and will continue concentrating on hip healing throughout our next several sessions. Grateful for his mobile package deals, for sure! Try him out--impossible for you to regret it! PS My rescue cat comes out to NO one. Hides under couch. I don't know if Damian put catnip in his socks before coming over or not, but my cat was all too happy to get pets from me while I was on the table, rubbing up against Damian's legs. So, if you have critters at home--no worries, Damian is an animal whisperer, too.

Damian starts by setting the perfect vibe and environment to so that a client can really unwind and…read moreenjoy the privacy and convenience of a massage in their own home. Damian's gentle kind nature feels safe and reassuring. Damian's technique using traditional Japanese acupressure massage feels amazing like you could melt into the table or perhaps float away into the clouds. I've experienced many types of massage but this technique, which Damian has such mastery of, is thorough and complete for the body in such a satisfying way. Really working out and attending to all problem areas. The massage feels divine while it's happening, even when working on troublesome areas, and also leaves your whole body feeling sort of brand new at the end. For me it lifts the weight of the daily chronic pain that I carry around, and I am still benefiting weeks after a session. Damian has an innate sense and intuition of how to do body and healing work, and you can feel that during the massage as painful areas that need work are attended to leaving no stone unturned. Damian is a true healer and someone that is also a pleasure to have around and in your space. All other massages are in the past for me now! I started with Swedish and then moved to Thai which I thought was amazing until I experienced Amma, the Japanese acupressure technique that Damian practices. Damian is on a different level and has helped to improve my life daily by using an incredible healing nature and expertise to help me live a more pain free existence. No doubt, if you're looking for the best massage you've ever had that will absolutely blow you away you'll be wanting to call Damian!

Michael is incredibly knowledgeable and his gentle demeanor is a plus. He is in my mind not just a…read moremasseuse, but a healer - good for the body and soul. Carol.

As a graphic designer who works for 8+ hours a day at a desk, Michael's work as been instrumental…read morein warding of my shoulder and neck pain. Several of my colleagues recommended deep tissue massage, but I usually find them incredibly rough and painful. The Bowen technique that Michael practices is painless, and uses short breaks between each area. I like these pauses because they stop me from getting overstimulated. One other plus is that the Bowen technique can be performed through clothing, so if you shy (like myself) you don't have to undress for a session. If you looking for effective yet painless massage, I recommend Micheal at SomaticTouch.