Everyone deserves a massage program that’s designed just for them.
SF Bodywork Collective is an network of massage therapists with private practices in San Francisco. We
- have advanced training in many styles of massage and a commitment to continual study in order to best serve the needs of our clients.
- are committed to working with our clients to give the best the best massage possible by listening deeply. We customize our work according to individual needs, injuries and pressure tolerances.
- offer ethical, thoughtful, compassionate bodywork at our individual offices at various locations in San Francisco, meeting as a community periodically for mutual support and sharing of knowledge.
Advantages to seeing a Massage Therapist in a private practice setting
- This is the of the best kept secrets in the field of massage: seeing a massage therapist in private practice, as an alternative to going to a spa or other large facility, has some wonderful advantages for you as a massage client.
- The quality of work is generally higher: therapists are under no pressure to "produce" a certain number of sessions, sell you products memberships, or do a certain "brand" of work. The focus is really just on giving you a great session.
- Therapists in private practice can be more flexible in scheduling. There is more freedom to change schedules at will to suit client needs.
- You can experience a greater sense of removal from everyday life: there are no other clients to bump into on the way to your session, no phones ringing or folks rushing about.
Benefits of Massage
The benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. An accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, regular massage:
- Softens injured, tired and over-used tissues
- Reduces low back pain
- Soothes migraine pain
- Opens up range of motion, flexibility and circulation
- Recharges the immune system
- Releases endorphins and serotonin, easing depression and anxiety
- Restores tone to weak, tight and atrophied muscles
- Aids athletic preparation and recovery
- Helps recovery from surgery
- Nourishes your skin
- Reduces fatigue
- Contributes to deep, uninterrupted sleep
-Quotes from Andrew Vickers: Massage and Aromatherapy for Health Professionals“Massage allows me to ‘take in' so that I can 'give out’ when I need to. It is important for space to be made where touch is not connected with violence or a demand being made. Touch had never been common in my family. Massage has been complementary in giving me a structured experience of touch. The main benefit though was relearning to be at ease with my body, relax my mind, without being overcome with weeping or anxieties. When I go for a massage, I feel accepted, unjudged. Massage was an oasis at a time when I was in a very low state and it was a bridge that supported me.”