Ilya has helped me so much on so many different levels. I originally came to Ilya to help balance out my hormones - I had not gotten my period for 10 years from under-eating - after 1 month Ilya helped me get my period back and I have gotten it consistently ever since. In addition, Ilya has really helped me get back into my body. For as long as I can remember I have tried to escape my body - relating my body to being bad from our diet culture - but he's helped my enjoy being in my body listening to my body's hunger, fullness, pleasure cues and re-learn how to be an intuitive eater listening and loving my body. Also, Ilya allowed me to explore all sides of me - never saying anything was too weird - he really helped me understand my own energy and how to channel it and use it in a positive way. Ilya is awesome and I couldn't recommend a better person to help you re-connect with your body and mind on any level you're meeting him. read more

I've had many, many massages in my lifetime and been treated with acupuncture from another practitioner for several years. I've also undergone reflexology and Reiki and other healing methods - BUT... When I began seeing Ilya for massage, acupuncture, and other modalities, it was - and is - beyond anything I've experienced before. Within a short period of time I began to experience my body as a unified field of energy and my entire being as fully alive and awake. His intensely loving energy is guided by keen intuition which makes each session profoundly pleasurable as well as deeply healing. Ilya has a unique and wonderful gift, and I'm so grateful to have found him. read more

I'm so incredibly happy and pleased that I found timeless medicine on yelp. I was having a sore neck and upper back three days ago and my usual acupuncturist was not available. I found timeless medicine on yelp called him up and he had availability for me today. I went in there with minor pain and came out pain-free! The hour long session included deep tissue massage and acupuncture. Ilya was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He was attentive to my problem and knew exactly how to address it. I highly recommend Timeless Medicine! read more

I want to thank Yelp for the introduction to Ilya. I had sprained my ankle running down stairs late night Saturday and the bone had swollen to the size of a golf ball. My dad brought me to an eastern medicine doctor for my last sprain so I was open to acupuncture (skeptical/scared at first). In one session, all the tenderness is gone and my limp is less noticeable. 'Do you believe in magic??' Ilya has calming effect and makes you feel like you've been seeing him for years. I left the session feeling the 'calling buzz' and without the iPhone wrist pain my right hand. Not to mention the fact that he had the best view in SF! Thank you Ilya! read more

Ilya is the most incredible massage therapist I have received a treatment from. He knows exactly how to make your body heal. His talent and knowledge of the body and his effusive personality will make you feel renewed. How often do you go for a massage and after you come out you say "This is exactly what I needed and wanted." Every time I had a treatment with Ilya, that is the exact sentiment I have. Enjoy. Written by Sri's husband. read more

Ilya is a true healer. I came to him with a damaged rotator cuff and he worked through both the physical and mental/emotional components of the injury. Ilya helped me to remove blockages in my body and I've since been able to rebuild the area with more strength and efficiency. Highly recommended! read more

I saw Ilya at the recommendation of a close friend when I was going through quite a transformational time in my life. So many shifts were taking place and I needed all the help I could get. His ability to tune in and perform bodywork that crosses into various physical, emotional and spiritual realms is quite unique! Acupuncture mixed with intuitive massage and energy work, all in one! UNREAL. He is truly gifted. First he supported me as I learned how to mother myself and work through some trauma and recently we've been journeying around shame and intimacy. Every single time I'm with him, magic happens. Breakthroughs. Cannot recommend him enough to support you in any capacity on your journey. Thank you Ilya! read more

When I am looking for healing and relaxation help, I look not only for physical layers, because that only governs temporary effect. For lasting rejuvenating results I'm coming to see Ilya. What I experienced with Ilya's healing work covers physical, emotional, energetic, and I dare to say...spiritual. I felt wholeness and peaceful. The gift like this kind, you must experience to understand, appreciate, and enjoy, it far beyond words and concepts. read more

Simply put, best massage of my life. Ilya is incredibly talented. I've seen him for several massages and am so impressed each time. One of the massages was a belly massage that improved my digestion for the days following. Another time during the massage I felt my sinus passages opening up as I was recovering from a cold. I like to come in after I've been traveling and my body's been all contorted on a plane. I leave feeling rejuvenated and so freakin relaxed. He's also given me good advice on stretching and breathing exercises. It is a true comfort knowing that when I need a massage I have an incredibly talented, caring practitioner to see. I highly, highly recommend him. read more

My English is not very good, so my daughter writes this for me. Ilya never responded to my email. I also gave him my phone number. I have severe neck and back pain after my car was rear-ended by another driver on the highway. Adding to this there is a great deal of stress in my home. My husband is an alcoholic. It weighs heavily on the whole family. My daughter just turned 18. She has been diagnosed with scleroderma. One side of her face has been hardening and becoming more and more hollow. This is a serious autoimmune disease. She was preparing to attend the San Francisco Art Institute. She was modeling to help pay for the tuition. But this is so difficult now. Before this news she was so excited to turn 18 and so excited for the chance to study art. Now she is like another person. She doesn't spend time with her friends like before. She is afraid and very sad. At home she spends too much time alone in her room. My heart breaks to see her worry so much and to stay home crying. I have to find another way to help her and I have faith I will find someone good to help her. And also to help with my own pain. Ilya was recommended to me but he ignores me for a month now. read more

Ilya is so intuitive. He addresses the whole body with massage and acupuncture. I felt my body was treated as a sacred temple. The location of his studio is gorgeous and everything is presented beautifully. I feel so lucky to have found him. I have been a massage therapist for years and got hundreds of massages and he is one of THE BEST I have ever experienced. Treat Yo'self! read more

Ilya is in a class of his own. I have never met anyone so wise, experienced in healing, or easy to talk with. I will forever be grateful to Ilya for helping me get through some very challenging times. Between talking about what was going on, and accupuncture, everything seemed so much brighter after our sessions. read more

Ilya is a true healer. I started seeing him four years ago for some hip/lower back pain that I had not been able to cure with Western medicine and chiropractor work. Ilya managed to completely eradicate the pain in three sessions. I've since gone back for a shoulder injury, and a herniated disk-- in every case Ilya provided the kind of healing and pain reduction that Western medicine simply could not. He is a real life shaman and has become a dear, dear presence in my life. I always leave feeling lighter, more balanced and grateful. read more

All these 5-star reviews don't lie... Ilya is INCREDIBLE! I went to see him for the first time to get help with rebalancing my system after a stressful few months. It was a wonderful experience, and I had the best night of sleep I've had in years afterwards. As others have mentioned, Ilya is truly gifted in his work, and approaches healing in a holistic way - mind, body, and spirit. I found the entire experience to be incredibly uplifting, and am very much looking forward to my next session. read more

My experience with Ilya has been extremely positive and helpful. He tailors his treatments to the needs of the patient, constantly working with you to find the techniques that work best for your symptoms and body. He is very calm, knowledgeable and caring. You can tell that Ilya is very passionate about acupuncture, massage and healing in general. He is intuitive and listens very well, really wanting to understand where the patient is coming from. The location has easy parking and the setting for the treatments is very nice. Ilya provides heaters if needed and relaxing music if you want that, too. I'd recommend Ilya to anyone. read more

Ilya is an incredible healer. He is gifted in multiple modalities: acupuncture, energy/body work, massage, and sound healing, if not everything. He has given me daily practices that have changed my life. I highly recommend him for meditators as well, as my sensitivity and practice deepens every time that I see him. It is a truly a blessing to work with Ilya read more

Ilya gave the best massage I've ever had. I like hard pressure. He seemed to know. His knowledge of healing is deeper than other practitioners I've experienced. Out of all the modalities I've tried (Thai, Rolfing, Shiatsu), I didn't know I liked Tui Na and Chi Nei Tsang (stomach massage) the most until I had a massage from Ilya. I asked how to alleviate my swayback so I can dance and do martial arts easier. He generously suggested an easy, assisted yoga-like position I can do at home. Then I went on a limb and asked for acupressure points to develop my intuition. He walked me through points and breathing techniques I could do on my own. That's more than what I got from other massages. Thanks, Ilya! read more

I started seeing Ilya a few years ago during my first pregnancy for both massage and acupuncture. Not only did Ilya help relieve my back pain but his treatments also helped me feel more balanced physically, emotionally and spiritually. Ilya is very gentle and adept with the acupuncture needles as well as highly talented in his massage work. I think Ilya is the most talented prenatal acupuncturist I have ever met. I saw him once a month throughout my pregnancy and even had him do an acupuncture treatment near my due date to help prepare for labor. I have also referred a few women who were struggling with fertility issues and they all became pregnant after getting acupuncture treatments from Ilya. I think what makes Ilya so special is not just his talent as an acupuncturist but also his intuitive, and spiritual nature. If you are interested, Ilya will bring a spiritual component into his treatment time with you. This might look as simple as a check in about how your doing or it could lead to more shamanic work. I have found this to be immensely helpful and I often leave sessions feel more peaceful and connected. read more

I rarely meet professionals who really feel the body. Ilya has this authentic touch when the whole body starts to act as a whole in his hands. Something is happening with my mussels and bones that takes away the pain and tension. The most beautiful part is this feeling of a healed "home" for my soul. Enjoying this complex experience and very recommend to try! read more

Ilya's touch, his holding, his embrace, his calm is deeply grounding and nourishing. It left me feeling comforted by a sense of bliss and ease, lighter and airier having let go of dead emotional weight in my ankles and shins... It left me with an open heart, breathing easier with a clear channel running through me that feels open and unblocked, flushed and transparent. Afterwards, I felt so relaxed I literally had to lie down, my body sprawled out like a star fish for a long while just integrating the experience. Being in Ilya's presence and receiving his 'love' which comes through him so clean, so pure and so giving was pure nourishment... he gives with such ease and confidence and it leaves you feeling cleansed like holy water from a gentle waterfall has just washed over you. read more

Ilya Yacobson is the best massage therapist I've had. His knowledge of the body, eastern medicine, acupuncture, and the healing arts combine to make a session paradoxically relaxing and energizing. Ilya is a genuine, warm person on top of that. read more

Ilya is an amazing, warm, intuitive healer. I've been to many massage therapists and I have never met someone who works with such knowledge and precision. My back has been bothering me most of my adult life and he was the first to point out that my hip flexors and psoas were the culprit. And all this time people just massaged my back! Coupled with acupuncture, a session with Ilya feels so complete. If you're wanting to heal your body rather than just treat the symptoms, I recommend Ilya. read more

I highly, highly recommend Ilya to everyone! I have gotten LOTS of body work and acupuncture in my life and he is by far one of the very best. He is so intuitive with the body, I hardly have to tell him where to focus...he always goes right the spot I need help releasing. One of the main benefits to his work is it lasts; I feel the effects for days after. Also, it doesn't hurt that he has such an incredibly sweet, nurturing, intelligent personality. I have incredibly high standards for body workers and must admit I am quite picky. Ilya exceeded all my expectations and then some. read more

I am a 67-yr-old woman with a history of failed back surgeries dating back to the age of 14. I had been seeing Ilya for quite a number of years for temporary relief of muscle spasms, etc. I felt that the connection between us was warm and that he provided a safe environment. So, yes, I would say there is a healing aspect among Ilya's personality traits. It would be a misnomer, however, to consider him an intuitive energy healer. I am innately empathetic myself and I have witnessed too much darkness emanate from his psyche due to his inability to sit back and see things as they really are to trust his intuition about anything. He is dangerously quick to assume the roles of judge, jury and executioner--even in situations where he is sorely lacking in true information. This happened with me when I made the fatal error of assuming the role of "matchmaker" between him and a young woman I have known since the day she was born. (She is now married.) Ilya's conduct has been astonishingly vindictive--lashing out and converting pain into anger and seeking revenge by taking that pain out on others. I recently underwent spinal nerve decompression surgery and he refused to provide me with a referral to replace him in the postoperative bodywork he had promised me. He also refused to respond to a friend of mine, whom he has never met, when she contacted him about a complex pain pattern she has been suffering from subsequent to a major car accident. A vindictive person has misguided pain and Ilya doesn't have the necessary strength inside to find better ways to handle his feelings. "Physician, heal thyself" has never been a more apropos proverb. read more

I have known Ilya for many years and trust him and his magic hands implicitly! He's also the first person that I've ever allowed to poke me with needles. He has a wonderful sense of humor and he truly cares about his patients. It's not uncommon for him to follow up with me after a massage by email to see how I'm doing overall or to check in on a specific issue we worked on. I would highly recommend his services to anyone and everyone!. read more

I am very grateful for the time and energy Illya put into our healing session. The session began with a lovely view and sound healing, creating the perfect atmosphere to open and relax. His dynamic knowledge and sensitivity is immediately felt. Illya facilitates an ongoing healing process, having provided me with helpful tips for moving forward, and psychological concepts worth contemplating, to facilitate breakthroughs. Thank you, Illya. read more

Last week I woke up with neck and back pain so intense that Breathing hurt and I had to sit in contorted positions to manage the pain. After just 1 session I was upright and breathing and after 2 sessions with Ilya (where he squeezed me in last minute) I was pain free and able to go away for the weekend to hike, do yoga and enjoy. He brings such tender care and such powerful magic - I asked friends for recommendations for bodywork and I choose him out of 30+ referrals and know I made the right choice. read more

Ilya was recommended by a dear friend, so on my way to my appointment today I noticed that I had high expectations about it, which I usually seek to lower as much as I can. Ilya just raised the bar in ways I couldn't have fathomed if I wanted to. My experience with him was of a healing human encounter. I cannot recommend him enough. His attunement, wisdom, and care are very touching and provided a safe container for my experience to unfold. I have certainly become a regular. read more

Ilya is such a kind person, and truly an amazing healer. He is so comprehensive, and combines massage, acupuncture, meditation and guidance to really address your individual needs. Simply the best! read more

Ilya has healing hands!! I really enjoyed his massage treatment; The massage he gave me left me feeling incredibly rejuvenated and refreshed. He is also very warm and compassionate- I felt very comfortable with him and he is incredibly professional and replies promptly to appointment scheduling which is always a plus :) I would definitely recommend Ilya!! read more

I am really grateful that I found Ilya. I was visiting SF in business and after arrival I got sick. My stomach was not working right and I somehow I got cold as well. And I had important meetings coming at the end of the week. Ilya responded very quickly to my email request and he arranged time for me when I needed it very urgently. He gave me one acupuncture/massage treatment and right away I started to feel much better. I two days I was almost fully recovered and could manage my meetings very well. I have taken acupuncture earlier several times but I must say that Ilya really knows what he is doing and can do it so well. He is intuitive and listens very carefully, really wanting to understand what is the problem/inbalance. Ilya is also really great personality, very willing to help. I'd highly recommend Ilya to anyone. read more

I'm so glad that I was introduced to Ilya! He is really and truly a gifted healer. He has created a very calm and beautiful space in his studio and I felt instantly at ease with him. Ilya seems to instinctively know how much pressure to use and where to direct his focus in bodywork, without me needing to say a word. It was very easy to enter into my own space in the session and he was deeply respectful of that quiet. After having experienced many different therapists and kinds of bodywork, I can honestly say that his level of intuition and good intention is a rare find. I'd highly recommend his work. read more

Ilya is amazing! I saw him last minute when I was so tight I couldn't move my neck or turn my head without turning my entire body. He gave me a massage and acupuncture combination that worked wonders. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

We walked into the house for a couples healing session not knowing what to expect. The house is beautiful and huge, with views of San Francisco. Ilya made us feel incredibly at home, and then we went upstairs for the session. I have to say, it was one of the most transcendent and spiritual experiences either of us have had. He identified each of our ailments effortlessly, and gave us recommendations on how to alter our lifestyle to get relief. He fluidly moved between the two of us, keeping the atmosphere in the room light and playful even though the experience was extremely deep and serious. This man is a serious healer in the truest sense of the word, I would recommend him to any and every one. read more

Ilya is an amazing person and certainly someone you want to have working on you. His varied experience and diverse knowledge allow him to best ascertain how to treat you and during his treatment, he's focused, attentive and responsive to the body's needs and reactions. He has a positive and energetic personality and it's immediately obvious that he thoroughly enjoys what he does. I would highly recommend his services! read more

Without hesitation I recommend Ilya to anyone looking for powerfully healing hands. He truly listens, with his ears but also with his hands. He knows what your body and spirit need in each session and no two sessions are ever the same. He is an incredible human, healer and is uniquely talented to bring a range of modalities into each experience. You will be giving yourself an amazing gift when you see him. No time like the present to make it happen! read more

My husband and I had an amazingly wonderful acupuncture & body work with Ilya. It was so special and harmonizing to have an acupuncture sessions together with my husbdand. Talk about moving some good Qi b/w the both of us! I highly recommend timeless medicince to anyone looking to have an amazing healing & harmonizing experience! read more

Ilya was referred to me by an integrative research doctor from Stanford cancer center. The doctor said that Ilya was heads above other massage therapists that he gave me a list of. He said there was something very special about his abilities and I have to agree. Not only is Ilya a wonderful massage therapist whose hands seem to just know exactly where your problems are he asks me what just went through my mind because he felt it in my body as he was massaging. He also is a licensed acupuncturist who will use thin needles expertly. I highly recommend Ilya and his highly evolved gentle nature to anyone needing body work. He is very tuned into healing your body. read more